Specs, fluids & service · 2009–2023
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 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 | J150 (J155 three-door) |
|---|---|
| PRODUCTION | October 2009 – October 2023 |
| PLATFORM | Toyota F2 ladder frame |
| ASSEMBLY | Tahara and Hamura (Hino), Japan; Chengdu, China (2013–2020); Vladivostok, Russia (2013–2015) |
| WHEELBASE | 2,790 mm five-door / 2,450 mm three-door |
| DIESELS | 1KD-FTV 3.0 (to 2015) · 1GD-FTV 2.8 (2015-on) |
| PETROLS | 2TR-FE 2.7 I4 · 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 · 7GR-FKS 3.5 V6 (China) |
| TRANSMISSION | 5/6-speed manual, 4/5/6-speed automatic |
| 4WD | Full-time, two-speed transfer, Torsen locking centre diff |
| FUEL | 150 L (87 + 63) where fitted |
| TOWING | 2,500 kg braked, 3,000 kg from the 2020 update (Australia) |
| US TWIN | Lexus GX 460 (URJ150) |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2015 | KDJ150 / KDJ155 | 1KD-FTV 3.0 L I4 turbo-diesel | 127 kW | The original diesel, with a timing belt. Injector seat-washer failures can crack pistons; service the injectors. |
| 2009–2017 | GRJ150 | 1GR-FE 4.0 L V6 | 207 kW / 381 Nm (from June 2015) | Japan to 2015, Australia to 2017. Dual VVT-i and a six-speed auto from 2015. |
| 2009–2023 | TRJ150 / TRJ155 | 2TR-FE 2.7 L I4 | 120 kW / 246 Nm (Japan) | The entry petrol. Still paired with a four-speed automatic in Toyota Japan's 2013 price list. |
| 2015–2020 | GDJ150 | 1GD-FTV 2.8 L I4 turbo-diesel | 130 kW / 450 Nm | Timing chain, DPF. Covered by the Australian DPF class action for vehicles sold October 2015 to April 2020. |
| 2020–2023 | GDJ150 | 1GD-FTV 2.8 L I4 turbo-diesel | 150 kW / 500 Nm | Ball-bearing turbo, auto only in Australia, 3,000 kg braked towing, CarPlay and Android Auto. |
| 2010–2023 (US) | URJ150 | 1UR-FE 4.6 L V8 | 301 hp / 329 lb-ft | Sold in the US as the Lexus GX 460. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
Toyota Australia's owner's-manual site was offline while we researched this, so the fluid specs below come from Toyota Japan's own owner's manuals for the Japanese-market 150 (the 2011 petrol edition and the 2020 1GD-FTV edition), plus Penrite's lookup for Australian trucks. Japan never got the 1KD-FTV, and other markets can specify different grades, so check your own manual. The jobs that matter on a 150 depend on the engine: the 1KD-FTV needs its timing belt and injectors looked after, and the 1GD-FTV needs its DPF and intake kept healthy.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 1GD-FTV (Japanese manual, 2020): ACEA C5 0W-20 recommended, JASO DL-1 0W-30 or 5W-30 acceptable · 7.2 L oil only, 7.7 L with filter (Penrite lists 7.5 L with filter for Australian DPF trucks) · 1KD-FTV: 7.0 L with filter (Penrite) · petrols (Japanese manuals): 1GR-FE 5.7 L / 6.1 L with filter; 2TR-FE 5.5 L / 5.9 L with filter in 2020, 5.0 L / 5.7 L in 2011 · Australian-market grades confirm in manual | At purchase. Auto Buyers Guide's advice is fresh oil every 10,000 km. | The Japanese manual specifies low-ash ACEA C5 oil for the 1GD-FTV, warns that other grades shorten the life of the emissions system, and sets oil and filter changes at about 20,000 km or 12 months. Check the logbook for intervals that were stretched.150 Series / GX460 oil filters · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Air filter | Panel element · check the seal all round the airbox | At purchase, then much more often in dust | 1GD trucks can dust the MAF if the seal leaks (Unsealed 4X4). Look at the clean side of the box.150 Series / GX460 air filters · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Fuel filter / water separator | Diesel fuel filter · confirm in manual | At purchase, then per the manual, sooner on bush fuel | Clean fuel matters to the injectors on both diesels.150 Series / GX460 fuel components · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Timing belt (1KD-FTV only) | Belt, tensioner and idlers | Every 150,000 km | Protect the fragile radiator return fitting during the job. The 2.8 1GD-FTV has a chain.150 Series / GX460 timing components · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Injectors (1KD-FTV) | Test, and replace the seat washers | Around every 100,000 km (Toyota guidance reported by Unsealed 4X4) | Knocking or black smoke means stop and test before a piston cracks.150 Series / GX460 engine parts · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| DPF, EGR and intake (1GD-FTV) | Confirm the 2020 Toyota remedy and the manual regen switch | Intake and EGR clean every 50,000–100,000 km (Unsealed 4X4) | Check the EGR cooler for coolant leaks while it's apart.150 Series / GX460 EGR components · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Coolant | Toyota Genuine Super Long Life Coolant (Japanese manuals) · 1GD-FTV: 10.2 L engine plus 2.6 L intercooler circuit · 1GR-FE: 11.0 L · 2TR-FE: 8.1 L | At purchase if there's no record | Check the radiator, and the return fitting if the 1KD belt has been done.150 Series / GX460 cooling parts · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Automatic transmission | Toyota ATF WS for every engine in the Japanese manuals: 1GD-FTV 9.6 L, 1GR-FE 10.9 L, 2TR-FE 9.9 L (2011) or 8.5 L (2020) · Australian 1KD-FTV automatic confirm in manual | Drain and fill at purchase on a tow vehicle | Auto Buyers Guide: hunting or shudder under load points to old fluid or a tired torque converter.150 Series / GX460 transmission parts · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Transfer case | Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W · 1.4 L (Japanese manuals; Penrite also lists 1.4 L) | At purchase | Engage 4H, 4L and the centre lock on soft ground to test the actuator.150 Series / GX460 transfer-case parts · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Front & rear differentials | Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT, API GL-5 SAE 75W-85 · front 1.4 L · rear 2.7 L, or 2.65 L with the diff lock · Torsen rear LSD: Toyota Differential Gear Oil LX, GL-5 75W-85, 2.55 L (Japanese manual, 2020) | At purchase, and after any deep water crossing | Front diff service is easier with the bash plate off. Use the LX oil if your truck has the Torsen rear LSD.Front diff drain plug with copper gasket, GX460/150 platform · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 or as marked on the reservoir | At purchase | On a pre-2012 truck, check the pedal for the booster fault.150 Series / GX460 brake parts · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Suspension & KDSS | Inspect bushes, shocks, KDSS cylinders and rear air springs | At purchase | Check that the truck sits level after standing overnight (Kakadu rear air).150 Series / GX460 suspension parts · CruiserTeq ↗ |
Capability
| Towing | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) braked August 2020 update, Toyota Australia. Earlier trucks are rated at 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 150 L (39.6 US gal): 87 L main + 63 L sub Toyota Australia, 2020 |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100 km (ADR combined) 2020 2.8 auto. Carsales measured 13.4 L/100 km towing a 2,300 kg caravan |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm (109.8 in) five-door / 2,450 mm (96.5 in) three-door |
| Curb weight | 2,230–2,455 kg (4,916–5,412 lb) Range across versions, Wikipedia |
Wheels & tires
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 (6x5.5") |
|---|---|
| Biggest tire · Stock | ≈32 in (e.g. 255/70R18; 275/65R17 with a slight liner rub) |
| Biggest tire · 2–2.5 in | 35 in |
Common Land Cruiser Prado 150 repairs
- Timing belt (1KD-FTV 3.0 diesel)DIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- 1KD injector service and seat washersDIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- DPF regeneration problems (1GD-FTV)DIFFICULTY 2 / 5 (diagnosis) – 4 / 5 (replacement)
- EGR and intake cleanDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Dusted MAF on the 2.8DIFFICULTY 1 / 5
- Early brake booster and master cylinder (pre-2012)DIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Suspension bushes, shocks and rear air springsDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
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