Hey everyone,
Apologies if there is already a thread on this or it is meant to be posted elsewhere. I have quiet a few questions, in which I have done some research into myself, however I tend to find alot of information contradicting (some sites say you should others say you shouldn't).
I own a 2007 Hilux 3lt D4D. Had it for a while and love it, but due to its age the problems are starting.
Firstly, it is blowing black smoke (mainly when it is cold) however you can notice a difference in power. During a recent service the mechanic conducted a "EFI clean" and it did make a difference, he recommends I get my injectors replaced as he can hear "pre-det" and quoted me 1k per injector.
Is 1k per injector a reasonable price?
Is it bad to continue driving if the injectors need replacing?
(I put injector cleaner additive in about 8,000 km ago. Should I continue to do this?)
Finally, I read that every couple of weeks I need to drive my Hilux hard (rev high range in low gear) which will help blow out any build up - is this a thing?
I feel dumb for asking these sorts of questions, but hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.
Cheers!
Apologies if there is already a thread on this or it is meant to be posted elsewhere. I have quiet a few questions, in which I have done some research into myself, however I tend to find alot of information contradicting (some sites say you should others say you shouldn't).
I own a 2007 Hilux 3lt D4D. Had it for a while and love it, but due to its age the problems are starting.
Firstly, it is blowing black smoke (mainly when it is cold) however you can notice a difference in power. During a recent service the mechanic conducted a "EFI clean" and it did make a difference, he recommends I get my injectors replaced as he can hear "pre-det" and quoted me 1k per injector.
Is 1k per injector a reasonable price?
Is it bad to continue driving if the injectors need replacing?
(I put injector cleaner additive in about 8,000 km ago. Should I continue to do this?)
Finally, I read that every couple of weeks I need to drive my Hilux hard (rev high range in low gear) which will help blow out any build up - is this a thing?
I feel dumb for asking these sorts of questions, but hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.
Cheers!