When Did the LandCruiser Get a DPF? - What You Need To Know!
The September 2016 DPF introduction was the single most important emissions change in the V8 1VD-FTV's production life. It did not change power output (still 151 kW and 430 Nm) but it did change oil specification requirements, service procedures, and the way the engine handles low-speed working use. This guide covers when the DPF came in, what changed, and how to look after it.
1. The September 2016 Introduction
The V8 1VD-FTV gained the DPF in September 2016 to meet Euro 5 emissions standards. Vehicles built September 2016 or later are DPF-equipped; vehicles built August 2016 or earlier are not. The change applied across the 70 Series range - 76 Wagon, 78 Troopy, 79 Single Cab and 79 Dual Cab all got the DPF at the same time.
2. What the DPF Does
The DPF is a ceramic honeycomb filter in the exhaust system that traps diesel particulate matter (soot). Over time the soot accumulates and must be burned off in a regen cycle - the ECU briefly raises exhaust temperatures (typically by injecting extra fuel) to incinerate the trapped soot back to ash. Regen happens automatically when conditions are right.
3. Why DPF Matters for Oil
DPF-equipped V8s require ACEA C2 or C3 Low-SAPS fully synthetic oil in 0W-30 or 5W-30. Using standard ACEA A3/B4 oil (the pre-2016 spec) clogs the DPF with ash deposits much faster than designed - within 30,000 to 60,000 km versus the factory-expected 200,000 km plus life. Damage is permanent.
4. Regen Cycles and Driving Habits
Regen requires sustained driving at moderate-to-high speed to reach the exhaust temperatures needed for combustion. Owners who do mostly short-trip urban driving or idle-heavy work can prevent regen from completing, allowing soot to accumulate. The dash warning light or warning message indicates an incomplete regen - a 30 to 60 minute highway drive typically completes the cycle.
5. DPF Delete - The Australian Situation
DPF delete kits (which physically remove the filter and reprogram the ECU to skip regen cycles) are sold for off-road use only and are illegal for road use in all Australian states. Fitting one voids ADR compliance and is uninsured in an accident. Some owners fit them for genuine off-road-only vehicles or rural-property use, but the road-legal status is clear.
6. 2.8L 1GD-FTV Also Has a DPF
The new 2.8L (late 2024 onward) has a DPF as standard. Same Low-SAPS oil requirement (ACEA C2/C3 0W-30) and same regen behaviour. The 2.8L's smaller displacement means more frequent regen cycles than the V8 under equivalent low-speed work.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Landcruiser 70 Series get a DPF?
September 2016. The V8 1VD-FTV gained the DPF to meet Euro 5 emissions standards. Pre-September 2016 vehicles (2007-August 2016) have no DPF.
What oil does a DPF-equipped 70 Series use?
ACEA C2 or C3 Low-SAPS fully synthetic in 0W-30 or 5W-30. Using non-Low-SAPS oil clogs the DPF prematurely.
Can I delete the DPF on my 70 Series?
DPF delete is illegal for road use in all Australian states and voids insurance. Some owners do it for off-road-only vehicles.
Does the new 2.8L 70 Series have a DPF?
Yes. The 2.8L 1GD-FTV is DPF-equipped from launch in late 2024.
