newbi needs help

[larson]

just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by larson

just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson

engine is a 2.4 - not sure what block its derived from so don't know about longevity but depends what you pay for it as to what expectations you should have. I think fuel economy is slightly better than diesel, but a petrol owner will no doubt advise.

Diesels have more torque and greater longevity but will cost a bit more....what year is this truck and what are you being asked for it out of interest?

[larson]

its on an s plate for £500

[extreme-4x4]

well for 500 quid if you dont buy it i will

[Terranosaurus]

West Yorks - whereabouts?

The diesels will go tot he moon and back..... but the petrols are pretty long lived too. Officially the petrols give better mpg, from my experience (have had both) theres nothing in it. 166K is quite high but then an s plate fro £500 is a pretty good deal too.

Make sure 4wd works properly and that the front free wheeling hubs engage, to do this put it in 4wd drive a few yards, stop, dissengage 4wd, turn off, get out, then grovel around underneath and try to turn the front driveshafts. If they turn the free wheeling hubs arn't working properly.

|Check for corrosion around the rear seat belt mounts in the rear arches.

[larson]

halifax

[larson]

how often is timing belt/chain changed?

thanks for replies so far