Parts for your 2019 Toyota Land cruiser-Oil cap

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser oil cap — what it does and how to look after it

Yes, the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser uses an engine oil cap. Technical sources including Toyota’s Owner’s Manual for the LC200 series, the Toyota Repair Manual for the 1VD‑FTV (4.5L V8 diesel) and 3UR‑FE (5.7L V8 petrol) engines, and Toyota Genuine Parts catalogues all show and specify an oil filler cap mounted on the rocker/valve cover. It’s a required component of the lubrication and crankcase ventilation system.

The oil cap on a 2019 Land Cruiser does more than just stop oil splashing about under the bonnet. It seals the top of the engine so the crankcase can maintain correct pressure and the PCV system can do its job, while keeping dust, moisture, and grit out of the oil. Whether it’s a 1VD‑FTV diesel or a 3UR‑FE petrol, the cap’s rubber seal (or O‑ring) and the cap body need to be in good nick to prevent weeping oil and vacuum leaks that can lead to messy build-up, odo smells, or even drivability quirks.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart for owners to have the cap checked. The service advisor will usually:

• Inspect the cap body for cracks, heat-hardening, or warped tabs, and check that it clicks/locks positively when tightened by hand.
• Examine the rubber seal for flattening, splits, or brittleness