Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - DIFFERENTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL OIL - ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
Stop the vehicle on a level place.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
- NOTICE:
Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
After replacing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
- Torque:
- 49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}
2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Add oil.
- Capacity:
- 1.10 to 1.20 liter (1.17 to 1.27 US qts, 0.97 to 1.05 lmp. qts)
- Oil grade:
- Toyota genuine differential synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-85 or equivalent
Check the oil level.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.
- Torque:
- 49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.