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Maintenance

These charts list service intervals as recommended by Toyota, and as generally recommended by Land Cruiser owners (in italics in the comments column). "Inspect" means inspect and correct or replace as necessary. Replacement part numbers are also provided.




Engine components

Service Item Interval
(km / months)
Action Comments / Parts
Oil 6k / 3 Replace 5k recommended
see Lubrication Specs for grade
Oil filter 12k / 6 Replace 3B - oem 15600-41010
3B - Baldwin B2
3B - CanTire 171732-4
3B - Fram PH32
Exhaust pipes and mountings 12k / 12 Inspect  
Vacuum pump oil hoses 12k / 12 Inspect  
96k / 48 Replace  
Drive belts 24k / 12 Adjust  
48k / 24 Replace  
Valve clearance 24k / 12 Adjust  
Coolant 48k / 24 Replace  
Coolant and heater hoses 96k / 48 Inspect  



Fuel system

Service Item Interval
(km / months)
Action Comments / Parts
Air filter 24k / 12 Inspect daily off-road
48k / 24 Replace 3B - Baldwin PA2042
3B - Fram CA376
3B - K&N E-2440
Idle and max speed 24k / 12 Adjust  
Injector pump governor diaphragm 24k / 12 Inspect  
Feed pump filter 48k / 24 Inspect  
Fuel filter 48k / 24 Replace 24k / 12 recommended
3B - Baldwin BF954
3B - Fram P3658
3B - Purolator F54469
Fuel lines and connections 48k / 24 Inspect  
Fuel tank cap 48k / 24 Inspect  
96k / 48 Replace gasket  
Fuel tank vapor vent system hoses and connections 48k / 24 Inspect  
Water sedimenter 48k / 24 Drain  



Chassis/Body

Service Item Interval
(km / months)
Action Comments / Parts
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body 12k / 12 Inspect  
Brake lines and hoses, linings and drums, pads and discs 12k / 12 Inspect daily off-road
Clutch pedal 12k / 12 Inspect  
Propeller shaft grease 12k / 12 Lubricate daily off-road
Steering knuckle and chassis grease 12k / 12 Lubricate daily off-road
Steering linkage and gear box 12k / 12 Inspect  
Transmission, transfer and differential oil 12k / 12 Inspect daily off-road
Wheel bearing grease 48k / 24 Lubricate daily off-road



Severe conditions

If your vehicle is normally used under any of the following severe driving conditions, the recommendations in the subsequent table apply.

A - Pulling a trailer
B - Repeated short trips
C - Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
D - Driving on dusty roads
E - Driving in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads
F - Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather


Conditions Service Item Interval
(km / months)
Action Comments / Parts
A B C D E F
x     x   x Oil 3k / 1.5 Replace  
      x     Air filter 6k / 3 Inspect  
x     x   x Oil filter 6k / 3 Replace  
    x       Bolts and nuts on chassis and body 12k / 6 Inspect  
x x x x     Brake linings and drums, pads and discs 12k / 6 Inspect  
x x x       Clutch pedal 12k / 6 Inspect  
x x x   x   Exhaust pipes and mountings 12k / 6 Inspect  
x   x       Propeller shaft grease 12k / 6 Lubricate  
    x       Steering knuckle and chassis grease 12k / 6 Lubricate  
    x       Steering linkage and gear box 12k / 6 Inspect  
x   x       Transmission, transfer and differential oil 24k / 12 Replace