Why does my Mitsubishi DB 380 make a ticking noise?
Ticking noises from the Mitsubishi 380’s engine bay may be due to 1) the emissions control valve (or evaporative emission ventilation solenoid); 2) air in the lash adjusters or, 3) the injectors. Some ticking noise from the injectors – particularly before the engine warms up – is normal.
Why are there problems with the Mitsubishi 380?
By doing that you should be able to extend the life of your automatic transmission. Servicing is even more important if the transmission is made to work hard, such as when towing. The demise of the local manufacture of the Mitsubishi 380 was the result of a common ailment within the car industry – belief in your own hype. …
Are there any recalls on the Mitsubishi DB 380?
In September 2008, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi 380 vehicles manufactured from 27 July 2006 to 19 February 2007. For these vehicles, if a vehicle with a full tank of fuel was involved in a sever collision, the LHR fuel tank retaining strap bracket may fail, allowing the fuel tank to dislodge and potentially leaking fuel ( PRA 2008/10331 ).
Is the Mitsubishi 380 the last car made in Australia?
The 380 will forever be known as the car that ended local production of Mitsubishi cars. There’s no escaping the fact that it was the last car the company produced in Australia so in that sense it’s Read more
Ticking noises from the Mitsubishi 380’s engine bay may be due to 1) the emissions control valve (or evaporative emission ventilation solenoid); 2) air in the lash adjusters or, 3) the injectors. Some ticking noise from the injectors – particularly before the engine warms up – is normal.
By doing that you should be able to extend the life of your automatic transmission. Servicing is even more important if the transmission is made to work hard, such as when towing. The demise of the local manufacture of the Mitsubishi 380 was the result of a common ailment within the car industry – belief in your own hype.
In September 2008, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi 380 vehicles manufactured from 27 July 2006 to 19 February 2007. For these vehicles, if a vehicle with a full tank of fuel was involved in a sever collision, the LHR fuel tank retaining strap bracket may fail, allowing the fuel tank to dislodge and potentially leaking fuel ( PRA 2008/10331 ).
The 380 will forever be known as the car that ended local production of Mitsubishi cars. There’s no escaping the fact that it was the last car the company produced in Australia so in that sense it’s Read more