Another new owner

[highlandcruiser]

So you just picked it up? Is it worth the $100 it's a service manual for the FJ 62's ?

 

[Nico4x4]

hello everybody
here are my first post........from italy

i discover this special forum later........

i have an 88' hj 61 pick up 12ht motor, ome dakar lift, bfg mud 235/85,factory bumper,12000 eletric winch my rig is always work in progres )

sorry for my bad english....

Nico

 

[cody c]

welcome john and welcome Nico!
clean rig u got there john!

Nico if you like you can start your own thread, to introduce yourself and post some pictures of your toyota, also there is a lot of good info in the FAQ section if you are new to the site. welcome aboard!

 

[FZJ80ismybaby]

i wish my paint looked that good, mine is oem, but is real bad now, after 18 years. welcome

 

[RockDoc]

I put 8 quarts of oil with a new filter, and it looks like it's almost a quart over the full line. What's up with that? The glove box manual says it takes 8.2 quarts!

The filter you use might make a difference, I've never used a Toyota, but I suspect it's a bigun. (I installed a remote filter kit in mine, I am up to 10 qts )

So you just picked it up? Is it worth the $100 it's a service manual for the FJ 62's ?

In terms of usefulness and money you'll save on servicing, it is worth many times that, but you should be able to find one for much less. I "overpaid" for mine, hopefully someone will speak up on where to get one cheap.

 

[forestdan7]

I put 8 quarts of oil with a new filter, and it looks like it's almost a quart over the full line. What's up with that? The glove box manual says it takes 8.2 quarts!

A search on this topic will bring up a whole range of oil capacities, based on your individual engine and its maintenance history.

I'm using the small Toyota filter, and 7 quarts brings me to the full line. I've got a new oil pan, so no big dents, and shouldn't be too much sludge in the bottom. I must have a lot of sludge around the engine.

Basic rule is trust the dipstick, not what's supposed to fit in there. Being too full can cause your oil to froth up.

 

[RAWHEAD REX]

Very clean rig. Now go have some fun.

 

[JohnCapoccia]

So you just picked it up? Is it worth the $100 it's a service manual for the FJ 62's ?

I glanced over the manual last night. It's awesome compared to other manuals that I've used. I haven't used it yet to do any maintenance or repair, but just looking at it, I can agree with others that say it's a "must", as I'll be doing most if not all of my own work.

I'm wondering if it could be found for a better price, but as I said , I wanted it bad, so I didn't bother shopping around.

 

[FJ60_cruiser]

congrats!!! really nice rig. pretty clean!!! just the way we all want them... enjoy it and urgently buy some bigger tires and lift!!

 

[ThorH]

I just ordered the FSM for my '89 FJ62 from Toyota Publications. It was $84 shipped. Their # is 1.800.622.2033. Just give them the year and model.

Great looking 62, looks exactly like mine! Be prepared, you will spend many nights staying up reading on this forum till 2 AM!