how long does a diesel motor last

Keep servicing it at least every 5000klm and whack a turbo on it....should do another 280000klm easy.

I have the same problem as yourself!! - Mine is a 95 2.8D - have been changing oil & filter at 5000k's since 115,000k's. It's at 250,000k's now and is using about 1.5litres between oil changes and is a bit smoky - but not noticeably blue. I'm a worried about the motor going as well but am not in a good position to upgrade right now - so I'll be waiting another couple of years at least - hope she lasts!

When upgrade time arrives, I have been considering my options and have decided to avoid another Hilux at all costs - as I simply believe anything with IFS will not be tough enough long term. I want to keep the simplicity and the reliability - and I want it to be tough with some grunt where its needed. The only real option for me as I see it is a Nissan TD UTE - or Toyota 78 series TD. I'd love to have coils all round and a simple easy to work on vehicle - such a vehicle doesn't exist. The Nissan is too complex, and the Toyota is leaf rear. - I think I’ll be opting for a 78 Series - rough and basic with enough grunt - - I'll deal with the rough ride of the leaf rear - that’s all I need.

I really don't know how long your motor will last - but I haven't heard too many horror stories about the 2.8D - unless oil change intervals have been abused - but this doesn't appear to be a problem in your case. - I say -Drive on and wait another year or two to see if a real 4WD appears on the new vehicle market. Although - judging by the city manure that has been produced from the manufacturers in the recent past - I wouldn't hold your breath.

-myfourby

The old "how long is a piece of rope" question. Tell me, if the answer was; it will blow up at 281,000 km, would you sell it tomorrow?

Hi All!
My brother has an old petrol Hilux it has 374,000ks on the clock and it is perfect. This is not usual for a petrol engine but he has had a by-pass filter on it from 100,000 ks. he changes the oil, filter and Bypass filter every 20,000ks. When he dumps the oil , it is still honey coloured. If you remove the particles that cause wear is should last forever or until something else fatigues!!~~ Michael

G'day vitara
I had a 1989 2.8D 4runner since new and when it had 405,000klms on it I put a turbo on it (something I should have done years earlier).
I sold it last year with 519,000klms and bought a 2001 3.0TD gxl Praydo, at times I want my 4runner back.
Dont worry too much about i.f.s, I towed my C/T up the OLT to the tip and across the Frenchman's track and Pascoe to Chili beach without any problems at all.
Unless you abuse them you practically can't kill them with a big stick.

Safe travells
Jim-Bob.

Sounds like you look after it so spend a few dollars on it and use it, cost of trading it on new one would be huge so wear the old one out.
Wack a new turbo on it then have injectors do up as worn injectors injecting to much fuel will be its downfall and have fuel system tuned to match turbo and you will be shocked at the difference it will make.
Worst case cenario, motor dies, then put new motor in it , no big deal.

Enjoy you old unit it has and will serve you well.

Cheers pesty

I agree with the how long is a piece of string..

Since your already doing oil and filters every 3000 (I'd nearly double that to 5000), and filters it should as roachie said, keep on going. Throw the snail at it and be happy.

Then again, is it worth it to sell it now while its worth something and update?

ifs is bovine faeces.

Thanks all sounds like it might be worth hanging onto for a while yet, I will spend the dollars and now get the new shocks that it requires and keep it, you have made my mind up for me. Regards steve M

just incase any one is confused I posted this question from my work which still has my old visitors name which is vitara prior to me coming a member, will have to work out how to change it so it will come up with steve m. Regards steve m

Hi Vitara,

When I sold my 1990 2.8D Dual Cab Hilux it had 380,000 k's on it and still going strong.

Brett

Most km's i have seen out of a pusslux engine was 200k. Usually drop valve guides or burn oil if not owner operator.