Toyota Land Cruiser Quiz
Maintenance

Under hood

In this manual: Maintenance
Introduction — 13Preparation — 19Service specifications — 19Engine Mechanical — 28Automatic Transmission — 22Body Electrical — 373Brake — 34Propeller Shaft — 7Transfer — 24Motor shift control system — 1Steering — 34Ignition — 7Charging — 9Emission Control — 6Cooling — 17Starting — 12Lubrication — 13Maintenance — 7Chassis — 1Disassembly — 1
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. GENERAL NOTICE

  • Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
  • Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
  • Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic maintenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
  • Maintenance services after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless otherwise noted.
  • Failure to do even one item can cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.

2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.

3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Check that the coolant level is between the LEVEL lines on the see-through reservoir at normal temperature (20C (68F)).

4. RADIATOR AND HOSES

(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.

(CO-14 ) (b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.

5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Check the indicator.

When the indicator color is blue, the condition is satisfactory. A red color indicates that distilled water must be added, and white indicates that charging is necessary.

6. BRAKE FLUID LEVELS

Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoir.

(BR-4 )

7. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS

Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.

8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.

9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

Check the level on the dipstick.

The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range depending on the fluid temperature.

10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

Visually check the overflow plug and oil pan for fluid leaks or traces of fluid.

11. EXHAUST SYSTEM

Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose supports.

If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located and corrected.

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