IMO once a week should be fine, If you're running into situations where your 12V is going flat from sitting that's probably a sign that you need to drive more
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This! You miss out on all that electric torque goodness by just mashing the pedal. Roll into it, continuing to stay just under the kick-down point and watch your truck go zoom
How much is it to replace batteries on a Landcruiser? Can it be done by the owner? Where do these batteries get thrown out at and how much will that cost?
This dealer says generically $2-8k for Toyota hybrid replacement. I would assume $8k is for a larger battery system like a Prius. As these LC250s age, there will be 3rd parties doing the work for less. They do recycle Prius batteries today and I don't think the owner typically has to pay for that service.
https://www.beechmonttoyota.com/service/service-tips-tricks/hybrid-battery-cost/
Maybe for plug-in hybrid models. Standard hybrid Prius has a smaller battery than the LC, but it has a more powerful electric motor (160 vs 50 HP).
All in all, by the time these batteries need replacement, they will be significantly cheaper. An aftermarket battery for 1st gen Prius is around $1000. That is extremely cheap for something that last ~200k miles without any maintenance cost.
My WAG is around $3K for an OEM battery in 10-15 years time.
DIY battery replacement is doable for someone who's handy & is cautious around high voltage connections. I took a peek at the service manual and it's similar to other Toyota hybrids, you need to remove the rear seats & cargo area interior panels and follow the proper procedures in terms of disconnecting the HV connections and wearing insulted gloves.
Disposing of the battery will likely be done through the dealer/battery vendor.
Good video. So how do you let the turbo spool down or whatever the term is, if when I put in park, the engine shuts off. Maybe it will not do that if turbo needs cooling off?
25 LC Premium. Just did first oil change at 1,230 miles. Seems to me the motor is quieter after the change? Will do again at 5,000 and every 5,000 after that. Service writer did not agree with changing it at every 10,000. As others have said here and elsewhere, "Cheap insurance" as I expect to keep it for a long time.
I asked Grok the following question: "2025 Toyota Land Cruiser how do you let the turbo cool off when the motor turns off when you come to a stop."
The answer is too long to paste here but you'll like the answer.
If you pay attention to the iforce boost gauge, you can see when the turbo is spooling up (creating pressure) or vice versa. As soon as you lift off the throttle, the pressure is released. If you re-apply gradually, you can typically continue to accelerate without engaging the turbo. It is not utilized when coasting, driving at a steady speed on a level road or at idle.
Watch this video. Helpful to both understand how to avoid excessive heat and, indirectly, excessive fuel consumption.
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If you drive normally........... you don't have to do anything but shut off the engine. Most people will never encounter a situation where the turbo should be cooled off for a bit before you shut down the engine
If you are going up a long, steep grade or towing a heavy trailer, or driving 100 MPH ......... then simply drive normally for a few minutes or let it idle in tow haul mode for a few minutes to allow the turbo to cool off some before you shut down the engine.
There's nothing magic about it, you are just allowing the oil to cool off the bearings in the turbo and not cook/bake the bearings in the non-flowing (thus non-cooling) oil. In every turbo failure I've ever encountered, the factors were dirty oil/oil filter, tow vehicles and wanna-be race car drivers.........
Just my opinion.
If you are going up a long, steep grade or towing a heavy trailer, or driving 100 MPH ......... then simply drive normally for a few minutes or let it idle in tow haul mode for a few minutes to allow the turbo to cool off some before you shut down the engine.
There's nothing magic about it, you are just allowing the oil to cool off the bearings in the turbo and not cook/bake the bearings in the non-flowing (thus non-cooling) oil. In every turbo failure I've ever encountered, the factors were dirty oil/oil filter, tow vehicles and wanna-be race car drivers.........
Just my opinion.
I wondered the same thing, since Miss Daisy has to climb a 15 to 30 degree hill over the course of .26 mile to get up to the property/carport. Miss Daisy's engine always turns off almost as soon as we get into the carport. someone told me that the oil pump is electric and can still pump oil to cool things off, even after Miss Daisy auto shuts off.
I still have those worry beads out worrying about this.
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I had this conversation with the dealer service writer last week while scheduling mine for its 5K.
He said that 10K OCI’s is what Toyota officially calls for obviously, but also indicated that most of the guys in the shop don’t treat their own vehicles that way. He said he was more than happy to schedule an oil change if I wanted to pay for it though.
His suggestion was to make sure to show oil changes at every 10K miles for the life of the powertrain warranty, and do the 5K inspections too at least during the 2 year 20K mile complementary maintenance period, from a warranty perspective showing all the periodic 5K’s is also beneficial. He pointed out that they have a far higher success rate getting warranty coverage and even some good will from Toyota covering stuff just out of warranty when they can show a consistent service record where the vehicle has been maintained properly. Years ago this very thing saved me from paying out of pocket for a seal in my transmission on the Tundra.
As for my LC, it had an oil change at 1200 miles, and just got its second done by me at 4910.
I suggest getting the TRD skid plate because the LC trim steel and polymer 2 piece arrangement is a pain in the butt. I will be installing a Fumoto valve when I do the next one I take care of at 15K miles. Already running one on two other Toyota (well one is a Lexus) and they work great.
I don't think you need to care for the turbo necessarily if you're already using a good oil and a reasonable OCI. Last I checked the turbo runs on it's own electric coolant pump, aka cooling post-shutdown. The turbo also doesn't run from a cold start, and the electric motor compensates accordingly.
So in my mind, just push the start button and go!
So in my mind, just push the start button and go!
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If the engine is running, the turbo is spinning as it's driven by the exhaust.
I haven't dug into this, but I'd be very surprised if that small turbo has a separate electric water coolant pump. I've only ever heard of them being in a full race/drag set up. I've never seen one in person.
I haven't dug into this, but I'd be very surprised if that small turbo has a separate electric water coolant pump. I've only ever heard of them being in a full race/drag set up. I've never seen one in person.
Regarding maintenance records, are you guys who are doing your own oil changes adding the record in the toyota app/website?
I always wonder whether that is considered as good as a dealer doing the work. No one touches my vehicles unless I absolutely can't do it myself. I'm not even planning to use the free oil changes at the dealer, though a small part of that is they're also an hour away.
I always wonder whether that is considered as good as a dealer doing the work. No one touches my vehicles unless I absolutely can't do it myself. I'm not even planning to use the free oil changes at the dealer, though a small part of that is they're also an hour away.
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Toyota has a separate cooling circuit and pump for the V35A-FTS in the Tundra.
Not sure about the T24A-FTS though.
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In my case I keep a spread sheet of when and where (Toyota parts counter) I purchased my oil and filters from. I keep the receipts and an exact mileage from the Dealer visits and when I DIY.
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