1998 Toyota Land CruiserFZJ80
“Montana tested. Indestructible by design.”
Documented Miles
584,000
on the odometer
Reliability Score
96/100
community rating
Est. Total Maintenance
$51,200
lifetime spend
Est. Savings vs. New
$23,800
vs. buying new
Engine
4.5L Inline-6 (1FZ-FE)
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
1998 model year
Elaine inherited this Land Cruiser from her father at 185,000 miles. "He told me it'd outlast two more owners." He was right. The 1FZ-FE straight-six has never been opened. She's taken it through 26 Montana winters.
Maintenance Guide
The exact schedule that helped this vehicle reach 584k miles. Estimated lifetime maintenance: $51,200 over 584,000 miles ( $8.77 per 100 miles ).
Every 5,000 miles
- Oil change (10W-30 full synthetic)
- Check brake fluid
- Inspect undercarriage for leaks
Every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid flush
- Transfer case fluid
- Differential fluid (front + rear)
- Air filter
- Inspect timing belt
Every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt + water pump replacement
- Idler pulleys and tensioner
- All belts
- Full coolant flush
- Spark plugs
Note: This schedule is based on owner-reported data and community experience. Always consult your owner's manual and adapt to your driving conditions. Severe duty (towing, off-road, extreme heat/cold) typically requires shorter intervals.