Lexus GS430 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 GS430/GS300 FROM JAN. 2005 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30649U)

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Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis,
body, electrical system, and more, are clearly
explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to prevent small
problems from growing into larger ones later on. The repair
manual outlines exactly what maintenance is required and
clearly explains how to do the work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug replacement,
valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter
replacement.
Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for GS430, GS300 may be purchased from
any Lexus dealer or call the Material Distribution Center. To
purchase the repair manual, please contact your Lexus dealer
or the Material Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.

GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher for optimum
engine performance. However, if such premium type
cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating as low as 87 (Research
Octane Number 91).
 Fuel tank capacity:
71 L (18.7 gal., 15.6 lmp.gal.)
 Engine oil:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil.
Recommend oil viscosity − SAE 5W−30 if normal
temperatures are below 38 C (100F)
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill with filter without filter GS430 5.1 (5.4, 4.5) 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
GS300 (2WD) 6.3 (6.6, 5.5) 5.9 (6.2, 5.1)
GS300 (4WD) 6.4 (6.7, 5.6) 6.0 (6.3, 5.2)
See page 522 for detailed information.
 Engine coolant:
Capacity: GS430 − 10.1 L (10.7 qt., 8.9 lmp.qt.)
GS300 − 9.1 L (9.6 qt., 8.0 lmp.qt.) Coolant type −
”Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non−nitrite, and non −borate coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology (Coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 527.
 Automatic transmission:
Fluid type − “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
See page 532 or 535 for detailed information.
 Tire information:
See page 539 through 561 for detailed information.
 Tire inflation pressure:
Tire size: GS430 − 245/40R18 93Y or P245/40R18 93V
GS300 − 225/50R17 94W or P225/50R17 93V
Tire inflation pressure:
Front 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 33 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add the
tire inflation pressure given below to the front tires and rear
tires, but never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
GS430 60 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 9 psi)
GS300 50 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 7 psi)