Owner of a new 2007 Hilux Vigo 3L Turbo Diesel, double cab. It is recommended I install a conditioner that filters debris, removes water, etc. "Algae X" is recommended, but I don't know what model- it would help if I knew the fuel flow rate at maximum power on this vehicle. Any help out there?

Another thing, I have never done this before with a diesel engine, but does anyone know if modifying or installing an exhaust kit on a diesel eng. like mine enhances the exhaust resonance for that high performance sound, or would this be weird and wasteful on a diesel?

Even if this can be done tastefully I wouldn't even know which kit to use that wouldn't sound obnoxious; you may know some exhausts heard on street cars are sometimes just too much.

Lack of feedback . . . .Mmmmmmmmmmmm . . . . . This is quite obviously not as large a forum as I thought or a lot of inexperienced Vigo & diesel owners- I found the answer on the model for the diesel in-line fuel filter. I have no loss in fuel flow or horse power and emission tests suggests my diesel is running cleaner, I imagine my injectors are therefore cleaner as well- reducing my overall maintenance costs. It apparently works as advertised by the manufacturer.

I haven't done it yet myself, but a mate has a patrol 3.0L and straight through exhaust, sounds hot as, notable performance increase as well.

Thanks Shrek, at least now I won't abandon the idea and will look into the exhaust modicfication further. Do you know anything about "diesel particulate filters?" I don't believe Hilux diesels come with this environmental feature and was considering its installation, although I suspect this may have a negative effect on horse power- still it is a worthy trade off.

Fastburner, to my knowledge all 'luxs should have a water seperator which needs to be drained regularly (as part of every 5000km service) a special "particulate' filter would only help you if you don't have access to decent diesel. I don't know about the quality of Jamaican diesel supplies, but if you are worried it's better to be safe than sorry. If the filter is a quality item then you shouldn't notice any drop in power, as diesel will flow, or it wont.

I hope you find this info useful

Cool- thanks.