Sluggish Hilux 3ltr
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 31, 2004 at 20:25
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My brother in law has a 2001 diesel 3ltr hilux (non turbo) extra cab. This machine is an absolute slug on anything resembling a slope on-road. I mean, crawling in second uphill while road trains overtake on the fly. Is there any information or ideas about what can be done to this vehicle? Has this been seen before on this model?
Anything appreciated with thanks.
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Reply By: ianmc - Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 14:35
Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 14:35
I run a Triton piddly little 2.5 turbo diesel with manufacturers rated 62kw motor, less than a Mits. Mirage & 200nm torque @ 2000rpm . It will climb long highway hills in 5th at 100-110 kmh at about 3000rpm, & makes 135kmh plus on a good day.and about 10kmlitre at 100k,s
What rpm is the Rolux running at? This will affect the grunt particularly if it has the same diffs as the TD versions with electronics.
Wide tyres WILL reduce the performance and increase fuel consumption noticeably.
A dirty air cleaner will do the same.
Diesels take a while to free up & give their best.
Have your pump timing checked, preferably on a dyno. I am told many come out of the crate with retarded timing. My Triton was advanced a bit with benefits.
I have heard the 3.0 is a bit slow by modern standards but I am sure it will be less trouble in the long term without all the mystery gizmos.
Maybe a free flow exhaust will help allround too & dont forget to release the handbrake! Sorry, kidding.......Ian
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