Trips, tricks and tips for the Prado???

97prado · Post by **97prado** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:35 pm

Hi all.
I'm a FNG here. Have just bought a 97 Prado, Diesel, Auto. Can any body help me with info re. the things I should look out for.
I'm aware there was a recall re. the rear suspension and will be contacting Toyota about this. Is there anything else I should know about? Perhaps Transmission Cooler mods, etc. I will be towing a fair bit.
Cheers
Scott

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:53 pm

Better exaust should be first on your list ie 2.5" as the factory ones cause it to get too hot, I would look at a secondary temp guage as well....with an alarm if you can ....Small toyota diesels do get too hot and crack heads.....Even the 3L diesels crack heads....

Other than that nice wagon :lol:

rokhound · Post by **rokhound** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:53 am

An after market trans cooler is always a good idea when doing a lot of towing.
I assume it is the intercooled 3.0ltr diesel, in which case they are a great engine, as long you keep them serviced and don't let it get hot (this must take a fair bit as I tow my surf around with mine, and it has never looked like getting overheating). 300-450 thousand kms is not out of the question with these engines if they are looked after

97prado · Post by **97prado** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:43 pm

Thanks guys.
Is there info on this forum about the after market transmission cooler (brand - suppler info) and can you also suggest an appropriate temp sensor system?
Cheers