Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 6/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 3378 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 9,6 |
| Suitable for unleaded petrol | Yes |
| Minimum octane rating RON | 95 |
| Ignition system Make | Toyota |
| Ignition system Description | Map-DI |
| Trigger location | Cam/Crankshaft |
| Fuel system Make | Toyota |
| Fuel system Type | TCCS |
| Fuel system Description | MFI-s |
| Air metering Type | Mass |
| Combined ignition and fuel ECM | Yes |
| Diagnostic socket | Yes |
Ignition system
| Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V | 12,0 |
|---|---|
| Primary resistance Ohm | 0,67-1,23 |
| Secondary resistance Ohm | 9300-18800 |
Firing order
The firing order for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
| Firing order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 |
|---|
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) are 0,13-0,23 mm inlet and 0,27-0,37 mm exhaust, measured cold.
| Valve clearance - INLET mm | 0,13-0,23 cold |
|---|---|
| Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm | 0,27-0,37 cold |
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) takes 5.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Manual gearbox
The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.2-2.5 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90, with classification GL-4/5.
Transfer box
The transfer box has a listed capacity of 1.0-1.2 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90, with classification GL-4/5.
Coolant
The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.0-8.9 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Engine oil options | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | -29°C➞10°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A1, A3 |
| Ambient temperature range | -18°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A1, A3 |
| Ambient temperature range | -12°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 15W-40 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A2 |
| Ambient temperature range | -7°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 20W-50 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A2 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 5.2 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Manual transmission oil grade SAE | 75W-90 |
| Manual transmission oil classification | GL-4/5 |
| Manual transmission litres | 2.2-2.5 |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Dexron II |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | 2.0 |
| Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres | 10.1 |
| Differential oil classification - front | GL-5 |
| Differential front/AT litres | 1.1 |
| Differential oil grade - rear SAE | 90W |
| Differential oil grade - rear | |
| Differential oil classification - rear | GL-5 |
| Differential rear litres | — |
| Rear differential | |
| Transfer box oil grade SAE | 75W-90 |
| Transfer box oil classification | GL-4/5 |
| Transfer box litres | 1.0-1.2 |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 8.0-8.9 |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 3 |
| Power steering fluid Type | Dexron III |
| Power steering fluid litres | 0.8 |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 20 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 20 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear | 16 mm |
| Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear | 297 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Disc runout Front | 0,07 mm |
|---|---|
| Disc runout Rear | 0,15 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Front | 1 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 1 mm |
| Minimum shoe thickness Rear | 1,5 mm |
| Parking brake travel No. of notches | 6-8 |
Service & electrical
Spark plugs
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) uses Denso K16TR11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.
| Spark plugs Original equipment | Denso |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | K16TR11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
| Spark plugs Make | NGK |
| Spark plug Type | BKR5EKB-11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
Tuning and emissions
| Tuning conditions | — |
|---|---|
| View more information | — |
| Ignition timing | |
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | 10±2/700 Not adjustable |
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | ECM Controlled |
| Idle speed rpm | 700±50 Not adjustable |
| Oil temperature °C | 80 |
| CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO | 0,5 Max Not adjustable |
| HC level at idle speed ppm | 100 |
| CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2 | 14,5-16 |
| O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 | 0,1-0,5 |
| Increased idle speed for CO test rpm | 2400-2600 |
| CO content at increased idle speed Vol. % | 0,3 |
| Lambda at increased idle λ | 0,98-1,02 |
Starting and charging
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Alternator output A/V/rpm | 70-80/12/2000 |
Service checks and adjustments
| Compression pressure bar | 10,0-12,0 |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | 2,5-5,3/3000 |
| Radiator cap bar | 0,75-1,05 |
| Thermostat opens °C | 80-84 |
Fuel system
| Fuel pump delivery pressure bar | 4,0 |
|---|---|
| System pressure bar | 2,7-3,1 |
| Regulated pressure with vacuum bar | 2,3-2,7 |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C | 200-400/80 |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm | 1630-3225 |
| Injector Ohm | 13,4-14,2 |
| Injector opening duration (hot) ms/rpm | 1,8-3,0 |
| Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm | 17,0-28,0 |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm | 11,0-16,0 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) are tightened in 4 stages: 17 Nm, then 34 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Renew bolts | No |
| Tighten | 17 Nm |
| Tighten | 34 Nm |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | No |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | 61 Nm |
| Main bearings Stage 2 | 90° |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | No |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 25 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 90° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | — |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | |
| Sump bolts | 8 Nm |
| Sump drain bolt | 25 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 85 Nm/83 Nm |
| Clutch pressure plate | 19 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | 250 Nm |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 110 Nm |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 16 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 6 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 18 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 40 Nm |
| Water pump | 20 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 20 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 13 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 20 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 39 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 15 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | 235 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | 91 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 123 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 88 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 103 Nm |
| ABS sensor Front | 8 Nm |
| ABS sensor Rear | 8 Nm |
| Road wheels | 110 Nm |
Air conditioning
| No. of AC service connectors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning restrictor type | Expansion valve |
| Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling | Yes |
| Compressor variable displacement solenoid | No |
| Air conditioning refrigerant Type | R134a |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams | 700±50 |
| Refrigerant quantity | |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | Dens Oil 8 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | — |
| Oil type | |
| Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4?
The firing order for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
What spark plugs does the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 use?
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) uses Denso K16TR11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.
How much oil does the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 take?
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) takes 5.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4?
Valve clearances for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) are 0,13-0,23 mm inlet and 0,27-0,37 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4?
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) are tightened in 4 stages: 17 Nm, then 34 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4?
Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Prado 3.4 (1996–2002) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 20 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.