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Watched this a while ago. The engine might be different here but rest all should be the same.

in the near future our trucks and cars might start shouting at us instead of flashing and warnings :),

I heard this from a friend too. I would wait 5-10 more years to observe them before using :) seriously scary stuff

with you on this. I felt this when tested Tesla. Its too much and too many small fonts in the middle to look at and change while driving. Tesla says we don't need the screen as we can talk to it. This tech needs a lot of improvement. If I am taking my example, the car made a decision and acted...

Tesla’s Autopilot system has been linked to several crashes, some resulting in fatalities. In April 2024, the NHTSA concluded a three-year investigation into 956 vehicle collisions involving Tesla’s Autopilot, finding that the system contributed to at least 467 crashes, including 13 that...

Even though it’s not directly about the Land Cruiser, I’ve been thinking about how much I value the safety of our old Landcruisers without all the high-tech gadgets of today’s cars. Yesterday, I was driving an EV6, which is less than a year old and loaded with all the latest driver assistance...

I am away 22nd weekend but available 28th weekend after Christmas

Today Barbie went for yearly rust treatment. Until next summer, it’s going to be clean and shiny

Did I hear 200 inferior to RR :) I spent almost 4 years thinking between both these and decided for Land cruiser as I felt it’s better than RR in many ways. Am I living in a fantasy world thinking 200 is better than RR at 10 years, 15 years, 20 years of ownership :cool: A real world...

Agree I kept reminders every 6 months for oil change. With MAP filter, I didn’t notice anything different with performance. When weather is good I keep thinking what should I do to make my love better than it is now:cool:

True, oil and service parts only cost about 120£ for me. Australians say 5000kms is best service interval for people like us and this would be 3000miles. I will keep my MAP filter one in wish list

Last week did my 5K service. oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, cabin filter changed and cleaned MAF sensor. How often do you all change the MAP filter. I saw a youtube video about how to change that and now preparing my mind for this task. I am now at 82K miles.

Please post a pic after it rains. To me that is the most beautiful thing to watch.

As Stumog suggested it’s worth visiting SA forums. I remember reading discussions in those forums about Sulphur content tolerance for these engines. It’s worth checking if DPF blockage is the root cause of engine failure. If so, the damage is likely to repeat again. UK has less than 10PPM...

I compiled few pics and videos took from my phone. Captured some smiles and good moments. Couldn’t get it here directly so saved on my YouTube and linked here. It’s not set to public view on my YouTube space.

I have GO15s too. I too use mostly for long drives and rear off roading. To me, they handled well in those few off road trips I did. I had them for 3 years now. The most slippery one was from recent Avalanche meet. They slipped a little but didn’t fail. You can check pics and videos from that...

My experience with Toyota dealers in my area was not that good. One said, it’s not road worthy, one said Diff oils should not be changed etc etc. mine was in warranty when I asked so I now learned and do my own oil changes. For heavy works involving weight lifting, I will go outside. One...

Oh looks like we got struck on purpose so I get mud on my hand :) My Barbie was happily off-roading while keeping me warm and comfortable inside. I didn’t even have to roll down windows to look where my wheels are placed :cool:

fire is still on for the morning tea.

I am on Kid's duty on Friday. I will be there on Sat morning before you all head into the quarry. Looks like it's going to be a wet one this year.

Good pics especially the ones around the reservoir, the scary bridge on that path and the daring kids

Some good things to know about 80 series

1. Nick (probably) 2. Jon 3.Ted the one 4. Jon and Alf 5. Raj

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I reached home now after the party in Reading and dinner. Thank you Stu for organising and chance to experience my first laning experience. I am careful driver already but my confidence stepped up now after driving Gav’s 80 and driving through the reservoir lane. On the way back today I was...

I went with Toyota ones as they have Toyota on them and the shape matched well with the cruiser. They came with sticky tape and non invasive screws to hold them in place. aftermarket ones available at that time were too slim and won’t go well with rest of the car’s stance.

I too thought about seats covers but I didn’t understand how seat heating and cooling would work if we cover the seat. Now I am just using leather guard spray 2-3 times a year. Kia has some type of seats that looked like cloth so used Gteqniq smart fabric on them. It forms a water resistant...

This is for sure specifically for other Europe model, I don't think the ones in UK has pre-cleaner, I didn't see anything attached to the air filter box when I took it out.

It looks like 2008 to 2012 early 200 model

Thank you Btett. It’s a relief to know it can be fixed

Mine look similar. I didn’t change the AHC pipes but the joints above rear axle broke so got that repaired under warranty in 2021. Since then I am getting yearly Krown rust proofing treatment. It's good since then. At some point these might give up but not worried until it breaks. When those AHC...

Mine is 200 with DPF and I am using ACEA C2 5W30. First few oil changes I used Toyota engine oil but now buying 20 litre can of any available make with the correct spec as I am changing oil every 3-5000 miles.

Stu and Charmaine 2.Gav Mel and kids. 3.Andy and Maria. 4.KB and a kid 5. Karl and co. Maybe 6..Nick 7. Jon & Sharon 8.Steve Jb 9.Raj

I planned to go for the Scotland meet this week so removed my name from next weeks meet. Now I tested positive for Covid with out symptoms so cancelled Scotland trip last minute. I don’t want super spreader title . If I test negative by next week and if I can book a pitch last minute, i will...

Did usual 5000 mile oil change and AHC bleeding. I did full AHC flush over a year ago and now did yearly maintenance AHC bleed. It took about 1.2 litre to bleed all 4 sides but wasted some while filling the reservoir. I will see how much is in the can exactly and add it to classified section if...