2026-09-15
Lexus RC 200t/300h/350 8AT Gearbox Service Malaysia
AB80E 8AT with Toyota WS fluid. Change every 20,000 km. RC sports driving style means ATF heat cycling is more severe — earlier changes (20,000 km) are advisable for enthusiast drivers. RC 200t high torque: change before 20,000 km if you drive spiritedly.
Lexus RC Gearbox / Transmission Service
- RC 200t: 8-speed automatic (8AT) — Toyota WS ATF; 20,000 km change; sport driving accelerates ATF degradation — check more often if driven hard
- RC 300/350: 8-speed automatic — Toyota WS ATF; same 20,000 km interval; shift quality improvement often immediate after fresh ATF
- Paddle shifter response: RC paddle shifters can feel sluggish with degraded ATF — ATF change restores crispness
- RC transmission: not 'performance' tuned — it is the same base transmission as IS; identical service requirements