That was an incredible journey
Water crossings in LC250
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Not sure if some of you guys have your info right or not I have an LC 250 or Prado as it is called here we have a different engine as we only have a 2.8 liter diesel available. These all come with what they call 48 volt mild hybrid (not sure if this is the same hybrid system you have or not. The wading depth is set at 700mm. As N0m@d said there was a journalist who was testing a LC 250 where he hit water at speed and managed to get water into the hybrid system which eventually stopped the vehicle - that’s why I had a factory snorkel installed. There was lots of complaining here as we have to put up with a large amount of space taken up by the hybrid cover which we were told was for the US hybrid. Some auto electricians have made use of the space here by putting in a second lithium slim (100Amp) battery. -
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That's so cool how all those Australian companies are going so deep into the modifications, and I think it even released later over there also
We're still waiting for a bigger gas tank
Aussies are off-roading royalty!That's so cool how all those Australian companies are going so deep into the modifications, and I think it even released later over there also
We're still waiting for a bigger gas tank
how come a snorkel prevents hybrids system from getting wet?
The one that failed reportedly got water in the auxiliary electric-motor system. The 48v mild-hybrid involves only an electric motor assisting the diesel engine via belt. Adds a few hp and torques. Comes into play mainly about town. IIRC the engine intake also cools the electric motor and it's supposedly here that water got taken into the electrics and bricked the Prado a couple of days after being driven through a waterway. Has given the haters something to latch onto. Media outlet it happened to claims they treated it the same as other brands' vehicles in a convoy and only the Prado crapped itself. Toyota responded by insisting fording only be done at walking pace.
Thanks, I was thinking the config is similar to NA hybrid that has a electric motor between engine and transmission and was confused how snorkel helped that.
The snorkel minimizes the chances of water from being sucked up the intake and into the engine, which is separate problem from the concern over the battery being flooded by water entering the bottom at the rear of the cabin area.
Japanese engineers spent 18 months in Australia testing as aspects of the vehicle probably for a number of reasons - we have the extremes in climate and terrain and we are a large market for 4WD’s.
I only wish they had given us more Hp and a greater load capacity (mine is limited to 580 kg) I have fitted a bull bar and winch, I plan to tow a camper with a ball weight of 220 kg’s it doesn’t leave me much left. I don’t want to do a GCM upgrade.
I only wish they had given us more Hp and a greater load capacity (mine is limited to 580 kg) I have fitted a bull bar and winch, I plan to tow a camper with a ball weight of 220 kg’s it doesn’t leave me much left. I don’t want to do a GCM upgrade.
Just Autos has released their Multimap package for some more HP... check it out
Yes they are offering a couple of levels improvements - check out YouTube. These include new modified air cleaners, a 4 inch exhaust and the mapping for different activities, there is only one problem it apparently it voids your warrantee.
The 500mm hybrid max safe wading depth makes some sense to me. If the OEM LC250 tire diameter (USA) is approx 32.6"/828mm, then the midpoint/center of the axle would be around 414mm. 700mm+ deep wading would put the entire wheel under water on a stock vehicle.
I really love the that front bumper by Offroad Animal - the Predator version. To me it's the best Ive seen. Similar to the ARB without the bullbar wrapping around and more airflow to the engine. Can use rigid lights just as they are. Winch capable. Seems well engineered. Just looks solid.
Hey, a great use for the camera, running submersed! 
Nope, not going to try this, especially since Toyota decided not to extend the differential vents.
Nope, not going to try this, especially since Toyota decided not to extend the differential vents.
I have a 1 inch lift on the front only, and this is my driveway so I didn't have much choice about it. But it was fun, I'll be checking my diff fluid when the flood is over but I highly doubt any water has entered the diffs. The stock diff breathers work pretty good. I wont go deeper than this due to risking hybrid battery damage.That is so cool - such an extended run. I wouldn’t risk it. Only short runs across creeks for me and I’ve had the car lifted 2 inches.
I just learned that....the hard way.
