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Lexus LS XF20 (2nd Generation, LS 400)

1995–2000 · XF20 · sedan

The XF20 LS 400 kept the 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8 (gaining VVT-i and more power in 1998) on a lighter, stiffer body. Same legendary build quality, slightly more modern feel, larger interior. The 1998 mid-cycle update added VVT-i, a five-speed automatic, and styling tweaks.

Watch out: Owner reports of 1UZ-FE timing belt service at the 90k-mile interval being the maintenance milestone that decides a car's value, plus radiator and heater core replacements as miles climb. Power-window regulators and aging suspension air bladders (where fitted) are common.

What your LS 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 blades22" driver · 16" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 24F · 585 CCA minFrom owner's manualShop
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