Hi all
Apologies for the long post in advance. Recently purchased a 150 Series 2009 Prado GXL TD. At an impulse went to Moreton Island. Never been 4x4 before & sure never did any beach driving either? Luckily no issues (beginner’s luck I suppose). Admittedly, I did get new Outback Armour shocks & springs fitted prior. On return decided to change all fluids in vehicle, (oil Castrol 5W-30, coolant Nulon, power steering Castrol) as well as air con & engine filters. My newbie questions are:
1. Will be purchasing new AT tyres, any suggestions. I’ve seen loads of 4x4 with BFG & Coopers. Are they any good? My vehicle still has stock Dunlop Grandtrek AT20s on them. Have read on a few websites that the Yokohama Geolanders are good, though admittedly haven’t seen many on the road. Most driving is highway with hopefully the occasional trip to Moreton/ Straddie.
2. What fluids do you guys recommend, specifically oil. From reading previous posts here, it seems that many do an oil change every 5K & filter change every 10K with a flush. Are the 3rd party filters from Supercheap/ Repco ideal?
3. On my previous car, I did the brake pads myself & could never get them to stop squeaking. Any recommendations on brakes & rotor upgrades. Watching YouTube videos they don’t seem that hard so will probably give them a go myself. Any tips on getting the brakes to stop squeaking?
4. A good mechanic, South Brisbane
Any other tips, recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Apologies for the long post in advance. Recently purchased a 150 Series 2009 Prado GXL TD. At an impulse went to Moreton Island. Never been 4x4 before & sure never did any beach driving either? Luckily no issues (beginner’s luck I suppose). Admittedly, I did get new Outback Armour shocks & springs fitted prior. On return decided to change all fluids in vehicle, (oil Castrol 5W-30, coolant Nulon, power steering Castrol) as well as air con & engine filters. My newbie questions are:
1. Will be purchasing new AT tyres, any suggestions. I’ve seen loads of 4x4 with BFG & Coopers. Are they any good? My vehicle still has stock Dunlop Grandtrek AT20s on them. Have read on a few websites that the Yokohama Geolanders are good, though admittedly haven’t seen many on the road. Most driving is highway with hopefully the occasional trip to Moreton/ Straddie.
2. What fluids do you guys recommend, specifically oil. From reading previous posts here, it seems that many do an oil change every 5K & filter change every 10K with a flush. Are the 3rd party filters from Supercheap/ Repco ideal?
3. On my previous car, I did the brake pads myself & could never get them to stop squeaking. Any recommendations on brakes & rotor upgrades. Watching YouTube videos they don’t seem that hard so will probably give them a go myself. Any tips on getting the brakes to stop squeaking?
4. A good mechanic, South Brisbane
Any other tips, recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
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