Couldn’t you leave the fuel filter housing in place, removing the filter and replace then removing on If there’s too much gunk in then clean properly

I own a 2019 vx it was a ex private security I paid 106.500 for it got it at 80.000km I now have it at 114.000km and love every minute of it car and it’s been my dream car but some times espicaly servicing and when it comes to rego it Is pricey but u can’t put a price on on something that makes mile every time u hit the start button mine is stock apart from a 3inch dpf back exhaust and I a evc I drive in it drives awsome

Excellent content mate. Appreciate you putting in the time and effort. Disappointed this doesn’t have more views given your credibility

YT.....5 gazillion channels and nothing on

I love .ine it's the best 4x4 iv ever had, I don't think twice about about the price to keep it running loved your vid I can relate to it Cheers

that beach looks heaps boggy

How did you choose which 200 to buy ?

Putting any future and reliance on youtube is a bad mistake.

The fact you hit post on the video shows that you haven’t failed, the growth of the channel is not something you can control directly, try and get back to the roots of why you started the channel and most importantly have fun doing it, as far as the parenting side of your struggles, it’s tough for a bloke when they’re so little, but as they get older and you can do more with them it gets easier, you’ll still have the “bad” days but over all it’s better, hope your mindset is doing better a week on

I have one, I adore it but I'm very strict on weight because of the fuel economy. I'm getting 10.3 to 12 per 100 with a clamshell and stock body. Best highway car.

Nothing is a failure. Fail your way to Success. Edit : btw, there is no spiritual growth without suffering.

Mate you have to aim high and have a goal to reach. Where you are right now is just part of the journey! I’ve made over 400 videos over the last 5 years. I’ve removed most of them. You tube is a creative outlet. Tis a journey mate. Thanks for sharing.

Not a clear, cogent exposition.

Hey Todd! I know what you are going through. I have two little sons alswell and the second one changed everything. It's been really hard for my girlfriend, my older son and for me with this little baby joining our family. We all had to stop doing the things we loved to do. It's been exhausting for all of us. No offroading, no DIY carwork, no vacation.. But I can tell you one thing from my point of view when our second son is getting older now: There will be better times to come. And you will enjoin doing your stoff with both of them on your side. It will bee different but it will be better! Please give all your love to your family. I'm sure you will get all your love back from your sons! Sorry for my bad english. I love your 120 Prado videos. I watched them as tutorials for me and my 120 Prado which I bought when our first son came to life!

Great video mate! Your 200 looks the total business!

Sucks mate, and here's my opinion. In your all time most popular videos, from the 50 or so most viewed videos virtually all of them are about the 120 series, and the few popular ones not about the 120 are things like "My 200 series caught fire" and "five thing i hate about my 200". And that sums me up also, you seem like a great bloke but when you changed the channel name and ditched the 120 for a 200 you went from being a big fish in a small pond to being a small fish in a huge pond. You were carving out a great niche what that 120, i really wish you kept it and done cool things with it that would stamp your place on the map.

Sounds like a disaster is waiting to happen after 5 years of use under the heat summer :( really disappointed with current govs regulations and Diesel engines itself are way cleaner than any EVs on market

One of the most heartfelt moments I’ve ever watched on the tube… having gone through two kids one which was very difficult and in the end we had to accept the reality that our child has a life altering disability felt like life would never get better. I’m here to tell you Todd, life does get better. Support each other and look after each other first and your kids will reap the benefits. If you still enjoy creating then keep doing it, even small projects on that cruiser, after all that’s why I started following you…. Keep being real wear you heart on your sleeve, roll those sleeves up mate and dig in. You got this brother 🤛🏼

G'day Todd, a great video raising many relevant points of running a business whilst juggling the demands of a young family. Firstly, don't sweat the RU-vid side of things. If it makes you happy, then keep doing it, but maybe find some other people eg. university/TAFE media students to do the stuff (like editing) you'd rather not do. Putting it aside for a while is also a good option to free up time to spend on yourself and your family. Importantly, the 'struggling father' discussion is one that many men should have, but don't. Best way to get through those tough times is with friends and family. As a father of three (all now adults in their own right), I speak from similar experience, and especially with the colicky child. Looking forward, I think the family-oriented series of Offroad Crusader is a natural progression (I watched the Leyland Brothers show on television when I was a kid) worth considering. Until the next video, look after yourself and take care.

Gary form Nerdrotic was a nothing much uploader for eight years before "making it" so one has to ask what makes you think you failed as a youtuber? it's a super demanding platform to be on if you're not uploading near daily. it takes time, lots and lots of it unless you just trip over the lucky magic sause.

Love you mate. Chin up, you’ve given me good times and that I can thank you for. Thank you Todd.

Made it look easy, I don’t see many cars with OME suspension so it’s good to see you replaced them and didn’t go for another brand, cheers

Hey Todd, first vid of yours to land in my feed. Youtubing can be a lonely game at times and yes the reward vs effort isn't there for some time for most of us. Generally, it's a time based thing as well for most of us, unless as you mentioned we happen to hit a particular niche that resonates with a demographic that spends a lot of time online. Glad you're keeping at it, measure your success against yourself, not others. If you're growing and getting views, keep doing it and look for the 1%. LIke you I've managed to connect with other youtubers, some of which have been extremely helpful in providing suggestions and feedback. Finally sounds like you've had a tough year mate and in some ways I can relate. Hats off to you and others who have the courage to make these kinds of videos. I agree there's a benefit for everyone knowing they're not alone. take care mate.

Mate, as an ex veteran who deployed when our second daughter was 10 months, and a toddler, all struggles are real. As a team, ur wife and kids will work through it. As a team is the key. Now that 2nd daughter is 18, and there's 5 of us. One never fails, their just little life hiccups. As a father and a husband, your family unit is everything. We've had mates choose to bang out, what's left behind is devastating. Best thing is to chat, and that's an awesome place to do it with that view, and a brew. So chin up you no longer a Prado driver 😂, your a 200 series driver hahaha.

Hey Todd, I didn’t even need to watch the full video to know you’re not a failure. Sounds like you’ve had a real dud time recently. Take some pressure off yourself if you can, gather thoughts, and look forward to when the motivation will inevitably return! It takes people literally years to grow their channel to a point where it provides meaningful passive income. I watched a video just the other day about MrBeast explaining that your first 100 videos will be shit, but it’s important that you learn one thing with every video, constantly improve and be persistent. I know of other big 4WD channels who didn’t become big for 3-5 years. Look through the video history of some of the big channels we know, their earliest posts are from between 5-7 years ago! I know you’ve been posting for roughly a similar amount of time, but don’t think I’m wrong to say you may not have been as structured/focused on growing the channel until recently? I think you’re doing a great job. I went away for Christmas and wasn’t on RU-vid much for the first 4 months of the year. I looked up your channel out of interest, as I’ve been enjoying watching it grow, and saw that you’d gone from something like 2k subs near the end of last year, to 8.Xk now. So good! That’s a 120% increase. I noticed your video quality and posting frequency had gone up, and you had a couple new popular videos. Including that Hilux review that could be a niche worth exploring. Aim for 10k subs, it’s a great milestone and one I know you can hit soon. Good luck and I wish you strength.

Total respect - followed your brilliant videos from the 120 days - keep goin mate

Wouldn’t say you have failed Todd at all… your a great guy you own your own channel your handy on the tools you own a amazing rig you have kids you have a misses and kids no dought great family….. look around you a value what you have and relate to what someone in Gaza always somone worse of m8. With every storm there’s a calm…. Exercise eat good food surround yourself in good people and snatch yourself out you’ll be good. I myself is struggling witnessing my mother suffer with dementia I just have to lift my head the best I can and move on…. Hope to see you out again sometime if a get my visa to return to Oz…. I can pull you out again 😊

Only just came across you channel,bit funny seen iam on here every day

All very mich resonates with me, I’ve been there too. It’s good to keep going and struggle through, especially with the kids - just being there consistently means you’re not failing them. Keep reaching out for support, even to people you might not know yet. Plenty are there to listen and it certainly helps. Great honest video.

Dude sorry to hear that things not working out the way you wanted do what you have to do for your family and I watched your videos with the 120 Prado because I also have one and it’s was very helpful you hang in there bro 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Good on you mate, I like watching your vedios. I have two kids and I am a father as well. I like 4*4 and I got a J120 Prado for the last 7 years and I am planning to replace it into a Lexus lx 570. I wish you all the best and be happy mate😊

Kids, YT and life... A tough mix. Young kids are a challenge, no doubt about that. Surviving that challenge is never easy. Lock the hubs, grab second low, and crawl. Slow and steady, one eye on the final destination and the other facing each rock to get over. Consistency at home and online will see you gain momentum with grater rewards than peristancy and burnout. We will see you again, and we're all looking forward to hearing how youre going. Look after yourself.

Hang in there Todd, you’re tube vids are great, once the kids stop teething and get good night sleep it’ll be like Christmas for you and the wife woohoo

Nice video, thanks for sharing. Good on ya!

Appreciate your honesty mate. I have two young boys as well and completely understand where your at. It is absolutely not easy and your definitely not alone with your struggles. So from one Aussie battler to another, I wish you and your family all the best with where ever you go to from here.

You’re bogged mate, life has slowed you down, there’s no rush you’ll slowly get traction and pull yourself out if someone doesn’t snatch you first.. You have succeeded in RU-vid don’t even question that, Very hard vid to share, hats off to you

Great video, mate. Everything will be ok. This will pass, and lifes goodies will come in time. I've been through absolute hell in my life. My son died at 21 this time last year. Don't stress about the kids, it gets better. You'll always have challenges but once they hit primary school and more independence it helps a lot. You're a good bloke Todd. Just stay present and let go of the past. It doesn't exist anymore. Only today does. You'll be ok 👍

Cmon mate, you can do it. Push on, and keep going. I just watched your Hilux review, was great.

Chin up mate, we will still be here supporting you for whenever the next episode comes out. Life is tough for millions of people and I know you well enough to see you and your amazing wife become bigger and stronger after everything settles down with family life

Todd children will eventually grow up.. Enjoy the time now cause it wont come back again.. Take a break and come back stronger than before 😊 this too shall pass brother

Hey mate, just think it's less than 1% of people and channels become successful to the point where they earn a decent income from RU-vid. So don't get down on ya self for not making it as such. Just keep doing what you enjoy doing and make videos when you want to make a video. The first baby just makes you think a second baby will fine 😂 nope it's a trap.

Life is always up and down...keep on doing mate ! :-)

Mate, you’ve given it an awesome crack and you’re one of the most relatable characters out there. Hope to see you again soon mate, look after yourself and the family 💙

Hey mate Failure is the side affect of having a crack Don’t think the last 18 months was a waste, it’s all growing and learning Keep your head high mate

Hey mate, as a youngish father of 5 kids, my advice would be that it's all perspective. When you're down in the trenches it's hard to see the forest for the trees. There will be times in the future when the kids relationship with their dad will evolve dramatically. Enjoy it while they are young because you will miss it I guarantee. On the RU-vid front, showing your fallible, honest self "warts and all" makes me want to watch more of your content. I don't really enjoy the "successful" 4x4 channels anymore. They are clickbaity, predictable, disappointing to watch and full of ads. Many lack integrity. Keep making content because tomorrow will be a new day and the sun will rise again. At worst, your failed RU-vid career will be an amazing catalogue for your kids to enjoy in the future.😅

Hey mate, watching from my side of things, youtube has changed massively over the years, id rather go camping with you and all our mates etc then for you to burn your self out trying to feed the YT beast and not see you camping ❤ im doing ok, but i know we have some really good people in our group so that makes me happy 😊

“The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying” -Roy T Bennett. From one adventurous father to another, I really hope you’re doing ok Todd, I completely understand your frustration and pain!! I’ve followed your journey since the 120 days and really enjoyed all you have to offer (we both had 1kz-te’s and now 200 series together at roughly the same time too). You inspire me to get in front of the camera but my anxiety has too much of a hold over to be able to haha, so I’m absolutely in awe of what you’re able to achieve in your videos, I’d love to be able to propose half the things you’re able to do but mine are limited to mostly no talking haha 😅😅 I wanted to reach out to say it does get easier on the father front as time goes on, try not to beat yourself up too much along the way (although easier said than done) you’re a genuine, honest human and that’s what matters to me watching your content!! Don’t let the # of subs discourage you I think I have 50 at the moment and could only wish for half the amount of yours, you’re actually doing it and should be so so proud of yourself mate. Keep your head up, keep your thoughts on track, keep your family close and the cruiser even closer haha, time will always move forward and your circumstance will always move forward with it. Sending love mate ❤️ Mike - Xploring Five

Hurts to see this Todd and know you’re not in a good space! As a father of 2, who begun my parenthood journey at a very similar time as you, I understand the struggles you feel. What I learnt through becoming a father is that the every day battles of having with your children is far more rewarding then it is negative though. The dark times with kids seem real dark. The sleepless nights, the constant illness and the flow on effect it has on your relationships both at home and through your social network. I always refer to it as character building, and like to remind myself that when the dark time passes, you will come out the other side feeling prouder of yourself, your wife and your kids then you can ever imagine. Proud that you have done everything physically possible to be the father your kids need, and the husband and support your wife needs. There is nothing more important in this world then family, and whilst there may seem at times your not doing a lot, you will pick up the pieces later when no one else can. Hold tight man, this wave will pass and you will be better for it ❤

Mate, you've always come across as a really genuine and down to earth creator and as a fellow small creator from Perth, and Prado 120 owner, I've always enjoyed your channel. YT can be tough. I put very little energy into it and focus on my business which allows me to create content and I prefer it that way. Maybe don't focus on YT and instead focus on you, your family and feeling better. If you ever feel like a beer or a chat, I'm in!

Hi Todd. I've watched a couple of your vids and found them really easy to watch because of your easy going and relatable nature. Great stuff. This video was obviously difficult for you to make and its a reflection of life - it's not always easy and there are some tough decisions that have to be made along the way. You should be very proud of what you have achieved with RU-vid and not be looking on it as a failure - its a wonderful achievement to put yourself out there and to actually do what you dreamt of doing. No one can take that away from you. 100% not a failure. As for being a dad and a husband...it ain't always easy but it does get better. Most dads have felt the way you feel and it takes strength to stay the course but you will start to see the benefits when the little buggers start kickin the footy with you and want to crawl under the car with you. Go look after your family and we'll all still be here if you decide it's right for you. Take care mate.