Parts for your 2018 Toyota Land cruiser-Coolant

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Coolant

Coolant is absolutely relevant and used on the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser (200 Series). Technical sources including the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Owner’s Manual (2018 AU/NZ editions), the Toyota Repair Manual for the 1VD-FTV (diesel) and 3UR-FE (petrol) engines, and Toyota Genuine Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC, Pink) product information confirm the vehicle uses a pressurised liquid cooling system with Toyota SLLC as the specified coolant.

This Land Cruiser relies on coolant to manage engine temperature, protect aluminium components from corrosion, lubricate the water pump, and deliver steady cabin heat. Whether it’s the V8 turbo‑diesel or the petrol V8, the cooling system is built around Toyota Genuine Super Long Life Coolant (Pink), a premixed 50/50 ethylene‑glycol formulation that’s silicate‑free and phosphate‑based, matched to Toyota alloy and seal materials. It’s designed to resist boil‑over and freezing, but just as importantly, it maintains the protective chemistry that keeps passages, the radiator, heater core, and pump in good nick.

For servicing in Australia and New Zealand, Toyota schedules typically call for an initial coolant replacement at up to 160,000 km or around 10 years from new, then at shorter intervals thereafter (commonly around 80,000 km or 5 years). Always follow the schedule in the vehicle’s Service and Warranty booklet for the exact interval for the market and engine fitted.

Best practice for owners who tow, work the vehicle hard, or see hot outback conditions is more frequent inspections. The following tips help keep the system healthy:

• Use only Toyota Genuine SLLC (Pink) premix