Tech Thread - Toyota Hilux...D4D and all older models.

[mitch1980]

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[MISHI]

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[PariaMan]

Soft Cover installed!

[Rainman]

antonio have powerseller acct?

[PariaMan]

Not sure. I found him on Facebook

[red bwoy]

Guys anyone knows if the Hilux keys are chipped I tried to get one cut today for another spare and was told the key is chipped but my keys have no buttons on them or nothing

[*$kїđž!™]

Guys what coolant do you use in your toyota hilux?.....2014 model?.....

[Big Z]

Amsoil coolant. Might try the Zerex Asian next time.
Will be adding Amsoil Dominator Coolant Boost as usual.

[PariaMan]

I use the Toyota long life . 200000 Km no issues whatsoever.

I have an extra one 250 if u interested!

[Bezman]

Anyone have a passenger side wing mirror for sale?? (Just need the mirror really)

[kamakazi]

If you were topping off I would suggest you go with the Toyota coolant.... but if you are doing a flush and wanted to save some money. ... I would go with the zerex asian vehicle.

Mixing different brands of coolant is not advisable

[*$kїđž!™]

Just wanted a top up....van doing 20k kms ...a gallon of the long life is $190....but all I really needed was less that a quart.....hmm..

Any body have a lil bit to share?....wondering if I should even bother topping up though....the level in the bottle is just below the middle mark....

[equipped2ripp]

20k and you need a top up?

I would send it back to TTTL if I were you... Let them top it up for free.

[sweeks]

I've topped up with distiller water in the past.

[Rainman]

I've topped up with distiller water in the past.

Diluting the coolant further?

[kamakazi]

No. ...I don't think that's the case. ... ethelene glycol doesn't evaporate like water. As a mixture I believe that the water evaporates from the mixture leaving behind the glycol or a concentrated form of it

[Rainman]

Evaporate and go where? It's a closed loop cooling system. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

[kamakazi]

Closed?
I will have to look at it again, but that cap can only hold so much pressure.... the system must have a relief built in for excess pressure. ... If vapor can escape the fluid level will drop

[Rainman]

Reason I asked is because coolant is also mixed 50/50 with distilled water, if what you're saying is true then you would have to continuously top up every time the water boils out which just isn't the case.

[Big Z]

A Short Course on Cooling Systems

[kamakazi]

Reason I asked is because coolant is also mixed 50/50 with distilled water, if what you're saying is true then you would have to continuously top up every time the water boils out which just isn't the case.

If water is boiling out of your cooling system you have another problem entirely.
Evaporation of water is what I'm talking about. .... Once there is exposure to the atmosphere evaporation occurs. Again I still have to check the hilux cap but older systems with an overflow bottle required topping up. .. not daily. .. but after a while

[mitch1980]

Hey i am looking to get a door console replaced or repaired
it is for a toyota hilux 2011..front door right side..
can any one assist?
i looked on ebay all i am seeing are black and woodgrain finish.
i need a gray finish

[red bwoy]

if was me i'd get some duplicolor trim paint and repaint all

[Team Loco]

Duplicolor yes. But because of the item i suggest u run a duplicolor primer first

[Rainman]

Hey i am looking to get a door console replaced or repaired
it is for a toyota hilux 2011..front door right side..
can any one assist?
i looked on ebay all i am seeing are black and woodgrain finish.
i need a gray finish

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[mitch1980]

Hey i am looking to get a door console replaced or repaired
it is for a toyota hilux 2011..front door right side..
can any one assist?
i looked on ebay all i am seeing are black and woodgrain finish.
i need a gray finish

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thank u

[Team Loco]

Anyone interested in a ln166 tbj 4x4 hilux. Contact me. 2.8. No accidents. $65000. Decent condition

[ravist]

Hey folks,
I am not new to Trinituner/Trucks and Pickups nor the Tech Thread since i use to own a navara for 5 years and only sold it last week and prior owned 2 brand new frontiers, 2.5T and 3.0T as well. Nevertheless, i switched over to a Toyota Hilux 3.0 A/T because of the great reviews and simply because i need a truck to last me more than 5 years. I have some basic questions since i am kinda new to toyota;
1) should i service at the firm?
2) can service be done at 10,000km intervals?
3) i used amsoil 5w 40 in all my vans, can i use this oil on the new hilux?
4) how often do i change filters?
5) do you recommend k&n air filter or should i stick to toyota's original?
6) where can i purchase genuine filters?

The reason why i am asking is because i serviced at Massy for every truck mentioned above and had somewhat okay service. Albeit, i know it is important to service at the firm for warranty purposes, how would you rate the their service? Many thanks!!!

[Team Loco]

Hey folks,
I am not new to Trinituner/Trucks and Pickups nor the Tech Thread since i use to own a navara for 5 years and only sold it last week and prior owned 2 brand new frontiers, 2.5T and 3.0T as well. Nevertheless, i switched over to a Toyota Hilux 3.0 A/T because of the great reviews and simply because i need a truck to last me more than 5 years. I have some basic questions since i am kinda new to toyota;
1) should i service at the firm? For your warranty period yes
2) can service be done at 10,000km intervals? no. i would stick to 5,000kms service. stretching the oil too thin can affect life of the turbocharger3) i used amsoil 5w 40 in all my vans, can i use this oil on the new hilux? dunno4) how often do i change filters? check owner's manual. use toyota recommendation5) do you recommend k&n air filter or should i stick to toyota's original? k&n is ok, just dont overoil as you can get the intake too nasty and the turbocharger also6) where can i purchase genuine filters? besides the firm you can pm Sweeks on the forum

The reason why i am asking is because i serviced at Massy for every truck mentioned above and had somewhat okay service. Albeit, i know it is important to service at the firm for warranty purposes, how would you rate the their service? Many thanks!!!

[ravist]

Thanks B!!! One more thing, what oil would you recommend?