How to Change the Fuel Filter in your Landcruiser 200 Series LC200

This video details how to change the fuel filter in your Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series with the VDJ200 diesel motor. It is a simple task with few pitfalls that most back yard mechanics can perform in minutes.
I detail the traps to look out for when performing the fuel filter replacement as there are a couple of things that you must be aware of.
You CAN do this yourself, just watch this video and back yourself, it will work out fine!
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[@crispyinasia61]

I must say I was hesitant about changing the fuel filter, but as you have demonstrated it is incredibly simple! Thanks Terry.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff Andrew, I am glad the video was of some help. Thanks for taking the time to comment mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@DTun-yt1bz]

Thanks a lot it's my first diesel and I had no idea this needed to be done. Greetings from Kyrgyzstan.

[@JafffaAdventures]

No worries mate, glad I could help out. Cheers👍😎

[@grantillingworth7890]

Love your work mate! Doing simple maintenance like this for yourself is so satisfying. And you are right, it's not that hard if you do it slowly and methodically. Thanks for the encouragement

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff Grant. Indeed it’s not that hard, and if you hit a roadblock there’s always friends you can reach out to for a little guidance. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@davidshaw625]

Thanks for your videos clear and concise

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks David, that’s great feedback and very kind of you to share👍😎

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

I change my fuel filters every service too. Freaky stuff Terry. Cheers Steve

[@JafffaAdventures]

Very cool mate, and a little uncanny😎👍. Thanks for watching and commenting Steve.

[@Maitland69]

Thanks Terry for sharing, having recently purchased a 200 series I appreciate your videos on maintenance tips and how to go about modifications to the cruiser.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Excellent stuff Graeme, I am glad you are finding some of this content useful. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. That’s one of the reasons I do what I do, so it’s great encouragement for me to keep at it as it does take time and effort. Keep the shiny side up mate😎👍

[@ajcamperspantry5069]

Good vid 👍 thanks

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers mate, I appreciate the kind words 👍😎

[@disturbunce2335]

Might be worth mentioning that the o ring is a bastard to refit if not being replaced by a brand new one. I learnt the hard way to not open it up just to inspect it without a replacement filter kit with a new o-ring.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Very very good point mate. That o ring swells when exposed to diesel and as you note, and it’s practically impossible to reuse. Thanks for sharing, really appreciate it 😎👍

[@DrSpic]

Take the output hose off, the one closest to the front of vehicle. Put a rag under the pipe and then pump it to fill bowl. Stop pumping when fuel starts coming out and reconnect pipe. Starts first time.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers😎

[@nelnolan8434]

awesome video. Thank you very much!

[@JafffaAdventures]

No worries at all mate. Plenty of LC200 how to videos in the library if you are interested 👍😎

[@AnotherBeautifulStretch]

Just heading out to do mine now. Thanks for the video Terry.

[@JafffaAdventures]

My pleasure, glad I could be of some assistance, however small. Enjoy! (yes I really do mean that😉). Cheers👍

[@AnotherBeautifulStretch]

Jafffa Adventures I wrote the date and km on the filter housing so I could easily see it whenever I lift the bonnet. Should wipe off with some diesel next time I change the filter.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Excellent idea mate👍😎

[@BDHO73]

Great video mate thankyou

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@zoezoe610]

I change mine about every 10,000 and just did it the other day. It was only mildly grayish and could of gone longer but that is about where I change it. Toyota say nothing about it but when the filter gets a certain amount of restriction it puts the fuel filter light on. It is good to have a spare because it does not give you heaps of Ks to get it done. You probably know these things but other owners might benefit from the info. Thanks

[@JafffaAdventures]

Awesome feedback thanks for adding to the collective intelligence on the subject. I agree the filter restriction light comes on when blocked but for me there is something that does not sit right about waiting for a warning. It’s kinda like waiting for the temp light to come on to tell you that you have a coolant issue, by the time it lights up you have a cracked cylinder head😉. Again, thanks for your feedback, just awesome that you took the time to share👍😎

[@986C]

What if I’m in the US and I don’t have one?

[@JafffaAdventures]

The twin turbo diesel is such a great motor, I would import one😂😎👍

[@scottlucas4408]

Great vid, I have my catch can in the grill and a pre filter where you have the Q2. There is a bracket you can get to re in force the filter mount as excess load at this point can cause cracking of the inner guard at the bolt points

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words Scott. The catch can in the grill is a great idea because you get cool air flowing over it which helps to condense the vapours back to liquid. Thanks for sharing your insights mate, that’s a good side of the digital social space. Cheers 😎👍

[@rezuuz]

Hi Terry what are you thoughts on upgrading the air filter box ?

[@JafffaAdventures]

It’s an absolute must to address the poor designed air filtration system on a 200 Series if you do any dirt travels at all. Lots of schools of thought on what is the best solution. I’ve had amazing success with an oiled Finer filter but they are NOT maintenance free. You need to clean and re-oil them regularly but if you are diligent, it’s a very good solution. I have had zero dust on the clean side of my intake after 200,000km of serious off road work. I have also heard the Donaldson powercore is a good solution but I have had no personal experience with it. Whatever path you choose, you need to address the inadequate factory air filtration or risk dusting your motor. Cheers👍😎

[@rezuuz]

@@JafffaAdventures Thanks mate I am thinking of Donaldson powercore / patrol docta high flow can't decide both around $1400 mark . What have you installed I case I missed your video on that upgrade. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@JafffaAdventures]

I’m running an oiled Finer filter in the original Toyota air box. Nothing past the filter, or where the two halves of the box seals. Works awesome for my application. See my top 5 Toyota design failures and the top 5 200 modification videos for more details. Cheers👍😎

[@rezuuz]

Hey Terry any reason why you not using genuine Toyota filter. I compared ryco filter and genuine Toyota fuel filter the filter material is far superior in genuine than ryco filter personally I stick with genuine Toyota filter. Thanks for your video Terry.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words mate. For both the oil and fuel filters I use Sakura filters. I compared the Ryco with the genuine and was not happy with the number of pleats in the Ryco when compared to genuine. When comparing the Sakura and the genuine I could find no visible difference in the filters so I went with them. I have since seen a filter review from the Berrima Diesel boys and they reached the same conclusion I did regarding Sakura. That's what they use. Having said this, I service my car every 5000km, half of what Toyota recommend. Given the more frequent service interval, maybe you could get away with a Ryco because you are changing it out twice as often? For me, the visible quality of the Sakura units and their price point is a win/win.

[@holgermuller2987]

Terry, wow no prefilter with glass bowl in your 200 series ??! Shame on you... just kidding. Mate get a prefilter with 30 mu. Just relocate your fuse box and go for that place with the prefilter. Longer hoses even better to the main filter. 5k for a main diesel filter is just to expensive. Protect with a pre filter they are cheaper solution. Btw. Dark colored filter paper means not always full of crap or blocked. Cheers

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts Holger. Yes indeed I would love to fit one, just not prepared to tackle moving the fuse box or catch can just yet. Once I do fit one, I will continue to change the factory filter every 5000km regardless, that’s just the way I roll. Some will call it overkill, but I will sleep well at night. Keep the shiny side up mate, cheers.😎👍

[@edyb5616]

Prob better to tip old fuel n crap properly. Not on ground.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Cheers👍😎

[@edyb5616]

@@JafffaAdventures otherwise keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Will do, cheers