Landcruiser Turbo 4.2

Q1-you will get much comment on this and no one will agree. my 2 cents-5th in an auto doesnt have the same weakness as a manual. So if engine handles it, why not?

Q2-No-these cruisers are renowned for towing and I havent heard of anyone fitting a cooler. The A750F auto has proven to be an outstanding transmission. A friend who owns one of these as well as a 4WD repair shop hasnt come across one failing yet.

Q3-Any oil that meets the specs (CF from memory) or better is suitable. The idea that some people have that using a particular brand for a long time then changing will cause harm is frankly ridiculous.

Hi Terry, I had a 97 model petrol 80 series Cruiser up till last xmas untill I bent it and had to get a nother one. I found that when towing in overdrive the vehicle ever so slowly slowed down. I then had to drop it out of overdrive to get back up to cruising speed. I also found that I used more fuel so I eventually just left the overdrive off.

I now have a 96 model 80 series Turbo diesel and have towed the van several times but only for short distances but I and begining to think that with the turbo the same applies but when the going is flat then overdrive might be OK.

I am just about to go on the next holiday and it will include a lot of hills and probably 3000 km distance. It is only the 4 speed auto in the 80 series but it still places the same overdrive load on your engine in the 100 series auto so you will probably need to try it with and without overdrive engaged to see for yourself as I have done, despite being told on many fora and in other locations that not using overdrive when towing is best. Fuel consumption is the biggest problem not the gearbox as the auto gearbox is as strong as an Ox from what I have read on this forum and elsewhere.

Hope this is of some help Terry.

Regards, Bruce.

Thanks a heap for the info guy's,very much appreciated.

Hi terry. I'm fairly sure the 5speeds come with a factory fitted auto cooler. It should be out the front,RH side behind the grille. Bob.

I have a GXL with the same mods

I ALWAYS tow in 4th and am 28,000k into this trip

I have an Exhaust gas temp fitted and it runs 75deg cooler in 4th

Runs at 325-350 degC at 90kph in 4th

Drop it into OD and temp immediately goes up to over 400C on a light throttle.

Saves wear on the trans clutches if it doesnt hunt up and down as well

Fuel consumption is the same

It already has an oil cooler in front of radiator

If its not using oil and its within specs keep using it.

I use Penrite HPR 15 Diesel

Check if it has Polyairs fitted as some Saharas have self levelling suspension and need them to compensate for extra weight making it try to adjust all the time.

There are old threads on here about all of this.

I read somewhere that RX Super has been discontinued...a popular oil replacement has been Caltex Delo 400. I use it, it seems good.

There is a lot of hype regarding oils on Toyota diesels.

The way I see it (just my opinion):
#1 These 1HD-FTE motors do not "wear out" in the average owner's lifetime. Sure you can do a lot of damage from overheating etc, but thats nothing to do with oil.
#2 A lot of this hype was generated from the Big End Bearing problems with the 1990-1994 1HDT diesels. This problem was solved back then and is irrelevant to the modern motors.

I don't fuss about brand of oil. The recommended oil change interval and factory filters is my preference. The later CI-4 diesel engine oils are way above the Toyota recommendation of "CF or above" and are purchased at a reasonable price.

Out of interest, Castrol no longer recommend a diesel engine oil for this motor. They suggest the standard Magnatec 10-40 or Edge 5W30 which are both CF. The dealers having been using CF grade oils for years.

I was thinking of getting something similar so am interested to know what you paid, how many k's, what accesories & general condition & whether private sale or thru dealer etc, if it's not too rude a question.

Ta, Paul B Kalgoorlie