I use Castrol Labcheck to analyse my VDJ79R engine oil every 5 oil changes that I do at 7.5K intervals and it shows that the oil is just starting to breakdown & change viscosity at 7,500K's. I used to do 5K intervals and the engine oil was still honey coloured but at 7.5K intervals it's just starting to go black. I change the fuel filter every 10K and the original injectors are still going strong at 280K and I'm getting 11.5 litres per 100 K's.
I have a 1GD in a ‘19 Prado and have noted the same re oil quality so I do the same as you 7.5k intervals. Coincidentally for me that also is around 6 mths driving which matches Toyotas time intervals
Just serviced my cruiser this morning. It gets serviced every 5000km with genuine toyota oil and filters. After 550000km I have never had a mechanical problem. Even the air conditioning gas is still factory original after 30 year.🎉
@@Mikelennon78 that would be fine as long as they do it properly. A lot of critical high tech equipment now your really paying for service / maintenance contracts the equipment itself is basically free. It makes sense when you think about it.
Great channel 💪 I have a 2023 76 series with the V6 petrol engine - It’s worked hard hard hard off-road in Liberia West Africa - It’s so important to keep on top of services- pay and get it done or you will pay much more later.
I might look into this, I usually run shade cloth or fly mesh, works well but I still get some grass seeds sneaking past sometimes, just the way it is.
Speaking to my mechanic, half the problem with 12 month intervals instead of 6 is that most mechanical failures in that time are a result of neglect. It's not the car, it's the owner. So many people with almost flat tyres, nothing on the dipstick and imaginary brake pads. A shorter interval forces people to at least get someone to a check these things. It's like the dentist. Most people never lift the bonnet, and Toyota knows that.
Actually didn’t realise there was a section in the back of the book Brother 🤷♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ I’m definitely doing the additional servicing. I told you this video would be worth watching 😜😜 Love it Brother. Thanks for sharing. Bloody Legend 👌 Cheers Brad & Fin
Servicing should be carried out based on how the vehicle is used as you are alluding to. Even vehicles that pretty much sit in the garage or are hardly used, needs to be serviced every 6 months. I've always been a believer of a correctly serviced vehicle will go a long way for reliability.
I have been a diesel mechanic for 40 years, worked for a couple of reputable dealers (before they became extinct) as a service manager, intermittent services can be as critical as the majors, my own vehicle gets the oil dropped and filter changed every 7000k 's the service intervals on my car is 15000km which is crazy for a diesel. Manufacturers service intervals is all about getting you out of warranty, after that it's your issue, whereas I'm about reliability and longevity which you will only get with servicing oils and filters etc way inside the 15k range, definitely do it yourself it's not rocket science your wallet and reliable vehicle will thank you.
I don't think the 70 series has ever had a cabin filter, but I know what your saying, I've caught them not rotating tyres, I check my rig then roll straight back Into the service department if there's anything not right, make them remedy it there and then. They've been good for ages now though. But now I rotate the tyres myself a certain way because I'm running different offsets front and rear.
Change the oil every 5000km. They can tell you all sorts about oil quality but you will always get some diesel in the oil from cold starts. It is only a drop but over time it dilutes the oil. 33 year old 70 with 300'000km,
They pretty much said it's normal don't worry, so I'm getting them to put that in writing and I take photos every know and then, so if she goes boom, they can pay for it. 🤷♂️
A lot of Seventy Owners don't know the wheel bearings need service every 12 months as they are conventional grease filled ones if you do water crossing or run big wheels probably better to change them than to repack them
I am definitely survive my diesel cars every 5k. My old Prado still in very good condition and looked after very well. We are buying 70 series to keep min 10 years (most 4wd drivers) I have a great news. Picked my V8 troopy from the dealership yesterday and I am very happy. F**i**g love to drive it. And it is a sandy
5000 km services is over kill unless it is very severe conditions,oil doesnt wear out, it gets contaminated with soot.You should give toyota a oil sample bottle so you can get a oil lab test to see if 5000 km oil changes are actually needed,they only cost about 50 dollars to do.
I bought a new ranger in 21 and have always had the vehicle serviced at the dealer, I don’t do outback driving (sadly) , or towing, so I don’t do an in between . The book says 10,000K or 12 months . I also run a second fuel filter. But I agree, if I had your vehicle and lived in the NT I would be getting the dealer to do exactly what you are doing , after all Ime tipping it’s worth over 100K, service costs are far lower than new parts and if you want warranty and the dealer has done ALL the serving, they can’t & won’t knock you back on warranty
Yeah fair enough mate, it all depends on usage at the end of the day, how are you liking the Ranger? The old second fuel filter trick is a good bit of insurance 👌
@@OutbackOffroadNT so far the ranger is great, we just use it to cruise around Vic, nsw and Queensland mainly, the odd dirt gravel road. No caravan, we just stay in cabins. But it drives well for our use. I haven’t altered anything, bog standard apart from a bull bar and canopy. But always get it service at the dealer.
Great video bud. Would you consider changing your alternator to a water cooled or brushless one. The research I’ve been doing suggests a brushless one is the preferred choice. Your thoughts 💭
My thoughts are it's not needed as the stock Landcruiser alternator is fine unless your operating in a potentially explosive gas/dust environment underground which is what the sealed alternators are designed for. Save your thousands of dollars for something that you will actually need.
@@ARCHIES_79_LC I've never had an issue with mine which is protected with an aftermarket bashplate. The stock alternator can be hosed out if it gets mud in it. I've been bogged to the tray in pipe clay springs and blasted through standing water puddles that were a kilometer long sending water sky high & still no alternator problems (did manage to get water in the Birfield joints though doing that). Generally speaking the watery mud puddlles I drive through only come up to my sidesteps if that and don't reach the alternator. I think the sellers of those sealed alternator units make a case for them but I think they are a bit of overkill & over engineered for your daily driver Landcruiser 70 series. I did look into them years ago when I first got mine but never went further than that due to the cost of them & after nearly 300,000 Kilometers of driving on my 79 series the stock alternator is still doing its job like a champion..
Hey mate, I personally don't think I'll ever change it, but that's me, i never had dramas on my 2008 which had 300,000km on it when i sold it. Everyone is different, and if you watch Ronny Dahl, he has cooked multiple factory alternators driving the Holland track in the wet.
Thanks mate, I ran one on my 2008 Cruiser. I don't have one on this rig though, I may ad one but I'm not in a rush tbh, definitely a good thing to have just have to make sure it is a top quality reputable filter system with the correct micron rating, and correct size barbs/fuel hoses as you don't want to choke the system.
I just got a V8, 79 dual cab brand new. Just waiting on a tray. The original contract fell thru for the original customer and i got it, no waiting time. Will be following closely here. Any checks i should do before leaving dealership or any early ownership things i need to be aware of? First new LC, but not my first LC.
Have general look over vehicle, check air filter for correct fitment, and check after every service to make sure seal not pinched, I'll put a vid out soon regarding air filter.
@@OutbackOffroadNT thanks I will keep an eye out for clip. I'm no mechanic so not really sure what to check other than what you said. Are you going into more detail about greasing up your vehicle as you mentioned in the clip. I don't even know where the grease points are.
No worries mate, I will go into more detail, just stick to your recommended service schedule every 10,000km or 6 months whichever comes first, if you wish to do so, if you are not doing any bush work with the rig. My advise to you if you don't have much experience, would be to get your vehicle maintained by a trusted mechanic or dealer or whoever that's up to you.
@@OutbackOffroadNT yeah definitely going thru dealership service team and keeping the vehicle stock standard for life of warranty. Only mod I'm getting is a basic 12 volt system and reverse cameras, HF radio and rip the back seats out with certification. Toyota are nuts about warranty, the dealer won't even let me put a fuel filter in it.
I service my HDJ80 every 5000 per service book, any major problems or milestone services done by mechanic. I have a relationship with the vehicle, “Greta”, and by doing services can tell if it’s running well. 32 years and going strong.
Picked mine up just before Christmas last year Ive only hit 5000 on the clock and done my 6 month service. I only use the ute for fishing (1-2hr drive on bitumen) and going bush/camping/fishing (mix of bitumen, gravel, mud, light 4x4 tracks) I reckon I'll hit the next 6 months before I hit the 10000ks. what are your thoughts? since I do only 5000 or so every 6 months should I squeeze an additional service every 2500 or 3 months? or just stick to the 6 months 5000ks service.
Congrats mate, in my opinion, your LC will last forever using it like that. Light work for the big rig! And servicing every 6 months/5000km is great, even when not doing big km's vehicles need regular maintenance. Toyota will actually tell you to service every 10,000km or 6 months depending what comes first.
Everyone should be on the extended service for their car, i dont know a single person who doesnt fit the bill for it. Extended services are what the servicing used to be on every car. If you only do it every 15,000km by the time you hit 150,000-200,000km your engine is on borrowed time.
Thankyou mate, bloody love it! Correct, warranty can be a dodgy business, I always check everything and if it's not up to scratch, i make sure it's rectified immediately. Cheers 🤝
Toyota engines are built well, and as long as you service your Toyota regularly, whether you do it yourself or through the dealer, it will last forever.
Garbage airfilter installer's who don't know what they are doing are the biggest problem on Landcruiser's 99.9% of the time. Nothing wrong with the airbox.
I use Castrol Labcheck to analyse my VDJ79R engine oil every 5 oil changes that I do at 7.5K intervals and it shows that the oil is just starting to breakdown & change viscosity at 7,500K's. I used to do 5K intervals and the engine oil was still honey coloured but at 7.5K intervals it's just starting to go black. I change the fuel filter every 10K and the original injectors are still going strong at 280K and I'm getting 11.5 litres per 100 K's.
@dustyfarmer this is exactly why I change oil early, I didn't go Into the breakdown of oil before 10,000km but I will in a other vid, spot on mate 👍
Spot on👍
I have a 1GD in a ‘19 Prado and have noted the same re oil quality so I do the same as you 7.5k intervals. Coincidentally for me that also is around 6 mths driving which matches Toyotas time intervals
I always aim to do interval servicing too. Appreciate your straight talking video and the snippet of outtakes at the end, nice work.
That's the go mate, and thankyou, appreciate that mate 👍
Just serviced my cruiser this morning. It gets serviced every 5000km with genuine toyota oil and filters. After 550000km I have never had a mechanical problem. Even the air conditioning gas is still factory original after 30 year.🎉
Same with my 32 year old HDJ80.
Excellent, very thorough maintenance. So bloody good to see someone with an old girl high km ticking along nicely 👌
Dealerships make more from servicing, repairs and parts, than selling cars.
@@Mikelennon78 that would be fine as long as they do it properly. A lot of critical high tech equipment now your really paying for service / maintenance contracts the equipment itself is basically free. It makes sense when you think about it.
Great advice 👍
Cheers mate 👍
Great channel 💪 I have a 2023 76 series with the V6 petrol engine - It’s worked hard hard hard off-road in Liberia West Africa - It’s so important to keep on top of services- pay and get it done or you will pay much more later.
Thankyou mate, all the way from Africa! Definitely have to keep on top of maintenance.
I’ve added an exoanded metal sheet in front of the radiators. Stops most crap from sticking to the condenser and rad
I might look into this, I usually run shade cloth or fly mesh, works well but I still get some grass seeds sneaking past sometimes, just the way it is.
I used to tie some shade cloth on the grill I wouldn’t get a lot of bugs on the radiator then
Yeah for sure mate, I always do, the grass seeds are sneaky and somehow always find a way in!
@@OutbackOffroadNT i have used flyscreen for years, 100% helps keep the shit out. 2003 hdj79 original rad with no issues
Yeah I always run mesh or shade cloth, the bloody grass seeds find their way in though! Definitely helps though.
Speaking to my mechanic, half the problem with 12 month intervals instead of 6 is that most mechanical failures in that time are a result of neglect. It's not the car, it's the owner. So many people with almost flat tyres, nothing on the dipstick and imaginary brake pads. A shorter interval forces people to at least get someone to a check these things. It's like the dentist.
Most people never lift the bonnet, and Toyota knows that.
Yeah, a lot of people don't check much on their vehicles.
Actually didn’t realise there was a section in the back of the book Brother 🤷♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I’m definitely doing the additional servicing.
I told you this video would be worth watching 😜😜
Love it Brother.
Thanks for sharing.
Bloody Legend 👌
Cheers
Brad & Fin
I'm glad it's of use to you mate, yep you did say that haha! Cheers mate 🤝 🍻
Servicing should be carried out based on how the vehicle is used as you are alluding to. Even vehicles that pretty much sit in the garage or are hardly used, needs to be serviced every 6 months. I've always been a believer of a correctly serviced vehicle will go a long way for reliability.
Exactly mate 👍
I have been a diesel mechanic for 40 years, worked for a couple of reputable dealers (before they became extinct) as a service manager, intermittent services can be as critical as the majors, my own vehicle gets the oil dropped and filter changed every 7000k 's the service intervals on my car is 15000km which is crazy for a diesel. Manufacturers service intervals is all about getting you out of warranty, after that it's your issue, whereas I'm about reliability and longevity which you will only get with servicing oils and filters etc way inside the 15k range, definitely do it yourself it's not rocket science your wallet and reliable vehicle will thank you.
Bloody spot on mate, I'd pin this comment if I hadn't already pinned another. Cheers 👍
100% additional servicing is great.
Yeah mate, for sure 👍
Dealers never replace the cabin filters and they never rotate and balance the wheels
I don't think the 70 series has ever had a cabin filter, but I know what your saying, I've caught them not rotating tyres, I check my rig then roll straight back Into the service department if there's anything not right, make them remedy it there and then. They've been good for ages now though. But now I rotate the tyres myself a certain way because I'm running different offsets front and rear.
Cheaper always turns out more expensive in the long run.
Definitely mate, I agree 👍
Change the oil every 5000km. They can tell you all sorts about oil quality but you will always get some diesel in the oil from cold starts.
It is only a drop but over time it dilutes the oil.
33 year old 70 with 300'000km,
Bloody oath mate! I agree.
Well said, I am with you. I am sure there are more that don't follow the recommendations than those that do.
Yeah I honestly think most people would just stick to the 10 or 15 thou service Intervals.
Hey mate great videos. With the extra servicing done by Toyota, what do they say about the dusting of the airbox?
They pretty much said it's normal don't worry, so I'm getting them to put that in writing and I take photos every know and then, so if she goes boom, they can pay for it. 🤷♂️
Hey mate,
Just wondering if you run a secondary fuel filter? I have a facelift 76 series, love your videos!
G'day mate! I have not fitted one yet, but I most likely will one day. And thanks heaps, legend!
A lot of Seventy Owners don't know the wheel bearings need service every 12 months as they are conventional grease filled ones if you do water crossing or run big wheels probably better to change them than to repack them
Spot on mate, gotta keep the maintenance up, show them some love! 😍
Facelift V8 70 series will be the rarest Land Cruiser in the history.
You might be right mate! Will be interesting in the coming years.
I am definitely survive my diesel cars every 5k. My old Prado still in very good condition and looked after very well.
We are buying 70 series to keep min 10 years (most 4wd drivers)
I have a great news. Picked my V8 troopy from the dealership yesterday and I am very happy.
F**i**g love to drive it.
And it is a sandy
That's good mate, every 5000 for a diesel is the go I reckon. Congrats on the new rig, that's awesome! 🤝
5000 km services is over kill unless it is very severe conditions,oil doesnt wear out, it gets contaminated with soot.You should give toyota a oil sample bottle so you can get a oil lab test to see if 5000 km oil changes are actually needed,they only cost about 50 dollars to do.
Just sell your car and buy new one every 5 years …
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Ha ha. You cannot buy V8new anymore
@@RoamingRooma i have my g wagon and mustang , don’t really needs japs v8 . You so much touch that V8, Toyota voids your warranty
I like to do 5000km engine oil services with oil and filter. Oil and filters are cheap I reckon.
Yeah it's definitely not a bad idea mate, a great way to look after your engine and ensure longevity.
I bought a new ranger in 21 and have always had the vehicle serviced at the dealer, I don’t do outback driving (sadly) , or towing, so I don’t do an in between . The book says 10,000K or 12 months . I also run a second fuel filter. But I agree, if I had your vehicle and lived in the NT I would be getting the dealer to do exactly what you are doing , after all Ime tipping it’s worth over 100K, service costs are far lower than new parts and if you want warranty and the dealer has done ALL the serving, they can’t & won’t knock you back on warranty
Yeah fair enough mate, it all depends on usage at the end of the day, how are you liking the Ranger? The old second fuel filter trick is a good bit of insurance 👌
@@OutbackOffroadNT so far the ranger is great, we just use it to cruise around Vic, nsw and Queensland mainly, the odd dirt gravel road. No caravan, we just stay in cabins. But it drives well for our use. I haven’t altered anything, bog standard apart from a bull bar and canopy. But always get it service at the dealer.
Beautiful mate, love hearing it. Everyone has a different use for their vehicle, I wouldn't mind heading down that way for a look one day actually.
Great video bud. Would you consider changing your alternator to a water cooled or brushless one. The research I’ve been doing suggests a brushless one is the preferred choice.
Your thoughts 💭
My thoughts are it's not needed as the stock Landcruiser alternator is fine unless your operating in a potentially explosive gas/dust environment underground which is what the sealed alternators are designed for. Save your thousands of dollars for something that you will actually need.
@@dustyfarmer it’s the mud holes and silt build up clogging up the brushes in the alternator is my concern.
@@ARCHIES_79_LC I've never had an issue with mine which is protected with an aftermarket bashplate. The stock alternator can be hosed out if it gets mud in it. I've been bogged to the tray in pipe clay springs and blasted through standing water puddles that were a kilometer long sending water sky high & still no alternator problems (did manage to get water in the Birfield joints though doing that). Generally speaking the watery mud puddlles I drive through only come up to my sidesteps if that and don't reach the alternator. I think the sellers of those sealed alternator units make a case for them but I think they are a bit of overkill & over engineered for your daily driver Landcruiser 70 series. I did look into them years ago when I first got mine but never went further than that due to the cost of them & after nearly 300,000 Kilometers of driving on my 79 series the stock alternator is still doing its job like a champion..
@@dustyfarmer Appreciate the reply mate 👍
Hey mate, I personally don't think I'll ever change it, but that's me, i never had dramas on my 2008 which had 300,000km on it when i sold it. Everyone is different, and if you watch Ronny Dahl, he has cooked multiple factory alternators driving the Holland track in the wet.
Enjoying the vids 👍 What's your thoughts on pre-filters mate, do you run one? I was thinking a 5 micron kit from the PDP mob in Perth.
Thanks mate, I ran one on my 2008 Cruiser. I don't have one on this rig though, I may ad one but I'm not in a rush tbh, definitely a good thing to have just have to make sure it is a top quality reputable filter system with the correct micron rating, and correct size barbs/fuel hoses as you don't want to choke the system.
I love the NT. outdoors heaven. Blow that air filter duri g and after every trip off road. replace regularly.
What a place hey! I keep a sharp eye on my air filter. 👀
I do my own oil n filter every 5000 between my Toyota services on my 79. See it as extra insurance but mines 2017 n out of warranty
That's the go mate, I wondered if there would be anybody else following the same protocol.
I just got a V8, 79 dual cab brand new. Just waiting on a tray. The original contract fell thru for the original customer and i got it, no waiting time. Will be following closely here.
Any checks i should do before leaving dealership or any early ownership things i need to be aware of?
First new LC, but not my first LC.
Have general look over vehicle, check air filter for correct fitment, and check after every service to make sure seal not pinched, I'll put a vid out soon regarding air filter.
@@OutbackOffroadNT thanks I will keep an eye out for clip. I'm no mechanic so not really sure what to check other than what you said. Are you going into more detail about greasing up your vehicle as you mentioned in the clip. I don't even know where the grease points are.
No worries mate, I will go into more detail, just stick to your recommended service schedule every 10,000km or 6 months whichever comes first, if you wish to do so, if you are not doing any bush work with the rig. My advise to you if you don't have much experience, would be to get your vehicle maintained by a trusted mechanic or dealer or whoever that's up to you.
@@OutbackOffroadNT yeah definitely going thru dealership service team and keeping the vehicle stock standard for life of warranty. Only mod I'm getting is a basic 12 volt system and reverse cameras, HF radio and rip the back seats out with certification. Toyota are nuts about warranty, the dealer won't even let me put a fuel filter in it.
I service my HDJ80 every 5000 per service book, any major problems or milestone services done by mechanic. I have a relationship with the vehicle, “Greta”, and by doing services can tell if it’s running well. 32 years and going strong.
Love hearing yarns like this mate, very thorough maintenance and pride in your Greta, that rig of yours will go forever!
Wouldnt trust a dealership with my car no chance
Yeah I hear ya mate 😂
What annual mileage are you clocking up?
Between 70 and 100 thousand km.
@@OutbackOffroadNT how long you plan to keep it? Wondering what duty cycle is realistic in these workload conditions
So 20 services at Toyota a year! Wowzer!
I'm going to most likely keep it until it until the wheels fall off, really see how much life I can get out of it.
By changing your engine oil and filter yourself, you know that it has been done and done to your standard - same goes for the diff oil changes...
Yeah that's it, it's just the risk of losing that warranty on the engine, but in all honesty, I'm not that worried. I may start doing it myself.
I started doing a 5000 service myself and let toyo do the 10000 service but I do use their spin on oil filters..good luck and enjoy a great rig
Picked mine up just before Christmas last year Ive only hit 5000 on the clock and done my 6 month service. I only use the ute for fishing (1-2hr drive on bitumen) and going bush/camping/fishing (mix of bitumen, gravel, mud, light 4x4 tracks) I reckon I'll hit the next 6 months before I hit the 10000ks. what are your thoughts? since I do only 5000 or so every 6 months should I squeeze an additional service every 2500 or 3 months? or just stick to the 6 months 5000ks service.
Congrats mate, in my opinion, your LC will last forever using it like that. Light work for the big rig! And servicing every 6 months/5000km is great, even when not doing big km's vehicles need regular maintenance. Toyota will actually tell you to service every 10,000km or 6 months depending what comes first.
Everyone should be on the extended service for their car, i dont know a single person who doesnt fit the bill for it. Extended services are what the servicing used to be on every car. If you only do it every 15,000km by the time you hit 150,000-200,000km your engine is on borrowed time.
I agree 💯% mate 👍
Hey mate I enjoy your vids and warranty is only worth as much as the paper it’s written on you have to check their work that’s for sure don’t trust em
Thankyou mate, bloody love it! Correct, warranty can be a dodgy business, I always check everything and if it's not up to scratch, i make sure it's rectified immediately. Cheers 🤝
Toyota engines are built well, and as long as you service your Toyota regularly, whether you do it yourself or through the dealer, it will last forever.
I agree mate, maintenance truly is key.
No wonder people say Toyota is more reliable than Jeep....
In dusty conditions 5000kms is far too long for the garbage excuse of an air filter fit to those things.
I'll be making a vid on the air filter and air box, filter gets changed whenever it needs to be.
Garbage airfilter installer's who don't know what they are doing are the biggest problem on Landcruiser's 99.9% of the time. Nothing wrong with the airbox.
5000ks every time.
Also, clean your fucking engine bay haha
Spot on man! I do clean my fucking engine bay, but because I actually use my rig out bush it's constantly dirty 🤣
@@OutbackOffroadNT hahahhaha. Fair enough!