Thread: Gear selection when towing? Hilux/Fortuner

Originally Posted by LBD

Study the HP and Torque graph for your engine 2.8 turbo diesel below... and select gears to operate within a few hundred RPM of the lower side peak torque.... 2400 rpm to 2800 rpm

My question was mostly around avoiding transmission issues but I guess engine torque will be what causes the damage so thank you.
That plot is interesting. 2022 spec is 150kW & 500Nm so very different than example. It'd be measured at wheels however seems like a big difference.