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Lexus GS S160 (2nd Generation)

1998–2005 · S160 · sedan

The second-generation GS sold in the US as GS 300 (2JZ-GE, naturally aspirated), GS 400 (1UZ-FE 4.0L V8, 1998-2000), and GS 430 (3UZ-FE 4.3L V8, 2001-2005). Note the US GS 300 used the naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE, not the twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE that was in the JDM Aristo. A short-lived 2002 GS 300 SportDesign and the 2004-2005 GS 430 round out the run.

Watch out: Owner reports of timing belt service neglect on the 2JZ-GE and 1UZ-FE/3UZ-FE V8s (typical interval around 90k miles). Aging air suspension on some trims, worn navigation LCDs, and weathered headlight lenses are common on surviving cars.

What your GS takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades24" driver · 20" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 24 · 585 CCA minFrom owner's manualShop
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