The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

323_wagon_dude · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject:

I remember team loco was doing independent testing of diesel from different stations.

I usually put fuel at the gas station corner tragarete and maraval road. I've had no problems yet... But then again I've only crossed 7200Km this week

mrboxman · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

funny thing is we have 2 diesel vehicles and never had any serious problems wrt to diesel quality other than the low cetane content, once the vehicles are serviced regularly and properly no problems

is it just the station that u buy your diesel from?
i buy mine from the corner of la puerta and diego main road
and by peakes
sometimes when in dire need at other gas stations but those are the most frequented by me

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject:

~*SiLvA MeRa*~, sounds pretty bad.. i had that problem with water in the filter... but i changed the filter and that corrected it..

do you use any diesel treatments by chance?

roadhog · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:35 am Post subject:

if yuh boil diesel will the water evaporate? and the diesel remain. or and not cause any fire?

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:05 am Post subject:

try it and lewwe know nah

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:33 am Post subject:

Silva Mera ... I've been driving hilux for the past 7 years. A 1997 4x2 (2L) and a 2003 4x4 (1kz-te). Can I assume it's a 2005 new model using common rail tech you're driving ? (I can't remember).

During that 7 years I've never seen my fuel light common on, never had to bleed the fuel filter nor have gone under 1/4 tank more that 5 times. I've also been using sakura oil and fuel filter. (I recently upgraded my air filter to an original toyota and have been getting improved mileage but that's another story)

I think draining the fuel tank is extreme and somewhat impractical. I'm honestly think you need a more professional opinion and that if it's a common rail engine, the system is very very sensitive. You're right....NP isn't going to do anything and if they're do, do you believe their actions can be enforced at the gas stations?

My recommendations are
1. Never go less than 1/4 tank
2. Watch where you full up. The guys here would tell you they're picky when it comes to gas stations.
3. If you are ever going to full up at a gas station and see those NP trucks distributing diesel at the gas station, check back after at least 2 hours.
4. If you're up to trying fuel treatments, try them in very minute amounts.

Good luck.

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:54 am Post subject:

323_Wagon and other common rail owner ....please take note of my previous post

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:54 am Post subject:

sweeks, yeah same with my 1KZ-TE in the prado.. never gave problems

wagon r · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:35 am Post subject:

i never had any issues and i run my tank down more than once.....but i also watch where i fill up.

SNIPER 3000 · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:55 am Post subject:

323_wagon_dude · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:59 am Post subject:

Greypatch · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:02 am Post subject:

Greypatch · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:05 am Post subject:

Greypatch · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:09 am Post subject:

roadhog · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:18 am Post subject:

http://www.dieselforum.org/...mmon-rail-fuel-injection/

check out that link guys it explains the common rail tech a bit.

~*SiLvA MeRa*~ · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:58 am Post subject:

hey guys, yep its a new model hilux, and yes i did use a fuel treatment about 1 month ago.

When i changed the fuel filter on monday the mech suggested i put another treatment into the fuel pump with the new filter, i think it was the result of buying some bad diesel, this has happened about twice before but it was always corrected when i drained the pump, this time it seemed like there was just too much water, i think i will stick to the quick shops from now on. the thing is i hardly ever let the tank drop below half....but i am in the curepe area and i really hate to go to the quick shop in the junction, are there any other stations in the area with new tanks and pumps, the one where i usually fill up is by KFC valsayn, they have new pumps but i think the tanks are still old.

Toyota called to say the van is ready, they pulled down the tank and drained the "sediment" something, anyways bill is about $700.00, when i get down there this evening i 'll get some more details.

from what i gather, these new vehicles with the common rail are veeerry sensitive to water, we have other older diesel vehicles and them thing running on any ole diesel yuh thown in............. Confused

~*SiLvA MeRa*~ · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:00 am Post subject:

wagon r · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:48 am Post subject:

answer who...???

Greypatch · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

people how does one chk & service their turbo and intercooler ?

SNIPER 3000 · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:26 am Post subject: