Specs, fluids & service · 1996–2002
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 90 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 | J90 (VZJ/RZJ/KZJ/KDJ 90 three-door, 95 five-door) |
|---|---|
| PRODUCTION | May 1996 – 2002 (Japan); Colombia 1999–2009 |
| ENGINES | 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6 · 3RZ-FE 2.7 I4 · 1KZ-TE 3.0 TD · 1KD-FTV 3.0 TD |
| OUTPUT (JAPAN) | 185 PS V6 · 150 PS 2.7 · 140 PS 1KZ-TE · 170 PS 1KD-FTV |
| DRIVE | Full-time 4WD, lockable center diff |
| WHEELBASE | 2,675 mm (105.3 in) 5-door · 2,370 mm (93.3 in) 3-door |
| LENGTH | 4,675 mm, 4,690 mm from mid-1999 (5-door) · 4,240 mm (3-door) |
| WIDTH / HEIGHT | 1,820 mm / 1,880 mm |
| CURB WEIGHT | 1,740 kg (3-door V6) – 1,960 kg (5-door 1KZ-TE) |
| FUEL | 90 L (UK KZJ95) · 159 L total in Australian trucks with a sub tank |
| WHEELS | 6 x 139.7 mm, M12 x 1.5, 106.1 mm bore |
| US STATUS | Never sold new; 25-year import |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2002 | VZJ90 / VZJ95 | 5VZ-FE 3.4 L V6 | 185 PS (136 kW) | Launch petrol engine. Belt-driven cams, non-interference. |
| 1997–2002 | RZJ90 / RZJ95 | 3RZ-FE 2.7 L I4 | 150 PS (110 kW) | Added in April 1997. Timing chain. 4X4 Australia says to skip it. |
| 1996–2000 (Japan) | KZJ90 / KZJ95 | 1KZ-TE 3.0 L turbo-diesel I4 | 140 PS | Intercooled, indirect injection. Australia got it only from March 2000 (96 kW). |
| 2000–2002 (Japan) | KDJ90 / KDJ95 | 1KD-FTV 3.0 L common-rail turbo-diesel I4 | 170 PS (125 kW) / 352 Nm | From July 2000; the first application of the 1KD. |
| 1999–2009 | J90 (Sofasa, Colombia) | 3RZ-FE 2.7 I4 / 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6 | — | Built in Colombia largely unchanged: three-door 2.7 and five-door V6. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
Assume a 25-year-old import has had nothing done, whatever the auction sheet says. On a diesel the priorities are the timing belt and the cooling system, because heat is what kills a 1KZ-TE head. Specs below are from Roughtrax's KZJ90/95 data sheet unless noted. Petrol oil capacities are from Penrite's lookup for Australian Prados. V6 and 2.7 petrols differ in other ways too, so confirm in the manual for your engine.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 1KZ-TE: 7.7 L with filter, SAE 5W-40, API SL/CF · 5VZ-FE V6: 5.2 L with filter · 3RZ-FE 2.7: 5.4 L with filter (Penrite lookup) · petrol oil grade confirm in manual | Every 6,000 mi or 12 months (6 months in severe use) | Roughtrax's UK schedule. Replace the sump-plug washer every time.NTK oil filter, 1KZ Hilux/Prado · HD Automotive ↗Genuine sump plug washer, Prado/Hilux · HD Automotive ↗ |
| Engine air filter | Panel element | Inspect at every oil change; more often on dusty trails | A diesel that breathes dust wears fast. Check the airbox seals too.NTK air filter, Prado 1KZ KZJ95 · HD Automotive ↗ |
| Fuel filter (diesel) | Diesel filter with water separator confirm part by frame number | Every 12,000 mi or 12 months | Drain the water trap whenever the warning light comes on, and after filling from a questionable source. |
| Timing belt, tensioner & water pump | 1KZ-TE: belt, tensioner pulley, hydraulic tensioner, seals · 5VZ-FE: belt 13568-69095 (4Runner part) · 3RZ-FE: chain | 1KZ-TE: 100,000 km or 5–6 years (HD Automotive); Roughtrax says 60,000 mi or 60 months · 5VZ-FE: about 90,000 mi | If there's no receipt, do it now and replace the water pump at the same time.Major front service kit, 1KZ (belt, tensioners, seals, water pump) · HD Automotive ↗Toyota timing belt 13568-69095 (5VZ-FE) · ToyotaPartsDeal (OEM) ↗ |
| Coolant, radiator & hoses | 9.5 L (11 L with rear heater) · Toyota red or blue Long Life Coolant | Every 36,000 mi or 36 months | On a 1KZ-TE, also replace the small turbo coolant hoses and check the viscous fan hub. The automatic's cooler is inside the radiator, so a leak here can contaminate the ATF.Genuine thermostat and gasket, 1KZ/1KD · HD Automotive ↗Koyorad radiator, KZJ95 automatic · HD Automotive ↗ |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 3.0 L per drain-and-fill, 10.1 L dry · Dexron II/III or Toyota T-IV (Roughtrax lists these as guidance only) | Then per the owner's manual confirm in manual | Look for pink, milky fluid (coolant from the radiator cooler) before you do anything else. Do repeated drain-and-fills rather than one flush. |
| Manual gearbox | 2.2 L, SAE 75W-90, API GL-4 or GL-5 | Every 24,000 mi or 24 months | An IH8MUD member cautions that if a GL-5 oil isn't labeled safe for yellow metals, you should use GL-4 in the gearbox. |
| Transfer case | 1.2 L, SAE 75W-90, API GL-4 or GL-5 | Every 24,000 mi or 24 months | Full-time case with a center lock. Check that the lock engages and that its dash light comes on. |
| Front & rear differentials | 75W-90 GL-4/5 · front 1.1 L · rear 2.9 L (open or locker), or 2.6 L of LSD-rated hypoid oil if you have an LSD | Front every 36,000 mi · rear every 18,000 mi | If the rear has run low it can clunk in reverse. Check the inner axle seals while you're there.Rear axle overhaul kit, 9x semi-float (RAKLJ7X9X) · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Power steering fluid | 0.8 L, Dexron II/III ATF | Refresh if dark | An IH8MUD member notes Toyota sells a pump seal kit (04446-60091) for the diesel's power-steering pump. |
| Brake & clutch fluid | 1.2 L, DOT 3 or DOT 4 (SAE J1703/4) | Brakes every 18,000 mi · clutch every 24,000 mi | Rear discs on every Prado. Front rotors are the 4Runner V6 part 43512-35210.Front brake rotor, 9x Prado (BRR35210) · CruiserTeq ↗Front brake pads, 9x Prado (BR35280) · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Propshaft grease points | Lithium-base NLGI No. 2 | Every 6,000 mi or 6 months (3,000 mi or 3 months in severe use) | Grease the U-joints and slip yokes.Red-i hi-temp and moly grease kit · CruiserTeq ↗ |
| Lower ball joints & CV boots | Inspect; genuine Toyota 43340-39465 / 43330-39585 if replacing | Inspect at every service (AustralianCar.Reviews) | Replace any joint with play or a torn boot, and replace them anyway if there's no record. Toyota's split CV-boot kit can be fitted without removing the driveshaft.555 lower ball joint, LH (SUS39465L) · CruiserTeq ↗555 lower ball joint, RH (SUS39585R) · CruiserTeq ↗ |
Capability
| Fuel tank | 90 L (23.8 US gal) UK KZJ95 · 159 L (42 US gal) total in Australian trucks Roughtrax; 4X4 Australia |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 1,740 kg (3,836 lb) 3-door V6 · 1,890 kg 5-door V6 · 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) 5-door 1KZ-TE Toyota, Japanese launch spec |
| Gross vehicle mass | 2,540 kg (3-door) / 2,680 kg (5-door) Roughtrax, KZJ90/95 |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm (9.1 in) 5VZ-FE TZ donor for the Crawler, per Toyota's brochure |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m 4X4 Australia |
| Dimensions | 4,675–4,690 × 1,820 × 1,880 mm (5-door) Toyota |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | 265/70R16 on 7Jx16 ET15 (GXL/VX-type and 1KD-FTV trucks) · 215/80R16 on 6Jx16 ET30 (base trims) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 6x139.7 (6x5.5") |
| Center bore | 106.1 mm |
| Lug thread | M12x1.5 |
| Biggest tire · Stock | 265/75R16 |
| Biggest tire · Any | 285/75R16 |
| Biggest tire · 2–3 in | 255/85R16 (33 in) |
Common Land Cruiser Prado 90 repairs
- Replace the front lower ball jointsDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- 1KZ-TE timing belt and water pumpDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Cooling-system overhaul on a 1KZ-TE (save the head)DIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Replace a cracked 1KZ-TE cylinder headDIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- 5VZ-FE timing belt and water pump (V6 trucks)DIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- Rebuild the rear axle seals and bearingsDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Front pads and rotors, using 4Runner interchangeDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Diagnose a sub tank that won't switchDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
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