Rhino engine, fuel consumption, Chevrolet Captiva diesel

Discussing the fuel consumption of a Chevrolet Captiva with a diesel engine is always interesting.

Although the car is no longer produced, many people still want to buy it, you know.

One of the reasons is that SUVs are included in the category of cars with rhino engines, which rarely break down.

No wonder there are still so many people who want a taste of the comfort offered by the Chevrolet Captiva.

As a diesel engined car, surely many believe that the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Captiva is very economical.

So, is this true? How economical is this full-size SUV when used daily in urban areas?

Fuel consumption Chevrolet Captiva diesel

FYI, Chevrolet Captiva Diesel was launched in 2008 by PT General Motor Autoworld Indonesia as APM Chevrolet in the country.

At the time, the variant launched was the 2.0 VCDi. Engine capacity 1,991 cc, 4-cylinder, Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) which can produce 150 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm.

At the time, VGT technology was considered a new breakthrough that could increase engine power.

The VGT works by compressing fresh air which is adjusted to the pressure required at a given engine speed.

In addition, technology is included common rail It also affects the fuel consumption of a diesel Chevrolet Captiva.

These components can provide up to 1,600 psi of pressure to the injector.

The engine can also generate more power at lower rpm, making it more fuel efficient.

Given that the power is all right, what is the average fuel economy of a diesel Captiva?

Summing up from various sources, it is noted that the Chevrolet Captiva diesel fuel consumption is very economical. For city use it can penetrate 1:10.6 km/l.

This number is obtained after traveling within the city with the normal course of activity in general. This is also noting that the car should not be driven beyond 2000 revolutions per minute.

Seeing these numbers, we are sure that the fuel consumption of this one car is really good. One factor that makes it economical could be the use of a known efficient diesel engine.

Not to mention the added technology common rail and VGT embedded. However, when we confirmed with several diesel Captiva users, they also agreed the same if the car was really economical.

Some of them said the average fuel economy was at 1:9-10 km/l when used daily. Meanwhile, when used outside the city, the numbers can be better in the range of 1: 12-13 km/l at constant speed.

You must use a good BBM

Carmodians who want to buy a used Captiva should first understand if this diesel engine requires higher quality fuel.

This is because the Chevrolet Captiva Diesel is not recommended to use low quality diesel fuel.

“It is not recommended to use low-quality Captiva diesel. It will lead to problems in the engine sector if it is used continuously,” said Anugrah Wardhana, a Captiva diesel user.

So, what problems will occur when users are forced to use low-quality diesel? according to the injector common rail It can get dirty quickly and over time can clog the injector.

The bad effect is when the injector is clogged, like it or not, the owner has to clean or calibrate the component.

However, if the condition is severe, the owner must replace a new, expensive injector. That’s a short term factor, how about a long term factor?

That being said again in the long run this could spread to the engine. He continued, “If you do it by force, over time the engine liners or piston walls can wear out.”

In this case, engine compression will drop and engine performance will decrease or disappear. When you are faced with something like this, like it or not, the owner has to Repair Machine.

Tips on buying a used Captiva

Check out the cables section

When you want to buy a used Captiva, the part to check is the cable harness. The cable has a very big impact on the electricity in the car.

Generally, this cable damage is caused by the age factor. Cables near the machine become brittle and damaged due to exposure to hot engine temperatures.

If it is found that the cable is in poor condition, try to replace it with a new one.

fuse box

Being a car that is more than 8 years old, the part that can also be checked is the fuse box. There are usually several parts in the fuse box that have melted or melted due to a short circuit.

But this is not always, yeah. Such conditions are usually found in only a few cars, aka not all cars experience something like this.

The price of this harness cable also varies, ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions, depending on the part of the damaged cable. For example, front wiring harness costs around 4 million rupees, then engine harness around 11 million rupees. Not bad, right?

Miss was

When checking engine parts, Carmudian can use the method of opening the oil cap when starting the engine. When opening the oil cap and starting the engine, make sure that no engine oil is escaping or spurting out.

If you find that oil is gushing, you can be sure that there are problems with the internal engine. Also check the exhaust section when the engine is running.

If a lot of white smoke comes out, you can be sure that the engine is in poor condition. This white smoke indicates that oil is also entering the combustion chamber due to pressure loss.

When faced with a loneliness like this it is best to leave. Find another unit in better condition.

Remember that it is better to buy a unit that is a little more expensive but in better condition than to get a cheap one that needs a lot of repair.

Examine the legs

When buying a used car, checking the legs is a must. In general, the legs that most often cause problems on the Captiva are the rubber.

like rubber fuss And such components Tie rod, ball joint, shock absorbersOthers must be verified. It is understood that repairing the front or back legs can cost at least IDR 3 million.

Moreover, you have to focus more on the rear suspension Self-development. The price of the rear suspension is in the range of 2-11 million rupees, depending on the brand.

Conclusion diesel Captiva fuel consumption

If you look at the Captiva’s diesel fuel consumption numbers, this car is worth owning. Moreover, the comfort provided is also very good.

The feel of the suspension is very soft to treat Which is fine. One of the reasons is that the Captiva is an SUV that uses a monocoque chassis, right ladder frame.

Cars with monocoques are known to treat Which is much better in comparison ladder frame. In fact, the Captiva is one of the leading SUVs that has a monocoque body and common rail in Indonesia.

After knowing some of the above things, do you think Carmodian is interested in buying a diesel Captiva?

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Author: Reisen Bunge
Editor: Dimas

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