Thread: Toyota announced big Landcruiser spec change & price drops in USA

Originally Posted by No.3

Yes...

I think if you remove the designed in restrictions on the bigger engine and free it up for long term efficiency rather than going for absolute power, it will be the better option for reliability and economy. My mate's experience with that generation 2.8 engine in a ute was after less than 100,000 of hard towing and heavy loads for work the thing was completely worn out. in another 20,000 it was returning 56L/100Km and running like a dog. Toyota claimed the mate was getting servicing done at an unapproved agency so refused any claim - despite the only work being done by the dealer and the service book completed as per. Washed their hands... The vehicle is one thing, the company's backup didn't win friends and none of us that were in the circle at that time have stepped foot in a toyota dealership since. Having said that, theres a few ford service teams that won't be getting any business either.

Yeah our fuel consumption dropped significantly after a tune
I'll be interested to compare the efficiency of the cruiser and hilux tonight I doubt there's much in it.

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