Diesel turbos for the Hilux, Fortuner, Prado, Quantum and Innova — KD-series 1KD & 2KD D-4D (CT16 / CT16V VNT) and GD-series 1GD & 2GD GD-6 electronic-VNT units. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
D-4D · GD-6 · VNT · Illustrative
Fixed-geometry CT16 (2.5 D-4D) and variable-nozzle CT16V VNT (3.0 D-4D and the 2.4 / 2.8 GD-6). Suppliers cover the full Hilux, Fortuner, Prado, Quantum and Innova range.
Toyota uses more than one part number per engine — the 3.0 D-4D is 17201-30110 or 0L040, the GD-6 splits 2.8 (11080) vs 2.4 (11070). Tell us your VIN and we match the exact unit.
Compare tested used pull-offs, reconditioned/exchange units and new aftermarket — and on the VNT turbos check the actuator is included and calibrated, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
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Indicative SA pricing by engine and turbo code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Diesel Popular Code: CT16V · 17201-30110 / 0L040 · 3.0 D-4D (1KD-FTV)
Diesel Popular Code: CT16 · 17201-30120 · 2.5 D-4D (2KD-FTV)
Diesel Popular Code: CT16V · 17201-11080 · 2.8 GD-6 (1GD-FTV)
Diesel Code: CT16V · 17201-11070 · 2.4 GD-6 (2GD-FTV)
Product images are illustrative only — the exact turbo varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by engine and turbo code. Actual quotes depend on condition and whether the unit is used, reconditioned/exchange or new aftermarket — and whether the actuator is included on the VNT units.
| Engine / Turbo | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Hilux / Fortuner / Prado 3.0 D-4D — 1KD (CT16V VNT) | R3,450 – R8,500 |
| Hilux / Fortuner / Quantum 2.5 D-4D — 2KD (CT16) | R3,450 – R6,790 |
| Hilux / Fortuner / Prado 2.8 GD-6 — 1GD (CT16V) | R9,495 – R12,900 |
| Hilux / Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 — 2GD (CT16V) | from ~R9,495 |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Toyota turbo comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Your old core is surrendered; the unit is stripped, rebuilt and balanced.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Toyota's diesels split into two generations — the older KD-series D-4D and the newer GD-series GD-6. Both run variable-nozzle (VNT) turbos (the 2.5 D-4D is the one fixed-geometry exception). Find your engine family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact part.
The older D-4D generation — 2005 onwards
The classic variable-nozzle unit whose CT16V actuator and vanes gum up with soot — the single most common Toyota turbo failure. Part 17201-30110 or 0L040 by year.
The fixed-geometry CT16 — no variable vanes to stick, so the simplest and cheapest Toyota diesel turbo to source. Part 17201-30120.
Newer, higher-ticket — electronic-actuator VNT
The newer-generation CT16V with an electronic-actuator VNT — a heavier-ticket modern turbo with fewer used units about. Part 17201-11080; calibration matters.
The entry GD-6 version of the electronic-VNT CT16V. Watch cheaper "CHRA core" listings — a bare core is not a complete turbo. Part 17201-11070.
A bare CHRA "core" is only the centre cartridge — not a complete turbo with actuator and housings. It's cheaper, but check exactly what's included before you compare prices. On the VNT diesels especially, confirm the actuator is part of the deal.
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On the VNT diesels especially — the 3.0 D-4D and the GD-6 pair — most of these point to sticking vanes or a tired actuator (the 1KD CT16V actuator is the classic culprit) rather than a dead turbo, so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A turbo lives or dies on clean oil and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
Most people looking for a Toyota turbo in South Africa drive a Hilux, Fortuner or Prado — and most of the demand sits on the diesel D-4D and GD-6 engines. The 3.0 D-4D (1KD) and the GD-6 pair (2.4 and 2.8) use a variable-nozzle turbo (VNT), where the vanes and actuator adjust boost across the rev range. When those vanes gum up with carbon and soot you get power loss, limp mode and a tell-tale whistle — and on the 1KD the CT16V actuator sticking is the classic failure that brings owners here. The 2.5 D-4D (2KD) uses a simpler fixed-geometry CT16 with no variable vanes, which is why it is usually the cheapest Toyota turbo to replace.
The biggest trap is buying the wrong part number. Toyota fits more than one turbo per engine — the 3.0 D-4D appears as 17201-30110 and 17201-0L040 depending on year and spec, and the GD-6 turbos split into 17201-11080 (2.8) and 17201-11070 (2.4). Confirm yours by VIN or engine number before you buy. If you are weighing up the whole engine rather than just the turbo, it is worth comparing a used Toyota engine or gearbox at the same time so you can plan the full job — see the related-parts links below.
VNT symptoms — power loss, limp mode, whistling, black smoke — are often the actuator or a stuck vane rather than a completely dead turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked DPF can mimic exactly the same signs. It pays to have the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full unit, and to compare a used or reconditioned turbo against an actuator or clean-and-recon. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Toyota turbo suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
It depends on the engine and condition. The older D-4D diesel turbos are the most affordable — a 2.5 D-4D (2KD) runs roughly R3,450 – R6,790 and a 3.0 D-4D (1KD) about R3,450 – R8,500, with used pull-offs at the lower end and new aftermarket or reconditioned units higher. The newer GD-6 turbos are dearer because they use electronic-actuator VNTs and the engines are newer: the 2.4 GD-6 (2GD) is around R9,495 for a complete unit and the 2.8 GD-6 (1GD) roughly R9,495 – R12,900. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.
The most common cause on the variable-nozzle (VNT) units — the 3.0 D-4D and the GD-6 pair — is the VNT vanes and actuator sticking with carbon and soot. On the 1KD 3.0 D-4D especially, the CT16V actuator sticking is the classic SA failure. That shows up as power loss, going into limp mode, a whistling or whining noise, or black smoke. Sometimes it is just the actuator or a clean and recon rather than a whole turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked DPF can mimic the same symptoms, so it is worth having it properly diagnosed before buying a full unit. The fixed-geometry 2.5 D-4D (2KD) turbo has no variable vanes and tends to be simpler.
The 2KD (2.5 D-4D) uses a fixed-geometry CT16 turbo — the simplest and cheapest. The 1KD (3.0 D-4D) uses a variable-nozzle CT16V (VNT) that adjusts boost across the rev range — more capable, but the vanes and CT16V actuator can stick. The GD-6 pair (2.4 2GD and 2.8 1GD) are the newest engines and use a CT16V with an electronic actuator, so they sit higher on price and need the exact part confirmed. Give your model, year and engine when you request a quote so suppliers match the correct turbo.
All three are common in SA. A used pull-off is the cheapest and fine if it has been tested and comes with some warranty. A reconditioned or exchange unit (you surrender your old core) is usually quote-only and carries a longer warranty. New aftermarket or OEM-grade units cost the most but are brand new. On the VNT units especially, check whether the actuator is included and calibrated. Watch out for cheap "CHRA core" listings — a bare centre cartridge is not a complete turbo.
Confirm it by VIN or engine number — Toyota uses more than one part number per engine. The 3.0 D-4D (1KD) appears as 17201-30110 and 17201-0L040 depending on year and spec; the GD-6 turbos split into 17201-11080 (2.8) and 17201-11070 (2.4). Tell us your model, year and engine (and ideally your VIN) when you request a quote and verified suppliers will confirm the exact unit before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Tested used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket units usually 6–12 months. Because a failed turbo can be caused by oil-supply or DPF issues, a good supplier will also advise on fitting the correct oil feed/return and priming the unit. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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