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In 1989, Toyota decided to do something about its conservative image and founded the luxury brand Lexus. The 1990 Geneva Motor Show featured the new brand's first model for the European market - the LS 400. Sold in more than 70 countries around the world, Lexus is the best-selling premium car in Japan. It consistently ranks among the top 10 Japanese global brands in terms of market value. Nagoya is where it is headquartered. Lexus' models are the sedans such as the IS and HS versions. The ES and the GS are the mid-size models. Large models are called LS models. The IS C versions are convertibles. NX and RX are small crossovers, GX is a mid-size SUV, while XL is a huge SUV (LX). The CT, HS sedan, GS, LS and RX are among the hybrid models. The GS sedan, RC coupe and LFA are the current versions of the F-series.

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The overviews below show service intervals, engine oil requirements and tips for the most recent Lexus models. The intervals and guidelines are only an indication, there may be circumstances in which a workshop advises differently.

Lexus timing chain or belt?

If you drive a Lexus, chances are it uses a timing chain instead of a timing belt. Many older models of Lexus vehicles used timing belts, but that was usually before 2005 or 2006. Since then, almost every vehicle Lexus makes is equipped with a timing chain instead of a timing belt. Depending on the model, it may be a slightly later year when the switch was made, but for the most part, you can expect that every modern Lexus currently uses a timing chain. Read on this page which models have a timing belt or chain.

Tyre pressure Lexus

The tyre pressure of your Lexus should be checked monthly to ensure its optimal performance. In addition, incorrect tyre pressure can lead to high fuel consumption and accelerated or irregular wear of the tyres. On the following pages, you will find an overview of the tyre pressures for your Lexus.

Lamps for Lexus

Want to replace the bulbs on your Lexus but don't know what type of car bulb you need? On this car bulbs Lexus page, we have collected a list containing all lamps.

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Which engine oil Lexus

Changing engine oil on time is crucial for the condition of your engine. It is also important to know which motor oil you need. The maintenance booklet always mentions the right oil. Do you want to know which motor oil to put in your Lexus? Then use the handy search tool from Kroon Oil:

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