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Are you having problems with your Mitsubishi Pajero? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mitsubishi Pajero issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Mitsubishi Pajero in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Mitsubishi Pajero 1996: Cost to fix a misfire

The cost of the plugs and leads is about right, and the labour charge is about right for three hours work. If all he did was fit the plugs and leads it's expensive, but if he investigated the cause of the misfire beyond simply fitting those parts the labour charge is probably about right as well.

Mitsubishi Pajero 1997: LPG fuel consumption

The LPG consumption is very good, almost too good to believe, and the petrol consumption is woeful. I would expect that you should be able to get 17.5L/100 km or so on LPG, but you're getting much better than that, and about 14 L/100 km on petrol and you're doing much worse than that. I would take it to another LPG installer, one that is familiar with the system fitted to your car and have them thoroughly check it on both fuels.

Mitsubishi Pajero 2002: Why didn't the dealer suggest repair for high oil use while under warranty?

It is using too much oil as you suggest, but you don’t say how much it was using back when you first noticed it, or if you brought it to the attention of the dealer. A dealer is unlikely to know when an engine is using oil unless the owner tells him or her. It’s too late now to do anything about it, the issue should have been addressed when the vehicle was under warranty, and the initiative has to come from the owner.

Mitsubishi Pajero 2002: Engine losing compression

NORMALLY the engine would last much longer than 107,000km and it's unlikely that yours needs replacement, though it might need reconditioning for some reason. We asked Mitsubishi for their input on your case and they told us the problem is likely to have been caused by sludge build-up in the engine as a result of it either not being serviced, or being poorly serviced. Because it hasn't been serviced at a Mitsubishi dealer they can't check its service history.

What is a good 4WD for towing?

IT DEPENDS on the all-up weight of your caravan, but I would be looking at a used 2001-2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, preferably diesel, which would handle your towing needs, and be reliable and reasonably economical.

Nissan Pajero 2004: Does this model have issues with its engine?

I WOULD like to be able to confirm that the problem with the 3-litre turbodiesel engine has been fixed, but I can't. My attempts to get Nissan to own up to a fix have been a dismal failure. All it would tell me is it would take care of owners of any Patrol that had an engine problem. Read into that what you will.

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YOU'VE done 70,000km without any problem, which is enough for any problem to surface, so I'd leave it. I've heard of some issues with engines blowing up on these systems, but it's because drivers take full advantage of the power boost and drive their vehicles harder, instead of easing off on the throttle and getting full advantage of the fuel-cost savings.

Mitsubishi Pajero 1993: Tips on getting a better gasket

USE a quality head gasket, like a factory spare, and you should have no trouble. When you've got the heads off, inspect for cracks and warping. Consider having the heads faced to make sure they're flat when they go back on, and certainly grind the valves.

Mitsubishi Pajero 2003: Why does my car smell?

THE rotten egg smell is usually a sign of a problem with the catalytic converter. Take it to a mechanic and have it checked.

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