Toyota HiLux MK7.III (2011-2015) Questions & Answers (page 2 of 4)

I own an SR 2006 4wd with 120k on the clock, it isn't as bad as some people say but if you have a lead foot it's probably not the engine for you.. I get around 14 to 15 litres per 100ks around town but on a long trip the best I've done is around 12 litres per 100ks, but that is fully loaded with five and luggage/camping stuff..the reason I went for the v6 petrol is that it has the same torque as a same era diesel but it has none of the problems that the diesel has and it gets to speed a lot quicker. I've driven both and I find I enjoy the petrol a lot more but either would be a great choice.

Go and see a tire specialist about road terrain tires. Makes a big difference.

What do you mean re correct the steering do you mean you are slightly sliding across the track or is there something wrong with the steering / if there is something wrong with the steering I suggest you take the utility vehicle to a Toyota Australia workshop to get the problem fixed or if just the tyres perhaps you could try taking the other answers advice

Or you could try taking the vehicle to a quality trustworthy honest and reliable transmission and steering repairs shop

Yeah I also agree with the other answers advice as well try fitting them tyres the other tyres first first if you like

You could try fitting aligning and balancing 5 new tyres such as dunlop, Bridgestone, Yokohama or Goodyear tyres or if you want to spend some serious cash some Michellen or pirelli tyres through a quality trustworthy honest and reliable tyres fitting shop

You could get more power from the engine by putting all new parts also known as a engine rebuild or you could put a supercharger on their which would increase the power output by 20 to 40 percent though that would probably put more strain on the motor

Another option is fitting a aftermarket exhaust system at a exhaust specialist shop

Economy comes down mainly to Weight, Driver ability and rolling resistance.
Empty all the unnecessary crap from the back. Who needs to carry around two spare wheels, max tracks, hi lift jack etc unless you are heading out on a trip.
Drive economically, accelerate slowly and use your cruise control (if it has it). Try and maintain your speed slowing and accelerating chews fuel like Cougars chew through boys.
Tyres, make sure that you have correct pressures in them. If you have upgraded to a higher tyre since new then expect poor economy.
A Decent Exhaust, Snorkel and a clean Air filter will all help maximise fuel economy. I carry 300kgs of crap around (Im a tradie) and I get around 600+ from a tank. 10,5l/100kms is average for me.
Seen better and seen worse.

dont have roof racks, sorry bud

You could try taking the utility vehicle to a Toyota Australia workshop and ask them if you like as drilling holes yourself could comprise the utility vehicles integrity

Yes the auto does have over heating problems but this is fixed by adding an external cooler

Not sure though you could try taking it apart shop to ask them or compare the vehicle to another vehicle in the same year and see what they are asking for it

I meant to write the Toyota dealers or compare to a second hand vehicle at a shop

You could try comparison to other vehicles similar on a online sales site on the internet such as gumtree Australia

Reliable stuff. Might burn the clutch if handled with too much disrespect but that goes for most pickups with manual trans. If automatic trans, be sure to change oil. Check for earlier diesel injector malfunctions and turbo axle play.

Awesome really appreciate that will do. Am a woman, driven 4wds over in nz hunting for a long wile am considered pretty easy on my gear just not the best knowledge on all models and years. Great help thanks again.

Turboproblems. Check for oil in pressure line to intake. Check turbine for excessive play or chipped wings. Also check pressure valve. If found "ok", measure charge pressure at load. Correct pressure can be asked for at Toyota. Maybe something like 1-1,5 bar while accelerating at road speed and 1500-2000 rpm

It could be other causes such as the gearbox as well or the diff / try taking to the proper Toyota Australia workshop and see if that helps

Sorry if was blowing a lot of smoke it could be engine afterall or what you could try doing is also taking the vehicle to a quality trustworthy honest and reliable exhaust specialist shop and see if that helps

What else you could do is take the vehicle to a diesel specialist engine repairs shop

I was checking out other forums and found out that It could be a simple problem such as the throttle fuse or the vacuum though it's best to leave it to the expert professionals.

It could be even a vacuum problem from the gearbox who knows.

A mechanic that's been fixing vehicles for at least 20 to 30 years should be able to fix the problem / if all the options fail perhaps you could consider purchasing a putting a new engine or upgrading to a quality newer version vehicle.

Cant help sorry, im no mechanic. I did how ever have power issues until I had fuel filter changed, but before that, i had 1 of 4 h20 sensors replaced. ( my mechanic thought this had contributed to lack of power,and had also some whiteish smoke, turned out to be fuel filter) I am always learning, if yours is a diesel I have no idea

Check your timing belt before trying any more startups. If timing belt ok, consult mechanic, you have a bad injector

white smoke is a different form of firing and it's most likely the head gasket is leaking water so cranking it can bend a con rod.Roger

We drive these, from 2006 to 2010 in underground mining. The hiluxes very rarely see daylight but keep running. We mainly use 2.5 d4d with manual transmission, but they are very durable. Most of them get minor electrical issues, but that is likely due to the environment, all moist and dirt everywhere. The oldest one was a 2002, which started to grow mold because of the moist. We wanted it to die, but no.. Despite shifting without clutch and always hitting full with cold engine. It was replaced some months ago with a 2010 3.0. Runs fine.

$1000

$600 to $800 Stay away from the dealers and it is cheaper.

Same clutch, same problems if slipped they wear out quick !

Depends on what you use it for. Towing will destroy it quicker. Clutch in my 05 SR last 220 000Kms.

18 foot or less

Better to take it for a service / there is no harm in it

Try contacting Toyota Australia headquarters or try typing the information or questions into the google Australia search engine on the internet / I found Wikipedia and wikihow as great sources of information

Or what you could do is take the utility vehicle to a Toyota Australia workshop or a quality trustworthy honest and reliable mechanical shop to the job for you if you like.

You could also try taking the vehicle to a diesel specialist engine repairs shop if you like.

You could try contacting the Toyota Australia headquarters if you are looking at a new car or you could compare fuel consumption to similar sized engines

It's probably better to take it to a totally different quality trustworthy honest and reliable mechanical shop or a auto electrician shop

Try to take it to a mechanic that's been repairing vehicles for at least 20 to 30 years though there are diesel specialist shops

It could be a simple problem such as the fuel pump or the spark plugs or coils or it could just be plain like needs a new battery

It could be even a snapped wire somewhere / anyway get the problem attended to by a expert professional as soon as possible

I suppose you could leave it with the Toyota Australia workshop / you might get lucky if they keep looking over the vehicle might get lucky and find the problem then finally can get the vehicle repaired and get back to happy and safe travels

My V6 with 260,000 getting 550km on a 70L tank.

Yeah, terrible fuel consumption. Consider the 4.0 as they seem to use the same or less fuel.

Everything else is okay on almost all Luxes.

Hi 2.7. My biggest issue is fuel consumption, never had less than 9.9L/100km. I think 5th gear (manual) could've been made a bit higher to help in that area. (The work hilux is a 2010 auto and that gets 1L /100km worse than mine.) Everything else is minor: squeaky clutch, one crack in driver's seat vinyl, clock falls into dash if pushed too hard, and the dome light often doesn't work, despite fiddling with it. I do all my own servicing and I give it 10/10 for reliability. Hope this helps.

No. The 4.0 new costs many thousands of dollars more to buy, therefore it must still cost more second hand if we are talking about same car just different size motor. Plus who wouldn't want a 4.0 litre. Only the ones that cannot afford the extra thousands go for the smaller motor. Between a 2.7 and 4.0 is around $2-3 extra per av driving tank. The larger motor cruises up the hill while the smaller motor you have the pedal flat to the floor sucking up that fuel.

Thanks Jeff
What you have written verifies what I had in my mind, I have been looking for a hilux dual cab automatic with alloy tray if I can find a good one. One dealer keeps telling me the exact opposite to what you have written and my way of thinking., mainly because he buys low ks 2.7s from the auctions cheap, and he almost had me convinced that this 2.7 was the way to go. I'm glad that I did not buy one.

Thanks again
Bob

Take into account that the 2.7 actually uses MORE fuel than the V6 4litre!
Ive driven both for work and the 2.7 returned an average of10.2l/100km and the V6 9.6l/100km. Both had similar loads in the back (Around 200kgs), Both dual cabs with canopies and ladders on the roof. And the V6 is WAAAAY more fun to drive than the 2.7. Especially with the SR5 as its got the LSD :)