Common Rail Diesels, !

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 23, 2017 at 21:22
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After having old school diesels for years with utes, earthmoving gear, trucks etc, i have been amazed at what difference common rail makes in regard to power.
My old workhorse landrover defender 130 has finally gone into hospital with a chronic complaint!..lol. Thinking I might have to change to a more Hwy cruising vehicle to take the pressure off the old landy ,as things have changed work wise, a late model 4x2Mitsubishi Triton all dressed up with 16'alloys Arb bar, driving lights, got my attention. Apart from a rough as guts ride this thing has amazed me at what power can be extracted from a 2.5L engine. I have been like others and have wailed How long will it last?, and the list of mates ,uncles and all the Jo Blows that have blown up is seemingly endless . At a cruising speed of 110ks this motor sits on about 2100 rpms and has taken every hill I have thrown at it with ease, so my opinion has changed somewhat as to how the longlivety of these smaller motors go. I think with the right servicing and control with the right boot Theres no reason why they should not give a run. Just a little plug for the Mitsibishi, making the ground clearance the same on the 4x2 as the 4x4 was a smart idea makes a big difference over rough ground.

Cheers Axle.



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