I head down and meet Craig from Highfields Mechanical for an Engine Tune on my Prado 150. Up until now I was using the IDRIVE, which did the job. I was a little skeptical at first I must admit in tuning up my 3.0L 4 CYL Turbo Diesel Prado which has done a little over 200,000kms. However it had been suggested by my trusted mechanic, Dan the man from Dan's Automotive. I had heard all sorts of horror stories from these engines being tuned, including cracking pistons. However, a little big of extra Torque, less lag and quick off the mark did sound appealing, especially if I was to tow some sort of camper / hybrid caravan in the future.
When explaining all this to Craig at Highfields Mechanical, he completely understood and assured me the tune would be suited to me and my vehicle and that the tuning wasn't just an off the shelf one fits all for a Prado. I was beginning to feel a whole lot better after talking to Craig.
So we went for a milder type of tune. One that fitted what I wanted to achieve, and that was less or no lag when taking off, a bit more torque and more power too, but not dangerously crazy where we would run into engine problems later. Craig agreed and accepted the challenge!
Craig organised for a Specific Program tailored to MY PRADO and my circumstances. Not a 'one fits all off the shelf'. Craig tested the engine first to make sure there were no underlying issues and that the injectors were all working fine.
Craig went to work - he worked his magic and we had a ton of fun!
To this day, I am more than happy with the work he has done and I am confident that this vehicle will do another 200,000kms without any dramas. I hardly use the IDRIVE now.
Fuel economy has improved; no lag; more torque and MORE POWER!
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