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2008 Lexus LX570

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 LX570.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2008 Lexus LX570 is an SUV equipped with an S6 Automatic transmission and an engine requiring 7.4 quarts of 0W-20 API oil to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 12/18/14 mpg. Within the model's history spanning 2008 to 2019, this year recorded 6 total owner complaints with the engine cited as the top complaint area, accompanied by 3 recalls. While the 2011 model year saw the lowest complaint count of 1 and the 2013 model peaked at 8, these figures place the 2008 model toward the higher end of the reported issue spectrum for this generation.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque97 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/18/14 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 9030179006. 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 / turnLEFTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP285-60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138030
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880066021
Front wiper blades8522253071 alt 8522242110
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713907010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 18 / 14 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 97 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.1 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity3.1 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityLess cool box, 1.96-2.10; w/cool box, 2.07-2.21. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.11 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 Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine Compression145-189 PSI. 15 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ idle, 32 psi @ 2500 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.006-0.010 in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle73 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.15 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inner bolts45 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; spark plugs at 120,000 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 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

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 2008 Lexus LX570 enters the federal record as the launch year of this generation, posting 6 complaints, 3 recalls, and 164 TSBs — figures that place it among the higher-complaint model years alongside 2013 (8 complaints) and 2010 (5). Its recall count of 3 ties with 2009, 2010, and 2011, forming a clear peak-recall window at the front of the generation before the count tapers to 1–2 in later years. TSB volume follows a similar arc, rising from 164 in 2008 to a generation-high 257 in 2013 before steadily declining to 84 by 2019, a pattern consistent with early-cycle refinement that was largely worked through mid-life. The 2008's top complaint categories — Engine, Electrical System, Structure, and Vehicle Speed Control — are tied at just one filing each, indicating no concentrated defect cluster, and with only one crash complaint and zero fire complaints on file, the data does not point to a dominant safety issue. For a used-buyer, the 2008 represents the leading edge of that early-cycle adjustment period, so I would verify the three recalls have been completed and weigh it against a mid-cycle 20142017 example where complaints and TSBs are measurably lower.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
164
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V887000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 13/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

17V548000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/08/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 164 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 2008 LX570 take?

7.4 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 LX570 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LX570 get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.