40k service. Injector seals or not

[Davros Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Davros]

That's a lot of work and parts cost for inclusion in a fixed service fee.

[tdprado Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tdprado]

In answer to the original question. You probably don't need to do injector seals at 40k, however better Toyota dealers replace them regardless. E.g. Sci Fleet In Brisbane always do injector seals at 40k and include it in the fixed price service fee, no extra charge.

I purchased my Prado from Sci Fleet in Brisbane, and I doubt very much they would change the injector seals from my experience dealing with them.

Next service due for me is the 40K so I may need to give them a call and see what they say.

I wouldn't want any dealer to touch these anyway, not when the engine is running perfectly at this time.

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

I wouldn't want any dealer to touch these anyway, not when the engine is running perfectly at this time.

That's what I thought until mine went bang. No warning.

[tdprado Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tdprado]

Hi Bushbasher,

was a bit paranoid about this whole issue when I had my 2007 120 TD Prado, so when the right deal came along last year, upgraded to my fourth TD Prado in 13 years, just in case. Mine had been making an intermittent knocking sound.

I purchased a Toyota Intelligence Tester II from overseas after reading the horror stories on this forum. I am sure yours was one of them. This helps me check things electronically every now and then. So far, so good. Mechanically, I check the Prado on my mates hoist after each service, because without fail, something is not done - especially the proper greasing of the slip joint on the rear drive shaft.

Still not sure if I prefer the 120 or the 150 better, pros and cons for me. I still miss the original 2000 90 series with it's switchable fuel tanks, and high ground clearance as standard.

To be honest though, there are thousands of TD Prado's on the road, and not all are going to run faultlessly, all the time. It's just the way it is. As long as it's not mine.

I love my Prado. They are becoming more soft roader with each update, and I have to spend more each time to make it as capable as the previous model it seems. If they all go the way of the new Altitude (single tank), I'll be looking for something else next time (unless they bring out the twin turbo 3litre V6 TD I keep waiting for).

Regards, Steve.