Dna

Thats nothing, I just bought an 05 2.4 Petrol Tarago and from 75L down to 3 Litres left I got a massive 389 Ks. (Should of kept the Prado) Got heaps of black sooty junk flying around on the back door and not happy. Luckily she's still under New car warranty. Anybody got any ideas why she's so thirsty and blowing soot?

Righto, found the problem, oxygen sensors (apparently there are 2) 1 is dead the other is half dead. Not really what you expect from Toyota, but hey, such is life. The back of my Tarago was getting a nice spray of sooty carbony type gunk and the most recent trip got 220 Ks for 3 quarter tank thanks to the sensors.

Also check your airflow meter. My 01 was running like a P.O.S. till I fiund the problem. $380 for the part and half an hour to fit, now it runs like a dream getting about 10.5l/100k.

Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I have an ACR 30 tarago and if I don't drive it for a couple of days the battery goes flat. Does anyone have any idea what would cause this? I would like to be able to fix whatever the problem is cos it's really frustrating having to tow it out of the garage and up the driveway just so the jumper leads will reach.

Hi Dna, it sounds to me like your battery has come to the end of it's life. Have you got any idea how old the battery is? A new battery should keep its charge for around 5 years or so, while an old battery loses its charge quite quickly, especially if it's sitting around. From what you've said, it seems that if the car is only sitting for one day it'll start up ok, but if left for 2 or more it won't start? That tells me that the alternator is doing it's job and charging the battery, but the battery is too old to keep its charge. You can have your battery tested easily by a mechanic or auto electrician, or you can do it yourself if you know what you're doing with a muti-meter.

i hope that helps.

Cheers for the reply. The battery is less than 12 monthe old, the old one having died a slow death. It seems to me that there is some sort or current drain when the car is left sitting. It normally gets driven every day and I know the alternator is ok.

Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I have an ACR 30 tarago and if I don't drive it for a couple of days the battery goes flat. Does anyone have any idea what would cause this? I would like to be able to fix whatever the problem is cos it's really frustrating having to tow it out of the garage and up the driveway just so the jumper leads will reach.