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The 660cc ones do 20kmpl, Toyota hybrids in their prime did latter 20s But with the repair bills one can buy a tuk
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Vezels have really plummeted in value, esp the 2014 model, is this due to this clutch issue??
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The hesitation and vibration is there, I guess that's native as its 3 cyl and 1000cc with CVT To be honest it does very well on fuel, I can't seem to finish the injector cleaner I poured in 2 weeks ago with 2000 bucks fuel Probably above 18kmpl
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Mitsubishi L200 2007 And Toyota Hilux 2007
tiv replied to Sisira Gunathilake's topic in Feedback & Suggestions
8 to 10kmpl usually, with super diesel, if you are looking at common rail models it would be wise to use the above to avoid injector issues -
They say not to regap iridium plugs is that true? , anyway the standard gap is 1.1 mm and they are in that range yea even 2016 now is a while ago
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The plugs are really hard to find and Agents quote 4500 per plug which they have in stock somewhere NGK alternative plug ILFR5C11 is available for 5500 for all 3 plugs, Just finished registering the car, did the engine oil and CVT changes Just wondering which way to go and looking at internet pics, the plugs appear to be alright, really have no experience of iridium plugs. I doubt Toyota touched the plugs during the inspection, they were just vouching for a tune up which cost 22k which I dont think it needs I strongly disagree on their pricing route as they make this cheap little hatchback like running a full size petrol SUV, I paid only 15k for my montero tuneup and egr clean at Unit#d Mot#rs That was 3.2 l with massive pipes and egr unit, involving both manifold being apart and cleaned.
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Toyota approved it, in their checkup It was a personal import with verified auction documents, was a b***ch to transfer also As in they have no set method, they just look at the components and give a tentative readout. I'm not sure how they verified it though Do the plugs look run more than 33k? Could it be idling?
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Hi there, on the subject kindly comment if the attached pic spark plugs need replacement Off a Vitz 2016, Denso Iridium factory ones Around 33000km done, SC16HR11 Car had the usual vibration so decided to take a look, they say can run 100,000km on these but I'm not sure,
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Brakes, they have a history of excessive wear on the brakes, the rotors etc costly stuff, plenty less cumbersome vehicles in your budget range, also if you look hard enough and be patient you can find something in the less than 60,000 or to 80,000 km range or you ll have some miles left to regain sufficient finances to do the timely repairs on them
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overhaul Is it good time to overhaul? Toyota townace 2C
tiv replied to CMG's question in Mechanical problems
The overhaul kit is not that costly for a 2C, take the head off inspect the wear, most probably the bore will have a bit of scoring and a bit of a lip, rings are sure to be worn, check the bearings change the above, run in a bit with a fine oil and you ll be good for another 100,000km and you ll have piece of mind -
overhaul Is it good time to overhaul? Toyota townace 2C
tiv replied to CMG's question in Mechanical problems
What is the mileage I don't think u need a complete overhaul Just change the ring set -
There are kenwood models, if you already have a setup and the wiring then it can be done. If you just have the camera with no setup installed very less likely the car has steering input for the camera, in that case if you really want the guide lines, you can install a camera that already has the lines which automatically move at angles to work like moving guidelines do not expect the guidelines in ANY system to be accurate as even a 10 degree slope or incline throws them off by about a foot, check the mirrors a 2019 Vitz bumper cost around 80k and the tailgate included around 400k
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Would a newer petrol prado 2.7l TRJ150 be a wise swap to a 3.2 diesel Montero 2013 v98, can it be called an upgrade?
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Options and Prestige wise,Prado it is.
But 2.7 is hella underpowered. The 4 liter V6 is awesome,but rare to find. But the suspension is soft. Hard bends make it swing like a boat. The monty is much better to drive. Off road would be bit more capable on the 2014 onwards 150 more than the monty(took them out recently after asking for your advice).
Also the prado has amathi thuma status. So u can hoon in traffic a bit more than the monty.
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UI don’t daily drive the montero, and it does 4 kmpl in traffic, touched around 75k km, but tight as a drum, my dad drives it mostly really don’t care about the amathi status as I mostly drive around in a kei or the vitz lol, I get looked down upon daily by my colleagues and subordinates who show off, off road though is a big point. Was wondering since prices have come down, still it’s s hefty sum to go for a petrol prado, just wondering if it will be worth it, the 2.7 vvti is the budget and sensible one
and the prado is the only petrol suv that won’t depreciate a lot.
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Better to get a fully loaded one mate. A fully loaded one comes with almost all the options available with the Land Cruiser 200(what we call sahara). As for the swinging issue at bends, getting a one equipped with KDSS(Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) can fix the issue by a considerable amount as it helps to stay the body flat during cornering by a fluid mechanism. Don’t expect good fuel economy but expect less maintenance and low resale value.As for me getting a Prado seems a good upgrade over the monty.
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Don’t try to drill it, the drill will jump and damage / score / scuff your wheel and the stud threads as well, go to a reputed lathe or a garage, they ll tack weld a small bit of metal and use that to rotate the nut, simple job most lathes know as its a very common mishap when importing euros
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Spoken by someone who literally taught the words DIY to this forum, nice to see you back mate!
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Basic car ownership check the valves, stems check the tyre bead, pull it off and set the bead again check the expiry date for the tyre, expired Tyres leak a bit lastly swap the tyre to another wheel and see if the rim has a leak.
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Basic car ownership check the valves, stems check the tyre bead, pull it off and set the bead again check the expiry date for the tyre, expired Tyres leak a bit lastly swap the tyre to another wheel and see if the rim has a leak.
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I own a Hustler The demio is better than the hustler in every way other than fuel economy. Reliability maybe equal
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Voltmeter + 12V Tester Long Screw Drivers Flat/Philips Short Screw Drivers Fat Philips Spark plug sockets Set of wrenches, open end, + ring spanners Torx Screw driver set Hose Crimp Pliers Hose Clamp Pliers Wire Stripper, wire crimper Hydraulic 2tonne - trolley jack Drill with Dremel , Extension Cord, bits, hole saws Angle Grinder Universal Filter Removal Tool. or to suit your car(s) Metric Socket set with ratchet and angle Vice Small Compressor with paint gun, with tyre attachment Plastic trim removal tools 12v light to hang into car Plastic funnel PLastic oil tray, Jerry Can
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Confusion of buying Daihatsu Mira Es 2018 or suzuki wagon r stingrays 2018
tiv replied to Shaa's question in Car Buying Information
The truth is this mate, cars at mileages below 10000 ranging to 30-40000km go for much higher prices at auctions, just take a look at listings in some Japanese sites, you yourself add the duty and the cif/ handling values, you ll see that the cost of the car in the island will be higher than what you can buy locally, thereby implying they buy lower grade cars for lesser cost, fix it up and send em, sell em and auction documents are forged. truth is most real low mileage cars are r grade cars, and the rest are all tampered mileages locally and in Japan itself. Few personal import vendors are good in that aspect though, but really rare. the fact is an average Japanese car can easily run about 200000km now even with very little care, and being japs most do take minimal care at least, and being Japan the service tech and materials are far better and running conditions are far better. bottom line a 120000km jdm car run in Japan will most likely be in better nick than a 45000km car in Sri Lanka -
We only handle the temperatures in the green scored area, thereby why the concern in an engine like this, synthetic or mineral is another story. In 660 cc start stop engines the thinnest oil is preferred to reduce friction as they have little power and are coupled with hybrid assist or start stop systems, 0w-20 base is almost always synthetic as they are difficult to manufacture and meet grades otherwise using synthetics allow one to run a higher mileage over a short period of time ie; 10000km under 6 months, also from experience I’ve seen synthetic oils keep the engine cleaner, probably they don’t darken much either. Even in the 660 engines, the turbo models always recommend 5w-30 doesn’t that imply they are more concerned about heat tolerance than oil flow, esp considering they need oil to the turbo ASAP. A while back I too blindly poured in thinner synthetic oils to other cars, but after much study I don’t believe it’s a prerequisite for these 1kr engines, Comments guys?
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Do you think this will be that significant in the local context? Given that everything that Toyota Lanka sells and services has been flooded with 10w-30 and its not an idle stop car with an engine as small as 660cc? Unit#d Mot#rs on the other hand sells the Axia with the same engine (variant) but use 0w-20. Pretty much a divided opinion which I am yet to test myself, given that the w figure is the cold temperature performance and the 20/30/ value indicates the thickness at 100c Also I have attached a bit off the jdm Vitz manual where they state all the oil values, please use google translator
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Momtero Sport 2012 and Kia Sorontor 2012
tiv replied to Niroshan86's question in Mechanical problems
Prices are going up and due to the new tax structure anything even close to an suv will be over 20mil unreg, also newer euros need extensive maintenance which the average SriLankan joe boycotts and lead to hefty repair bills, and selling them when they near the service / mileage interval. Thereby causing a mild demand, unreg vitz and fits go to the prices of what suvs used to go and a majority of sensible individuals know what will last in the long run in terms of value and longevity, ignoring maintenance costs this is what was told by a friend who runs one of the oldest car sales in Kandy, even 2000s pajero iO s and rav4s are being sought after, 2003 xtrails heavily restored as well, but no market for Jimnys though -
Momtero Sport 2012 and Kia Sorontor 2012
tiv replied to Niroshan86's question in Mechanical problems
Take a look at the depreciation figures You ll get the summary Search the forum, you ll get the facts
