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3.0LT EFI PETROL LIFE EXPACTANCY

Tech Talk for Mitsubishi owners.

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3.0LT EFI PETROL LIFE EXPACTANCY

Post by little_mack7901 »

hi there what sort of life would you excpect out of a 3.0lt petrol efi out of a 99 trition gxl and what the engines like??
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Post by -Scott- »

It's the same as the 24V 3.0 litre Magna V6. The bottom end is basically the same as ALL Mitsubishi 3.0 litre V6 engines - Magna, Pajero, Challenger, Triton, even the 3000GT twin turbo.

They rev nicely, make reasonable power, not the most fuel efficient of engines. Examples have been know to last past 400k km, although I don't think that's common. Mine 12V Pajero engine is at 150k km, and showing NO signs of wear problems. I wish it would die, so I could drop in a DiD... :P
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3.0LT EFI PETROL LIFE EXPACTANCY triton

Post by little_mack7901 »

i'm looking at triton atm moment so say if it under 180,000ks been well matained and cared for it should be right for a few more thousand ks with any luck overall what are the engines like are they pretty strong engine and what are the drivelines in the triton like ???? any input would be much appreciated i've only owned hiluxs and patrols how do they stack up???
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Re: 3.0LT EFI PETROL LIFE EXPACTANCY triton

Post by Bluefreak »

little_mack7901 wrote:i'm looking at triton atm moment so say if it under 180,000ks been well matained and cared for it should be right for a few more thousand ks with any luck overall what are the engines like are they pretty strong engine and what are the drivelines in the triton like ???? any input would be much appreciated i've only owned hiluxs and patrols how do they stack up???
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Not sure on the K's, mine is an '03 and has a tad over 120,000 and still going strong.

They are a pretty under stressed engine and should be more than strong enough for the average punter,

Driveline appears (after my abuse) to be very strong, perhaps not patrol strong but ample for most, the LSD's are tops too.

Hope that helps

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Post by Zute »

My Pajero 3.0ltr 12v has 260,000km. uses about 1.6litres of oil every 10,000 km. Done some towing.
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Post by Shorti »

236k kms and still going strong
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Post by Adz »

I av a 99Triton it's done 195ks, i do massive amounts of Hwy travling goin huntn, Seems to still be going good :lol:
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Post by BALDYJOE327 »

rebuilt my 3ltr 94 model pojo at 368000k.
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Post by awbeattie381 »

My 89 has done 210 with a head reco at 200k. Im hoping it will last another 80-100k.
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Post by Alex Kogan »

Min is at about 250k going strong. I've seen them go as high at 450k without much repair.
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Post by mowerman »

99 dual cab work truck. 3.0 petrol.

230,000ks and still going strong. Its like most units, how much fuel you use depends on how heavy your foot is.

Its done all the sand from North Straddie to Rules beach. Out past Cunnamulla blowing away feral animals. Havent been bogged yet.
Although the last trip to Moreton is going to cost me a new clutch.
But thats what you get when you use them like you should.

Done everything that my old 76 Cruiser ute did. And in more comfort.

Just keep the services up to it. The ones every 100,000 can make a hole in your wallet but its worth it. Anyway ,all the other makes need the same.

Go for it.
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Post by camcrewdave »

I am also about to buy a 99 4x4 trition, auto, with aroud 260K on the clock. drives great but starts a bit rough...

Has anyone reconditioned one of the 3.0l engines recently? what was the cost? time off the road? etc
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Post by striker99 »

Zute wrote:My Pajero 3.0ltr 12v has 260,000km. uses about 1.6litres of oil every 10,000 km. Done some towing.
You sure your oils not just leaking out?
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Post by Zute »

It dose leak a bit. But Mitsu engines are designed to use some oil.
I buy 5 litres for an oil change and am left with about 0.7 litres and will probley add another litre before the next oil change. now 270 000ks on clock.
It blows a little blue smoke first thing when cold.
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Post by GREGGO »

340k with rings, valve stem seals and bottom end bearings done at 230k.

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Post by bellcay »

My old girl is an 94 NJ 3 litre and has 423000km on the clock .She still runs pretty good apart from a little tappet noise whilst cold ,and uses a little oil, some of this oil loss is related to leaks....Scott
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Post by Alej Altuve »

I think, they are a pretty strong engine, my Paj has 326.000km I only change valve seals once at 306.000km, I change oil and filter every 3500km and runs really well
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Post by Smokin' Joe »

my 89 is at 398,500 and wont be touched until it makes 400. smokes a little ,doesnt use much oilbut has recently become tired after towing the boat .she even had to tow a jeep back from 4x4 last weekend. long live the 3.0v6
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