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Hi all,
Long time lurker, I know how to dominate stairs, sleep with one eye open and that a re-mapped 335d is unbeatable. Anyway, I digress.
I've been very kindly been given a 57 plate mitsubishi outlander for free, 107k on the clock. Owned by one owner, and consistently serviced etc. It has the 2.0l VW engine in.
I'm going to get it serviced, and change the timing belts; but so far I've topped up the oil, valeted it and got two new tyres. What sort of preventative maintenance would you do?
Thanks,
Long time lurker, I know how to dominate stairs, sleep with one eye open and that a re-mapped 335d is unbeatable. Anyway, I digress.
I've been very kindly been given a 57 plate mitsubishi outlander for free, 107k on the clock. Owned by one owner, and consistently serviced etc. It has the 2.0l VW engine in.
I'm going to get it serviced, and change the timing belts; but so far I've topped up the oil, valeted it and got two new tyres. What sort of preventative maintenance would you do?
Thanks,
Service including belts, tensioner and water pump is a good move. Coolant if necessary. Consider having the cabin air filter and diesel filter done too if you feel like pushing the boat out. Make sure properly concentrated washer fluid is in the bottle and it's not going to freeze and make a mess. If you've any cause to suspect the tracking is out, get that done before it wrecks your new tyres.
Maybe run a tank of premium diesel through it and give it a damn good Italian tune-up. Other than that, just drive it and sort out any other weaknesses as you go.
Maybe run a tank of premium diesel through it and give it a damn good Italian tune-up. Other than that, just drive it and sort out any other weaknesses as you go.
Great - thanks for the replies. Yes - tracking the Tyres on the drive guy recommended I do that. That's on the list. I think I will change the filters as well.
Yup - Italian tune up was done this weekend, it all feels really solid actually. I want to make it last me, and it sounds like I've taken the right first steps. :-)
Yup - Italian tune up was done this weekend, it all feels really solid actually. I want to make it last me, and it sounds like I've taken the right first steps. :-)
Great - thanks for the replies. Yes - tracking the Tyres on the drive guy recommended I do that. That's on the list. I think I will change the filters as well.
Yup - Italian tune up was done this weekend, it all feels really solid actually. I want to make it last me, and it sounds like I've taken the right first steps. :-)
Yup - Italian tune up was done this weekend, it all feels really solid actually. I want to make it last me, and it sounds like I've taken the right first steps. :-)
Check to seee if the oil pump has been replaced/upgraded to prevent the hex shaft from rounding off.
THe VW 2.0 TDIs are imfamous for it.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=960...
THe VW 2.0 TDIs are imfamous for it.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=960...
I believe this is the BSY VW diesel engine with variable vane turbo. These can be prone to gumming up and seizing and it is worth exercising them by carrying out some simple on-road power pulls - once fully warmed up choose a nice empty stretch of clear road, 3rd gear (assuming manual), decelerate to a crawl with engine rpm approx. 1000 then wide open throttle to red line, decelerate & repeat 3 or 4 times. You should feel the turbo shove early in the rev range and it should pull cleanly to red line without triggering CEL etc. This works the variable vane geometry through its arc of operation and helps keep it working properly. You may well find it produces clouds of black smoke the first couple of times as it clears the DPF too, after which it should be good.
The other thing these commonly consume is throttle bodies which become clogged with deposits resulting from the EGR valve, jamming the butterfly valve and stripping the teeth on the actuator cogs. Not expensive or difficult to fix, but often the cause of CEL.
Be aware they also have a DMF which will probably be technically shagged at even that relatively low mileage, although still functional.
A great car though and good for remarkable fuel economy given the package, high 40s mpg easily achievable on a run. Enjoy.
The other thing these commonly consume is throttle bodies which become clogged with deposits resulting from the EGR valve, jamming the butterfly valve and stripping the teeth on the actuator cogs. Not expensive or difficult to fix, but often the cause of CEL.
Be aware they also have a DMF which will probably be technically shagged at even that relatively low mileage, although still functional.
A great car though and good for remarkable fuel economy given the package, high 40s mpg easily achievable on a run. Enjoy.
My parents have one of these on a 58 plate that keeps going in to limp home mode without putting the EML on, making it impossible to find the cause as nothing is logged in the ECU.
It may well be the sticking turbo vanes as described above, but they're not keen on splashing out on a new turbo if it turns out to be a different issue.
Not the most refined vehicle i've ever been in, it's as if Mitsubishi forgot to fit any sound deadening!
It may well be the sticking turbo vanes as described above, but they're not keen on splashing out on a new turbo if it turns out to be a different issue.
Not the most refined vehicle i've ever been in, it's as if Mitsubishi forgot to fit any sound deadening!
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