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Service Intervals & Specifications

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (ES300, GS300, IS300, GS430 & LS430)

Component Months Miles
A/C Filter
Normal Service
GS300, GS430 & LS430 8 10,000
ES300 12 15,000
IS300 18 22,500
Severe Service
GS300 & GS430 6 7500
IS300 8 10,000
LS430 & ES300 (2) (2)
Air Filter 24 30,000
Brake Fluid 24 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt 72 90,000
Coolant 24 30,000
Engine Oil & Filter (1)
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service 4 5000
Spark Plugs
GS300 & IS300 48 60,000
ES300, GS430 & LS430 96 120,000
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 48 60,000
Differential Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 12 15,000
(1) Different interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as using cartop carrier, trailer towing, operating for short trips of less than 5 miles in freezing temperatures, extensive idling or low speed driving for long distances, or operating in rough, muddy or dusty conditions.
(2) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (LX470 & RX300)

Component Months Miles
A/C Filter
LX470 12 15,000
RX300
Normal Service 18 22,500
Severe Service 8 10,000
Air Filter 24 30,000
Brake Fluid 24 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt 72 90,000
Coolant 24 30,000
Engine Oil & Filter (1)
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service 4 5000
Spark Plugs 96 120,000
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service
RX300 48 60,000
LX470 24 30,000
Transfer Case (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 24 30,000
RX300 12 15,000
LX470 24 30,000
Differential Fluid (1)
LX470
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 12 15,000
RX300
With Limited Slip Differential
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service 12 15,000
Without Limited Slip Differential
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 12 15,000
Active Height Control (AHC) Suspension Fluid
LX470 48 60,000
(1) Different interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as using cartop carrier, trailer towing, operating for short trips of less than 5 miles in freezing temperatures, extensive idling or low speed driving for long distances, or operating in rough, muddy or dusty conditions.
(2) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Months Miles
All Models (1) 48 60,000
(1) Manufacturer recommends listening for valve noise from excessive valve clearance. Adjust valve clearance if valve noise exists.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
ES300
A/C 139-191 (63-87) 99-121 (44-55)
Generator 170-180 (77-82) 95-135 (43-61)
Power Steering 150-185 (68-84) 95-135 (43-61)
GS300, IS300, GS430, LS430 & LX470
Serpentine Belt (2) (2)
RX300
A/C 139-191 (63-87) 66-110 (44-55)
Generator 170-180 (77-82) 95-135 (43-61)
Power Steering 150-185 (68-84) 95-135 (43-61)
(1) Used belt is a belt in operation at least 5 minutes.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Adjustment is not required. Belt must be replaced if arrow mark on automatic belt tensioner is not within area "A". See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Locating Arrow Mark On Automatic Belt Tensioner (GS300 & IS300)
G99A50401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 2: Locating Arrow Mark On Automatic Belt Tensioner (LX470 Shown; GS430 & LS430 Are Similar)
G99H08028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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