how do you service a turbo diesel.?

Question

is it much different from a petrol. what sort of parts do you change apart from the oil, filter,air filter, and heater plugs.

its a rover 400 2l turbo diesel

Answer 1

as already stated change oil and filter regularly to ofset engine wear i change at 3k miles. manufacturers recommend different timescales for heater plug changes about 2 years is average. having injectors checked regularly maxamises performance and fuel economy. if you have recently aquired the vehicle change the cambelt as sellers always claim it's been done to sell the vehicle when it hasn't.

Answer 2

It is not always necessary to change heater plugs, if the vehicle starts easily or as usual in winter then these plugs are o.k.Always use the highest spec Turbo diesel type oils, never economise on oils or oil filter it is false economy,Check alternater belt, as on some diesels this also runs the power steering, if a seperate belt is used for the p/s check this also Cam belts are changed at various intervals by different manufacturers, and is not a job for most ametures.a check on the charging system is also easily carried out by connecting a volt meter to the battery. With engine stopped it should read around 12v and with revs at mid range, should increase to 13.2 to 14.7v if the voltage is higher the alternater is over charging and could cause the battery to dry up,if the voltage doesn't change have the alternater checked. Always change Fuel filter/s follow bleeding instructions for vehicle. again use good quality filters. if you need any further info you may contact me again
regards Bill

Answer 3

The most important thing to do is to replace the engine oil and oil filter at least every six months or 5,000 miles or so (check manufacturers schedule). Use a really good quality engine oil and oil filter, bought from the main dealer (they will advise what oil etc). Turbo chargers are very susceptible to damage when run with old or poor quality oil, so this I would say is your most important issue.

No need to replace glow plugs like spark plugs unless they are faulty, either way, this is best left to a professional.

Fuel filter needs ideally to be done every year (10k), but if mileage is lower this will stretch to every two years; just drain water from fuel filter if it is not being replaced.

Everything else is as petrol really. But if in doubt, any doubt, leave it to the professionals (it really is worth paying for a good service from your local mechanic).

Answer 4

I'd second the suggestion to get a Haynes Manual for all the details.
In the meantime, though, the "bare essentials" would be to change the oil & oil filter, using a good quality oil made for turbodiesels, air filter & clean/replace the fuel filter.
You'll not need to worry about the glowplugs unless they start malfunctioning, though if you want to it's very similar to changing spark plugs. Just be aware of the battery. Just done 'em on the Peugeot (getting reluctant to cold-start), £25 from Halfords & 10 minutes work.

Answer 5

process is the same. some of the milage requirements are different. also make sure you are using the correct grade engine oil as diesel oil has a differnt rating system. The only time you would change heater plugs (glow plugs in the states) would be if you had a problem with starting at temps below 60 degrees f.
you may be able to get a better awnser if you listed the type of car/truck, engine size, year and milage

Answer 6

Heater plugs should not require replacement very often - leave them until they fail (when my Mum had problems with her Rover 220 diesel, and asked the AA patrol man if the heater plugs could be the problem, he said he'd never known them to fail on that engine).
The fuel filter should be replaced regularly, and the cam belt every 60,000 miles.
Buy a Haynes manual, and it will list all the items to be checked and/or replaced and at what intervals.

Answer 7

Oil/air filters and fuel fiter with an oil change

Answer 8

I know this doesn't help much engine wise, but fuses, light bulbs, tires, the suspension and brake system ought to be similar and at least something you can visually inspect and perhaps repair yourself.

Answer 9

all You have mention is good enough.
you want to go farther? change the coolant. and and the two fuel filter( primary and secondary)

to change fuel filter You MUST install them full of fuel(DO NOT INSTALL THEM EMPTY) make Yourself sure, upon installation ,they are tight.

Answer 10

the best thing to do is buy Haynes service manual from somewhere like Halfords and follow the advise they give on servicing.