engine oil TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2003 J100 Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support11
Do-It-Yourself Products
Genuine Toyota Chemicals
Toyota offers a complete line of products to help you keep your Toyota looking and
running like new. To safeguard yourvehicle’s appearance, you’ll find everything
from fabric spot remover and glass cleanerto liquid car wash and touch-up paint.
When it’s time to get under the hood (or under the car), products such as fuel
injector cleaner, brake fluid and silicone spray will help you get the job done.
All of these products are formulated specifically for use with Toyota vehicles, so you
can be confident you’re giving your vehicle the best care possible, inside and out.
Genuine Toyota Antifreeze Coolant
Genuine Toyota Long Life Antifreeze Coolant is the same high-quality, factory-fill
product found in all new Toyotas. You’ll know it by its distinctive red color. It
provides maximum protection and durability without the use of harmful silicates.
And because it’s compatible with non-metallic materials, it helps extend the life
of water-pump seals. Don’t trust your engine to anything less than the best:
Genuine Toyota Long Life Antifreeze Coolant.
Genuine Toyota Motor Oil
Your Toyota’s engine features highly advanced technology to ensure superior
performance, reliability and fuel economy. Genuine Toyota Motor Oil is formulated
with a special combination of lube-base stocks and an additive blend to maxi-
mize the benefits of this technology. Make sure you’re getting the most out of
your engine by always putting the bestinto it: Genuine Toyota Motor Oil.
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General Maintenance Information17
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Inspect ball joints and dust cover
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect drive shaft boots
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Inspect steering linkage and boots
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Re-torque drive shaft bolt*
•Rotate tires
Driving on Salt-Covered Roads
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change engine air filter
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace air conditioning filter*
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace differential oil
•Replace transfer case oil*
•Replace transmission fluid or oil
Applies to selected models. See the scheduled maintenance log for details.*
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General Maintenance Information18
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra
or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive off-
road through deep sand, mud or water:
•Brake lines and hoses
•Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Differential oil
•Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
•Engine air filter
•Steering linkage and boots
•Transfercase oil
•Transmission fluid or oil
•Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the
propeller shafts daily.
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General Maintenance Information20
Explanation of Maintenance Items
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wearand 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 forcracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Selected models also require periodic inspection of the drive shaft bolt for proper
torque. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type
coolant. Inspect the radiator and condenser for leaves, dirt and insects and clean
if necessary. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Engine Oil and Oil 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 excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
Aqualified 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.
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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5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry,
Corolla, Matrix)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Logs26
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.
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1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Applies to Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Camry)
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
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5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon,
Corolla, Matrix)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry,
Corolla, Matrix)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Logs28
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.
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1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles.3 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4 Applies to all models with automatic transmission except Avalon and Sienna.5 Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (ECHO)3
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (all models except Avalon and Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil4
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter(Avalon, Corolla, Matrix)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil5
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs29
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Transmission fluid or oil
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5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
37,500 Miles or 30 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
35,000 Miles or 28 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
40,000 Miles or 32 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry,
Corolla, Matrix)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Logs30
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.
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1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Applies to Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Matrix)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs31
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)