We’d recommend opting for the more powerful 2.8-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine in the Toyota Hilux as its 201bhp gives far punchier performance than the significantly slower 2.4-litre.
First time I hear about a 2.5 D-4D giving a lot of trouble like that. Normally those engines are very reliable. Mine sit on just more than 200 000 km and runs like a swiss watch. Not a single problem on the engine or the rest of the bakkie so far. Not even a trace of smoke (EGR blanked off though). Care to share what the problems are with your 2.5.
1. First Name:Matt. Toyota Model: Auris. Toyota Year: 2007. Location: Durham. Posted January 15, 2017. Hi all, new to the site, please be gentle! Not new to Auris ownership though, had a 2007 T2 1.4 D4D 3 door a couple of years ago. It was a good car, was in the family from almost new and had over 150k on when we sold it.
Introduction. Toyota’s 1VD-FTV was a 4.5-litre 90-degree V8 diesel engine that had either a single turbocharger (for the 70-Series LandCruiser) or twin-turbochargers (for the 200-Series LandCruiser ); this article will consider the twin-turbocharged version. Commencing production in 2007, the 1VD-FTV was the first V8 diesel engine produced by
Our verdict on the Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D T Spirit. As a replacement for a popular contender in this segment, the second generation Yaris manages to be more modern, more space efficient and better value than the old car, make it one of the strongest contenders in the class. The few negatives are the thrummy diesel engine and the lack of finesse
04-05-2023, 05:51 PM. Owning a 2010 Prado, having had a cracked piston, being a mechanical engineer and having carefully looked into the problem, it's actually fairly simple. Cracked pistons occur due to sustained overload of the pistons, combined with a design flaw in the first-generation pistons which were changed around 2012.
RhOrEpX. 3. When manouevering at slow speeds, turning the steering wheel, you can hear a noise from the steering which sounds like its coming from in around the drivers feet area. This sounds like a (relatively common) fault with earlier 4.3s relating to the steering column shaft. These were also replaced under warranty.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is well known for being a reliable SUV. In fact, according to Consumer Reports, the 2021 Land Cruiser earned itself a four out of five predicted reliability rating. While that’s certainly not a perfect score, it is still pretty impressive. It also speaks to the Land Cruiser’s reputation for being a reliable SUV.
What to look for when buying a Toyota RAV4 2006 - 2012, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. as can the exhaust gas recirculation valve on the diesel engines
Going from a 2.8 petrol on Lpg at $45 a tank to $130 in diesel! Even on highway cruise , not loaded - it is not frugal. Those driving a Rugged X show pony as a commuter car are nuts. 6 speed auto is hopelessly behind ford’s 10 speed as is the engine. Once I would have said - “but you get Toyota reliability “ but refer DPF.
Re: D4D Fortuner reliability. i had both a 2010 & 2011 3.0d4d auto and manual 4x4 versions from 2014 to 2017. both bought with close to 200k on the clock. on the manual i was getting around 11km/L and the auto about 9,5km/L i work around 32km from home mostly crappy jhb highway traffic.
Looking to power up your Toyota Hilux with renowned reliability? This 2.5L D4D diesel engine is ready to provide superior performance and outstanding toughness, living up to the Hilux's name as a true workhorse. This engine isn't just a heart, but the soul of the Hilux. With a displacement of 2,494 cc, it delivers approximately 101 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and an impressive 260 Nm of torque
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