Specs, fluids & service · 2021–present
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series specs, fluids and service intervals
The numbers you need in the garage, on one page: spec sheet, capacities and service intervals, wheels and tires, and the parts to order. Sourced from owners, specialists and the factory; tags marked confirm in manual haven't been checked against a factory source yet.
Spec sheet
| CHASSIS | J300 (VJA300 / FJA300 / GRJ300 / VJH300) |
|---|---|
| PLATFORM | GA-F body-on-frame |
| UNVEILED | 9 June 2021 |
| CHIEF ENGINEER | Takami Yokoo |
| ENGINE (PETROL) | V35A-FTS 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 |
| OUTPUT | 409 hp · 650 Nm |
| ENGINE (DIESEL) | F33A-FTV 3.3 L twin-turbo V6 · 304 hp · 700 Nm |
| TRANSMISSION | 10-spd auto (6-spd on GRJ300) |
| WEIGHT VS. 200 | ≈ −200 kg |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 230 mm |
| ANGLES | 32° approach · up to 26.5° departure |
| US AVAILABILITY | Not sold; see Lexus LX 600 |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | VJA300 | V35A-FTS 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 (petrol) | 409 hp / 650 Nm | 10-speed auto. Replaces the V8s. |
| 2021–present | FJA300 | F33A-FTV 3.3 L twin-turbo V6 diesel | 304 hp / 700 Nm | 10-speed auto. Wikipedia lists the figures from 2022. |
| 2021–present | GRJ300 | 1GR-FE 4.0 L V6 (petrol) | ≈ 271 hp / 385 Nm | Carried-over naturally aspirated V6 with a 6-speed auto, for some markets. |
| 2025–present | VJH300 | V35A-FTS 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 hybrid | 457 hp / 790 Nm | Debuted in the UAE with a redesigned front end; on sale in Japan from 1 October 2026. |
| 2021–present | GR Sport | Petrol or diesel V6 (by market) | — | First GR Sport Land Cruiser: front and rear lockers, extra body adhesive, about 5 mm shorter. |
| 2022–present | Lexus LX 600 / 700h (J310) | V35A-FTS 3.4 L twin-turbo V6 (+ hybrid on 700h) | 409 hp (600) · 457 hp (700h) | The North American 300. LX 700h Overtrail has three lockers. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
Toyota never sold the 300 in the US, so the specs below are for its US twin, the Lexus LX 600 (same V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 and 10-speed). They come from AMSOIL's LX 600 lookup and service-data figures posted by IH8MUD owners. Diesel (F33A-FTV) and hybrid trucks differ, and service intervals vary by market, so check your owner's manual. Baselining matters more than usual here because of the V35A machining-debris recall.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | SAE 0W-20 · ≈7.7 qt with filter · drain plug 30 ft-lb, new plug and gasket | At purchase. Toyota Australia's schedule is every 6 months or 10,000 km (CarExpert, 2026); for a US LX and other markets confirm in manual. Many owners shorten it and send samples for oil analysis. | On a US LX 600, check that engine recall 25LA07/25LB07 has been done. Repeat oil analysis every few changes and keep the reports.Oil filter · RockAuto ↗Oil drain plug gasket · RockAuto ↗OEM oil filter diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Engine air filter | OE-type panel filter · interval confirm in manual | At purchase; more often in dust | Air filter · RockAuto ↗OEM air cleaner diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Cabin air filter | OE-type | At purchase | Cabin air filter · RockAuto ↗ |
| Spark plugs (petrol) / glow plugs (diesel) | OE-type iridium plugs (V35A) · interval confirm in manual | Per the maintenance schedule | It's a twin-turbo engine, so don't assume a 120k plug interval.Spark plugs · RockAuto ↗OEM ignition coil & spark plug diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent · ≈11.7 qt | Inspect at purchase; replacement confirm in manual | Coolant / antifreeze · RockAuto ↗ |
| Automatic transmission (10-speed) | Toyota Genuine ATF WS · ≈12.2 qt total fill | Toyota calls it lifetime fill. Owners drain-and-fill or do a staged exchange at 20,000–30,000 mi. | There's a strainer, not a serviceable filter, and no dipstick. The level is set at a specified ATF temperature, read with a scan tool, through the check plug. One LX 700h owner got about 5 qt out of the pan. On a 2025–26 LX 600, check that the transmission recall has been done.ATF WS-type transmission fluid · RockAuto ↗Transmission strainer/filter · RockAuto ↗OEM oil pan & strainer diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Transfer case | Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W · 1.89 qt · plugs 37 N·m (27 ft-lb) | Owners suggest 30,000–40,000 mi at most | Remove the fill plug first. The plug washers are flat, not crush washers. Removing the skid plate means loosening two bolts.Gear oil · RockAuto ↗OEM transfer case diagram (plugs & washers) · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Front & rear differentials | 75W-85 GL-5 (Toyota LT) · front 1.23 qt, plugs 39.2 N·m (29 ft-lb) · rear with LSD 5.55 qt, plugs 49 N·m (36 ft-lb) | At purchase; change the front about twice as often as the rear | The front holds just over 1 qt and comes out dirtier. Trucks with a limited-slip rear need LSD-rated oil (one F Sport carries an 'LSD only' tag). Washers: copper on the front drain, crush-type on the front fill and on the rear drain and fill.Gear oil · RockAuto ↗OEM front differential diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗OEM rear differential diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Driveshaft grease points | Chassis grease at every zerk (about four) | Whenever the skid plate is off | An owner found the front zerks hard to reach (frame and exhaust in the way). One took three pumps before grease showed at the seals.OEM propeller shaft & U-joint diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| E-KDSS / AHC suspension | Sealed hydraulic systems · fluid confirm in manual | Inspect at purchase | Check the cylinders, lines and accumulators for weeping. Lexus trucks with AHC: make sure every height mode works.OEM height control / leveling diagram · LexusPartsNow ↗ |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 or DOT 4 (FMVSS 116) | Flush at purchase if the history is unknown | Brake fluid · RockAuto ↗ |
| 12 V battery | OE-size battery | Test at purchase | Battery · RockAuto ↗ |
| Drive belt | Automatic tension | Inspect at purchase | Drive belt · RockAuto ↗ |
Capability
| Towing | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) braked same as the 200 |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 230 mm (9.1 in) Wikipedia; Toyota NZ's preliminary figure was 235 mm |
| Approach / departure | 32° / 25° Australian-market spec; Wikipedia gives up to 26.5° departure depending on version |
| Wading depth | 700 mm (27.6 in) Toyota NZ preliminary figure, as reported by CarMag |
| Curb weight | 2,310–2,645 kg (5,093–5,831 lb) Wikipedia, varies by market and grade |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | 18-inch wheels on base grades; 20-inch on top grades (market-dependent) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x150 |
| Biggest tire · Stock | 275/70R18 or 285/70R18 (about 33.3–33.7 in) |
| Biggest tire · Stock + wheels | 295/70R18 to 35 in |
Common Land Cruiser 300 Series repairs
- Transfer case and front diff fluid serviceDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Early oil change and oil analysisDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
- ATF drain-and-fillDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Rear hatch won't closeDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Driver's-side windshield rattleDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
- Tame rolling-stop hesitationDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
- Diesel: keep the DPF and EGR healthyDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Diesel: guard the exposed fuel filterDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
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