COW AutoGX460 Service Specs
2010–2023 · 1UR-FE 4.6L V8 · J150 · 4WD. Companion for the magnet QR on cowauto.com/gx460.
Verify before you wrench. Numbers below are a quick-ref for the Maintenance Magnet. Confirm every torque, capacity, interval, and part against your owner’s manual and VIN before service. The magnet is not a substitute for the FSM or dealer guidance. Many rows are still marked Unverified pending an owner’s-manual check.
Torque
Wheels, oil change (cartridge filter), diffs / transfer case. Magnet face values; confirm OM where noted.
Wheels
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts (6-lug) | 97 ft-lb · 21 mm | Magnet face per William / community. Research pack & some OM charts cite ~83 ft-lb (112 N·m); ClubLexus DIY notes some years ~76. Do not use Land Cruiser / LX 97 as a substitute platform without VIN check. Confirm OM |
Oil change
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil drain plug | 30 ft-lb · 14 mm | S1 TuneDyota / OM-cited; new crush washer each drain |
| Oil filter cap (cartridge) | 18 ft-lb · 64 mm 14-flute / SST 09228-06501 | S1, S2 TorqueLexus — cartridge, not spin-on |
| Under-cover seal bolts | 21 ft-lb | S1 OM-cited under-cover / seal bolts |
Diffs / transfer case
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front diff drain | 48 ft-lb · 10 mm hex | S2 Unverified — confirm OM |
| Front diff fill | 29 ft-lb · 24 mm | S2 Unverified — confirm OM |
| Rear diff drain/fill | 36 ft-lb · 24 mm | S2 Unverified — confirm OM |
| Transfer case drain/fill | 27 ft-lb | S2 Unverified — confirm OM |
| Spark plugs | 15 ft-lb · 14 mm / 5/8 plug | S2 Unverified — confirm OM |
Brake torque & grease
Magnet v8 locked values (William confirmed / community). Related-platform FSM extracts conflict by year — read the source notes and confirm OM.
Torque
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front caliper mount | 91 ft-lb · 17 mm | Magnet face locked per William. Secondary refs ~90–91 (S2 / Go-Parts). Related 2016+ LC/LX FSM quotes often much higher (~133) — do not assume platform transplant. Confirm OM / VIN |
| Rear caliper mount | 91 ft-lb · 17 mm | Magnet face locked per William (same as front). S2 lists lower rear bracket figures; related-platform DIY varies — do not confuse mount vs slide-pin. Confirm OM / VIN |
| Slide / guide pins | 25 ft-lb | Magnet face locked per William. Some DIY / S2 cite ~65 — treat as conflict. Confirm OM |
| Bleeder | 8 ft-lb | Magnet face locked per William / community. Confirm OM |
Grease
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pad backs | Silicone / ceramic, thin film | Standard brake-service practice (magnet) |
| Slide pins | High-temp silicone grease | Standard brake-service practice (magnet) |
| Clips / pad ears | Light film | Standard brake-service practice (magnet) |
| Never grease | Friction material or rotor face | Magnet safety note |
Fluids
Capacities and grades for 1UR-FE 4.6L V8 · full-time 4WD. Transfer case is LF 75W — not ATF WS.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil (w/ filter) | 8.2 qt · 0W-20 (ILSAC GF-6A) | S1 / S3 / S4 OM-cited; 5W-20 temporary only |
| Engine oil (w/o filter) | 7.8 qt · 0W-20 | S1 / S4 OM-cited (prefer over secondary 7.6) |
| Front differential | 1.48 qt · 75W-85 GL-5 LT | S3 AllOEMManuals |
| Rear differential | ~2.85–2.9 qt · 75W-85 GL-5 LT | S3 / S2 |
| Transfer case | 1.5 qt · Toyota LF SAE 75W (not WS) | S3 / S2 OM-cited — common mistake is filling with ATF WS |
| Transmission (dry / total ref.) | ~11.6–11.8 qt · ATF WS | S3; drain-and-refill typical ~3.2 qt (overflow check) Procedure detail unverified |
| Coolant (w/o rear heater) | 14.4 qt · Toyota SLLC | S3 OM table; S2 lists 13.4 — prefer OM Confirm OM |
| Coolant (w/ rear heater) | 16.2 qt · Toyota SLLC | S3 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 | S3 (some tables also list DOT 4) |
Parts / filters
OEM numbers for GX460 1UR-FE. Oil filter is a cartridge (04152-YZZA3) — not a spin-on. Do not use 90915-YZZD1 as the primary GX filter.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filter element kit | 04152-YZZA3 | OEM catalog (was 04152-31080). Dealers sometimes hand YZZA5 (extra O-ring unused on GX). Confirm VIN. S5 |
| Drain plug gasket | 90430-12031 | OEM crush washer; replace each oil change |
| Engine air filter | 17801-YZZ13 (also 17801-38051) | S8 Lexus Parts — confirm VIN |
| Cabin air filter | 87139-50100 | S7 (supersedes 87139-50060 / 50070) |
| Spark plugs | 90919-01191 ×8 (DENSO SK20HR11) | OEM catalogs · ~120k interval |
Service intervals
Severe-use oil at 5k is what the magnet highlights (*). Confirm in the Warranty & Maintenance Guide for your model year.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil & filter — severe* | 5,000 mi / 6 mo | Magnet / LexusCare severe cadence |
| Oil & filter — normal | 10,000 mi / 12 mo | OM normal on 0W-20 — confirm WSG year |
| Tire rotation + inspect + reset | 5,000 mi / 6 mo | LexusCare cadence |
| Prop-shaft grease (6 zerks) | ~10,000 mi | Magnet inspection note — driveline clunk mitigation; GX has grease points (unlike Gen3 Tundra) |
| Cabin air filter | 15–30k mi | Clean vs replace varies by WSG year Confirm OM |
| Engine air filter | 30,000 mi | Confirm WSG |
| Brake fluid | Often ~30k / 36 mo | Confirm WSG |
| Coolant SLLC — first change | 100,000 mi then ~50k | Confirm WSG |
| Spark plugs ×8 | 120,000 mi | OEM catalogs / magnet |
Inspection notes
GX460 driveline notes from the magnet checklist.
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prop-shaft greasing | 6 zerks — every ~10k (driveline clunk) | Magnet inspection note — spiders + slide yokes |
| Brakes & tires | Pads, rotors, tread, pressure | Magnet inspection note · EPB N/A; drum-in-hat parking brake |
| Boots & linkages | Axle, ball joints, steering | Magnet inspection note |
| Fluids & lights | Levels, leaks, all lamps | Magnet inspection note |
Sources
IDs match the COW Auto GX460 Service Specs Sheet. Magnet face brake / lug values follow William’s locked set — see conflict notes in rows above.
- S1 — TuneDyota — GX460 oil & filter change
- S2 — TorqueLexus — 2010–2023 GX460 fluids & torque
- S3 — AllOEMManuals — 2023 GX 460 Fluids
- S4 — charm.li — 2010 GX460 1UR-FE engine oil capacity
- S5 — LexusPartsNow — GX460 oil filter
- S6 — FilterVerified — GX460 filters
- S7 — Lexus Parts — cabin 87139-50100
- S8 — Lexus Parts — air 17801-YZZ13
- S9 — Go-Parts — related caliper torque notes
- Brake / lug lock — William confirmed for magnet v8 (front/rear mount 91 · slide 25 · bleeder 8 · lugs 97). Related LC/LX forum FSM extracts are not GX FSM — confirm OM/VIN.
- Year changes — ClubLexus GX460 MY changes FAQ
Common services — how-to videos
Curated GX460 (2010–2023) DIY links. Not affiliated with Lexus. Always follow torque and safety guidance for your exact VIN. No electronic parking brake on these years — rear uses a drum-in-hat parking brake.
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Oil & filter (cartridge + 64 mm cap)
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Prop-shaft grease (6 zerks)
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Cabin air filter
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Engine air filter
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Spark plugs ×8 (1UR-FE)
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Brakes (pads / rotors)
Not affiliated with Lexus or Toyota. Videos are third-party DIY. Always follow torque and safety guidance for your exact VIN.
Amazon parts shopping list
Key parts matching the Maintenance Magnet. As an Amazon Associate, COW Auto earns from qualifying purchases. Prefer a dealer for critical OEM filters when counterfeit risk matters.
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Oil filter cartridge — 04152-YZZA3
Genuine Toyota 04152-YZZA3 (ASIN B00KMR1HF8) · Lexus-branded OEM (B00KWDV5HW)
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Drain plug gasket 90430-12031
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Engine oil — 0W-20 (~8.2 qt)
Mobil 1 AFE 0W-20 5 qt (B00J00X5YO) · Toyota Genuine 0W-20 6-qt case (B0FWFVS8JV)
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Cabin air filter 87139-50100
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Engine air filter 17801-YZZ13
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Spark plugs 90919-01191 ×8
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Brake fluid — DOT 3
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Brake grease
Permatex Ceramic Extreme (B0018PSASU) · Permatex Silicone Extreme (B01MTNJ08Z)
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Diff / transfer fluids
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