Specs, fluids & service · 2008–2021

Lexus LX 570 specs, fluids and service intervals

The numbers you need in the garage, on one page: spec sheet, capacities and service intervals, wheels and tires, and the parts to order. Sourced from owners, specialists and the factory; tags marked confirm in manual haven't been checked against a factory source yet.

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Spec sheet

CHASSIS	J200 (URJ201)
YEARS	2008–2021 MY (no US 2012)
ENGINE	3UR-FE 5.7 L V8, timing chain
OUTPUT	383 hp / 403 lb-ft (US)
TRANSMISSION	AB60F 6-spd → AE80F 8-spd (2016+)
4WD	Full-time, Torsen center diff, lockable, low range
SUSPENSION	Double-wishbone front, multi-link solid rear, AHC/AVS
AHC RANGE	≈ +3 in / −2 in from normal
WHEELBASE	112.2 in (2,850 mm)
WEIGHT	2,685–2,750 kg (≈ 5,920–6,060 lb)
TOWING	8,500 lb (launch) · 7,000 lb (2016+ owner's manual)
STOCK TIRE	285/50R20 (21-in optional from 2016)

By year

YEARS	PLATFORM	ENGINE	OUTPUT	NOTES
2008–2011	URJ201	3UR-FE 5.7 V8	383 hp / 403 lb-ft	Launch. AB60F six-speed, 20-in wheels, Crawl Control. 2011 brought a bumper facelift and heated steering wheel. No 2012 MY in the US.
2013–2015	URJ201	3UR-FE 5.7 V8	383 hp / 403 lb-ft	First spindle-grille facelift. Multi-Terrain Select, Turn Assist and five-speed Crawl Control.
2016–2017	URJ201	3UR-FE 5.7 V8	383 hp / 403 lb-ft	Major refresh (only the doors and roof carried over). AE80F eight-speed, new interior, available 21-in wheels.
2018–2021	URJ201	3UR-FE 5.7 V8	383 hp / 403 lb-ft	Two-row option from 2018. Inspiration Series (500 units) in 2019 and 2021. Sport package in 2020.
2015–2021 (export)	VDJ201 · LX 450d	1VD-FTV 4.5 turbodiesel V8	268 hp / 479 lb-ft	Not sold in North America.

Fluids, capacities & service intervals

The 3UR-FE has a timing chain, so there's no belt to worry about. The LX 570's baseline is about fluids, the AHC and the known coolant weak spots: early radiators, the water pump and the valley leak. Before buying, enter the VIN on the Lexus owners site to see dealer service history, as the IH8MUD FAQ suggests. Capacities below come from the Lexus-hosted LX 570 owner's manual (OM60P32U), a 2016-or-later edition, so confirm them for earlier trucks.

ITEM	SPEC / CAPACITY	INTERVAL	NOTES & PARTS
Engine oil & filter	SAE 0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 (5W-20 only as a stopgap) · 7.9 US qt (7.5 L) with filter, per the 2016-on owner's manual · cartridge filter element with O-rings	At purchase, then per the maintenance schedule confirm in manual	A skid plate has to come off. The cartridge cap takes a 64 mm, 14-flat wrench, and the kit includes a plastic drain tube (IH8MUD).Oil filter element, 2008–15 URJ200 3UR · CruiserTeq ↗Oil filter element, OEM TRD, 3UR/1VD (OIL38020TRD) · CruiserTeq ↗
Air filter	3UR-FE element	Inspect every oil change	Air filter, URJ200/LX570 3UR-FE · CruiserTeq ↗
Cabin filter	200 Series element	At purchase	Set the HVAC recirculation door correctly before pulling the filter. IH8MUD members have broken the hinge by forcing it.Cabin air filter, 200 Series (INTAF07010) · CruiserTeq ↗Cabin air filter, OEM, 200 Series · Cruiser Corps ↗
Spark plugs	Denso SK20HR11 iridium (Toyota 90919-01191) ×8 · gap 1.1 mm, do not adjust (owner's manual)	Owners report first changes around 120k–129k mi	The plugs sit deep, so you'll need several extensions and a swivel, especially for the passenger-side rear plug. Don't drop the coil-to-cover rubber seal (IH8MUD).Spark plug set, URJ200/LX570 (IGN01191SET8) · CruiserTeq ↗
Coolant, radiator & water pump check	Toyota Super Long Life Coolant · 17.1 US qt (16.2 L) (owner's manual)	Inspect at purchase	On 2008–2010 trucks, check the top of the radiator next to the molded platform for cracks. Look for weeping at the water pump and pink drips at the back of the engine (the valley leak).Thermostat, URJ200 3UR (RAD38010AFT) · CruiserTeq ↗Lower radiator hose, URJ200 (RADLOW38131) · CruiserTeq ↗
Automatic transmission fluid	AB60F (2008–2015) / AE80F (2016+) · Toyota Genuine ATF WS · 10.7 US qt (10.1 L) reference, per the 2016-on owner's manual	Drain-and-fill at purchase	Repeat the drain-and-fill rather than power-flushing a high-mileage transmission.Transmission service parts (2013 LX570 catalog) · RockAuto ↗
Transfer case & differentials	Transfer: Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W, 1.53 US qt (1.45 L). Diffs: Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5, front 2.01 US qt (1.90 L), rear 4.44 US qt (4.20 L) (2016-on owner's manual) · fill until level is 0–5 mm below the fill plug	Every 50k mi, or 30k if you tow or go off-road (IH8MUD)	An IH8MUD member who posted video how-tos recommends an early change on low-mile trucks, because break-in metal contaminates the first fill. The front service means dropping the skid plates.Magnetic drain & fill plug with gasket (OP18021) · CruiserTeq ↗
AHC hydraulic system	Suspension fluid AHC (owner's manual) · inspect the leak-prone junctions shown in the Toyota diagram in IH8MUD's AHC sticky	At purchase, then yearly	Cycle through Low, Normal and High and watch each corner. Read AHC codes with Techstream before you buy parts.Suspension and AHC components (2013 LX570 catalog) · RockAuto ↗
Driveshafts & U-joints	MP grease, with flanges match-marked if you remove them	At purchase and every oil change	Dry slip yokes cause the classic 'thunk'. Overland Tailor's IH8MUD write-up covers removal and greasing.Driveshafts and U-joints (2013 LX570 catalog) · RockAuto ↗
Drive belt & idlers	3UR-FE serpentine belt	Inspect at purchase	Drive belt, 2008–2019 URJ200 (BELTA2033) · CruiserTeq ↗Serpentine belt idler pulley, URJ200/LX570 · Cruiser Corps ↗
Brake fluid & pads	SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 (owner's manual)	Flush at purchase	IH8MUD's 200 Series brake thread lists part numbers and torque values. Torque specs differ between 2013 and 2016+ trucks.Brake parts (2013 LX570 catalog) · RockAuto ↗
PCV valve	URJ200/LX570 PCV	At purchase if there's no record	PCV valve, 09/2007+ URJ200/LX570 (ENGPCV38010) · CruiserTeq ↗
Starter	Inspect the age and records of the original starter	Consider replacing proactively on high-mileage trucks	Several owners have had the starter solenoid fail with no warning (IH8MUD common-failures FAQ).Starter assembly, URJ200 (ELEC0S050) · CruiserTeq ↗

Capability

Towing	8,500 lb (3,855 kg) at launch frame-integrated hitch; the 2016-on owner's manual lists 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) with trailer brakes
Roof load	154 lb (70 kg) roof luggage carrier limit, owner's manual
Fuel tank	24.5 US gal (93 L) premium fuel
Ride height range	AHC: about +3 in / −2 in from normal
Fuel economy	EPA 12 city / 18 hwy / 14 combined (2008) 13 / 18 / 15 for 2016; 12 / 16 / 14 for 2020
Wheelbase	112.2 in (2,850 mm)

Wheels & tires

Factory tire	285/50R20 112V on 20x8.5 alloys · 275/50R21 113V XL on 21x8.5 alloys (2016+ option)
Bolt pattern	5x150
Biggest tire · Stock (AHC)	≈33 in
Biggest tire · Stock AHC + 1 in wheel spacers	35x12.50R20

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