Latest Pajero - Any problems?

Doesn't happen with mine.

07 Prado D4D GXL auto.

Take the prado to good mechanic... My car did it as well 4 visits to Toyota - no change... Went to other mechanic to do the service, without even mentioning the problem - all works as it should be....

Same here....diesel = Cheaper to run better to tow no farting around with gas been there done that yuk!

Geeez Guys how do you work out its cheaper to run Diesel. I have just sold a Diesel after doing the maths over a 12 mth period. When towing I used approx 15ltrs per hundred and at the National average price ($1.34) cost $20.10 per hundred K's. I know run Duel Fuel Mitsi, which uses approx 22ltrs per hundred on LPG and at National average price ($0.60) cost $13.20 per hundred. Also most Turbo Diesels hold double the amount of oil and need oil changes at double the rate of ULP/LPG vehicles.

I believe a lot people haven't seen the advances in LPG systems, in case you don't know, they now have their own CPU and own injectors, so fuel consumption isn't as agressive as it used to be and power difference is very minimal.

If we were comparing a old Carby style Petrol fourby with a non variable fuel pumped non turbo diesel I would totally agree with you.

The main advantage I see with a Diesel is the safety if going Real Bush carrying fuel.

I had a truck driver only say to me today, don't I worry about the fire risk with a Petrol vehicle (hot exhaust and all) I then mentioned in my last vehicle (turbo Diesel) the front muffler had gone Blue with heat.

I believe differences between ULP and Diesel vehicles is no where near as seperated as it used to be and with the new gas systems they get the Nod.

Now I will duck for cover, because I know I'm in the minority.

Most diesels are 10k service now same as petrol and you also missed the resale factor.

Stu-k you also missed the extra price at purchase for a diesel, and my mitsi is every 15k with normal oil and 30k with fuks. I do concede your point at the moment that Diesels are better resale, but how long will that last with the fuel prices continually climbing.

Why is it that I keep hearing of turbo diesels going bang, cracked cylinder heads, Fuel pumps and injectors stuffed from dirty fuel, these problems can easily run into many trhousands of dollars . Yet it is very rare to hear of a petrol blowing up because the combustion chamber pressures are so much lower.
If you are useing your diesel for going to work(short trips) I do not believe they are an economical proposition
Cheers Pete

Thanks Blaze,

What Mitsi are you getting 22litres/100km & is this while towing?
Thanks,
Dave

Hi Dave,

I drive a 3ltr Challenger and this is generally considered a thirsty motor. My brother has a duel fuel 2004 Paj, I believe its the 3.5 and he gets slightly better, partly I'm sure because his is 5 speed auto and mine only 4 speed. I am told by a few people I know who own 3.8 mitsi's and have owned the 3.5's that the 3.8 is better on fuel, but this is only what I'm told, no personal experience to back it up.

Cheers