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Just saw this in the news. Doesn't apply to me but thought it might interest others. I'm sure a few on here own vehicles in this age bracket.
Article mentions free DPF replacement for NZ customers.
https://i.stuff.co.nz/motoring/13315...-utes-and-suvs
The Aussies won their class action suit against Toyota for the identical issue...so that's got to look good for the potential outcome.
Toyota sent me a recall notice a couple of years ago and replaced the DPF on my 2018 Hilux. I see in the article they talk about a button on the steering wheel for manual burn-offs. I didn't get one of those. I seldom use mine for short runs, it usually gets a good workout. Only once did I see a plume of white smoke out the back, and that was with the old DPF.
Button is on the dash on the later models not steering wheelQuote:
Originally Posted by schwen
You'd think someone would be along to claim this as fake news, surely Toyota's are invincible haha.
Ford and Mazda also having huge issues with dpf technology. But they sell fuck all so no one cares haha
Fixed it for you... Turns out our diesel is still not that clean compared to overseas fuels.Quote:
Originally Posted by cambo
Yep. Used to be good. Now it full of water and impurities.Quote:
Originally Posted by No.3
Mercedes has recommended using 2 stroke oil in the fuel tanks on their diesels for areas with bad fuel.
Yeah, 50:1 gets expensive at 65L mixed at time though!
Na! Not that rich. I use standard 2 stroke oil @ 200:1 to increase the lubricity of the diesel in all my old machines. I have kept a bunch of 250ml fruit drink bottles and keep a full one in all the wagons. Come time to refuel at about half empty (40-50 Litres)that works out close to 200:1.
To be fair, you don't even need 2-stroke oil - any cheap and cheerful crappy engine oil from Kmart or the Warehouse will increase the lubricity factor. Note well, anything with an oxygen sensor won't like you for this though. One of the side issues with burning a little bit more oil is more carbon etc, and the oxygen sensor won't like the crap buildup over time. I'm not commenting on EGR and DPF systems here either haha.
The good old manual Patrols, Safaris and Land Crabs will be fine.
How’s it full of water and impurities? I manage a fuel terminal. That’s news to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by cambo
Lower diesel standards than Europe. We're allowed up to 200mg/kg of water in our diesel. Most filters will catch it in the sediment trap and it's not a problem if drained every service.
We've also got seasonal and regional differences in diesel, with different quality parameters set in legislation.
I only fill up at standard commercial stations, no site fills or farm fills. Still got a tank full of bug and water... Part of the issue is the stations only seem to run filters with gauze screens, crap stoppers only not really what you can describe as a water separator or a diesel filter.Quote:
Originally Posted by McNotty
According to the European Committee for Standardization, the maximal acceptable amount of water in diesel for commercialization is 200 mg/L (ppm) (EN 590). Usually, this is determined by Karl Fischer (KF) titration, yet this method requires chemicals and takes about five minutes to perform.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antlerson
It's 2015 to current, not to 2020. I've just registered my 2022 Fortuner as it has the 1GD-FTV engine. The DPF light comes on every 300-400km. I don't know if that's normal or not, but since the legal action is no cost to me thought I might as well register. Might get some cash.
https://www.shinelawyers.co.nz/servi...f-class-action
If you purchased a Toyota Hilux, Fortuner or Prado model manufactured from 1 October 2015, you may be eligible for compensation, and are encouraged to register for this action.
What is the Toyota DPF Action about?
This action aims to determine whether New Zealand Toyota customers who purchased a Hilux, Fortuner or Prado vehicles with a 1GD-FTV or 2GD-FTV diesel engine deserve to be compensated for losses suffered as a result of defective Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Systems. The effects of a faulty DPF include poor fuel efficiency, offensive-smelling exhaust emissions, excessive white smoke and persistent warning notifications.
They did my 2017as part of a recall (unknown to me) about 2 years ago when I took it in for its last warranty service.
Just did it. Didn’t have issues prior
Apparently it’s about $10k in parts
Seems to be a lot of Australian based talk about 'fixes' in 2020 but the NZ claim seems to be 2015 to current.
https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/t...-need-to-know/
https://www.toyota.com.au/support/dpfinformation
I'm going to email Shine Lawyers and ask what's up with 2020+ vehicles.
Yep, they done mine too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spanners
The lawyers weren't particularly helpful when I asked about vehicles newer than 2020. Here's the reply.
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The Toyota motor vehicles impacted by the DPF issues have been identified as the Hilux, Fortuner and Prado ranges fitted with a 1GD-FTV engine or 2GD-FTV engine, which were manufactured from 1 October 2015.
Please feel free to contact our Client Care team - For NZ 0800 140 004 for Australia 1800 325 172 if you have any further questions or require any assistance in registering. Or visit our websites for further information;
For NZ
https://www.shinelawyers.co.nz/servi...-class-action/
For Australia
https://www.shine.com.au/service/cla...f-class-action
Yours faithfully,
Shine Lawyers
Given that mine was done 2+ uears ago, most likely alludes to everything after that time being factory fitted with the update, hence the 15-20 range.
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