2007–2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser maintenance schedule

5,000 miles / 6 months

Repeat every 5,000 miles or 6 months.

• Replace engine oil and oil filter replaceDIY

  Parts: Oil filter

• Rotate tires rotateDIY
• Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs inspectDIY

15,000 miles / 18 months

Repeat every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD) lubricateShop

  Applies to: 4WD

  Severe service: Every 5,000 miles when towing, on salted roads, or off-road/dirt/dusty roads.

• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt re-torqueShop

  Severe service: Every 5,000 miles when towing, on salted roads, or off-road/dirt/dusty roads.

• Inspect ball joints and dust covers, brake lines and hoses, drive shaft boots (4WD), engine coolant, exhaust pipes and mountings, front (4WD) and rear differential oil, radiator and condenser, steering gear box, and steering linkage and boots inspectShop

  Severe service: On off-road, dirt or dusty roads, Toyota also lists ball joints, drive shaft boots and steering linkage inspections every 5,000 miles.

30,000 miles / 36 months

Repeat every 30,000 miles or 36 months.

• Replace cabin air filter replaceDIY

  Heavy traffic, dirt roads, or urban, dusty or desert driving can shorten its life; replace sooner if airflow drops or windows fog easily in Fresh mode.

  Parts: Cabin air filter

• Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

  Severe service: Inspect every 5,000 miles off-road or on dirt or dusty roads.

  Parts: Engine air filter

• Replace spark plugs replaceShop

  The 2007 guide lists spark plug replacement at 30,000, 60,000, 90,000 and 120,000 miles (required under the Emission Control Warranty). Confirm the interval for your truck in the owner's manual or with a dealer.

  Parts: Spark plugs

• Inspect brake linings/drums and pads/discs (thickness and disc runout), fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and vapor vent hoses, fuel tank cap gasket, transfer case oil (4WD), and transmission fluid or oil inspectShop

60,000 miles / 72 months

• Inspect drive belts inspectShop

  First at 60,000 miles or 72 months, then every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

• Inspect engine valve clearance inspectShop

  Listed at 60,000 and 120,000 miles: check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if needed.

100,000 miles / 120 months

• Replace engine coolant replaceShop

  First replacement at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months.

  Parts: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant