Toyota diesels... What are they really like?

[nisrol]

hey bugman
still recon they don't hold up to the patrols [smiley=laola.gif]
so as you can see i [smiley=smitten.gif]my patrol / maverick

[nomad]

What the hell are you talking about Glug ? What has asthma got to do with diesels ??????????????

[Glug]

Diesel fumes when burnt trigger asthma attacks in some people, if your unlucky enough to be one of those people you would want to stay away from them as much as possible. obviously your not so be happy about it.

[Glug]

Nomad, just one web page for you on asthma and diesel, there is millions more out there. The guy asked for info he just got a bit more. I think safety info is just as relevent as what breaks.

If it is not clickable copy and paste.
www.swisstox.net/en/ news_e.php?st_lang_key=en&st_news_id=897

[PG]

If I could go off on a small tangent here.....I'm seriously looking at an 80 series Landcruiser GXL 1990 model in diesel. It's done 241000 Km . Any comments on fuel consumption for around town, travelling and towing a tinnie would be very much appreciated. A mate at work has said his is great but is very strict on 5,000Km change of oil and filter with fuel and air filters every 10,000Km

[Payneful]

Paul

From what i have heard the 80 series 4.2's are good for about 400,000 km as long as they have been serviced regularly and on time. As far as fuel economy goes they are a little better than the equilivant Nissans in my experience.

Normal driving around town i get around 14L/100km or 7.1 km/L and its pretty much the same on the highway. Towing the boat i get around 16-17L/100km or 6.3-5.9 km/L. The stock standard ones are a little better from what I have heard. Mine has had a aftermarket turbo fitted. It also weighs a bit more because it has been chopped up, chassi extended (800mm) and turned into a ute.

Cheers

Sam.

[hotsy]

Paul, re the 80 series cruisers, they are a great truck. I have a 93 model poverty pack, which I fitted with snorkel and genie extractors. The extractors give the benefit of about half a gear and was very noticeable, the snorkel keeps plenty of fresh air blowing in. I always do the oil at 5k and filters at 10k which seems to keep it running well. It is no speed machine off the mark but on the highway will keep up with most, just keep the revs up on approaching a steep climb. I get about 9.5 - 10 klm/l on a highway trip and that is towing an off road camper, drops down to about 7klm/l when off road or towing the boat, 18 foot glass - very heavy! I did a trip up the centre a few years ago accompanied by another 93 diesel and a 97-8 petrol. The petrol is a real gas guzzler compared to the diesel, although a lot quicker off the mark, but.. having rreached an age when running costs and not wanting to beat everything away from the lights have an impact - who cares? Unfortunately with fuel costs at the moment the diesel costs a bit more to fill up, but overall a great vehicle, plenty of room and reliable.
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[Fisheasy]

Purchased a 1990 2.8L diesel Hilux brand new and sold it 10 years and 280,000km later. Oil change every 5,000km - no problems whatsoever, just a bit slow, especially towing.... uphill!!! Otherwise, bloody great vehicle!
Purchased the turbo diesel Prado in 2000 - love it!