2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Engine

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Vehicle exterior
Items Check points
DoorsOperate smoothly?
Engine hoodThe lock system works properly?
Fluid leaksIs there any leakage after park−
ing?
Ti reInflation pressure is correct?
Tire surfaces not worn or dam−
aged?
Tires rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
nIf the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per−
forming maintenance checks.

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Do−it−yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (
P. 3 8 7)Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (
P. 384)FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (
P. 382)“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−
amine, non−nitrite and non−borate
coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool−
ant” is pre−mixed with 50% cool−
ant and 50% deionized water.
Funnel (used only for adding cool−
ant)
Engine oil level (
P. 377)“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (
P. 413)Fuse with same amperage ratingas original

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury.
nWhen working on the engine compartment
lKeep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
lBe careful not to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
lDo not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
lDo not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat−
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
lBe extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
nWhen working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the ignition is off. With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNI−
TION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the
air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant temperature is high.
(P. 383)
nWhen working on or under the vehicle
lDo not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
lUse eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
nIf you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart−
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Engine compar tment
Power steering fluid reser−
voir ( P. 386)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 377)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 382)
Cooling fan
Engine oil filler cap
(
P. 378)Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 384)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Washer fluid tank
(P. 390)
Battery (
P. 387)
Condenser ( P. 383)
Radiator (
P. 383)
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Engine compartment cover
nRemoving the engine compartment cover
n
Installing the clips
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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STEP 3
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nAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly,
checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
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Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil quantity
(Low
Full)
1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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nRecommended viscosity
SAE 5W−20 or 0W−2 0 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W−20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
nHow to read oil container labels
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to
help you select the
oil you should use.
Outside temperature