vs2306 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hey all, Got the 90,000 km service (BIG ONE) coming up in the next few months, for my '08 IS250 SL MY09. Thinking of not taking to the dealer. But does anyone know the recommended specs/viscosity that the fluid should be? I keep getting different answers from different sources. Lexus dealers unfortunately don't sell their differential fluid by the litre. So I can't ask my mechanic to order in genuine fluid. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden F Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It should say in the owners manual what specs the oil should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 OEM is the Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vs2306 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 It should say in the owners manual what specs the oil should be. When I checked the owners manual and service books. All its says is API GL-5. Doesn't say what viscosity, or if it has to be a full synthetic or mineral base. OEM is the Best Well I don't know what OEM is. Tried calling the dealers, they couldn't give me a straight answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 go to you toyota parts dealer or even lexus of black burn parts ask for the genuine diff oil for toyota/lexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vs2306 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 go to you toyota parts dealer or even lexus of black burn parts ask for the genuine diff oil for toyota/lexus Lexus dealers unfortunately don't sell their differential fluid by the litre. So I can't ask my mechanic to order in genuine fluid. As I said earlier. The Lexus Dealers Parts Dept. in Melbourne don't sell their differential oil. Last time I asked Toyota for Lexus parts they couldn't help. So even if Toyota has differential oil, can they guarantee that its suited for a Lexus IS250? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 just make sure you get 2 x 1l cans, as you will need approx. 1.1l of oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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