What kind of engine does Vauxhall Vivaro life have?
An auto box is an option, with a more powerful 180PS version of the same engine. Vivaro Life is based on the same PSA car platform that is used on all the latest models from the group, including the Peugeot 5008 and Vauxhall Grandland X, and that car heritage is reflected in the car’s well-mannered road behaviour.
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro based on a PSA?
Already Vauxhall has expanded its car range with SUVs based on Peugeot running gear, and last year the Fiat-sourced Combo small van was replaced with a PSA-based model. For Vauxhall’s UK operations, the big change was always going to be the Vivaro, built at Luton since 2001 as part of a deal with Renault.
How much does it cost to replace Vivaro injectors?
Vauxhall had quoted £2000 if all went smoothly with removing the injectors but warned it might require sending the cylinder head to an engineering firm if the injectors broke during removal and if I needed a new head then the cost could get to £4000.
Why does my Vivaro have a stop light?
When I put my foot down at in a high gear, i.e. requiring high torque, the engine warning light and STOP light come on and the engine cuts out. Cruising in 6th at 50mph the engine seems to be misfiring – there are blips in the engine note.
An auto box is an option, with a more powerful 180PS version of the same engine. Vivaro Life is based on the same PSA car platform that is used on all the latest models from the group, including the Peugeot 5008 and Vauxhall Grandland X, and that car heritage is reflected in the car’s well-mannered road behaviour.
Can a Vauxhall Vivaro be used as a Trafic?
As it happens it seems to have made no discernible difference in the time it takes the engine to warm up to operating temperature anyway. If you have a Renault Trafic, a Vauxhall Vivaro or a Nissan Primastar, then this guide will work as all these vans are essentially the same van with a different badge and all use the same engine.
Already Vauxhall has expanded its car range with SUVs based on Peugeot running gear, and last year the Fiat-sourced Combo small van was replaced with a PSA-based model. For Vauxhall’s UK operations, the big change was always going to be the Vivaro, built at Luton since 2001 as part of a deal with Renault.
Why does the EGR valve open on a Trafic Vivaro?
Under certain circumstances it opens up to feed exhaust gases into the air intake of the engine. There are several reasons for this, the first is that it heats the engine up quicker from a cold start, which leads to improved efficiency on short journeys as diesel engines don’t run efficiently when cold.