Search results

  1. F

    Baselining new '97 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 4.5L

    Originally Posted By: artificialist Originally Posted By: fjbob Oh, I use Mobile-1 0W-40 Euro in my VW. But I've been thinking of switching to dino due to a small leak. Probably with some ARX in it. What kind of VW engine? Turbocharged ones will fill with varnish if you don't use fully...
  2. F

    Baselining new '97 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 4.5L

    Originally Posted By: Umibozu first off, nice purchase! I love those LC's. My mother has a 97 landcruiser as well that I maintain. These are some of the fluids/parts I use. It currently has 266,000 miles. ATF : Toyota OEM ATF Diff : Amsoil (whatever weight is specified in the manual) Oil ...
  3. F

    Baselining new '97 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 4.5L

    Oh, I use Mobile-1 0W-40 Euro in my VW. But I've been thinking of switching to dino due to a small leak. Probably with some ARX in it.
  4. F

    Baselining new '97 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 4.5L

    I had a mechanic look at it before I bought it and was told it was mechanically in very good condition. I was given records on it dating to '98 and it was dealer maintained for most of it's life. Oil changes appear to have been done about every 6 to 8k miles. The head gasket (very common) and...
  5. F

    Baselining new '97 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 4.5L

    I just bought a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 series with the 4.5L gas engine at 157,000 miles. I want to baseline all fluids and have NEVER done anything like this before, or even owned a 4WD vehicle before. So to say I need some help and guidance would be an understatement. I know what grades...
Back
Top