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PK1967 wrote:Thanks much.
Should I Dump the Diesel cleaner in the tank?
Also, what do you think about asking the mechanic to drop the fuel tank and clean? Is that expensive? Good idea?
Last, you know the injectors are going to be an issue at some point. Would be nice to clean them up a bit. So either an additive into the tank itself, or have them add a cleaner (like liquid moly) into the filter casing and run it through that way?
PK1967 wrote:Ok. What do you think about dropping the fuel tank? Expensive? Overkill or should do??
Ted_v2 wrote:all good advice here, follow that and be good.
remove intercooler and wash out, install a oil catch and you should be good for years to come.
how much that cost ya tho?
one thing i would change coming to 100,000km is all the glow plugs along with timing belt. i saw a couple of them with higher mileage have issues with glow plugs being stuck, i suspect the head of it swollen. at least remove and check and apply anti seize
Seconded.kamakazi wrote:I'm guessing it's a diesel first generation Fortuner. I'm basing my advice on the similarities to the hilux.
You can check in the D4D tech thread for more info as well
List of things I usually do with newly acquired used vehicle; but tailored to the Fortuner
-All fluids (engine oil, drain and refill transmission oil, rear diff, transfer case, front diff, power steering fluid using battery water filler)
Change brake fluid when changing brake pads/shoes. Depending on how it was driven the front pads might be on there last at about that mileage is it wasn't change already.
The shoes normally last through about 3 sets of front pads, but again, it ultimately depends on how it was driven
Grease driveshafts
Change fuel filter and drain sedimentor.
Check and replace if necessary: air filter and cabin air filter
Use redline 85 plus or power service diesel kleen in the fuel tank. If things are bad use liquid moly diesel purge.
Not sure if the Fortuner has the vn turbo. If you do have one observe for a loss of power and or excessive smoking. The vanes have been known to stick due to soot deposits.
If it has an egr system, beware of excessive deposits in the intake.
Observe the engine and its exhaust from a cold start.
You will need a timing belt replacement at 150k kms but there is a chance that the water pump will start failing before that mileage.
kamakazi wrote:I'm guessing it's a diesel first generation Fortuner. I'm basing my advice on the similarities to the hilux.
You can check in the D4D tech thread for more info as well
List of things I usually do with newly acquired used vehicle; but tailored to the Fortuner
-All fluids (engine oil, drain and refill transmission oil, rear diff, transfer case, front diff, power steering fluid using battery water filler)
Change brake fluid when changing brake pads/shoes. Depending on how it was driven the front pads might be on there last at about that mileage is it wasn't change already.
The shoes normally last through about 3 sets of front pads, but again, it ultimately depends on how it was driven
Grease driveshafts
Change fuel filter and drain sedimentor.
Check and replace if necessary: air filter and cabin air filter
Use redline 85 plus or power service diesel kleen in the fuel tank. If things are bad use liquid moly diesel purge.
Not sure if the Fortuner has the vn turbo. If you do have one observe for a loss of power and or excessive smoking. The vanes have been known to stick due to soot deposits.
If it has an egr system, beware of excessive deposits in the intake.
Observe the engine and its exhaust from a cold start.
You will need a timing belt replacement at 150k kms but there is a chance that the water pump will start failing before that mileage.
Ted_v2 wrote:one thing i would change coming to 100,000km is all the glow plugs along with timing belt. i saw a couple of them with higher mileage have issues with glow plugs being stuck, i suspect the head of it swollen. at least remove and check and apply anti seize
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