Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Toyota Land Cruiser 1996 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

    Browse by

    Show all

    Toyota Land Cruiser: Why is it rated at 2500kg for towing purposes in 1992 but 3500kg in 1996?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 7 March 2019

    There are numerous things that go into determining the towing rating of a vehicle, the valves not being one of them. It would be illegal to try and uprate the towing capacity of the 1992 model, your insurance company would certainly be unhappy about it.

    Toyota LandCruiser: clutch 'shudder'
    Answered by Graham Smith · 17 October 2012

    If the shuddering isn't getting worse I would probably persist with it until it starts to slip. If it slips, then definitely replace it.

    Used Toyota Land Cruiser review: 1990-2011
    By Ewan Kennedy · 3 April 2012
    Read the article
    Used Toyota Land Cruiser 70-Series review: 1984-2017
    By Graham Smith · 29 July 2005
    Read the article
    Oil contamination
    Answered by Graham Smith · 26 August 2004

    WE PUT your problem to Toyota experts and they say it is difficult to diagnose without seeing the vehicle or the colour of the contamination to determine whether the contamination is engine oil or transmission fluid. There is no mention of any signs of water contamination in either the transmission fluid or engine oil. Likewise, there is no mention of engine overheating. Toyota's guys suggested the following inspection: remove transmission coolant hoses from the radiator, pressurise the cooling system and check for leaks from the radiator where the transmission hoses were removed. Inspect the rear side of the timing-case area near the water pump. Remove the rocker cover to expose the rear side of the timing-case cover (just in front of timing chain). Pressurise the cooling system and check for leaks.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
    Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
    More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
    Ask now
    Complete guide to Toyota Land Cruiser 1996
    Complete guide to Toyota Land Cruiser 1996 CarsGuide Logo
    Reviews, price, specs and more
    Related cars for sale on CarsGuide
    View all related cars for sale