Mitsubishi Problems

There is nothing to suggest there is a problem with the Triton, but it’s worth checking the owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with any recommendations Mitsubishi makes about towing with the Triton. That way you will minimize the risks of having a problem.

Your experience is similar to other owners who have used E10. Even the biofuels people say the engine will lose some smoothness and it will use more fuel, but it really shouldn’t lose power.

If there's nothing wrong with the other shock there's no reason to change it. If you feel there is something wrong with it take the car to a suspension specialist and have them check it. If that shows a problem then you have some grounds to ask Mitsubishi to replace it.

That increase in fuel usage on E10 is in line with what we've been told would happen by the biofuels people.

I would have the auto transmission serviced and checked, that’s where your problem is likely to be.

Mitsubishi's recommendation is for fuel-injected models only, so I   would not use E10 in your wife's car. It would be best in your   circumstances to go to the higher octane petrol.

Any of the quality brands would perform well on the Magna. IMPCO made the air-valve system used by Mitsubishi on the cars supplied from the factory with LPG. It’s generally regarded as bulletproof, so that’s certainly one to consider.

1500 kg when the trailer has brakes.

After David McKenzie told us that his TJ Mitsubishi Magna used up   to 40 per cent more fuel when running on E10 than it did on regular   unleaded we felt we should refer it to the experts, as his experience   contradicted the advice we had received about the fuel. David's   experience confounded the experts who said it went against everything   they knew about the fuel. They told us that Mitsubishi had no   problems with the TJ Magna using E10. Further we were told that   providing the oxygen sensors were working correctly the engine   management system on the Magna would adjust for any changes in the   fuel. It was suggested that David have the fuel-injection system in   his car checked by a competent mechanic.

Fighting your way through all the sales pitches to get the good information is always difficult and most tyre people will favour the brands they stock. Most retailers should be able to offer you a range of tyres, ranging in price from cheap to quite expensive and varying levels of performance. The Magna is a middle of the road model and I would go for a well-respected brand of tyre that has a tread pattern that offers good grip in the wet, rides comfortably and has a good prospect of wearing well. It also has to be the correct size, load and speed rating.