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  • Is it normal ??

    Gday all
    First time Prado owner here and first post on this forum.

    We’ve just taken delivery of our 2009 150 GXL V6 Petrol from interstate . Had vehicle mechanical inspection prior to purchase which came back ok , and have also just had it serviced and looked over by my mechanic here in Adelaide . All came back ok apparently.
    However I’m not sure if I’m overthinking it all , but after driving it the last couple of days I’ve noticed that there’s a very faint whistle/whining sort of noise when I accelerate which goes away when I’m coasting and not accelerating. I’ve also noticed that under harder acceleration even up to just 60km i can feel slight vibration through the pedal and the steering wheel....

    Again being a first time 4WD owner I’m not sure if this is normal or not , or a common issue with the V6 Petrol. Bear in mind though that it’s a 2009 with 202,000km - so maybe it’s common wear and tear on certain components for a 4WD ???

    Again no idea never having owned one before .

    Im just not sure if there’s an underlying issue that isn’t necessarily picked up by a mechanic when doing a “regular service “
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Cheers

  • #2
    The wheel vibration could be tyre wear requiring a wheel alignment as the whistle no idea .Worn shock absorbers can cause vibrations as well as the your CV joints

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    • #3
      Thanks Toyotoy
      Appreciate your feedback

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      • #4
        Why does Prado when going downhill go way down the gears in automatic.
        It Causes it too over rev, its ridiculous.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Toyotatuff View Post
          Why does Prado when going downhill go way down the gears in automatic.
          It Causes it too over rev, its ridiculous.
          It's called engine braking, it's great that it does it automatically. It assists braking and reduces the chance of overheating brakes, it should be taught as part of getting a license. Essential if you tow.

          An added side benefit is that it balances engine wear.
          [B]Steve[/B]

          2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bits

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          • #6
            Originally posted by krypto View Post

            It's called engine braking, it's great that it does it automatically. It assists braking and reduces the chance of overheating brakes, it should be taught as part of getting a license. Essential if you tow.

            An added side benefit is that it balances engine wear.
            I have HC and drive my own truck, the engine braking is an overkill, thing over compensates going downhill, I don't tow, so I don't need it doing it like it does.

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            • #7
              Hi Toyotatuff.
              Just read a few of your posts on here. If you hate the Prado as much as it seems, please sell it and join the Pajero forum.
              I wonder if you actually own a Prado or if you are just on here looking for fights like all good keyboard warriors.
              I’ve owned both 120 and 150 autos and never had a problem with it kicking back too much on a down hill run.
              Yes the Prado has faults, but all round it’s a pretty good bus, you just seem very negative about it.
              Cheers

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