Thanks for all useful resources and posts.Long time reader.
Question my 2008 Fortuner D4D 4x4 is nearing 300 000 km
Had lots of TLC since new - by me only since 2010. Oil change etc every 10 000 and serviced pretty well by book. Not a lot needed doing beyond that: new clutch at 260 000. Suspension about same time. Steering spiral.. Super-reliable and never had an issue.
At 150 000 I changed the timing belt and water pump as prescribed - thanks to excellent resources here. But now wondering about 300 000. Timing belt sure needs doing. But do I rip out a perfectly good water pump (again)? Surely I will see the signs if it needs replacing - water leak, overheat etc??
Anything else that should be done in anticipation?? Plan to hang onto this vehicle.
thanks in advance.
D4D 300 000 km service
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Re: D4D 300 000 km service
Don’t replace the waterpump if it isn’t leaking or you don’t have overheating problems. Do a full service (oil and all filters) and replace the timing belt, pulley and damper/tensioner. When last was the gearbox and diff oil replaced? Another thing you can consider is replacing the coolant. Keep enjoying the vehicle.
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Re: D4D 300 000 km service
Thanks! What I wanted to hear.
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Re: D4D 300 000 km service
Personally I believe that you do the waterpump when you do the timing belt.
It's one of those parts that can give you good warning ahead of time - or none at all!
Do you really want to risk being stranded at an inopportune time?
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It's one of those parts that can give you good warning ahead of time - or none at all!
Do you really want to risk being stranded at an inopportune time?
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Aint it ironic that "Common Sense" aint so common after all...