Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 8/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity cc | 4461 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 16,8 |
| Fuel system Make | Toyota |
Injection system
| Air metering Type | Mass/MAP |
|---|---|
| Fuel/injection pump assembly Make | Denso |
| Pump type | Common rail |
| Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar | 250-1800 |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C | 310-326/80 |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm | 1630-2740 |
| Injector Ohm | 0,8-1,0 |
| Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor Ohm/°C | 2210-2650/20 |
Injection sequence
The injection sequence for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.
| Injection sequence | 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 |
|---|
Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
| Valve clearance - INLET mm | Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm | Hydraulic |
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) takes 9.2 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 3.0 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90, with classification GL-4/5.
Transfer box
See the reference table for the complete transfer box entries and their conditions.
Coolant
See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Preferred engine oil | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 5W-30 Synthetic |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | CF/B1 |
| Engine oil options | |
| Ambient temperature range | -18°C➞ |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 10W-30 Synthetic |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | CF/B1 |
| Ambient temperature range | -12°C➞ |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 15W-40 Synthetic |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | CF/B1 |
| Ambient temperature range | -7°C➞ |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 20W-50 Synthetic |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | CF/B1 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 9.2 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Manual transmission oil grade SAE | 75W-90 |
| Manual transmission oil classification | GL-4/5 |
| Manual transmission litres | 3.0 |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Toyota ATF WS |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | — |
| View more information | — |
| If 'D' shift indicator flashes, switch ignition OFF. Allow ATF to cool, then repeat above procedure. | |
| Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres | — |
| Dry fill capacity | |
| Differential oil grade - front SAE | Toyota LT 75W-85 LSD=LX 75W-85 |
| Differential oil classification - front | GL-5 |
| Differential front/AT litres | 1.9 |
| Differential oil grade - rear SAE | Toyota LT 75W-85 LSD=LX 75W-85 |
| Differential oil classification - rear | GL-5 |
| Differential rear litres | 4,15-4,25 LSD=4,1-4,2 |
| Transfer box oil grade SAE | Toyota LF 75W |
| Transfer box litres | 1.4-1.5 |
| Coolant Type | Toyota SLLC |
| Coolant Colour | Pink |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | — |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 3 |
| Power steering fluid Type | Dexron II/III |
| Power steering fluid litres | 1.0 |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 30 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear | 16 mm |
| Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear | 241 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Disc runout Front | 0,05 mm |
|---|---|
| Disc runout Rear | 0,15 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Front | 1 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 1 mm |
| Minimum shoe thickness Rear | 1 mm |
| Parking brake travel No. of notches | 5-7 |
Service & electrical
Tuning and emissions
| Idle speed rpm | 550±50 |
|---|---|
| Idle speed - alternative rpm | AT=600±50 |
| Rated no load speed rpm | 4700-4900 |
| Oil temperature °C | 80 |
| Idle speed - for smoke test rpm | 500-600 |
| Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm | 4700-4900 |
| Test mode A/B | B |
| Probe type 1/2 | 1 |
| Conditioning Accelerations/rpm | 3 |
| Smoke opacity - EU limit m-1 (%) | 1,50 (48) |
Starting and charging
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12,0 |
|---|---|
| Maximum cranking amps A | 200 |
| Alternator output A/V/rpm | 30/13,2/2000 |
Service checks and adjustments
| Compression pressure bar | 22,0-27,0 |
|---|---|
| Turbo boost pressure bar/rpm | 0,10-0,40/4800 |
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | 0,5/550 |
| Radiator cap bar | 0,93-1,23 |
| Thermostat opens °C | 74-78 |
Glow plugs
| Glow plug nominal rating V/A | 12,0 |
|---|
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) are tightened in 4 stages: 80 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Tighten | 80 Nm |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Cylinder head | |
| View more information | — |
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | — |
| View more information | — |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Big end bearings | |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 35 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 90° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 10 Nm |
| Sump bolts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Do NOT start engine for 2 hours. | |
| Sump drain bolt | 38 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 182 Nm/182 Nm |
| Clutch pressure plate | 39 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | 115 Nm |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 25 Nm |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | — |
| View more information | — |
| Bolts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 21 also secure oil feed pipe. | |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| View more information | — |
| Do NOT start engine for 2 hours. | |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 21 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 36 Nm |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 47 Nm |
| Water pump | 25 Nm |
| Injector/clamp | 25 Nm |
| Injector pipe unions | 34 Nm |
| Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear | 68 Nm |
| Fuel/injection pump flange | 21 Nm |
| Fuel/injection pump mounting | 21 Nm |
| Glow plugs | 12 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 5 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 5 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 20 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 15 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | — |
| Front hub | |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 99 Nm |
| Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 60 Nm |
| Steering wheel | 50 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 120 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | 69 Nm |
| Transmission output shaft flange centre nut/bolt | 127 Nm |
| Differential input shaft flange centre nut/bolt | 441 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 99 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 88 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 95 Nm |
| ABS sensor Front | 8 Nm |
| ABS sensor Rear | 8 Nm |
| Road wheels | 209 Nm Alu=131 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 | — |
| 08.2014→ = ±50 grams | |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | Dens Oil 8 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | 135±15 |
| Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the injection sequence of the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D?
The injection sequence for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.
How much oil does the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D take?
The Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) takes 9.2 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 4.5 V8 D-4D?
Valve clearances on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D?
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) are tightened in 4 stages: 80 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D?
Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.5 V8 D-4D (2008–2012) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 30 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.