I have been told that I should fit a catch can to my 2009 D4D 3lt Prado in order to prevent sludge build up in EGR etc.
In my opinion this should have been included with the vehicle but as it isn't I got a quote for the required plastic box
with 3 tubes, filter, bracket, 2 bits of oil proof rubber hose and a few hose clamps and am staggered to find it will set
me back $465 not including fitting.
I do not want to go down the popular road of EGR blanking plates with a little hole in for fear of fault codes down the
track etc. apart from the legality. The diesel experts with columns in the 4WD press and numerous adverts all agree I
should fit one but I fear I am being ripped off at this price. I can buy a winch (much needed) for this money. They all
say a good quality one should be used, but with no mechanical parts and probably the same filter element ($90) WTF.
Can anyone offer any hints please.
In my opinion this should have been included with the vehicle but as it isn't I got a quote for the required plastic box
with 3 tubes, filter, bracket, 2 bits of oil proof rubber hose and a few hose clamps and am staggered to find it will set
me back $465 not including fitting.
I do not want to go down the popular road of EGR blanking plates with a little hole in for fear of fault codes down the
track etc. apart from the legality. The diesel experts with columns in the 4WD press and numerous adverts all agree I
should fit one but I fear I am being ripped off at this price. I can buy a winch (much needed) for this money. They all
say a good quality one should be used, but with no mechanical parts and probably the same filter element ($90) WTF.
Can anyone offer any hints please.
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