Buying a Mitsubishi Carisma
This is a bit of a difficult one, as there's not too much to worry about, which is excellent news for you. So, provided you're buying a car with full service history, you shouldn't be in for any nasty shocks but check that the electric windows, locks and sunroof all work and that the air conditioner produces chilled air – fixing such items can be pricey.With turbo diesels, check for excessive smoke on hard acceleration - it could be a sign of worn turbo seals. Generally, though, these engines are trouble-free if the oil has been changed regularly.
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Four-Cylinder Power (Or Lack Thereof)
As mentioned, the Outlander's base powertrain is a letdown. The
168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder teams with a continuously variable
automatic transmission, and the results are uninspiring, ...
Ashtray
CAUTION
• Put out matches and cigarettes before they are placed in the ashtray.
• Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do,
cigarettes or other smoking mate ...
If the DPF warning display illuminates during vehicle operation
Steady illumination of the DPF warning display shows that the DPF has not been
able to burn away all of the trapped PM and that, as a result, an excessive amount
of PM has accumulated inside it. T ...