What kind of problems does a Toyota Avensis have?
As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting customers and workshops. On one of my recent trips I was faced with a 2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0 diesel that was suffering running problems, with the customer complaining about an intermittent and sudden loss of power.
Why is my Toyota Avensis blowing Blue Smoke?
Toyota: It is blowing blue smoke from exhaust when I accelerate… I own a Toyota Avensis… I own a Toyota Avensis2.2D4D. It is blowing blue smoke from exhaustwhen I accelerate or when the motor is above, say, 2500rpm. The smoke stops after a short while with motorway driving, but returns after an urban cycle.
Which is better Toyota Avensis or VW T180?
The tank is 10 litres smaller, so you’ll have to refuel 100 miles sooner than with the VW. Toyota’s reputation for reliability stands the Avensis in good stead, and the T180 has the range’s best residuals, at nearly 41 per cent. But that bland image stops it from doing as well as the VW.
How many airbags are in the Toyota Avensis?
There are nine airbags to keep you protected… but is that enough for the Avensis to take the honours in the family car class? Price: £21,515 Model tested: Toyota Avensis D-4D T180 Chart position: 2 WHY: Boosting the Toyota’s lacklustre image is a 2.2-litre D-4D unit borrowed from the Lexus IS220d.
When did Toyota Avensis diesel engine come out?
There is a head gasket/oil consumption issue that affected a small number of the AD series diesel engines which affect the Avensis built between April 2005 and February 2009. Toyota covered the issue on a case by case basis for a period of 7 years/111,846 miles, whichever occurred first, from the date of first registration.
What’s the cover period for a Toyota Avensis?
Toyota covered the issue on a case by case basis for a period of 7 years/111,846 miles, whichever occurred first, from the date of first registration. The remedy was fitting a modified 3/4 engine. This affected both the 2.0 and 2.2 litre diesels. The vast majority of cars should now be outside the cover period.
Which is better Toyota Avensis petrol or diesel?
Suspension and electrics are tough, bodies don’t rust, exhausts last a long time. Bear in mind that the petrol 1.8 will be almost as economical as the diesel (40+mpg on a run) and although no ball of fire is quite acceptable for a large car, unless you like the driving characteristics of the diesel.