Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J120) Critical diesel engine Issues (Piston Crack & Injectors)

2002-2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J120) - Main diesel engine issues which can kill the engine

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a great car. But if it's equipped with the 1KD 3.0 l diesel engine, then it can drain a HUGE amount of money from your pocket ! This can be surprising, since you would not expect huge issues from a Toyota. But issues with faulty injectors, cracked pistons or other maybe surprising problems can occur! So watch the video and you will get an explanation to all these things, how to prevent them and also some common problems of these cars!

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J120) diesel engine issues

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0:00 - Intro + available engines
0:25 - Available diesel engines
1:36 - 1KD issues: INJECTORS
4:14 - 1KD issues: PISTONS
8:20 - HOW TO AVOID CRACKED PISTONS
9:30 - OTHER Common Issues
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[terrificspokesman]

This car holds its value extremely well in the UK. The 100 series Land Cruiser Amazon holds its value even better.

[Jibs]

The best and most complete Prado Diesel issues I have seen...

[stefaningigujonsson]

I have own Toyota Landcrusier 120 3.0 Diesel 2005 for almost 5 years now. He has 383000km on clock and is running well. I use Diesel Fuel System Cleaner | Redex in every tank. I used to own Pajero and there was problem with the engine, very common with Pajero. I ask the dealership for Pajero and they said that this problem was not fixed until 2015. I Definitely recommend Toyota Landcrusier 120 3.0 Diesel

[MartinJones]

You're back with another great review! I thought this channel was dead but luckily it isn't...

[carsella]

I cracked my LC120 piston. I had a high performance tune. I was towing on the day, at high speed (120kmh), for 3 hours, on a 40C day. In hindsight there was no other outcome.

[Giuseppe]

The video is so well made. Informative and with good editing.

[peterj]

Great description of the potential problems but I think the cracked piston risk is being a little overstated, at least in Australia. The failure rates are very low here and these engines are very popular in the Hilux and Prado and many people do lots of towing in hot weather with these engines. The biggest cause of cracked pistons seems to be over fueling due to worn injectors or bad tunes. Mind you, in Australia you will lose your license on the spot for doing 160km/h and there is only one place you can do 100km/h so high speed driving for long periods doesn’t happen much at all. All up, I wouldn’t let this minor risk put you off the car, just make sure it is not damaged when you get it and replace those injectors probably every 150, 000kms.

[jeepusa]

Hello thank you for the video you make!
Now can you make a detailed video just like this about 5L-E and 1kz-te the previous generations please ?

[sirkats]

Dude you broke my heart with this review..

[mycomputerglwsblu]

Just goes to show that every single car on the road will give you some kind of issues. Its a machine, Toyotas not made of some special material that makes them immune to breaking down. Nothing will stop a car from breaking down if the owner is inept.

[gametechnology]

You have to keep uploading more often..love your vids

[lt.lasereyez]

To prevent the injectors from wearing out use a can of diesel injector cleaner every now and then.

[adrianvideanu]

I had a 120 for a few years and except cracked pistons and frame rust had all the things described here :D

[javiermauriciohigueramora]

Welcome back and nice vídeo, i like Toyota 120 and i looking for one, this vídeo gonna help me a Lot. Thanks

[ustradingdiary]

Please continue to review car in youtube. Really like Yr channel

[airbornepotato]

should i buy a 2002 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VX or 2007 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO, they are both diesel engine. which engine lasts longer?🤔🤔

[The_Touring_Jedi]

This is why I went for V6. Consumption in city is around 13.5l and on highway 10.5. Anyway parts are pretty cheap in compare to diesel. 215k and runs like charm.plan to keep it next 200k.

[rhystekely]

Thanks for this!
I'm currently considering buying one to do some camping with my girlfriend around Australia.
Also looking at Mitsubishi Pajero. Do you have any advice on those? The 3.2 T Diesel sounds reliable from what I've heard but Toyota definitely has a better reputation.

[ClubTRD]

I browsing around for a J120 ... nice video ;)

[reubenator]

Thats why you should do research before just buying?but the petrol version of the 120 is great!Mine is over 500k with no problems at all!