2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser belongs to a Toyota FJ Cruiser lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2007 to 2010. Records for this year list a 4.0L engine. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2008 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2007) and later (2010) FJ Cruiser model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6A. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 11 safety recalls on record; one covers: TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 16 city / 20 highway MPG, 18 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $3,200.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6A |
| EPA combined | 18 MPG |
| Coolant | Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) |
| Open recalls on record | 11 |
| Technical service bulletins | 10 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.