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    Toyota Prado 1998 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1998 Toyota Prado? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1998 Toyota Prado issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1998 Toyota Prado in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    I am having acceleration problems with my 1998 Toyota Prado
    Answered by David Morley · 21 January 2024

    The clue here is that the problem started after the repairs were made post-crash. It sounds awfully like some of the turbocharger's plumbing has been damaged/gone missing after the crash. If so – and it only takes a minute crack in the piping – the engine can lose turbo-boost, which will produce the precise symptoms you've noted.

    While the turbocharger itself will be working fine, the boost it produces is being allowed to escape into the atmosphere instead of being pumped into the engine to produce more power. That's why it sounds noisy, and also why it's not delivering the performance you're expecting.

    Used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado review: 1996-2013
    By Ewan Kennedy · 28 October 2013
    A sensible cross between a full-on 4WD and a passenger carrying SUV, the Toyota Prado is built by the Japanese company that’s now in its sixth decade in the off-road field in Australia.
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    Land Cruiser LPG explosion
    Answered by Graham Smith · 28 April 2011

    The explosion is a result of the air/LPG mixture in the intake manifold igniting, most likely set off by a stray spark. Change the plugs and plug leads again, they are usually the cause of this problem.

     

    Prado economy
    Answered by Graham Smith · 25 September 2008

    OLDER systems generally use up to 30 per cent more LPG than petrol, whereas a new injection system uses a little less LPG, more like 20 per cent, so there would probably be a saving. A new injection system typically costs $4000-$4500. Is a switch justified?

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