I have just purchased a 2001 3.5 V6 GLS 280 000km (Gen 3). I know it will be thirsty, but are there any things I should have checked out or do to get the best possible consumption?
Can anyone recommend a mechanic who specializes in Pajero's in the Cape Town area?
Hi Duane
I have a similar vehicle, you did'nt state if it was auto or manual transmission.
I have the auto, and I initially had full syntetic castrol edge oil in the engine, and changed to Caltex DELO 400 multigrade oil. Best fuel saving yet. I am getting average 14.7 liters to 100km as to 16.5 with the casatrol EDGE before and a much smoother running engine, esier starting etc... Prior to changing oil I had branches and free flow put in, a K&N lifetime airfilter, flushed and new tranny oil, platinum spark plugs, list goes on.
Do you have a service history?? Very important is the cambelt and tensioners every 90 - 100k km. Rest is just normal oil changes for the transfer case and diffs especially of the vehicle has done a water crossing or two.
I service my paj myself, only go to service centre if i cannot do something myself, but I use Le Roux Motor clinic in Brackenfell if I absolutely have too and have had very good service from them.
Good luck, you have an awesome vehicle there!!
I have a similar vehicle, you did'nt state if it was auto or manual transmission.
I have the auto, and I initially had full syntetic castrol edge oil in the engine, and changed to Caltex DELO 400 multigrade oil. Best fuel saving yet. I am getting average 14.7 liters to 100km as to 16.5 with the casatrol EDGE before and a much smoother running engine, esier starting etc... Prior to changing oil I had branches and free flow put in, a K&N lifetime airfilter, flushed and new tranny oil, platinum spark plugs, list goes on.
Do you have a service history?? Very important is the cambelt and tensioners every 90 - 100k km. Rest is just normal oil changes for the transfer case and diffs especially of the vehicle has done a water crossing or two.
I service my paj myself, only go to service centre if i cannot do something myself, but I use Le Roux Motor clinic in Brackenfell if I absolutely have too and have had very good service from them.
Good luck, you have an awesome vehicle there!!
Nicholas Gibson
2005 Gen 3 Pajero 3.2 DiD Auto LWB
Mods:
ARB front bumper, OME, Lynx Bash Plate, Lynx Rock-sliders, Lynx rear steel bumper, Front Runner 40lt Long range tank, Madman EMS2 with EGT, dual battery system, 700FF spots
Corsa 1.4 Club (swambo)
Cape Town
"In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker." - Woody Allen
2005 Gen 3 Pajero 3.2 DiD Auto LWB
Mods:
ARB front bumper, OME, Lynx Bash Plate, Lynx Rock-sliders, Lynx rear steel bumper, Front Runner 40lt Long range tank, Madman EMS2 with EGT, dual battery system, 700FF spots
Corsa 1.4 Club (swambo)
Cape Town
"In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker." - Woody Allen