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2.2 DIESEL D4D , D-CAT fuel injectors and difference.

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#1 ·
Hello everyone,

this is my first post, I'm an ex-corolla owner (sold only because I was relocating to my country otherwise I wouldn't) and had a very good experience, I just want a reliable car and RAV4 seems to fit the picture, so I'm looking to buy a (2009-2013) RAV4 , automatic transition but I'v heard rumors that have raised some doubts.

I basically heard that the D-CAT engines have problems with the fuel injectors, and since the diesel is particularly bad in my country,it's almost certain that it will create issues.

Please correct the following info that I got so far :
  • Look for D4D because they have the normal injectors , so don't buy D-CAT
  • D4D and D-CAT injectors are both electronic so they have the same issue
  • D-CAT before mid 2009 have this issue, the one after 2009 don't

Please be as detailed as possible in the reply, I'm almost giving up as I'm not finding a reliable source of info,
thanks allot.
 
#3 ·
Welcome to the forum As above this forum is North America - based and Toyota has never sold diesel RAV4s here. We do have a few members in Europe where diesel RAV4s have been sold and they may respond, but suggest also that you check with a European - based forum such as: Home | RAV4 Drivers Club There are others as well.