Toyota Fortuner 4x2 2017 User Manual
Sheron Norsworthy
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I have recently bought Fortuner Diesel. When I visited Toyota dealership for 1000 KM check up. Service guy told me to change oil on 2500 km and use 20w50 Oil from Toyota.
When i checked the Toyota User Manual it states to change oil on 10,000 KM and if roads are dusty and pavement roads are low then change oil after 2500km. I am confused as if car is being used in islamabad/ Rawalpindi for 90% of time then what strategy to follow. My questions are
1. Which engine oil should i use
2. When should i change oil for city usage
3. When should i change oil if i plan to visit northern areas
4. How can i disable settings of my lcd screen to use navigation while driving or play video while driving
5. Which front camera should i install, toyota dealership has camera worth Rs 12K. But it also cannot be used without handbrake on. For parking assistance i want to used in Drive mode
1GD is the most modern engine from Toyota. It is very efficient and environmentally friendly and has the capability to clean burn even the dirtiest diesel. I am mentioning this to just clarify that do not compare it with a C or L series engines from Toyota which came in 80's.
Your Fortuner as I know has EGR and also Catalytic Converter as well as a very latest turbo charger. These are sensitive to the engine oil you are using. Using a high ash bearing, high viscosity rated, mineral, high volatility etc. engine oil is not very good for your engine life as well as economy.
Even Pakistan Toyota as per Owners manual has recommended a 5W-30 engine oil with CF, CF-4 or ACEA A3-B3/B4 rated oil.
Shell Helix Blue Bottle oil has exactly same specs and it is economical too.
I am using Mobil 1 0W-40 oil in my 1GD Fortuner with oil change interval of 5,000kms.
In hilly areas like if you have been driving upto Babusar Top or Khunjerab Pass most of the time than a slightly shorter change interval may be 4,000 kms is recommended. It is because a diesel engine produces more soot at these altitudes.
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