General Maitenance Schedules

futura22 · Apr 10, 2013

Hello all, this is a fairly simple question but I figured I may as well ask a few land cruiser enthusiast opinions instead of just my local mechanics. So i am just wondering what I should do for general upkeep on my 85' BJ70. I understand oil changes every 5,000 km or so is recommended but any input would be appreciated. sorry for the noob level of this question... Thanks.

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JuanJ · Apr 14, 2013

Hello,

This is a general schedule for 1986 70 Series Land Cruisers. It should be good for 1985 models as well.

I have included both normal and severe conditions.

Hope this helps.

Juan

75Ute · Apr 15, 2013

Hey Juan did you forget the attachment?

futura22 · Apr 16, 2013

Hey Juan that's great thanks a lot for your help. Cheers

ps it's there 75Ute (bottom)

75Ute · Apr 16, 2013

Hmmm, must be a problem with the iPad app

JuanJ · Apr 17, 2013

75Ute said:
Hey Juan did you forget the attachment?

Hello,

Try downloading and opening on a PC.

PDFs do not show when uploaded as pictures do, and opening might be tricky on a portable device. Ask me how I know.

I have another schedule from a user's manual, but finding/scanning it (as a JPG!) will have to wait until the weekend.

Juan

JuanJ · Apr 17, 2013

futura22 said:
Hey Juan that's great thanks a lot for your help. Cheers

ps it's there 75Ute (bottom)

Hello,

You're welcome.

You can do most of the issues on the list by yourself. Everything is designed for easy access/inspection/replacement/repair; a few tools and you are good to go. It is part of the pleasure of owning a Cruiser. It makes an excellent excuse for working in the garage as well...

Juan

futura22 · Apr 18, 2013

Very true! What tools would you recommend to have handy? I am not overly mechanically inclined but sure I could figure some things out like replacing filters and greasing etc. Thanks!

75Ute · Apr 18, 2013

You should get a manual they have suggested tools for maintenance and all the recommended service intervals. This is the section on changing the oil.

futura22 · Apr 19, 2013

very true that would be great. any specific one I should be searching for? Or does a general 70 series manual do. I know I have seen some online but would prefer a hard copy. Thanks Juan