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Hi All, I want to change the automatic transmission oil in my IS200 but I am not sure how to go about it, I have been reading a lot of different ways to do this can someone please help.

I have already bought the genuine toyota T-IV oil, the strainer and gasket.

If it is too hard I will pay $150 labour to have it done at the Lexus service centre.

Thanks for your help Carl really appreciate it.

I am thinking of going fully synthetic as I want the best for the engine either 5 or 10-w30 I understand that the smaller the first number the quicker it will circulate through the engine and the second being the running temperature and supposedly the older the car the thicker you want the oil to be so that it doesn't burn the oil as quick as a result greater duration between oil changes correct me if i am wrong.

Today I bought Nulon complete fuel system cleaner when filling up also thinking of buying liqui moly engine flush for when I replace the engine oil please give me your ideas on both products are they effective and worth buying.

When doing the oil change I understand it is necessary to change the oil filter, which filter is best the original Lexus part or a cooper/ryco one from autobarn. Also is there a gasket kit required to change the transmission oil and again is it better to buy the genuine Lexus kit.

Hi Guys, I have recently bought a 2002 model Lexus IS200 automatic that is on 148,000klm's and was wanting to service it by changing the engine oil and the automatic transmission oil. I have been online reading previous posts and looking on all the major oil manufactorers websites and have become confused on which one as each manufacturer is recommending a different oil see below:

Engine (1G-FE)

Shell:

• Premium - HELIX ULTRA 5W-40 ( B)
  
• Standard - Helix HX7 10W-40
  

Link to Website

Castrol:

1. CASTROL EDGE SPORT 5W-30 or
   
2. Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 or
   
3. CASTROL GTX MODERN ENGINE 10W-30 or
   
4. CASTROL EDGE 5W-30 A3/B4
   

Link to Website

Nulon:

1. Nulon Full Synthetic 5W-30 Long Life Engine Oil (SYN5W30
   
2. 10W-30 HI-TECH FAST FLOWING ENGINE OIL
   
3. FULL SYNTHETIC 10W-40 HI-TECH FAST FLOWING ENGINE OIL
   
4. 15W-40 MODERN EVERYDAY ENGINE OIL
   

Link to Website

Penrite:

1. HPR 5 now replaces Everyday Full Synthetic 5W-40
   
2. RACING 10W-40
   
3. 10 TENTHS PREMIUM FULL SYNTHETIC 0W-50
   

Link to Website

I have also heard good things of the brand Royal Purple, Please give me your thoughts on which oil is suited to my car and conditions here in Australia, I am after the best for performance and protection willing to pay premium if it is worth it.

Also I should note that the car engine does seem to run very hot although the engine temp is on normal compared to my previous car not sure if this is normal with this model car or if there is something else I need to look at.

Hi All,

I have bought my first Lexus, a 2002 Model IS200 Sports Luxury Automatic in Metallic Champagne with 148,000klms. It is in very Good Condition for its age the only thing I am thinking of changing is the HeadLights my previous car had HID as standard.