Change Car Glow Plugs Toyota Land Cruiser

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 1h30–5h00 ~150–500£
Estimated time 1h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–500£
Difficulty Intermediate
Vehicles
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 2
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE)
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 4
  • 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 4
  • 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV)
  • 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 3
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
  • 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 60 1980-1990 1
  • 4.0 TD Diesel (12H-T)
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 7
  • 2.4 D Diesel (2L)
  • 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T)
  • 3.4 D Diesel (3B)
  • 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T)
  • 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ)
  • 4.0 D Diesel (2H)
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 3
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T)
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 3
  • 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE)

What is the role of Toyota Land Cruiser glow plugs?

Glow plugs are used in diesel engines to preheat the combustion chamber before starting, particularly in cold weather. Unlike petrol engines that use spark plugs to ignite the fuel, diesel engines rely on compression ignition. Modern glow plugs also remain active after starting to reduce emissions and noise during the warm-up phase.

When should you change your Toyota Land Cruiser glow plugs?

Generally, glow plugs last between 80,000 and 160,000 km. Symptoms of failing glow plugs include: difficulty starting in cold weather, white or grey exhaust smoke on start-up, rough idle during warm-up, the glow plug warning light remaining illuminated, and increased fuel consumption.

How do I know if the Toyota Land Cruiser glow plugs need changing?

Via the EOBD diagnostic system, faulty glow plugs will trigger fault codes (typically P0380–P0384 for glow plug circuit faults). Individual glow plug resistance can be measured with a multimeter (typically 0.5–2 ohms for a good plug).

Is it difficult to change Toyota Land Cruiser glow plugs?

Difficulty level 3/5: intermediate. Glow plugs can seize in the cylinder head over time due to heat and corrosion, making removal difficult and risking breakage. Key steps: warm the engine first, apply penetrating oil, use the correct glow plug socket, unscrew carefully (do not force — a broken glow plug requires specialist extraction).

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9 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 1998-2008 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 2002-2010 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 2009-2025 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 VVT-i Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 2007-2021 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.6 V8 Petrol (1UR-FE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 40/55 1960-1988 1960-1988 3.9 Petrol (F), 4.0 D Diesel (2H) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 60 1980-1990 1980-1990 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.0 Petrol (3F-E), 4.0 TD Diesel (12H-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 1984-2025 2.4 D Diesel (2L), 2.4 Petrol (22R), 2.4 Petrol (22R-E), 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T), 3.0 Turbo Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.4 D Diesel (3B), 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T), 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ), 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 1990-1999 3.5 Petrol (1PZ), 4.0 MPI Petrol (3F-E), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T), 4.5 Petrol (1FZ-F), 4.5i Petrol (1FZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 1995-2002 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-F), 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-FE), 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Petrol (1KZ-TE), 3.4 V6 Petrol (5VZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol

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