Beware the luxury car timebomb! This 3L D4D Prado is our 3rd and our first diesel engine model. It has been a pleasure to drive and tow our camper trailer with. BUT. there is a hidden twist with D4D engines that Toyota are not acknowledging, and that is there is a good chance a piston will crack in these engines.
The engineers at SAC Service Centres have long suspected that the 4.5 D4D V8 turbo diesel engine lurking beneath the bulging bonnet of the Toyota Land Cruiser VX200 could offer much more than its factory standard 173 kW (615 Nm). After countless hours spent on the dynamometer, SAC has found a way to unleash the Toyota Land Cruiser VX ’s
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
If a D4D was regularly serviced they will do 300k without and any issue. Some will say even more. Just sold a Prado 3l D4D with 170k km, no issues. Driving a revo DC 2.8 now. Lovely vehicle but cant comment on the engine yet. Only issues so far I heard of was the auto box electronics, but that was sorted TSA says.
This engine produces up to 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful four-cylinder engines on the market. And because this engine is capable of running on regular unleaded gasoline, it’s also one of the most fuel-efficient turbocharged engines available. Reliability. The Subaru 2.4 turbo engine is a reliable
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