Toyota2012–2016Technical specifications

Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 4.6-litre petrol (engine code 1UR-FE). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (1UR-FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Landcruiser
Years: 2012–2016
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 1UR-FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 234 kW (318 hp)
Engine size: 4,608 cc
Cylinders: 8 · DOHC
Fuel system: MFI-s

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 7.5 litres

All 113 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	8/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	4608
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
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

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Firing order	1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) 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 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) takes 7.5 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

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

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-20
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-20, 5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A3
Ambient temperature range	-7°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A3
Engine with filter(s) litres	7.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Toyota ATF WS
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	—
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Adjusting transmission fluid level
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Toyota LT 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	13.8
Cooling system
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 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 29 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	29 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

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
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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	0,2 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	2500-2800
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,2 Max
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12,0
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/13,2/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	10,0-13,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	0,7/700
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	80-84

Fuel system

Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	3,2-3,3
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	310-326/80
Injector Ohm	11,6-12,4
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	11,0-16,0

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	SK20HR11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
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Maximum bolt length	143,7 mm
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Stage 1	—
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Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	—
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Big end bearings
Big end bearings Stage 1	40 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Sump bolts	—
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Lower sump
Sump drain bolt	40 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	30 Nm+90°
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	300 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	100 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine.
Camshaft/rocker cover	12 Nm M8=21 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	21 Nm
Water pump	—
Water pump
Spark plugs	21 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	10 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	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
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	9 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	8 Nm
Road wheels	—

Air conditioning

22 mm condenser
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	—
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 firing order of the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi?

The firing order for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

How much oil does the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi take?

The Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) takes 7.5 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 4.6 VVTi?

Valve clearances on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi?

Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser 4.6 VVTi (2012–2016) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 29 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.