Hi Guys
Firstly- Happy new year!!
I'll need your help as a new proud owner of a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 PetrolLWB. And just want to look after it properly as to keep it for many years and memories.
I need some advice on where to get the best reliable guaranteed Service for our Pajero to keep it going till we have to drive around during the apocalypse while driving over Zombies, while feeling confident that something will not set on fire due to spontaneous combustion?
I saw a lot of good comments on Facebook about MitsiTech but ultimately, I'll need the help of the Pajero generals of South Africa. (That is you guys) who have had experience and can compare the different service providers.
I have requested a quote from MitsiTech and From SAC(Steves Auto Clinic) for a major service.
MitsiTech is slightly better priced than SAC.
MitsiTech is a Mitsubishi Specialist and SAC is a very respectable Place for all 4x4 Services and add on's.
As I understand from what I have heard MitsiTech is top notch in taking care of Pajero's, but..
MitsiTech did not give me a detialed list of what a Major service includes, where SAC has a very descriptive list of what will be done.
Here is the list.
Major Service
Inspect vehicle for dents, scratches etc.
Check all warning lights on dash
Check rev counter & speedo operation
Check hooter
Check windshield washers front – Operational
Check windshield washers rear – Operational
Refill front & rear window water bottles
Accelerator pedal checked for full throttle
Report on condition of discs & brakedrums
Report on condition of pads & brakeshoes
Inspect all brake components for leaks
Check mechanical advance on distributor
Replace points & condenser if necc.
Report on condition of Timing Chain
Report on condition of Fuel Filter
Replace Fuel filter
Replace Oilfilter
Check Clutch pedal travel & squeeking
Check Brake pedal travel & squeeking
Check Door operation
Check Boot operation
Check Bonnet operation
Grease all latches slightly
All locks & latches serviced
Check Pedal rubbers
Check battery water
Check Battery terminals condition
Check Battery terminals tightness
Refill hydraulic levels if neccesary
Inspect coolant system for leaks & levels
Inspect all suspention components
Inspect all cable routing under vehicle
Check gearbox oil levels and fill if necc.
Gearlever linkages checked & lubed
Check diff oil levels and fill if necessary
Inspect Exhaust system & report
Repack & adjust wheelbearings if necc.
Lube under bodyparts with shackle fluid
Inspect condition of all tyres and report
Check & report on idle up device for aircon
Dyna if applicable
Adjust ignition timing
Adjust idle co’s
Check new oil level and water levels
Road test (Rattles, wind noise, steering, braking stability & noises)
Road test (Rattles wind noise, steering, braking stability & noises) & report
Check wiperblade condition
Check windshield washers front
Check windshield washers rear
Check all interior & console lights
Inspect handbrake operation
Check handbrake adjustment
Brake fluid condition checked
Check all lights
Coolant level serviced
Check Anti freeze
Check for grass in radiator
Check Fanbelt tension
Check Fanbelt condition
Compression test
Replace sparkplugs (Where Applicable)
Check Sparkplug wires
Inspect supressors & routing
Replace airfilter
Inspect cambelt tension
Inspect cambelt condition
Inspect camtiming
Report on condition of tappets
Inspect CV Joint dust covers
Check Steering wheel if straight
Check Wheel balance
Check aircon operation & report
Timing & carb Adjusted
Check Spare wheel & tools
Inspect universal joints
Grease universal joints
C.V.joints dust covers checked
Inspect tie rod ends
Inspect steering component
Steering rack boots checked
All grease nipples serviced
Inspect all shocks & report
Torgue wheel nuts
Pump all tyres to specification
Fill oil on level
Wash vehicl
Wash engine
Any other places you would rather recommend would also be a lot of help.
Thank you in advance
Kind Regards
Hi.
Great, great car.
Services:
1) what km is your car - timing belt gets done every 90k
2) do you have service history pertaining to timing belt and spark plugs? Long life platinum tipped plugs can last as long as the timing belt.
3) what autobox service history do you have? Check the current level and condition of the oil. If anything is off, seriously consider a full flush and filter change.
4) any baboon can check the stuff on their list (as if I believe they do half the stuff in any case). That list is for single mothers holding down 2 jobs.
5) highest recommended oil is Caltex Delo 400 15W40 multigrade and filter from the agents.
If you find a service centre that knows the timing belt replacement, difficult plug replacement and box oil flush and filter change, then you have the right place.
Great, great car.
Services:
1) what km is your car - timing belt gets done every 90k
2) do you have service history pertaining to timing belt and spark plugs? Long life platinum tipped plugs can last as long as the timing belt.
3) what autobox service history do you have? Check the current level and condition of the oil. If anything is off, seriously consider a full flush and filter change.
4) any baboon can check the stuff on their list (as if I believe they do half the stuff in any case). That list is for single mothers holding down 2 jobs.
5) highest recommended oil is Caltex Delo 400 15W40 multigrade and filter from the agents.
If you find a service centre that knows the timing belt replacement, difficult plug replacement and box oil flush and filter change, then you have the right place.