Checked mine today and it was just as bad. Full of sludge and about 80% blocked on the pick up. Keep the videos coming, they have given me the confidence to do some of the maintenance myself and has probably saved my engine from catastrophic failure!
Wish I could post a picture to compare. I have taken internal picture of my sump at 140k serviced every ten k. Mine is absolutely spotless. I change it myself and cost me $70 for genuine oil, oil filter and sump plug washer.
I’ve never replaced a sump plug washer on any car I’ve serviced & never had a problem. I’ve always thought it was a bit of a furphy to replace it each time. 90 Prado with 400,000km, 120 Prado with 312,000km, my wife’s two Nissans with 300,000km each & her Kia before that with 160,000km that I start regularly servicing from 30,000km. A couple of other people’s cars I serviced long term for a couple hundred thousand km each. 3 cars of mine before my Toyotas, 100,000km approx on all 3 each while I owned them & I serviced them all from new. Never replaced the sump washer once and never a leak once among all of them. I don’t believe the washers cause leaks. If they do I’d blame young mechanics who tighten the sump bolts up way too tight & distort them. They’re my thoughts on the subject.
Mine was worse than this as well as throwing a timing chain code. Did a full pull down on the timing case, sump and pickup etc. Apart from the worn timing chain, and the disgusting appearance of the inside of the motor, the motor was in really good condition. Valve clearances and oil pump were well within spec. Spent a lot of time cleaning the motor till it looked like aluminium again, changed everything serviceable on it, and it is like a new motor.
Just did mine and I’m happy to say I wasted my time, she was clean as. Car service history in the book there has been a few times they’ve missed a service it had 242000ks now she has 268000ks serviced every 10000ks since I’ve had it.
I subscribe yesterday mate love your work I now a few mechanics but just found new favourite keep the great work up mate. im getting a 02 v6 petrol prado with 300km on it of my uncle with full service history can't wait to put up a hoist to check it out
Hey mate, quick question- would adding 1 litre of Kero or Diesel petrol into the oil and running on idle for 10-20 minutes sort out a partially blocked oil pick up without having to remove the sump and do what you did in this video?
Hi Anthony How would you go about cleaning this. You mentioned a 50/50 mix of oil and kero for a flush. Is this a potential to cause addition blockages
hey mate can you show us how to take the sump off a 96 '10 series Toyota Prado.Im not sure what the year is of the one in this clip, but I no the 96 model is a real C--T to get off. 😒😒
Would adding 1 litre of diesel or kero into the oil and running for 10-20 minutes idling be the way to go - as he reccomends in the video run 1/2 oil 1/2 kero to flush the engine and this should because the fluid is very thin flush the oil pickup sludge too?
Just be careful it doesn’t take much to cause damage on these engines the 1KD Diesel puts up with a fully blocked or pick up for a long time much more robust complete different cause of the problem though keep watching videos I can see you’ve been busy
@@Fourby4Diesel I'm pretty interested to buy LC. Watching your videos helped me to decide which one should I buy... Due to the new CO² laws imposed accros the Europe, soon we won't be able to take J12 to cities because of the diesel ban. Anyway I need a solid car for 80% road and 20 offroad. I don't do many km per year mostly around 15k, so 4.0 V6 would be the choice. I never had any issues with Toyota petrol engines, I know watching your videos that KD's are great engines but at 15k per year a lot of short trips it would make me only headache. Thanks for the videos anyway, keep the good work. As a hobby mechanic we can learn a lot.👌 Cheers from Switzerland mate👍
Hi Anthony planning to check mine on Hilux. Its a different type of sump and much tight compared to Prado. How can I seal it after I have opened it. Apparently cant find Oil Sump Gasket any where for 1 GR FE Hilux
Thanks for posting these videos, do you know of workshops Sydney based who would do this, I've got an 05 with 145000ks but previous owner missed a few services, would like to get it checked for the peace of mind, thanks
Wow that’s disgusting but also interesting. I’m just about to send it to my brother as he never changes his oil, & he thinks I change mine way too often. The old saying Prevention is better then Cure.
Awesome vid mate, keep up the great work. What is the best way to clean the pickup once it's out? I will be now looking at mine, although I hope it is ok as it has had regular services all its life. Cheers
2 litres of oil and 2 litres of kero and run it for a bit? Can you elaborate a bit on that please? How does all the gunk that breaks off not clogg everything up.
Or when your service your own vehicle every 6k then take it to a crook, only to have them put carbon in your engine deliberately. Then after complaining they state it's from lack of services.
Yes or diesel too! The kero and diesel still have lubricating features- you can add 1 litre of diesel into your oil before the next oil change. Run it idling for 10-20 minutes. Run it say 5 min then turn jt off, let it drain. Wait 5 min. Then turn it on again let it run 5 min then turn it off let it drain- it thins your oil mixture and removes sludge. Automatic transmission fluid is also meant to work removing sludge so it could also work as it has a higher amount of detergents in the auto tranny fluid that slowly breaks down sludge. With ATF fluid some say out it in 1000 km before your next oil change and run it- it will slowly clean the engine of sludge and then dump the oil at your next oil change.
That sludge is because of petrol washdown from vehicles that run rich (which is most vehicles) and poor servicing. The fuel contaminates the oil. Blows around and gases off via the pcv system and turns to a varnish and eventually works its way into what you see there.
Keep the 1GR videos coming mate, great to watch and very valuable 👍
Checked mine today and it was just as bad. Full of sludge and about 80% blocked on the pick up. Keep the videos coming, they have given me the confidence to do some of the maintenance myself and has probably saved my engine from catastrophic failure!
Thanks for this video. Just bought a 1gr 120 series no service history. Pickup was pristine and no sludge but very glad I checked.
Great video as usual. Cheers for doing the mighty 1GR-FE 👌
Wish I could post a picture to compare. I have taken internal picture of my sump at 140k serviced every ten k. Mine is absolutely spotless. I change it myself and cost me $70 for genuine oil, oil filter and sump plug washer.
I’ve never replaced a sump plug washer on any car I’ve serviced & never had a problem. I’ve always thought it was a bit of a furphy to replace it each time. 90 Prado with 400,000km, 120 Prado with 312,000km, my wife’s two Nissans with 300,000km each & her Kia before that with 160,000km that I start regularly servicing from 30,000km. A couple of other people’s cars I serviced long term for a couple hundred thousand km each. 3 cars of mine before my Toyotas, 100,000km approx on all 3 each while I owned them & I serviced them all from new. Never replaced the sump washer once and never a leak once among all of them. I don’t believe the washers cause leaks. If they do I’d blame young mechanics who tighten the sump bolts up way too tight & distort them. They’re my thoughts on the subject.
Liking the v6 videos mate . Learning every day from your awesome knowledge.👍
Mine was worse than this as well as throwing a timing chain code. Did a full pull down on the timing case, sump and pickup etc. Apart from the worn timing chain, and the disgusting appearance of the inside of the motor, the motor was in really good condition. Valve clearances and oil pump were well within spec. Spent a lot of time cleaning the motor till it looked like aluminium again, changed everything serviceable on it, and it is like a new motor.
They are bloody good motors. Very hard to damage even if you tried
Just did mine and I’m happy to say I wasted my time, she was clean as. Car service history in the book there has been a few times they’ve missed a service it had 242000ks now she has 268000ks serviced every 10000ks since I’ve had it.
Awesome vid again mate. Really informative and useful. Cheers 🍺
Think it’s time i looked at mine! Just ticked over 200k so it’s timely 👌
Ron I like the butter bing .this video was very interesting
Mine was worse thanks for the heads up i think i cought it in time still smooth no weird noises
I subscribe yesterday mate love your work I now a few mechanics but just found new favourite keep the great work up mate. im getting a 02 v6 petrol prado with 300km on it of my uncle with full service history can't wait to put up a hoist to check it out
With how much I’m getting ready to spend just swapping out my oil pump; I would be tempted to swap to a diesel. I wish they were available in the US.
Can anyone tell the correct tools required to remove the pan, sizes etc? I am new with tools
Hey mate, quick question- would adding 1 litre of Kero or Diesel petrol into the oil and running on idle for 10-20 minutes sort out a partially blocked oil pick up without having to remove the sump and do what you did in this video?
That's an old method. The new good quality engine flush gear are pretty good. Avoid the cheaper ones that contain solvents that can damage seals.
Great video Anthony, can you please do a video on the great 1gr-fe whinny noise and the cause for it. Thanks
Great video, thanks for the info on these engines.
Hi Anthony
How would you go about cleaning this. You mentioned a 50/50 mix of oil and kero for a flush. Is this a potential to cause addition blockages
I used acetone. I let it soak for an hour and it was clean.
Should have cleaned it for a before and after shot.
hey mate can you show us how to take the sump off a 96 '10 series Toyota Prado.Im not sure what the year is of the one in this clip, but I no the 96 model is a real C--T to get off. 😒😒
cheers mate
My gut is telling me to check my oil pickup. Yes i fear my pickup is clogged to some degree. I will check this soon.
Would adding 1 litre of diesel or kero into the oil and running for 10-20 minutes idling be the way to go - as he reccomends in the video run 1/2 oil 1/2 kero to flush the engine and this should because the fluid is very thin flush the oil pickup sludge too?
Such engine condition and still runs...👌 Nice to know how much beating can 4.0 V6 take...
Just be careful it doesn’t take much to cause damage on these engines the 1KD Diesel puts up with a fully blocked or pick up for a long time much more robust complete different cause of the problem though keep watching videos I can see you’ve been busy
@@Fourby4Diesel I'm pretty interested to buy LC. Watching your videos helped me to decide which one should I buy...
Due to the new CO² laws imposed accros the Europe, soon we won't be able to take J12 to cities because of the diesel ban. Anyway I need a solid car for 80% road and 20 offroad.
I don't do many km per year mostly around 15k, so 4.0 V6 would be the choice. I never had any issues with Toyota petrol engines, I know watching your videos that KD's are great engines but at 15k per year a lot of short trips it would make me only headache. Thanks for the videos anyway, keep the good work.
As a hobby mechanic we can learn a lot.👌
Cheers from Switzerland mate👍
Hi mate, Ive got a 2tr fe workmate 128,000kms, probably missed few service in the books. Would you recommend it to get it checked by my mechanic
Yes get them to do a full engine flush with a good quality engine flush (not the solvent type which can damage the seals).
Hi Anthony planning to check mine on Hilux. Its a different type of sump and much tight compared to Prado. How can I seal it after I have opened it. Apparently cant find Oil Sump Gasket any where for 1 GR FE Hilux
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Thanks for posting these videos, do you know of workshops Sydney based who would do this, I've got an 05 with 145000ks but previous owner missed a few services, would like to get it checked for the peace of mind, thanks
Wow that’s disgusting but also interesting.
I’m just about to send it to my brother as he never changes his oil, & he thinks I change mine way too often.
The old saying Prevention is better then Cure.
Awesome vid mate, keep up the great work. What is the best way to clean the pickup once it's out? I will be now looking at mine, although I hope it is ok as it has had regular services all its life. Cheers
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2 litres of oil and 2 litres of kero and run it for a bit? Can you elaborate a bit on that please? How does all the gunk that breaks off not clogg everything up.
Would love to get an answer for this one if anyone knows. Thanks
@@TheMethtrixnah just use a good quality engine flush and follow instructions
Fit a oil pressure gauge
I honestly don't think that engine has an oil change in years..also i believe the pick up screen on the 1gr is way too small
Or when your service your own vehicle every 6k then take it to a crook, only to have them put carbon in your engine deliberately. Then after complaining they state it's from lack of services.
2 litres of kerosene? Did I hear that right?
Yes or diesel too! The kero and diesel still have lubricating features- you can add 1 litre of diesel into your oil before the next oil change. Run it idling for 10-20 minutes. Run it say 5 min then turn jt off, let it drain. Wait 5 min. Then turn it on again let it run 5 min then turn it off let it drain- it thins your oil mixture and removes sludge. Automatic transmission fluid is also meant to work removing sludge so it could also work as it has a higher amount of detergents in the auto tranny fluid that slowly breaks down sludge. With ATF fluid some say out it in 1000 km before your next oil change and run it- it will slowly clean the engine of sludge and then dump the oil at your next oil change.
What about doing 90 prado badabing badabom
Don’t see any in the workshop anymore if I do I’ll keep it in mind
Just bought a 150 1GRFE WITH 600,000 Kms. Any advice? What to look out for?
Lotto pick up the picture
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Is the fan supposed to be that loud?
What oil do you recommend for the 4ltr V6?
Engine oil
That sludge is because of petrol washdown from vehicles that run rich (which is most vehicles) and poor servicing.
The fuel contaminates the oil. Blows around and gases off via the pcv system and turns to a varnish and eventually works its way into what you see there.