How many kms is too much for a Hilux?
Generally speaking, Toyota diesel’s are reliable vehicles from which you could expect around 300,000km of mostly trouble free driving. If the vehicle has a service history and checks out OK (no major crashes, no water imersion, not full of beach sand and salt etc) it should be ok for many more years.
What is the best year Hilux to buy?
1984-1998 – The OLD legendary, reliable SFA (Solid Front Axle) Toyota Hilux. I am sure that these Hiluxes are the ones which earned Toyota the reputation for building the best 4×4 LDV in the world. It is reliable, robust and unstoppable off-road.
How many miles can a Toyota Hilux last?
The average Toyota engine will last between 250,000 miles to 300,000 miles.
What are the problems with the D4D Hilux?
Poorly performing injectors have been known to knock loudly, present a poor idle and poor fuel economy. They are also responsible for cracking pistons, which is another major issue with this motor (it’s how mine died at 270,000km).
What kind of truck is the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux is compact pickup truck produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Toyota Hilux pick-up has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable commercial vehicles. The Toyota Hilux was first produce as the RN10 in short-wheelbase form with a 1.5 L engine, producing 77 PS (57 kW) in 1968 at Japan.
When did The 1KD FTV Hilux come out?
The 1KD-FTV motor hit our shores in 2005 to an extremely warm reception. Finally we had a HiLux with decent amount of performance thanks to the (for the time) high-tech 3.0-litre turbo-diesel motor, and independent suspension featuring a coilover strut in the front end that rode well for a work ute.
How often do you change the seats on a D4D Hilux?
However if the injectors are still in spec, it is advised to change the seats with new diamond-like coating seats which were introduced from 2007 every 40,000km. Change the injectors every 100,000km as well.