
Common Injector Issues in the 1VD Engine: Troubleshooting Land Cruiser injector problems
Toyota Land Cruiser’s 70 and 200 Series, equipped with the 1VD engine, are known for reliability—but injector issues can arise, especially with poor fuel quality or harsh driving conditions. Common symptoms include misfires, diesel smell, poor fuel economy, and black smoke under load. Causes range from carbon build-up to injector seal failure and fuel contamination.