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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 Land Cruiser.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, a full-size SUV equipped with a 4‑speed automatic transmission and requiring 7.2 quarts of 5W‑30 oil, returned EPA fuel economy of 12 city, 15 highway, and 14 combined mpg. Its reliability record shows 19 total owner complaints—the most common being service brakes—and zero recalls, placing this model year in the middle of the vehicle’s complaint history (which spans from a low of 1 in 2021 to a high of 29 in 2025), underscoring a generally dependable reputation for its era.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque97 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/15/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 575 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 575 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275-70R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3
Engine air filter1780150040
Fuel filter2330050090 alt 2321774021
Spark plug9008091180
Front wiper blades8521253061 alt 8522252131
Serpentine belt9091602586
Thermostat9091603100 alt 1634650010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 15 / 14 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Land Cruiser of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 1998 V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1998V8 4.7L V88.70 sec16.70 sec230 hp4x4
1998V8 4.7L V89.40 sec17.20 sec230 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.6 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.2 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.8 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5-15 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacitySingle A/C, 1.76 ; dual A/C, 2.44. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance575 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 na ohms
Engine Compression142-192 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle90 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in / 0.611 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 90,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect)
Every 90,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1998 Land Cruiser sits in the middle of a rising federal complaint arc within its 1990–2001 model run, logging 19 complaints—up from 17 in 1997 and heading toward a generational peak of 24 in 2000—while recalls held at zero, consistent with every year since 1994. Most notably, technical service bulletins spiked sharply from 38 in 1997 to 89 in 1998, remaining elevated through 2001, though the data does not specify the root cause of that increase. For 1998 specifically, the highest complaint volumes were in service brakes (including hydraulic), powertrain, and seat belts, with three crash-related filings and zero fire complaints recorded. Against the early-1990s baseline of single-digit complaints and periodic recalls, this year shows elevated service activity but no federal safety actions. That profile makes 1998 a middling choice within the generation: it avoids the peak complaint counts of 1999–2000 and carries no recalls, yet the sharp TSB jump and upward complaint trend suggest higher maintenance exposure than pre-1996 models.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
89
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes4
Power Train3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Seat Belts2
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Suspension,Structure1
Air Bags1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 89 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0043-142024-01-22EquipmentOBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
TTT0636202022-03-17Back Over PreventionTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
Toyota Safety Re2021-03-17Air BagsToyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1998 Land Cruiser take?

7.2 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1998 Land Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Land Cruiser get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 15 highway / 14 combined mpg.