Toyota Land Cruiser 80, J8 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota Land Cruiser 80, J8 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 6 liter. Service intervals include checking every 20000 km or 12 months and changing every 40000 km or 48 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Land Cruiser 80 Series (Station Wagon) 4.5 (1992-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Land Cruiser 80 4.2 D (1989-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Land Cruiser 80 4.2 TD (1989-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all three configurations of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80, J8 (EU) covered here, the automatic transmission fluid capacity is rated at 6 liters, which represents a service fill volume rather than a full overhaul or dry fill figure.
  • The 4.2 D variant, spanning 1989-1998, carries a fluid check interval of every 20,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The same 4.2 D configuration specifies a full fluid change at 40,000 km or 48 months under normal use, meaning the change interval is set at exactly double the check interval in both distance and time.
  • The 4.2 TD variant, also covering 1989-1998, shares identical check and change intervals with the 4.2 D, at 20,000 km or 12 months for checks and 40,000 km or 48 months for changes.
  • Despite the difference in fuel delivery between the naturally aspirated 4.2 D and the turbocharged 4.2 TD, both engines are paired with an automatic transmission carrying the same 6-liter service fill capacity.
  • The 4.5-liter petrol engine fitted to the Land Cruiser 80 Series Station Wagon, introduced in a narrower 1992-1998 window, also uses a 6-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity, placing it in line with the diesel variants despite the larger displacement and different engine architecture.
  • All three configurations share the same 40,000 km or 48-month change interval under normal use, with the time-based limit of 48 months representing a 4-year maximum regardless of distance accumulated.

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