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2005 Lexus GX470

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 GX470.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2005 Lexus GX470 is an SUV equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 6.6 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil, while EPA estimates rate it at 14 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. Within the 20032009 model run, this year generated 33 owner complaints, a volume that falls well below the 2004 peak of 85 yet remains above the 2009 low of one, placing it between the generation’s extremes. Structure accounts for the top complaint area, and with only one recall on record, the 2005 model largely avoids the elevated report volumes seen in the peak years, indicating a comparatively moderate year in the GX470’s complaint history.

Model year2009200820072006200520042003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F · 710 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F · 710 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHOTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-65SR17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3
Engine air filter1780150040
Spark plug9008091180
Battery2880066021
Front wiper blades8522248040 alt 8521260191
Thermostat9091603100 alt 1634650010
Cabin air filter8713906030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.6 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.4
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity3 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacitySingle Unit, 1.25-1.38; dual unit, 1.69-1.82. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance1640-3280 Petal position ohms
Engine Compression149-199 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle91 ft-lbs / 77 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record indicates that consumer complaints peaked in 2004 with 85 reports before dropping significantly to 33 in the 2005 model year. While the 2005 Lexus GX470 maintains one recall similar to the preceding year, its complaint volume is less than half of the 2004 figure and remains consistent with the 38 to 39 complaints seen in 2006 and 2007. Top complaint areas for 2005 include Structure with 7 reports and Air Bags with 6, though the data does not specify the root cause of these issues. Safety metrics show 4 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, placing 2005 in a middle ground between the higher-volume early years and the 15 complaints recorded in 2008. This stabilization suggests the 2005 model avoided the peak complaint volume of the preceding year while maintaining technical service bulletin counts consistent with the generation. Consequently, the 2005 model year represents a preferable choice over the 2004 model regarding complaint volume, though buyers seeking the lowest reported issues should consider 2008 or later.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
151
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
33
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 33 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure7
Air Bags6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Unknown Or Other3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Tires1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V065000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 05/02/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 151 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-242024-06-21StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-242024-06-21StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 GX470 take?

6.6 qt of ABOVE 0 F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 100 F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 GX470 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GX470 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.