If your power windows are not working properly on your Toyota Prado, try this trick. You may also need to do this after replacing your car battery. Background A while ago I had to change the battery in my 2005 model 120-series Toyota Prado. As most owners would know, removing the battery and installing a new one requires re-programming the PIN into the car stereo. I have the PIN and followed the instructions … more »
I recently had a heavy duty (four capacitive coupler pad model) CouplerTec electronic rust prevention system installed in my Toyota Prado by TJM at Coopers Plains. I specifically purchased a second hand four wheel drive to go beach camping — I did not want to drive a $60,000 brand new car down the beach! Even though my Toyota Prado is second hand, I still wanted to install an electronic rust protection system in the vehicle. I … more »
Finally, I have a result on whether it is more cost efficient to run PULP or E10 petrol in my Toyota Prado — the E10 wins! After more than 26,000 of driving during the last 19 months, I wanted to give an update on my petrol engine 120 series Toyota Prado’s fuel consumption and economy. (My original statistics and article is here). During this time I have averaged 14.8 litres per 100 kilometres of … more »
The Toyota Prado owner’s manual states that my 2005 Prado GXL 120 series with the 4.0 L petrol engine (1GR-FE engine) should be run on unleaded petrol (gasoline) with a RON of 91 or higher. For improved vehicle performance they recommend using fuel with a RON of 95 or higher. But what difference does this actually make in the real world? And does the increased efficiency of premium fuel offset its higher price? … more »
I am planning to add a few accessories to my Toyota Prado to make it a better beach and bush camping tourer. In particular, I want to add roof racks and luggage tray, and possibly 2″ larger rubber and a 2″ lift to give me extra clearance under the vehicle. My Prado also gets used as a run-around-town car. It therefore has to fit into car parks. Most car parks in our part of the world seem … more »
I recently bought a second hand 2005 Toyota Prado GXL 120 series running 265/65R17 tyres. “What tyre pressures to run?”, was one of my first questions. After reading my Toyota Prado handbook, searching the internet and asking a tyre (tire) dealer about what tyre pressures to run on my Toyota Prado, I had three different answers — here are my results. The Toyota Prado owner’s manual states that the standard cold tyre inflation pressure is front 190 kPa (28 psi); … more »
When replacing the tyres on my Toyota Prado, I narrowed my choice to fitting Cooper Tires ATR or BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A tyres. After comparing them, I eventually fitted the Cooper Tires ATR. Toyota Prado background I recently purchased a 2005 Toyota Prado GXL 120 series. The car was in immaculate condition with no accessories fitted and still running the original equipment brand of tyres – Goodyear AT20 Grandtreks. These tyres are highway orientated … more »