Toyota Hilux Surf & 4Dr Pickup (JDM 4Runner)

Bulletin: New and Improved 3.0L Turbo Diesel equipted Toyota Hilux now available

The Hilux Surf is a great truck, confirmed by how many 4Runners we STILL have on our roads today.

The major issue with the Surf has typically been the 2.4L 4cyl 2L-TE Turbo Diesel engine. It's underpowered, and the cooling system design is suspect to causing overheating issues.

Toyota remedied this problem in Aug of 1993, replacing the 2L-TE with the venerable 1KZ-TE engine, an all aluminimum 3.0L 4 cylinder which some say is one of the most reliable, well built, turbo diesel engines Toyota ever made.

First produced in 1993, it is still used in new model vehicles today. 1KZ-TE also adopted the electronically controlled fuel injection, ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System - intelligent) technology which is similar in basic construction to a modern gasoline injector, although utilizing considerably higher injection pressures, making it a very efficient engine.

If you're looking for a reliable, fuel efficient diesel SUV, the 3.0L Turbo Diesel Hilux Surf is a great choice.

The Toyota 4runner (Toyota Hilux Surf) has long been a favorite vehicle for literally millions of happy owners, just look around our roads and you'll see countless examples still running strong.

But we never received a diesel version in North America, and that's a shame. Ask any 4runner owner and they'll tell you they love everything about the truck aside from the fuel economy.

The Hilux Surf is the truck the rest of the world got, and it did have the option of a turbo diesel engine. This engine is capable of 30MPG, in a Toyota built 4WD chassis that will go forever. Parts and service are a breeze, as it's a 4runner and we have plenty of those here.

If your current SUV is killing you at the pump, it's time to look at other options.

Available Toyota Hilux Listings

Toyota Hilux Resources

• BC4x4 Club - Toyota Forum
• Toyota Hilux Surf 2LTE Engine Overheating Issue
• Toyota Owners Club - Hilux Surf Forums
• Hilux Owners Club - Hilux Surf Forums
• Wikipedia - Toyota Hilux, Hilux Surf, Hilux 4Dr Pickup

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