LC 100 Series V8 Petrol tune up advice
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007 at 23:54
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Mike
If you own a LC100 series v8 petrol do you get it professionally tuned up and is there any need? or dose the engine managerment system automatically do it.
Reply By: vuduguru - Sunday, Dec 02, 2007 at 05:43
Sunday, Dec 02, 2007 at 05:43
Hi Mike,
Mine goes in for it's 100k service on Tuesday. Never done anything other that regular servicing. I'm pretty sure the plugs will get replaced and I think the elec mgmt does the rest.
Having problems?
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Sunday, Dec 02, 2007 at 20:21
Sunday, Dec 02, 2007 at 20:21
There's no doubting a good Toyota dealer will make your LC100 run better. I have had ours serviced by a few one man bands and the reality is they don't have the experience in servicing these vehicles. The Toyota dealer has the database on each vehicle and constantly get updates from Toyota etc etc. Not to mention general recall servicing etc etc.
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Follow Up By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Sunday, Dec 02, 2007 at 20:37
Sunday, Dec 02, 2007 at 20:37
There's no doubting a good Toyota dealer will make your LC100 run better.
There's no doubting your average Toyota dealer will put the apprentice on the job. He will tick the boxes with great skill, replace the oil, hopefully put the caps back on before taking it for a quick burn around the block.
Luckily, the computer system will remind them when they print out the job sheet of any recalls applying to the vehicle and the apprentice will follow the instructions to do the minor mods if there are any.
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Follow Up By: TerraFirma - Monday, Dec 03, 2007 at 11:15
Monday, Dec 03, 2007 at 11:15
It's up to any senior mechanic or servicing outlet to supervise their apprentices. I have no problem with apprecntices, how else are they supposed to learn.? Or where did the good mechanic start.? Like anything you can always get a sloppy job done, my experience has told me my better
services have come from a
well known Toyota dealer and it's doesn't hurt to make a habit of letting them know you are fussy. Changing wiper blades and checking battery fluids are something they don't seem to care about yet both play a crucial role in the drivability or starting ability of the vehicle.
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Reply By: taps - Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 11:28
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 11:28
Mike,
I have been wondering the same thing for the past few weeks. I am trying to get better economy out of my 05 V8. currently getting 18.5L/100 with 285/75/16 muddies. I take off from lights steadily, and roll to a stop. (Don't see the need to be first off at the lights, especially when merging. If the guy next to you takes off quickly, makes the merge easier just slipping in behind him).
I just spoke to my mechanic about dyno tuning, and he was about achieving any "real" results, simply because the management system is so good that it doesn't need anything else.
for example, the o2 sensors will test the mixture, and warn if the range has fallen outside the normal operating parameters, showing a light on dash.
I was also considering changing the exhaust system, but i think realistically, i'll put the standard size tyres back on and leave the muddies for the "real work".
Why were you asking the question ???? are you also trying to improve economy ??? what are you getting at the moment.
I have also found a huge difference from travelling at 100-105 kms on the highway, as opposed to 110-120....don't have to worry about the cops either.
Hope this helps....
Taps.
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