The 5-speed automatic Aisin AW95-50LS was produced at a plant in Japan from 2001 to 2004 and was installed only on the pre-restyling version of the fourth-generation Lexus ES300 sedan. On the Japanese analogue of Toyota Windom, this gearbox is known under its own index U150E.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2004 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 300 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.8 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 102 |
Gear ratios AW95-50LS
Using the example of a 2002 Lexus ES300 with a 3.0 liter engine:
| Main | 3.478 |
| 1st | 3.938 |
| 2nd | 2.194 |
| 3rd | 1.411 |
| 4th | 1.019 |
| 5th | 0.750 |
| Reverse | 3.43 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Lexus ES300 4 (XV30);
- Toyota (as U150E) Windom 3 (XV30).
Disadvantages of the AW95-50LS gearbox
- This is a fairly reliable automatic transmission, but its hydraulic unit is very sensitive to dirty oil.
- With rare lubrication renewal, the solenoids become clogged with wear products from the clutches.
- And even closer to 150,000 km, the Teflon ring breaks the groove in the rear cover of the automatic transmission.
- Then the lubrication pressure gradually decreases and the clutches in the packs begin to burn.
- Also, frequent sharp accelerations greatly reduce the resource of the planetary satellites.
