2013 VX Prado Diesel Fuel tank noises

[haichdot Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close haichdot]

Hi all,

Long time lurker first time poster.
Just wanting to see if anyone else has experienced the following or whether this is a problematic issue worth addressing.

Have recently noticed that when I drive over a curb (going into a driveway) I am hearing an audible swishing/sloshing noise from the rear of the car, to the point that when this first occurred I had to check that I wasn't carrying a tank of water in the boot.
I have only started noticing it with the last few refills but the tank is currently sitting just below the F mark.

I have read threads about valves what not becoming dislodged and falling into the fuel tank however this seems largely to be with older Prado models.

If anyone could shed some light that would be fantastic!
Many thanks in advance

[leethal1 Member Find all posts View Profile Close leethal1]

My 2010 gxl does the same thing, I can only hear it when the engine is off. Ie when rolling it out of the car port to wash it.

[Symo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Symo]

I have had this in a few cars, all ladder chassis vehicles, in order of ownership:

1. 2004 XR6 Turbo Ute
2. D22 Str Navara
3. GU6 Patrol Wagan
4. 2014 Prado

All with 3/4 tanks you hear it the most. Must be normal.


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