70 Series

I would suggest that "Bad Fuel" would possibly cause issues with any vehicle including a petrol powered one.

So far from the postings on here (you can use the search function to go back over the archives to have a read) they have had no problems at all.

The V8 has had some owners complain about oil consumption of up to 2 litres in the first 10,000km, but it reduces with time. The injection pump has been replaced on some because the motor can cut out. Both problems that Toyota seem to have sorted or are getting sorted.

I've tossed up about going the V8 too, as I could just unbolt my setup and put it on the new vehicle. But I just baulk at the cost. The HDJ79 that preceeded it is a proven problem-free vehicle, so most likely I'll hang on to it.

I don't understand why you can get a BT50 for half the money - advertised today for $26,990 incl tray for a 3litre CRD 4wd single cabchassis incl aircond and twin airbags, and can tow 3 ton!
Half the Price of the LandCruiser!!!!!

If I could jump as high as they do in the TOYOTA commercials I would. We have clocked up 30,000 kms and could not be happier.
Just returned from Simpson, Hay river, to Alice and back across the Simpson, Warburton crossing then to Innaminca via Walker's crossing. 16.2 lhk towing a camper. Yes we used 2lts of engine oil in the first 12,000 k. but that has now returned to normal. Bought firestone airbags to keep the ride height above the helper springs and have just fitted Koni shocks and it rides better than my old 80 series.
Michelin LTX AT2 265x75 16 tyres. Hope this helps. Have been through some deep puddles alt is ok. Its the mud that kills them. And oil changes are a breeze with the position of the filter.

Twinkles
I have one of the new 70 series. Mine is a tray top GX and is now just over 12 months old. I have covered 28,000km in it. 90% of that has been up in the Cooper basin off road so it is getting it pretty hard. When I had my first service (ARB Bendigo) they advised me to take it back to Toyota as there were some weird noises in the engine when it was cold. I had thought that it was just a diesel rattle but they said it was more than that. I took it to Toyota and after much back and forth they admitted that there was a problem that they could not identify but that after the commuter results were analised by head office they would fix it. To cut a long story short I did never find out what the problem was but I do know that it was fuel related. They "fixed" the cold start-up noise and asked me where my fuel was coming from as they had to change the fuel filter (6,000km) and that was unheard of. I have change fuel suppliers and have had no further problems. It does not and has never used any extra oil. I would not hesitate to get a new one as it is the only vehicle hat I have had up here (I've had a few) that just seems to love the harsh conditions and just keeps on keeping on. I must admit that I have now installed air bags in the rear a DP chip, cruise control a 3" exhaust (much better fuel consumption now 14lt/100km) and 50mm spacers behind the back wheels. Hope this helps.
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G`Day all,,, I have just recently bought the 76 series GXL wagon have only done 2700Km so far and love it. I was quite sceptical about the claimed fuel consumption before I bought it but have been pleasantly surprised at 10 L/100 general use and 15.7/100 towing a 20`ft van, only slightly more than my old Navara. It is using a bit of oil, about 500ml/1000 so far but expected that and know that will settle down. Have fitted dual battery system, UHF and HF radios, power points for fridges etc in the rear and yesterday fitted Firestone air bags between the rear springs. My 4x4 history has been 20 years with Landcruiser then 13 years with Nissan and now back to Landcruiser. I have been very happy with the Nissan vehicles but have changed back to Toyota mainly due to the the engine issue and the poor attitude Nissan have towards their customers. I believe we all pay a little extra for the Toyota badge but they are a well proven product and do the job they are built for. Most makes of 4x4 are of good quality these days and all can have their faults but Nissan need to get their act together if they want to hold on to their share of the market.
Regards,,, Nav.

Picked up our 76 series 1st October last year and now have 40000k on it. No dramas no oil usage but I changed to Penrite HPR15 @ 5000k. Towed 21ft van and also had rooftop camper plus other things on roofrack to the Kimberley and back. Overall fuel consuption was better than the 3Ltr Patrol that we used for a 20000k trip 2 years ago. My only issue is with the Toyota Dealers who do not do the service to the book and rotate the tyres as stated. I also require the oil filter to be change at every service which has been done every 5000k since we picked it up. I have just put a set of Cooper ST's on in the last week I hope they wear better.

Twinkles, I recently changed from an '05 Hilux to a 70 Series Ute. Needed more load carrying capacity and higher tow capacitly so handle the move from a CT to off road caravan.

Haven't done a lot of KM yet, but it seems to meet my needs nicely.

I had GVM upgrade done to 3,700 KG (by ARB) before rego. That gives a pretty stiff ride when not loaded, but this vehicle will spend most of it's life fully loaded as we are about tho 'hit the road' full time.

My fuel consumption is around 13 litres per 100KM (not towing).

I have to say, I just love the torque. Even towing a 1,500 KG CT(but with vehicle fully loaded), we hated stopping on hills with the Hilux. With the new LC, even towing a 3,500 KG van, it just idles off the mark. Exactly why I bought it- so I'm happy so far.

Norm C