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

[Aaron 2NR]

I do every 5000km

[sweeks]

Dude most other dealerships service intervals for oil changes are at at 10-12 k km. some even at 20 k km. I doubt very much you're going to have a problem.

Btw Toyota would drain the oil alone and re-use the oil filter. Even for gas engines, they recommend 5 k km service intervals. Remember it's a business and there is a significant labour cost involved every time you go to service.

In European countries, I read where the service schedules are 18 000 miles (not km) for the previous model Rangers.

[FilterProz]

I was told by the Toyota service Manager to change my engine oil every 5000km and not every 10000km as i normally do now using http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/dme.aspx.
He said because of the diesel we get in Trinidad it is highly recommended that i do what he says.

2.5 4x4 manual hilux
76000km
What is your take on this folks

Regards

Most mechanics I speak to say service at 5000km is the best thing you can do for your car in terms of servicing. This is for both cars and vans...but due to cost ppl do it at 10K I myself used only original filters did service between 7-8K ...

[toyoman]

looking for the coil and clutch for the 2.5l hilux a/c compressor......or where can i rewire the coil?

[FilterProz]

looking for the coil and clutch for the 2.5l hilux a/c compressor......or where can i rewire the coil?

pm chassis I can quote..

[RNR66]

Ok I have a problem. 2007 Vigo - No matter how hard I pull on the handbrakes the back wheels won't lock up. Tried adjusting till only 2 clicks on the hand lever but still couldn't lock the back tyres. Changed to brand new brakes shoes and still no luck.

Anyone have an idea what the problem may be? I have to go for Inspection soon and I know that the handbrake test is an important part of this procedure.

[tourniquet]

handbrake cable might need adjusting or replacing

[sweeks]

RNR did you use oem brake shoes?

I have a set if anyone needs.

[RNR66]

RNR did you use oem brake shoes?

I have a set if anyone needs.

Yes OEM shoes used and problem persists.

[PariaMan]

RNR did you use oem brake shoes?

I have a set if anyone needs.

Yes OEM shoes used and problem persists.

There is a second adjustment for the hand brake underneath the vigo by the side steps.
Check both sides. It is at one side. The two hand brakes meet there and there is a nut to adjust try that.

I adjust my own to five clicks and it locks up

[RNR66]

RNR did you use oem brake shoes?

I have a set if anyone needs.

Yes OEM shoes used and problem persists.

There is a second adjustment for the hand brake underneath the vigo by the side steps.
Check both sides. It is at one side. The two hand brakes meet there and there is a nut to adjust try that.

I adjust my own to five clicks and it locks up

Thanks will try that.
Met another Hilux owner today and he said that is a common problem with the 2006 -2009 models. Is this true?

[crazypassion]

Good Day everyone.


Finally i got the opportunity to join the club.

Hopefully i did with style.

My First time owning a Toyota.

3.0L Cylinder - Fabric interior
Automatic
17" Stock Michelin


Everything else pretty much stock **FOR NOW**


500km... and i taking it easy until the first service...

Letting her work her way in.. She is working her self into me and i am in her.... if you know what i mean..

[badart]

^ congrats on the purchase..is a toyota nothing to worry about

[Team Loco]

Good Day everyone.


Finally i got the opportunity to join the club.

Hopefully i did with style.

My First time owning a Toyota.

3.0L Cylinder - Fabric interior
Automatic
17" Stock Michelin


Everything else pretty much stock **FOR NOW**


500km... and i taking it easy until the first service...

Letting her work her way in.. She is working her self into me and i am in her.... if you know what i mean..

well done. u got to throw her in some mud.

[venum]

hey toyotas suck . . . deal with it



trying to find a service manual (like Haynes or Chilton) for the Vigo

someone i know has a TCC, early model Mask import with teh 1KD

anyone has

[DVSTT]

Guys, the SR5 hilux, do they have any problems that they are known for or any faults?

[sweeks]

Bullet proof up to 200 000km..... After that ensure that the cooling system is up to par .... Badly maintained 1kz engine are prone to over heating.

Do u know of any good ones for sale?

[Rainman]

Important to note for the 1kdftv folks.

Our alternator is a 4 wire harness, 3 phase type. Meaning, that the ECU governs the alternator field current. Its not easily replaceable with another alt from another vehicle, nor could he add anymore windings to the stator to increase output as its already ram cram in the housing.

Interesting enough, the windings used square wire and not round.

You would think, the Fortuner with more electric load would have a bigger alternator, not so. I checked that last year when I considered options, and its the same unit.

Nigel, would you happen to know the Maximum Current that the 1kd-ftv alternator can produce. I'm planning a small system and this information would be crucial in determining the size of the system.

[tripplediamond]

Suscribed... I finally bought a toyota, 2007 used 3.0 hilux auto. had to go auto for the wife. Any advice on what to do in terms of first service, any do's/ dont's etc?

[Rainman]

Suscribed... I finally bought a toyota, 2007 used 3.0 hilux auto. had to go auto for the wife. Any advice on what to do in terms of first service, any do's/ dont's etc?

what's the mileage?

[tripplediamond]

120000km

[droppa]

yo guys, jus a lil mention here, i did a 2" body lift on a tuners hilux this weekend, came out sweet, hilux looks way better now, much better approach and departure angles and availibility to run larger wheels......ill ask him if i can post a pic if he doesnt...

[PariaMan]

Sounds good

[tripplediamond]

WHERE can i get a new antenna for the 2008 model hilux? and how much?

[Team Loco]

WHERE can i get a new antenna for the 2008 model hilux? and how much?

i looking for the same thing.

guys, how much would i get for our new model hilux 4x2, 2006 model with 450,000kms? testing waters. van is literally like new

[droppa]

yuh pass down in hole sunday night and pop horn and aint stop boi TL, ah kno yuh watching the TBP, it looking good eg.....

[bt50]

So 20,000kms later this following issues have been experienced/experiencing on my 2012 hilux (bought new from TTTL)

1) Rotors warped at 5,000kms. Was machined at 10,000kms given i didnt get time to go back in before my 10,000km service for them to deal with it.
2) rotors warped at 12,000kms- replaced at 16,000kms under warranty.
3) Squealing on rear brake drums. TTTL machined same.
4) Squealing like a cortina re front brakes- since 5,000kms. TTTL kept van for 2 days and within one hour of driving the cortina squeak was back.sigh. Spoke to 2 other owenrs who had similar situation- however they ignore it.

I want to beleive is the material the disc pad is made from that is causing the squealing. Any thoughts guys? Disc pad almost due for replacement


Oh 3.0 auto 4x4.

[Aaron 2NR]

Had disc rotor warping after 20k

[droppa]

have some oem disc pads on the Jeremys LN hilux doin the same squeal right now, cleand and adjust brakes and wash off all mud from off road and same continues.....

when i had used mintex on my surf, not a squeal or squeak or brake fade......

[badart]

a little brake noise is normal, normally i get it when i haven't washed the hilux in a while