A question I found which I thought was very interesting as a lot of 90 series would be getting to this age around about now.
"Just wanting to get everyone's thought on any preventative maintenance that I shoud get done to the Prado now that it is nearing the 200 thousand k mark. I have a 2000 diesel that has been well maintained but has most of the original components bar suspension. I'd really like to avoid a cracked head on the 1kzte. The engine has no cooling issues. Regardless I was thinking new belts, hoses, thermostat, fan clutch, get the radiator properly cleaned and checked and a new radiator cap. Also get the injectors serviced as they have never been touched, value clearances and possibly new glow plugs. Is there anything else I should get done? I've already replaced all driveline oils and all filters. The radiator is looking a bit tired. It doesn't leak but the fins toward the bottom of the radiator have insect and stone damage and some are quite flaky. If the radiator is still working fine should I just get it cleaned out or should I spent the extra $$$ and get a new radiator. Like I said, I'd really like to try and avoid paying for a new head and it seems around the 200 thousand k mark is when people often have dramas."
Looking forward to your responses
"Just wanting to get everyone's thought on any preventative maintenance that I shoud get done to the Prado now that it is nearing the 200 thousand k mark. I have a 2000 diesel that has been well maintained but has most of the original components bar suspension. I'd really like to avoid a cracked head on the 1kzte. The engine has no cooling issues. Regardless I was thinking new belts, hoses, thermostat, fan clutch, get the radiator properly cleaned and checked and a new radiator cap. Also get the injectors serviced as they have never been touched, value clearances and possibly new glow plugs. Is there anything else I should get done? I've already replaced all driveline oils and all filters. The radiator is looking a bit tired. It doesn't leak but the fins toward the bottom of the radiator have insect and stone damage and some are quite flaky. If the radiator is still working fine should I just get it cleaned out or should I spent the extra $$$ and get a new radiator. Like I said, I'd really like to try and avoid paying for a new head and it seems around the 200 thousand k mark is when people often have dramas."
Looking forward to your responses
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