I am hoping to keep my LC for as long as possible, so I thought I would give it the best possible start in life and change the engine oil and filter at 1000 miles.
Here is my basic guide, if anyone is interested in having a go. I found it satisfyingly simple, and It took me around 45 minutes and 2 cups of tea.
Oil & filter change on the 2.8 (1gd-ftv) diesel engine:
Drive, or jack the vehicle up onto a couple of ramps / blocks to be able to slide underneath.
If you are only changing the oil and not the filter for some reason, this access panel comes off separately (3 bolts), to allow access to the sump drain plug.
As the filter is being changed too, the plastic under tray must be removed for access. This is held on by 4 bolts with 12mm heads.
Remove the sump plug (14mm) and drain the engine oil - make sure you have a suitably sized container and note that it comes out very fast!
Whilst the oil is draining, remove the oil filter. Access is probably best by sliding underneath, behind the o/s/f wheel.
The factory fitted filter was extremely tight , so I ended up using this oil filter socket / extension combo to remove it:
I found it was useful to put a heavy duty bag (ziplok or similar grade of plastic) over the oil filter once it was loose enough to be turned by hand and spin it off within the bag. This prevented any oil spillage onto the floor.
Next, fill / prime the new oil filter, smear some oil around the seal & fit it.
Refit the sump plug with new washer.
Fill oil - Toyota workshop manual calls for 7.3L when the filter is changed too.
A funnel is very handy when filling - I had to improvise here…
Check oil level, then run up and check for leaks.
Refit undertray. ( 4 x bolts with 12mm head)
Check oil level again & top up if necessary.
I found it difficult to see the new oil level on the dipstick, but adhering to the 7.3L fill volume should give you the confidence that the level is correct.
I also greased the prop shafts (spiders & sliders) for good measure.
UK Part numbers:
Oil choice for UK climate:
Mobil 1 0w20 ESP
Here is my basic guide, if anyone is interested in having a go. I found it satisfyingly simple, and It took me around 45 minutes and 2 cups of tea.
Oil & filter change on the 2.8 (1gd-ftv) diesel engine:
Drive, or jack the vehicle up onto a couple of ramps / blocks to be able to slide underneath.
If you are only changing the oil and not the filter for some reason, this access panel comes off separately (3 bolts), to allow access to the sump drain plug.
As the filter is being changed too, the plastic under tray must be removed for access. This is held on by 4 bolts with 12mm heads.
Remove the sump plug (14mm) and drain the engine oil - make sure you have a suitably sized container and note that it comes out very fast!
Whilst the oil is draining, remove the oil filter. Access is probably best by sliding underneath, behind the o/s/f wheel.
The factory fitted filter was extremely tight , so I ended up using this oil filter socket / extension combo to remove it:
I found it was useful to put a heavy duty bag (ziplok or similar grade of plastic) over the oil filter once it was loose enough to be turned by hand and spin it off within the bag. This prevented any oil spillage onto the floor.
Next, fill / prime the new oil filter, smear some oil around the seal & fit it.
Refit the sump plug with new washer.
Fill oil - Toyota workshop manual calls for 7.3L when the filter is changed too.
A funnel is very handy when filling - I had to improvise here…
Check oil level, then run up and check for leaks.
Refit undertray. ( 4 x bolts with 12mm head)
Check oil level again & top up if necessary.
I found it difficult to see the new oil level on the dipstick, but adhering to the 7.3L fill volume should give you the confidence that the level is correct.
I also greased the prop shafts (spiders & sliders) for good measure.
UK Part numbers:
- Oil filter = 90915-YZZJ3
- Drain plug washer = 90080-43037
Oil choice for UK climate:
Mobil 1 0w20 ESP
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