2011 Toyota Kluger service guide

Servicing every 15,000 km or 12 months. See what is checked at each visit and what it usually costs.

Second Generation (XU40)
3.5L V6 DOHC petrol (2GR-FE)
5W-30 API SM or SN
Every 15,000 km or 12 months

2011 Toyota Kluger at a glance

Estimated price: $179–$299
Service interval: 15,000 km or 12 months
Engine oil: 5W-30 API SM or SN
Checks per service: 17
Trims listed: 3

The Toyota Kluger Second Generation (2008 to 2014) uses a 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine and needs servicing every 15,000 kilometres or 12 months in Australia. Regular maintenance keeps the engine running smoothly in hot climates and dusty conditions, especially if you do long highway drives or city commuting. Following the logbook schedule protects your warranty and helps avoid expensive repairs down the track.

2011 Toyota Kluger service schedule

What the workshop replaces and inspects at each service interval, with an estimated price. Check your logbook for the manufacturer's schedule.

15,000 kms / 12 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

Inspect brake fluid colour and level
Inspect cabin pollen filter condition
Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect exhaust system for leaks and damage
Visually inspect battery terminals and condition
Inspect brake lines and flexible hoses
Inspect front and rear disc brakes and pad thickness
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and wear pattern
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers
Inspect drive belts for wear and tension
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

30,000 kms / 24 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up all fluids including coolant and brake fluid

Inspected and checked

Inspect brake fluid colour and moisture content
Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter
Inspect battery charge and load test
Inspect brake pads, discs and callipers
Inspect tyres and rotate if required
Inspect front and rear suspension components
Inspect steering rack and tie rod ends
Inspect CV boots and drive shafts
Inspect drive belts and tensioners
Inspect cooling system hoses and clamps
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

45,000 kms / 36 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect brake fluid level and colour
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect battery terminals and charging system
Inspect brake pads, discs, hoses and callipers
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and rotation
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering components
Inspect drive belts for cracks and wear
Inspect coolant level and hose condition
Inspect fuel lines and filter
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

60,000 kms / 48 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Replace brake fluid (flush and bleed system) (Brake fluid)
Replace spark plugs (Spark plugs)
Top up all fluids

Inspected and checked

Inspect transmission fluid level and condition (replace if discoloured)
Inspect coolant concentration and system pressure test
Inspect exhaust system including oxygen sensors
Inspect battery and alternator output
Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and hoses
Inspect tyres and perform rotation
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers
Inspect steering rack boots and linkages
Inspect CV boots and universal joints
Inspect drive belts and automatic tensioners
Inspect fuel filter and fuel system
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

75,000 kms / 60 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up windscreen washer fluid and coolant

Inspected and checked

Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect brake fluid moisture content
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect exhaust system and mountings
Inspect battery condition and charging voltage
Inspect brake pads, discs and hoses
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and uneven wear
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering
Inspect drive belts and pulleys
Inspect cooling system hoses and radiator
Inspect fuel lines and connections
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

90,000 kms / 72 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Replace spark plugs (Spark plugs)
Flush and replace engine coolant (Coolant)
Top up all fluids including brake fluid

Inspected and checked

Inspect transmission fluid and replace if required
Inspect brake fluid and replace if moisture content high
Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
Inspect battery and charging system performance
Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and hoses
Inspect tyres and rotate as required
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers and springs
Inspect steering components and wheel alignment
Inspect CV boots, drive shafts and universal joints
Inspect drive belts, tensioners and pulleys
Inspect radiator, hoses and water pump for leaks
Inspect fuel filter and fuel system lines
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

105,000 kms / 84 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect brake fluid level and colour
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect coolant level and concentration
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect battery terminals and voltage
Inspect brake pads, discs and hydraulic system
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and rotation
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering components
Inspect drive belts for wear and cracks
Inspect cooling system hoses and clamps
Inspect fuel lines and filter condition
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

120,000 kms / 96 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Replace brake fluid (complete flush) (Brake fluid)
Replace transmission fluid and filter (Transmission fluid)
Replace fuel filter (Fuel filter)
Top up all fluids

Inspected and checked

Inspect coolant system and pressure test radiator cap
Inspect spark plug condition (replace if worn)
Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter
Inspect battery and alternator performance
Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and hoses
Inspect tyres and perform rotation and wheel alignment check
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers and springs
Inspect steering rack, tie rods and wheel bearings
Inspect CV boots, drive shafts and differentials
Inspect drive belts, tensioners and idler pulleys
Inspect radiator, heater hoses and water pump
Inspect timing belt condition (if accessible)
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

135,000 kms / 108 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up windscreen washer fluid and coolant

Inspected and checked

Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect brake fluid moisture content
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect coolant concentration
Inspect exhaust system and mountings
Inspect battery charge and load test
Inspect brake pads, discs and hydraulic lines
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and wear
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering
Inspect drive belts and automatic tensioners
Inspect cooling system hoses and radiator
Inspect fuel system lines and connections
Inspect timing belt condition (if accessible)
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

150,000 kms / 120 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Replace spark plugs (Spark plugs)
Flush and replace engine coolant (Coolant)
Replace brake fluid (complete flush) (Brake fluid)
Replace drive belts (serpentine and accessory) (Drive belt)
Top up all fluids

Inspected and checked

Inspect transmission fluid and replace if required
Inspect fuel filter (replace if serviceable)
Inspect exhaust system including oxygen sensors and catalytic converter
Inspect battery and charging system output
Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers, hoses and lines
Inspect tyres and perform rotation and wheel alignment
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers, springs and steering
Inspect CV boots, drive shafts, universal joints and wheel bearings
Inspect water pump for leaks and bearing noise
Inspect radiator, heater hoses and thermostat operation
Inspect timing belt condition (consider replacement if due)
Inspect differential oil level and condition
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

165,000 kms / 132 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect brake fluid level and colour
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect coolant level and concentration
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect battery terminals and voltage
Inspect brake pads, discs and hydraulic system
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and rotation
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering components
Inspect drive belts for wear
Inspect cooling system hoses and clamps
Inspect fuel lines and connections
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

180,000 kms / 144 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Replace brake fluid (complete flush) (Brake fluid)
Replace transmission fluid and filter (Transmission fluid)
Replace spark plugs (Spark plugs)
Replace fuel filter (if serviceable) (Fuel filter)
Flush and replace coolant (Coolant)
Top up all fluids including differential

Inspected and checked

Inspect drive belts and replace if worn
Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
Inspect battery and charging system performance
Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers, hoses and lines
Inspect tyres and perform rotation and wheel alignment check
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers, springs and steering rack
Inspect CV boots, drive shafts, universal joints and wheel bearings
Inspect water pump for leaks and bearing condition
Inspect radiator, heater hoses and thermostat
Inspect timing belt condition (replace if not already done)
Inspect differential and transfer case oil levels
Inspect steering components and power steering fluid
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

195,000 kms / 156 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace cabin pollen filter
Top up windscreen washer fluid and coolant

Inspected and checked

Inspect engine air filter condition
Inspect brake fluid moisture content
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect coolant concentration
Inspect exhaust system and mountings
Inspect battery charge and load test
Inspect brake pads, discs and hydraulic lines
Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and wear
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering
Inspect drive belts and tensioners
Inspect cooling system hoses and radiator
Inspect fuel system lines and connections
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

210,000 kms / 168 months

Replaced or topped up

Replace engine oil and filter
Replace sump plug washer
Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
Replace cabin pollen filter
Replace spark plugs (Spark plugs)
Flush and replace engine coolant (Coolant)
Replace brake fluid (complete flush) (Brake fluid)
Replace transmission fluid and filter (Transmission fluid)
Replace fuel filter (if serviceable) (Fuel filter)
Replace drive belts and tensioners (Drive belt)
Replace differential and transfer case oil
Top up all fluids

Inspected and checked

Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and mountings
Inspect battery and alternator charging performance
Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers, hoses and brake lines
Inspect tyres and perform rotation and full wheel alignment
Inspect front and rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers, springs and top mounts
Inspect steering rack, tie rods, idler arms and wheel bearings
Inspect CV boots, drive shafts, universal joints and propeller shaft
Inspect water pump, radiator, heater hoses and thermostat
Inspect timing belt condition (replace if not done recently)
Inspect power steering pump, hoses and fluid condition
Inspect engine mounts and transmission mounts
Beyond 210,000 kms, repeat this major service at every 15,000 km interval
Reset service indicator
Check for outstanding safety recalls
Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
Perform quality control road test

Choose your trim

3 2011 Toyota Kluger variants. Open yours for the exact specs, oils and filters.

2011 Toyota Kluger KX-R (Series 2) – 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 petrol
2011 Toyota Kluger KX-S (Series 2) – 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 petrol
2011 Toyota Kluger Grande (Series 2) – 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 petrol

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2011 Toyota Kluger service questions

How often should a 2011 Toyota Kluger be serviced?

Servistar's guide for the 2011 Toyota Kluger recommends a service every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Check your owner's manual and logbook, because the manufacturer's schedule and your warranty come first.

How much does a 2011 Toyota Kluger service cost?

A standard service for a 2011 Toyota Kluger usually costs about $179–$299. The final price depends on the workshop, and on any extra work the inspection turns up, so compare quotes before you book.

What oil does a 2011 Toyota Kluger use?

The guide lists 5W-30 API SM or SN. Confirm the grade for your exact engine in the owner's manual before topping up or changing the oil.

What is checked in a Toyota Kluger service?

A standard visit covers 17 items for the 2011 Toyota Kluger, including the engine oil and filter, brakes, tyres, fluids and a safety inspection. The full list is in the schedule above.

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