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Racer
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I can't quickly find anything definitive on what transmission model is used in the non-AWD non-US market international ES 250 model types. There are some clues inferring that your ES 250 F Sport is using the UB80E/F that Toyota pairs with the 2.5 L engine in the (just previous generation) Camry and RAV4 model lines.
In the various Owner's Manuals' "8-1. Specifications" subchapter, "Automatic transmission" section, there's differences in the (reference) fluid capacity - 2GR-FKS engine (V6) - 8.0 qt. (7.6 L, 6.7 Imp.qt.) versus A25A-FKS engine (L4) - 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.) (actual identifying text varies across manuals with my V6 L4 identifiers added). Per this Lexus Europe press release, THE ALL-NEW LEXUS ES: A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE AND SOPHISTICATION, there's a difference in first gear gear ratios between V6 and L4 transmissions:
You should also note the TSB on the Lexus 350 affected transmissions were all manufactured at the TMMWV (Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia) plant. For a Japan assembled Lexus ES 250 like yours, most likely your transmission was manufactured in Japan in either an AISIN or Toyota transmission manufacturing plant.
In the various Owner's Manuals' "8-1. Specifications" subchapter, "Automatic transmission" section, there's differences in the (reference) fluid capacity - 2GR-FKS engine (V6) - 8.0 qt. (7.6 L, 6.7 Imp.qt.) versus A25A-FKS engine (L4) - 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.) (actual identifying text varies across manuals with my V6 L4 identifiers added). Per this Lexus Europe press release, THE ALL-NEW LEXUS ES: A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE AND SOPHISTICATION, there's a difference in first gear gear ratios between V6 and L4 transmissions:
...the new 8-speed offers a 5.51 first gear when coupled to the V6 and a 5.25 first gear for the four-cylinder. ...
Driver
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From: NYC
I can't quickly find anything definitive on what transmission model is used in the non-AWD non-US market international ES 250 model types. There are some clues inferring that your ES 250 F Sport is using the UB80E/F that Toyota pairs with the 2.5 L engine in the (just previous generation) Camry and RAV4 model lines.
In the various Owner's Manuals' "8-1. Specifications" subchapter, "Automatic transmission" section, there's differences in the (reference) fluid capacity - 2GR-FKS engine (V6) - 8.0 qt. (7.6 L, 6.7 Imp.qt.) versus A25A-FKS engine (L4) - 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.) (actual identifying text varies across manuals with my V6 L4 identifiers added). Per this Lexus Europe press release, THE ALL-NEW LEXUS ES: A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE AND SOPHISTICATION, there's a difference in first gear gear ratios between V6 and L4 transmissions:
You should also note the TSB on the Lexus 350 affected transmissions were all manufactured at the TMMWV (Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia) plant. For a Japan assembled Lexus ES 250 like yours, most likely your transmission was manufactured in Japan in either an AISIN or Toyota transmission manufacturing plant.
In the various Owner's Manuals' "8-1. Specifications" subchapter, "Automatic transmission" section, there's differences in the (reference) fluid capacity - 2GR-FKS engine (V6) - 8.0 qt. (7.6 L, 6.7 Imp.qt.) versus A25A-FKS engine (L4) - 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.) (actual identifying text varies across manuals with my V6 L4 identifiers added). Per this Lexus Europe press release, THE ALL-NEW LEXUS ES: A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE AND SOPHISTICATION, there's a difference in first gear gear ratios between V6 and L4 transmissions:
You should also note the TSB on the Lexus 350 affected transmissions were all manufactured at the TMMWV (Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia) plant. For a Japan assembled Lexus ES 250 like yours, most likely your transmission was manufactured in Japan in either an AISIN or Toyota transmission manufacturing plant.
Racer
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Racer
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I suppose someone practically on the opposite side of the world from West Virginia should have some allowance granted for being a little fuzzy on US states geography. While West Virginia used to be part of the state of Virginia, West Virginia has been a separate state since that some time ago little disagreement some southern US residents still like to call the War of Northern Aggression (AKA US Civil War).
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I have the Lexus ES 350 F sport 2021 and current mileage 52k. Lately I’ve been noticing while driving the car on the highway. The engine is making lots of rattling noise. This is my first Lexus. Not sure if this normal with Lexus 350 Engines. I have attached a video below. please take a look and advise.
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