How to change your Power Steering Fluid in your Toyota Landcruiser

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How to change your Power Steering Fluid in your Toyota Landcruiser | Toyota says no, I call BS!

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This video details how to change the power steering fluid in your Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series with the VDJ200 diesel motor. It is a simple task that would be the same for most automotive brands applications.
Toyota's service book indicates that you only need to inspect this fluid all the way up to 200,000km at which time the book rolls over. I call BS! As you can see from the thumbnail, the fluid is definitely discoloured after a very short distance interval. The results I have seen here means that I will now add replacing my power steering fluid to my maintenance list.
You CAN do this yourself, just watch this video and back yourself, it will work out fine!
This video is part of my Landcruiser Routine Maintenance Video Series that details all the normal routine maintenance items that you can do at home with a simple assortment of tools and a little know how.
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@4bnewb969 2 жыл бұрын

My ‘Lux service book is the same. I’m with you Terry on the ATF, mines changed every 24mths irrespective of kms. Will now be looking at the PS fluid this weekend ! Thx for the vlog👍 Cheers

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate. I’m not sure why power steering fluid is neglected like it is, but I’m guilty as the next guy. Your Luxy will thank you for it. Cheers👍😎

@Alex-hc7vt 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Terry!

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, that is very kind of you to say. Cheers👍😎

@jayz4771 2 жыл бұрын

After watching the vid, I changed mine. Did 10 changes and that ended up being pretty much fully replaced. Was very dark on first change. Thanks for the encouragement to do these types of things. Keep up the great vids.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome news mate. I’m glad I was able to help out in some small way, that’s my whole motivation for the channel. Cheers👍😎

@zoezoe610 2 жыл бұрын

Did mine the same but I did use a fluid that helps soften the seals. Cheers

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate, it’s surprising how power steering gets neglected when we change the other fluids in our cars religiously. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

@zoezoe610 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures I bet plenty neglect greasing uni joints too.

@1993Revhead 2 жыл бұрын

Did it in my prado. Night and day difference.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is Zac. Good to see you had a similar experience to me. We change out all the other fluids in our cars, I don’t know why power steering gets neglected like it does, but I’m guilty like most. Cheers 👍😎

@Mr105. 2 жыл бұрын

I must do the same, mine is nearly black.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I would suspect you are not alone mate😉. Cheers👍😎

@craigtomkinson2837 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work,

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, I appreciate you saying so. Cheers👍😎

@itroy3039 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate I've seen some people get there oil tested maybe that's a good option that way you can see if you have any wear and tear 👌🍻

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy. I agree an oil test would tell you what’s happening chemically, but for me the discolouration is enough to spur me into action. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

@christopherhamilton8475 2 ай бұрын

Good video!

@JafffaAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate😎👍

@DiHandley 2 жыл бұрын

You’re such a sucker Terry! 😂😂. Looks a bit warm up there. It’s going to be 11C tonight in Melbourne!

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Too funny David. It was indeed warm, mid 30’s when I cut the video. I would have loved 11C🥰. Thanks for watching David, cheers👍😎

@adelarsen9776 2 жыл бұрын

And he seems to let go unexpectedly too....

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Trust me, I would never do that on purpose, I detest cleaning up messes😉

@adelarsen9776 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures I stopped short of mentioning being premature. It's a family channel.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is👍

@MudducksTouringAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

More good info as usual Terry. Cheers Steve

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I appreciate you watching and commenting mate👍😎

@mrdoodle8748 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great heads up for me. Thanks for posting.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the topic interesting mate. Thanks for commenting, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

@jebw 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Terry. From your samples it looks like 2 flushes and a change more regularly might be able an to produce an equivalent result with less fluid used.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The bulk of the discolouration definitely came out in tyre first two flushes but it did get clearer as I went along. For me I’ll do 8 in total going forward, for a total of 2 litres. It’s very cheap insurance in my view and I’m happy to put in the effort. Thanks for watching mate, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

@jdgarforth 2 жыл бұрын

Informative as ever Terry, BTW have you done a vid on injectors?

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, that’s very kind of you to say. I have not done a video on injector values….yet😉👍😎

@jdgarforth 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures hopefully sometime soon. 😃😃😃 Appreciate the effort you go to very informative and entertaining.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it’s comments like yours that keep me motivated 👍😎

@brentmcd12 2 жыл бұрын

haha I like your videos ! cool !

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent, I try and keep them a bit light hearted but full of useful information as well...and I don’t edit out my screw ups! Cheers👍😎

@crewzincool 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.👍👍

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure mate, keep the shiny side up👍😎

@derekrimmer7090 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Terry any chance you could do a break fluid change on the 200 sometime.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I’m heading over to Fraser shortly and plan on doing a complete brake replacement including a fluid flush when I get back. Should have that video published in the next several weeks but not sure of the exact timing. If your subscribed you will not miss it Derek. If you don’t want to subscribe just check back in 3 or 4 weeks to see what’s been published. Have a great evening mate👍😎

@derekrimmer7090 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures cheers Terry, been subscribed for a while now. look fwd to seeing it

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, stay tuned itsa coming🙃

@derekrimmer7090 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry I will be doing mine soon now I have watched your Video, how close are you with the 200s break upgrade video. No pressure lol

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Derek, you will not be disappointed. The brakes are still on the shelf. I’m heading over to Fraser for a week and figured I would do the swap after that. I’d say 3 weeks away or so. Cheers👍😎

@derekrimmer7090 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures Ok thanks, Looking forward to it. Enjoy your Trip.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Derek, we will indeed👍😎

@adelarsen9776 2 жыл бұрын

I have never done this. Interesting. Perhaps change it every 5000 km just once ? I'll have to go and check mine. But it's raining again and I hate getting wet.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Your call if and how frequent you change it out, I just call BS on Toyotas inspect only. Cheers👍😎

@adelarsen9776 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures Err on the side of caution. Prevention is better than cure. Poor preparation prevents performance.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That’s it mate 👍😎

@adelarsen9776 2 жыл бұрын

@@JafffaAdventures Have you ever been to Girraween or Sundown NP's ? What about Torrington NP ?

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes x3. I have a vid of sundown somewhere in the library. Love that spot👍😎

@06hunter54 2 жыл бұрын

Could the old oil be the cause for steering rack failure? Recently i had to replace my steering rack which is very weird as i dont do any hardcore offroading and my car has done only 120k.

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It is certainly possible mate. As I noted in the video, discoloured fluid is a sign of contamination in the fluid, and/or a change in the chemical properties of the fluid. Neither one of these would be any good for the longevity of the components the fluid is designed to protect. I look at it this way. If dirty oil was not changed out of an engine, we know with certainty that engine wear increases and it’s service life is reduced. I can’t see why power steering fluid and the steering components it’s designed to protect would be any different, just a slower breakdown because there are no combustion gases to deal with. If I’m wrong, then I’m changing the fluid for no benefit and my only loss is the time taken for the swap, and a little bit of money. If I’m right, I could be saving a hefty bill for a new steering rack. I’ll take the swap out path every time. Having said all of this, I’m sure there are bucket loads of cars on the road that have well over 120k on the odometer and had no problems with their power steering rack failing. Thanks for watching mate 👍😎

@gregwhittingham1909 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry, Good info mate. Mr Toyota make more $$$$ from replacement power steering parts over oil or is that just me being a sceptic. Keep the bastards honest!

@JafffaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, that’s very kind of you to say. I never thought of it like that mate, but you could be onto something 🤔. Agree 💯, let’s keep the bastards honest👍😎