Specs, fluids & service · 2007–2014 (US) · to 2022 elsewhere
Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 | XJ10 (GSJ15 4x4 · GSJ10 4x2) |
|---|---|
| PRODUCTION | January 2006 – December 2022, Hino, Hamura |
| US MODEL YEARS | 2007–2014 |
| ENGINE | 1GR-FE 4.0 L DOHC V6 |
| OUTPUT | 239 hp (2007–09) · 259–260 hp (2010–14) |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-spd manual RA61F · 5-spd auto A750F/A750E |
| DRIVE | Full-time 4WD (manual) · part-time 4WD or 4x2 (auto) |
| AXLE RATIO | 3.909 (manual) · 3.727 (auto 4x4) |
| WHEELBASE | 105.9 in (2,690 mm) |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 9.6 in (4x4) |
| FUEL TANK | 19 gal |
| TOWING | 5,000 lb; 4,700 lb (2014, SAE J2807) |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 (US) | GSJ15 4x4 / GSJ10 4x2 | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6, VVT-i | 239 hp / 278 lb-ft (91 octane) | Six-speed manual (full-time 4WD) or five-speed automatic (part-time 4WD or 4x2). Side curtain airbags standard from 2008. |
| 2010–2014 (US) | GSJ15 4x4 / GSJ10 4x2 | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6, dual VVT-i | 259 hp / 270 lb-ft (2010); 260 hp / 271 lb-ft (2011–14) | Runs on regular. Trail Teams editions every year; CRAWL control on 2013–14 Trail Teams automatics. |
| 2007 | TRD Special Edition | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 | 239 hp | 3,200 built in Black Diamond with a black roof, TRD Bilsteins, rock rails, TRD wheels and BFGoodrich tires. |
| 2008, 2010–2013 | Trail Teams Special Edition | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 | 239–260 hp | One monotone color a year: Iceberg (3,200), Sandstorm (1,500), Army Green, Radiant Red and Cement Gray (2,500 each). None for 2009. |
| 2014 | Trail Teams Ultimate Edition | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 | 260 hp | 2,500 in Heritage Blue with a white grille surround, remote-reservoir rear Bilsteins and a 1/4-inch aluminum skid plate. |
| 2010–2018 (Japan) · 2011–2016 (Australia) | GSJ15 right-hand drive | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 | — | Automatic 4x4 only in Australia and New Zealand. Plate on the rear bumper. Japan Final Edition in 2017. |
| To December 2022 | Middle East and other markets | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 | — | Also sold in Chile, the Philippines and southern Africa. Middle East Final Edition limited to 1,000. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
Assume nothing has been done, and assume the driveshafts have never seen grease. Intervals below come from Toyota's 2011 FJ Cruiser Warranty & Maintenance Guide; capacities come from AMSOIL's lookups for 2011 and 2007 trucks. Specs changed in 2010 (0W-20 oil, larger oil capacity, 75W-85 diff oil), so check your owner's manual for 2007–2009 trucks.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | SAE 0W-20 (2010–14) · ≈6.4 qt with filter; 2007–09 ≈5.5 qt (AMSOIL lists 5W-30) · drain plug 30 ft-lb | Every 10,000 mi / 12 months on 0W-20; every 5,000 mi / 6 months on dirt roads, when towing or carrying heavy loads (Toyota) | If the last change wasn't 0W-20, Toyota says to change it again at 5,000 miles.Oil filters · RockAuto ↗Oil drain plug gaskets · RockAuto ↗ |
| Engine air filter | OE-type panel filter | Replace every 30,000 mi; inspect every 5,000 mi on dirt or dusty roads (Toyota) | Check the airbox seal while you're there.Air filters · RockAuto ↗ |
| Cabin air filter | OE-type | Replace every 30,000 mi (Toyota); sooner in dust or heavy traffic | Cabin air filters · RockAuto ↗ |
| Spark plugs | 6 × OE-type plugs (1GR-FE) | Every 120,000 mi (Toyota); replace at purchase if the history is unknown near that mileage | Spark plugs · RockAuto ↗ |
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life (pink) or equivalent non-silicate, non-amine, non-borate HOAT · ≈10.4 qt (auto) / 9.9 qt (manual) | First at 100,000 mi / 120 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months (Toyota) | Inspect hoses and connections for corrosion and leaks at the same time.Coolant / antifreeze · RockAuto ↗Radiator hoses · RockAuto ↗ |
| Automatic transmission (A750F / A750E) | Toyota ATF WS · ≈11 qt total fill, ≈3.2 qt per drain-and-fill | Toyota lists replacement at 60,000 mi only for towing or heavy loads, otherwise inspection. Drain and fill at purchase if there's no record. | A drain-and-fill replaces only part of the fluid; repeat it rather than pressure-flushing.ATF WS-type transmission fluid · RockAuto ↗Transmission pan drain plug · RockAuto ↗ |
| Manual transmission (RA61F) | 75W-90 GL-4 or GL-5 · ≈3.8 pt · drain and fill plugs 27 ft-lb | Replace every 30,000 mi when towing or heavily loaded (Toyota); otherwise inspect | Change it at purchase on a manual truck with no records.Manual transmission fluid · RockAuto ↗ |
| Transfer case | Toyota transfer gear oil, grade confirm in manual · ≈2.1 pt part-time (auto), ≈3 pt full-time (manual), per AMSOIL's 2007 listing | Replace every 30,000 mi on dirt roads or when towing (Toyota); otherwise inspect | Gear oil · RockAuto ↗Transfer case drain plugs · RockAuto ↗ |
| Front & rear differentials | 75W-85 GL-5 (2011 listing) · front ≈3.4 pt (auto) / 3.0 pt (manual), rear ≈5.3 pt (5.2 pt with locker) | Replace front and rear every 15,000 mi when towing or heavily loaded (Toyota); otherwise inspect | AMSOIL's 2007 listing gives 75W-90 or 90 grade, so check the manual for early trucks. Crack the fill plug before you drain, and check the breathers after water crossings.Gear oil · RockAuto ↗Differential fill/drain plugs · RockAuto ↗Differential breather hose fitting (DIFF03136) · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Driveshaft grease points | Lithium chassis grease at the spiders and slide yokes; molybdenum lithium grease at the double-cardan joint | Every 5,000 mi on dirt roads, salted roads or when towing, with a propeller-shaft bolt re-torque (Toyota) | Dry slip yokes cause the downshift clunk. See the driveshaft repair above.Universal joints · RockAuto ↗ |
| Brake fluid (and clutch fluid on manuals) | DOT 3 | Toyota lists clutch-fluid replacement every 30,000 mi for trucks used daily off-road at high rpm and low speed; otherwise inspect. Flush both at purchase if there's no record. | Brake fluid · RockAuto ↗ |
| Power steering fluid | Dexron III-type ATF (AMSOIL listing) | Inspect level and condition | Look for wet hoses at the pump and rack.Power steering fluid · RockAuto ↗ |
| Drive belt | Serpentine belt with automatic tensioner | First inspection at 60,000 mi / 72 months, then every 15,000 mi / 18 months (Toyota) | Drive belts · RockAuto ↗Belt tensioners · RockAuto ↗ |
| Ball joints, boots & chassis bolts | Visual inspection and torque check | Inspect ball joints, dust covers and drive shaft (CV) boots at 15,000 mi intervals; tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts regularly if you drive on dirt roads or tow (Toyota) | Check the CV boots after every trail trip; a split boot lets grit into the joint.Lower ball joint, 2002–2009 GX470/120/FJ (SUS43330) · CruiserTeq ↗High-clearance outer CV boot kit (Dobinsons) · CruiserTeq ↗ |
Capability
| Towing | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg); 4,700 lb (2,132 kg) for 2014 under SAE J2807 4x4 and 4x2; Class IV hitch |
|---|---|
| Payload | 1,272 lb (577 kg) 2014, KBB |
| Fuel tank | 19 US gal (72 L) KBB |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in (244 mm) 4x4; 8.7 in 4x2 Toyota, 2014 |
| Approach / departure / breakover | 34° / 31° (4x4, Toyota 2014); 27.4° breakover Breakover per Edsall, via Wikipedia |
| Wading depth | 28 in (about 700 mm) Toyota, 2014 |
| Wheel travel | 7.87 in front / 9.1 in rear Toyota, 2014 |
| Fuel economy | EPA 17 city / 20 hwy (2014 auto 4x4); 15 / 18 (2014 manual) 2007–09 4x4s 14–16 city / 18–20 hwy on premium |
| Curb weight | 4,295 lb (1,948 kg) 2014 base spec, KBB |
| Turning circle | 40.7 ft (12.4 m) 2014, KBB |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | P265/70R17 on 17-inch steel or alloy wheels (standard, per Toyota's 2014 specs) · 265/75R16 / LT265/75R16 BFGoodrich on 16-inch TRD wheels (TRD and Trail Teams trucks) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 (6x5.5") |
| Center bore | 106.1 mm |
| Lug thread | M12x1.5 |
| Biggest tire · Stock | 285/70R17 (about 33 x 11 in) |
| Biggest tire · 3 in (OME) | 285/70R17 |
| Biggest tire · 3 in + body mount chop | 305/70R17 to 35 in |
Common Toyota FJ Cruiser repairs
- Repair rotted rear frame sectionsDIFFICULTY 5 / 5
- Cure the downshift clunk at the rear driveshaftDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
- Fix a failed front-axle disconnect actuator (automatic 4x4s)DIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Replace a front wheel bearing hubDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Silence a squeaking clutch release bearing (six-speed)DIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- Chop the front body mounts for bigger tiresDIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- Check, and live with or fix, cracked inner fender wallsDIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- Repair a chip before the windshield cracksDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
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