Hilux Dual cab 4WD

I would get it serviced as soon as possible at a Toyota dealership. You may have some comeback on Toyota if something major goes wrong not long after the service which the dealership didn't see coming.

Wern't some hilux's subject to factory recall for tailshaft problems? Its probably not a warranty issue but might pay to check out before embarking on a big trip like that.

Cheers, Wooly

Get a Tranny cooler fitted, as our friends had their light flick on & off a few times while towing round oz especially in the warmer days, not that dear and well worth it. Heat is a major killer for the auto. Regards Steve M

Thanks all for the feedback... will follow up on all recall info. I have also found on the Toyota owners web site http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4899 a comment that when towing caravans that the trans should not be used in Over Drive... heard any news on that issue ??????

I wouldn't be to paranoid about component failure just out of warranty.
i have a landcruiser that I bought second hand that was still in new car warranty and had the air conditioner compressor seize, it was 3 months and 25000 ks past warranty, but because i was able to show service records, and that was done by that particular dealer i was able to get repairs done under warranty 50/50 between me and Toyota, it ended up being a $1800 job

Shane