Toyota Hilux Surf 3.0 TD (163 hp), 2003–2009

Diesel engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 253 lb-ft (343 Nm), built 2003–2009, pickup body, rear-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque253 lb-ft (343 Nm)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version3.0 TD (163 hp)
Engine code1KD-FTV
Displacement3.0 L (2,982 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio18-4
Bore96 mm
Stroke103 mm
Engine oil capacity7.8 qt (7.4 l)

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 3400 rpm
Torque253 lb-ft (343 Nm) @ 1600 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel

Body, dimensions and weight

Body stylePickup
Doors5
Length202.0 in (5,130 mm)
Width69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Height66.1 in (1,680 mm)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive

What to check on a Toyota Hilux with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Toyota Hilux Surf engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.4 DT (97 hp)Diesel97 hp (71 kW)
2.0 i (97 hp)Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)
2.4 DT (97 hp) AutomaticDiesel97 hp (71 kW)
3.0 D (130 hp)Diesel130 hp (96 kW)
3.0 D (130 hp) AutomaticDiesel130 hp (96 kW)
3.0 i V6 (143 hp)Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)
2.7 i (152 hp)Gasoline152 hp (112 kW)
3.0 D (130 hp)Diesel130 hp (96 kW)
3.4 i (185 hp)Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)
2.7 i (163 hp)Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)
3.0 TD (163 hp)Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)
3.4 i (185 hp)Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)
4.0 V6 24V (239 hp)Gasoline239 hp (176 kW)
4.0 V6 VVT-i (249 hp)Gasoline249 hp (183 kW)
2.7 i (152 hp)Gasoline152 hp (112 kW)

← All Toyota Hilux Surf engines

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