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2008 FJ Cruiser Scheduled Maintenance Guide
In addition to the maintenance items indicated for each mileage/month interval, you should
perform certain inspections daily when you drive off-road. Whenever you take your vehicle
off-road through deep sand, mud or water, perform these inspections every day:
• Check ball joints and dust covers
• Check brake lines and hoses
• Check brake pads/discs
• Check differential oil
• Check drive shaft boots
• Check engine air filter
• Check nuts and bolts on chassis
• Check steering linkage and boots
• Check transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Check transmission fluid or oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD models)
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2008 FJ Cruiser Scheduled Maintenance Guide
60,000 Miles or 72 months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs6
Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
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__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant3
__ Engine valve clearance8
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD) __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
NOTE: When taking your vehicle off-road, refer to Off-road Daily Maintenancefor special
inspections and services.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
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Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing:Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace front differential oil (4WD)Replace manual transmission oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
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ILEAGE:
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light ( MAINT REQD) or the messageOIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to Engine Coolant in theExplanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more information.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.6Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.7Initial inspection at 60,000 miles/72 months. Inspect every 15,000 miles/18 months thereafter.8Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

2008 FJ Cruiser Scheduled Maintenance Guide
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs6
Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
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__ Engine valve clearance7
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD) __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
NOTE: When taking your vehicle off-road, refer to Off-road Daily Maintenancefor special
inspections and services.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
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Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing:Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace front differential oil (4WD)Replace manual transmission oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light ( MAINT REQD) or the messageOIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to Engine Coolant in theExplanation of Maintenance Items section in the back of this guide for more information.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.6Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.7Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance GuideFJ CRUISER
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the maintenance
items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at
which mileage/time intervals each item should be performed. Please note that many
maintenance items should be performed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself, see the
 Vehicle Maintenance and Careand Do-It-Yourself Maintenance sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component
for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician
immediately.
BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust
covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
BRAKE LINES AND HOSES
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these
operations.
BRAKE LININGS/DRUMS AND BRAKE PADS/DISCS
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and
excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and
fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Clean or replace at specified intervals. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, desert
or dusty areas may shorten filter’s life. More frequent replacement may be necessary.
DRIVE BELTS
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary.
Replace the belts if they are damaged.
DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
ENGINE AIR FILTER
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
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2008 FJ Cruiser Scheduled Maintenance Guide
ENGINE COOLANT
Drain the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses and
connections for corrosion and leaks. Tighten connections and replace parts when necessary. A
qualified technician should perform these operations. (For further details, refer to Radiator,
Condenser and Hoses in the Vehicle Maintenance and Care section of the
Owner’s Manual).
NOTE:
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The replacement
intervals for engine coolant recommended in this booklet are based on replacement
with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate,
non-amine, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). If another type of
ethylene-glycol coolant is used, replacement intervals may be different.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. For recommended
oil grade and viscosity, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician
should perform this operation.
EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage.
Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
FRONT OR REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component
for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician
immediately.
FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK BAND AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT
SYSTEM HOSES
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks, and loose or leaking connections. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary.
NUTS AND BOLTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to
specified torque.
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