How often should you change transmission fluid FJ Cruiser?
every 90,000 miles
Still, most owner’s manuals will recommend changing the transmission fluid every 90,000 miles or so. Flushing your transmission’s fluid has fallen out of vogue in recent years because the high-pressure cleaning involved may dislodge debris inside the transmission that can literally gum up the works.
Does the FJ Cruiser have a timing belt or chain?
Does my vehicle have a timing belt or timing chain?
| Model | Year | Belt / Chain / Gear |
|---|---|---|
| FJ Cruiser | 2007-2014 | Chain |
| Highlander | 2001-2007, 2009-2014 | Chain |
| 2001-2007 | Belt | |
| 2008-2019 | Chain |
Does an FJ Cruiser have a timing belt or timing chain?
Toyota FJ Cruiser V6 4.0L engine. This engine has a timing chain that doesn’t need to be replaced in regular intervals and can outlast the engine with proper maintenance. Keeping the engine oil clean and topped up helps make the timing chain last longer.
Is the FJ Cruiser still on the market?
If you scan the popular FJ Cruiser online forums you’ll find many threads dedicated to high mileage on these SUV’s. Since they have been discontinued in the USA in 2014 and the global market in 2018, many are starting to rack up high mileage now, a few years down the line.
How many miles does a Toyota FJ Cruiser run?
Many owners have run well into 300K+ miles with just the regular maintenance and a few small cosmetic issues. So when setting out to purchase a used FJ Cruiser, it is important to ensure that it has a good service history, either at the Toyota agents or with a trustworthy private workshop.
What kind of maintenance does a Toyota FJ Cruiser need?
4WD maintenance: The 4WD FJ Cruiser has a transfer case and front and rear differentials. The oil in all three units must be checked regularly and changed if dirty or in recommended mileage intervals. The drive (propeller) shaft needs to be greased at least at every other service.
What kind of suspension does a Toyota FJ Cruiser have?
We also found this video about the FJ Cruiser with 382K miles. Mechanical: Toyota FJ Cruiser is based on the Land Cruiser Prado body-on-frame platform with an independent front suspension and solid rear axle with coil springs. The FJ Cruiser is available as 2WD or 4WD (only 4WD in Canada).