Lovers of the Russian off-road will remember the second generation as a reliable and stubborn car that is not used to giving in. Very soon, the drivers of the Russian Federation will have the opportunity to buy the fourth generation Pajero, the release of which is scheduled for the summer-autumn of 2015. But, if the motorist decided to buy a supported foreign-made SUV, then the second generation Pajero would be an excellent option. To understand what the II has earned such respect, it is necessary to get acquainted with its "iron" and the abilities that the SUV demonstrates not only on the offroad, but also on city roads.

The table shows the overall dimensions. Indicators vary depending on the modification and configuration. Only the ground clearance and height remain unchanged.

A little about the past

The second generation of the SUV appeared back in 1991, at the same time the start of sales was announced. For six years, the car sold well in Japan, the United States and the European market. 1997 brought the model a global update, but the generation did not change. A modernized SUV was produced until 1999.

The car was stamped by many factories, the largest of which were located in India, the Philippines and, of course, in his native Japan. At the beginning of 2000, Pajero of the third generation entered the market. But, if in Japan the production of Pajero II ceased, then India and the Philippines continued to release the second generation model. This lasted for about two years.

Vehicle appearance

The SUV has been produced for 10 years in two body styles: 3- and 5-door. The three-door version differed in that it could be equipped with a soft top. If such a modification is of interest to readers, then it is called Canvas Top. Finding it today is quite difficult, but if you set a goal, then a rare 3-door will be found. When talking about the pros and cons, you need to consider the age of this car. For example, many motorists attribute a lot of weight to negative aspects - with a 3.5-liter unit, it is 2170 kilograms (loaded).

Seeing the second generation in the city of Pajero, few people will say that this car is outdated. Moreover, the second Pajero in appearance does not differ much from the last generation. The car looks impressive and sustained. This is not the luxurious giant Escalade, nor the elite Nissan Patrol. The photo shows that the car is made in a strict style, but at the same time off-road capabilities are difficult to hide behind a powerful body.

It makes no sense to describe body parts or compare the appearance with modern cars. All the highlights of the design can be seen in the photographs. The more important point is the ability to determine by the body, what awaits the buyer of a supported car. Having seen a future car, you need to immediately look at its paintwork. If the car looks shabby, then this is a good sign - the price will be reasonable. If the body shines as if the car has just rolled off the assembly line, then you need to stop here.

This shine can be called a presale paint. Among the workers of automotive workshops, such a service is called "pouring in a circle". This is a very expensive operation. For example, in the capital, they will ask for it from 90 to 120 thousand rubles. If you paint only the roof, then it will be cheap, the thickness of the factory coating is 140 microns. On other elements of the case - 300-340 microns each. If the seller paid 90 thousand for such preparation, then he can throw about 200 thousand for it.

Inside the SUV

The owner of a modern car will be surprised when he gets behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Pajero II. Inside, everything looks unusual due to its full off-road focus. The following instruments can be found on the center console:

• Thermometer;
• Inclinometer (shows the angle of roll of the left or right side);
• Altimeter (altitude).

Having these devices, you can not only conquer off-road, but also go sailing, which allows you to make a wide view. The driver sees the situation not only in front, but also below. The Japanese were able to achieve an extensive view by making a large area of ​​glazing. The high seating position also plays a role, which allows you to visually control what is happening around.

For the front passengers of the Mitsubishi Pajero II, armrests are provided, fixed on the inside of the seat. Versions with five doors are equipped with a self-contained heater for the rear passengers. If you want to travel in a large company, then it is better to look for a 5-door version with a third row of seats. Of course, there is not much space on the additional sofa, but things are not as deplorable as with the third row in modern crossovers.

The comfort in the car is at the proper level, if you remember that the car was produced 20 years ago. The luggage compartment opens to the side due to the spare wheel, which hangs on the tailgate. The volume of the compartment in the 3-door version is 300/1000 l, in the 5-door version - 1080/2050 l; 1350/2350 l, depending on the modification.

Those. part

The second generation car received many power units. Supported Pajero can come with a petrol or diesel unit. As for gasoline engines, their working volume ranges from 2.4 to 3.5 liters, and their power ranges from 103 to 280 horses. Diesel installations have a volume of 2.5 to 2.8 liters, power - from 103 to 125 forces. In order not to get confused in the indicators, you should familiarize yourself with the most successful options for the power unit

• Gasoline 3-liter engine. The maximum speed is 165 km / h. Acceleration from zero to hundred - 12.5 seconds. Average fuel consumption is 13.7 liters per 100 km.
• Petrol 3.5-liter engine. The maximum speed is 185 km / h. Acceleration from zero to hundred - 9.9 seconds. Average consumption is 14 liters.
• Diesel unit 2.5 TD. The maximum speed is 150 km / h. The speedometer needle reaches from 0 to 100 km / h in 16.5 seconds. Average consumption is 11 liters of diesel fuel.

Dynamics indicators make it clear that these motors do not take up power. This is especially true for the diesel flagship. But there is a minus - 280 horsepower. Then the manufacturer, who was planning to export to the Russian Federation, did not have a frame of 249 horsepower.

All-wheel drive transmission

Starting with the second generation, Mitsubishi Pajero began to be equipped with a proprietary Super Select 4WD all-wheel drive system. Its main advantage was the possibility of constant driving in 4x4 mode. At the same time, the damage to the car was minimal. The Select 4WD transmission is equipped with four modes:

• 2H - only rear-wheel drive is activated;
• 4H - four-wheel drive is activated;
• Downshift connection mode;
• All-wheel drive mode with differential lock.

The innovative system at that time was installed only in expensive second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero configurations. Budget SUVs received a simpler 4x4 option - Part Time 4WD. It differed from the Super Select in that it did not have the ability to switch to a center differential. That is, for an SUV with such a transmission, the included four-wheel drive was harmful.

An automatic 4-speed gearbox is available only with top-end engines: petrol 3.5 and 3-liter units, as well as a 2.8-liter diesel. The automatic boasts three additional functions that are designed to make driving easier in different conditions. These are Hold, Power and Normal. There is no need to decrypt Normal mode. With regard to Power-switching, then in this mode the acceleration will be a little more vigorous than in Normal.

The most useful mode is Hold. With its help, you can successfully overcome icy and snowy areas. When Hold is activated, Pajero can start from second gear, which means that the wheels will not slip. Gear shifting becomes smoother, this is done in order to exclude skidding on a dangerous section of the road.

In general, smoothness is not always a plus in the operation of an automatic transmission. Sometimes thoughtfulness can hurt driving performance. Because of this, dynamics suffers. When the gas is pressed, the car thinks for the first 2 seconds, and only then starts to accelerate. But, if the car is with mechanics, then you can forget about such features. With manual transmission, Pajero is capable of overtaking, drifting and other dangerous maneuvers.

Iron

Pajero II has an original chassis, if we take into account modern crossovers and SUVs. It has a spring dependent suspension at the back, and an independent "torsion bar" at the front. This combination was made for a softer off-road ride. I must admit that the scheme worked, the car feels great on broken roads.

For a quick stop, disc brakes are responsible, which, undoubtedly, are best replaced with a ventilated version. For safety, not only airbags and a powerful impenetrable body are responsible, but also the anti-lock braking system ABS.

Mitsubishi Pajero II in action

SUVs and crossovers have gained great popularity in the CIS countries due to the terrible quality of the roads. Driving in a jeep with a ground clearance of 200 mm or more is much more pleasant than driving a passenger car. This also applies to the Mitsubishi Pajero II. The SUV demonstrates excellent handling in urban environments and also handles the lack of a road with ease.

We are talking about a fully functional and tuned car. The prospective owner will have to try hard to find faulty parts and adjust parts of the SUV. But after these actions, the car will not bother its "owner" for a long time. On urban roads, the suspension protects against pits and stones, while the fuel consumption is low, because the consumption is indicated taking into account the work of the all-wheel drive.

It is not recommended to accelerate the car at high speeds - after 120 km / h, the control deteriorates, which awaits any other SUV weighing 2 tons. When driving to this limit, no problems arise: the car perfectly enters the turns, as the speed increases, the weight of the steering wheel increases, the stable frame prevents skidding. Driving off the road, Pajero can go in any direction - four-wheel drive will pull him out of any trouble. Pajero suffers only from noise protection - it is low. But if desired, the hood, doors and arches can be further insulated.

Eventually

The car remains popular today. Safety, cross-country ability and reliability - what else does an offroad lover need? You can buy an average configuration for 450 thousand rubles. Usually, for that kind of money, they offer Pajero 1994-96 with a 2.5 diesel or an average gasoline engine. For a 3.5-liter engine, sellers usually ask for 500 thousand.

Off-Road Veteran - Mitsubishi Pajero II updated: June 17, 2018 by: dimajp

The Mitsubishi Pajero car, unlike many modern SUVs and crossovers with all-wheel drive, is a real off-road vehicle, and in terms of cross-country ability it is considered one of the best in its class.

The model first appeared on the car market in 1982, and the second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero 2 car became truly a legend - a car in this body was produced for ten years, and such copies are still often found on the roads of our country.

There are many Pajero-2 fans in Russia - there is a Mitsubishi Pajero fan club, car races are regularly organized. It should be noted that in India, the Pajero version of the 1997 model (in a 5-door version) is still being produced and is called the Pajero SFX.

In 1996, Mitsubishi began to produce another model of a similar plan, and it was named Pajero Sport. It should be noted that the 2nd generation "Sport" is being produced to the present time, and since 2008 the assembly of the car has been established in Kaluga.

A bit of history

The first prototype of the Pajero model was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show back in 1973. The army version of the Mitsubishi Jeep was taken as the basis for the SUV, and as planned by the designers, the car was supposed to be a light all-terrain vehicle with a canvas roof. But the market forced the developers to make significant changes to the model, and in 1976 a deeply modernized version of the car was already shown in the Japanese capital - it noticeably "grew" in size and began to be equipped with a more powerful power unit. The platform of the SUV has also changed - now its basis was no longer a military Japanese Jeep, but a civilian pickup truck of the American company Dodge. Although the car was appreciated by experts, the Japanese began mass production of the Pajero-1 only in 1981.

The debut of the first Pajero took place in October 1981, and the first cars were produced with a short wheelbase in a 3-door version, in a 5-door version, Pajero went on since 1983. The SUV was equipped with both gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 2 to 3 liters, and, moreover, there were a lot of diesels on the model - they took root well and proved themselves on the good side. Pajero-1 was produced by the Japanese until 1991, and then the license for this car was sold to the Korean concern Hyundai, and the model was subsequently produced under the Hyundai Galloper brand.

Mitsubishi Pajero-2

The Mitsubishi Pajero-2 brand began to be produced in 1991, at first two types of engines were installed on the Japanese all-terrain vehicle:

• 3-liter V-shaped gasoline engine 6G72 (6 cyl., 12 valves, two per cylinder);
• 2.5-liter diesel 4D56 (4 cyl., 8 valves, two per cylinder).

Like the first Pajero, the second generation model has a frame structure, and because of this, the weight of the car is quite big - about two tons. Pajero-2 was produced in two bodies - the SWB 3-door station wagon ("shorty") and the LWB 5-door (extended version), and each version had two options:

• "Three-door" with a metal and fabric roof (folding, with an electric drive);
• "Five-door" with a regular and high roof.

Unlike its predecessor, Mitsubishi Pajero-2 already has a fundamentally different wheel drive, the transmission can be switched in three positions:

• driving rear wheels;
• both drive axles in conventional four-wheel drive version;
• both drive axles with locked differential.

This type of transmission is called Super Select 4WD, and it is very convenient for the driver - the car owner can choose the option of connecting the axles himself, depending on road conditions.

Torsion bars are installed on the front suspension of the Pajero-2, springs and double trailing arms are installed on the rear axle.

According to the comfort of the suspension, cars can be divided into two types - with a conventional "hodovka" and with adjustable shock absorbers, and you can increase the car's clearance without leaving the passenger compartment.

Although the ground clearance of the car is not small anyway (200 or 225 mm, depending on the type of shock absorbers), Pajero-2 is often tuned, and the cross-country ability of an SUV after a suspension lift becomes truly fantastic. The driving performance of Pajero-2 is legendary, and it is not in vain - the car crawls through swamps and climbs steep hills, the SUV has won the Paris-Dakar rally more than once, and is one of the leaders of these competitions.

The second Pajero is equipped with a five-speed manual and a four or five-speed automatic transmission, in total, seven types of gearboxes are installed:

• "Mechanics" V5M21, V5MT1 and V5M31;
• 4-st "automatic" V4AW2, V4A51 and V4AW3;
• 5-st "automatic" V5A51.

There are slightly different gear ratios in the gearbox, but they differ not only in this - each type of manual transmission or automatic transmission is suitable only for a certain engine model, and the gearboxes are not interchangeable with each other.

In 1997, the Pajeo-2 was restyled:

• the front bumper has been updated, fog lights have been added;
• the front optics were supplemented with xenon lamps;
• began to install climate control instead of air conditioning;
• the radiator grill has changed;
• alloy wheels R as standard

If at first Pajero-2 was equipped with only two types of internal combustion engines, then in the future the line of power units expanded significantly, and for the entire existence of the model, the following gasoline engines were installed:

• 2.5-liter 4G54 - 8-cl. / 103 l. with. (this engine was also installed on Pajero-1);
• 2.4-liter 4G64 - 8-cl. / 112 l. with.;
• 3-liter 6G72 - 12-cl. / 150 l. with. and 24-cl. / 181 l. with.;
• 3.5-liter 6G74 - 12-cl. / 194 l. with. and 24-cl. / 208 l. with.;
• 3.5-liter 6G74 GDI - 24-cl. / 245 l. with.;
• 3.5-liter 6G74 MIVEC - 24-cl. / 280 l. with.

You can easily determine whether a 4 or 6-cylinder gasoline engine on Mitsubishi is based on the model name - the very first digit means the number of cylinders.

The lineup of Mitsubishi Pajero 2 diesel engines is much more modest - only three types of internal combustion engines are presented here:

• 2.5-liter 4D56 - 8 cl. / 105 l. with.;
• 2.8 liter 4M40 - 8 cl. / 125 l. with.;
• 2.8 liter 4M40 EFI - 8 cl. / 140 l. with.

The brand of the turbocharged diesel engine 4M40 EFI differs from the 4M40 in the presence of electronic control of the injection pump.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been produced since 1996, in Japan it has the Challenger name, and in the USA it is sold under the Montero brand. In total, there are three generations of an SUV in 2016 - the Pajero Sport-1 model was produced until 2010, its platform is Mitsubishi Pajero-2. The SUV in the Sport variant has almost the same suspension as the base car, but differs in design, smaller dimensions, and it is more endowed with sporty qualities. The car has undergone restyling more than once, in the two thousandth year the springs on the rear axle were replaced with springs.

The debut of the second generation Pajero Sport (base - Mitsubishi Triton) took place in the fall of 2008, the car was presented at the Moscow Motor Show. This SUV is available in both 5-seater and 7-seater versions, the main production of the brand was established in Thailand. "Sport-2" was produced until 2016.

Since August 2015, in the same Thailand (Laem Chabang), the assembly of Pajero Sport -3 has been established, the well-known L-200 pickup truck is taken as the basis for the new brand. Also, the new model will be produced in Indonesia, the production of cars is planned to start in April 2017.

In February 2012, "Sport-2" underwent restyling, the new model was presented in three trim levels:

• Intensity;
• Instayl;
• Ultimate.

In the line of power units Sport-2 (2008-2016) there are the following types of engines:

• diesel 2.5 l 4D56 178 hp with. (3rd generation DI-D);
• diesel 3.2 l 4M41 160 hp with.;
• gasoline 4G69 2.4 l 162 hp with.;
• gasoline 3.0 l 6B31 220 l. with.;
• gasoline 3.5 l 6G74 189-222 l. with.

The Pajero Sport 2 car is available with two types of transmission:

• mechanical 5-st. Checkpoint;
• automatic 5-speed Checkpoint.

Even the basic version of Pajero Sport-2 includes:

• front airbags;
• ABS and EBD systems;
• full power accessories;
• air conditioning;
• audio system with four speakers.

In a simple configuration, R16 alloy wheels are installed, in a more equipped Instyle version, 17 light-alloy wheels are provided.

Mitsubishi Sport-2 has the following technical characteristics (five-seater version, diesel 4D56):

• dimensions (L / W / H) - 4.7 / 1.82 / 1.84 m;
• number of rows of seats - 2;
• wheelbase - 2.8 m;
• curb weight - 2.04 tons;
• maximum vehicle weight with full load - 2.71 tons;
• maximum weight of the towed trailer - 2. 5 tons;
• fuel tank capacity - 70 l;
• compliance with environmental standards - Euro-4;
• rear suspension - dependent, front - independent.

In the Instyle configuration, xenon headlights are installed on the Pajero Sport-2, factory tinting is in progress, roof rails are provided.

Mitsubishi Pajero is a legendary SUV from the Japanese concern, which has long won recognition in the world. It was first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1973, but then it was a prototype.

The serial car was shown in 1981, its mass production began in 1982. The car was equipped with one of four engines, which was very rare in those days. In total, there are 4 generations of cars with their own motors.

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The very first Pajero was produced from 1982 to 1991, that is, for 9 years, which indicates a high demand for the car. For all the time, 9 different engines with automatic, mechanical and hydromechanical transmissions were installed on it.

Engines:

Name	Number of cylinders	Number of valves	volume, m3	Power, h.p.	Torque, Nm
4G54	4	8	2.555	103	188
4D55	4	8	2.346	75	147
4G63	4	8	1.997	110	164
4G63T	4	8	2.000	137
4D55T	4	8	2.346	181	181
6G72	6 (V6)	12	2.972	143	168
4D56	4	8	2.476	95	234
4D56T	4	8	2.476	99	240
4G64	4	16	2.350	145	206

Cars based on these engines are outdated - the last one rolled off the assembly line in 1991, so it is already more than 26 years old. "Pajero" of the first generation are still found, but there are very few of them.

The first generation turned out to be very successful - during 1989-1990 alone, the Japanese produced more than 300 thousand cars. At the peak of its fame, "Pajero" passed into the second generation. Now the cars have become larger, they received a different body, and most importantly, they did not take over the flaws of the previous models.

Many engines from the first generation migrated to the second, plus new power plants appeared.

Name	Number of cylinders	Number of valves	volume, m3	Power, h.p.	Torque, Nm
6G72 SOHC	6	12	2.972	150	230
6G72 SOHC	6	24	2.972	181	265
6G74 SOHC	6	24	3.497	194	316
6G74 DOHC	6	24	3.497	208	324
6G74 DOHC GDI	6	24	3.497	245	343
6G74 DOHC MIVEC	6	24	3.497	280	348
4D56	4	8	2.476	105	240
4D56T	4	8	2.835	125	294
4M40 EFI	4	8	2.835	140	314
4G54	4	8	2.555	103	196
4G64	4	8	2.350	112

In the second generation, 3-liter engines with the SOHS system, 12 valves and electronic fuel distribution technology appeared. Also appeared a 2.5-liter diesel unit with a new cooling system, and Super Select 4WD technology, thanks to which the driver was able to choose the type of drive in motion - at speeds up to 100 km / h. Plus, for the first time in Japanese cars, a new multi-mode ABS system was used.

Mitsubishi Pajero were produced from 1991 to 1999. By the way, in 1997, a restyling was carried out, during which the design and power plants were changed. In particular, instead of the 6G74 with the DOHC MPI system, they began to use the 6G74 DOHC GDI, updated the transmission and added an automatic 5-speed gearbox for a 3.5-liter internal combustion engine, and a 4-speed gearbox for 2.8 liters.

Pajero III cars were produced from 1999 to 2006. New turbocharged diesel power plants were installed here, as well as gasoline units with a huge cylinder volume - 3.8 liters. Some motors came from the 1st generation, however, with some improvements.

Name	Number of cylinders	Number of valves	volume, m3	Power, h.p.	Torque, Nm
6G72	6	24	2.972	173	255
6G74	6	24	2.972	181	265
6G75	6	24	3.828	231	339
4D56	4	8	2.476	105	240
4M40	4	8	2.835	140	314
4M41	4	8	3.2	168	351

Thanks to these engines, Mitsubishi Pajero cars have become firmly established in the minds of people as exceptionally reliable vehicles that combine a high level of comfort, cross-country ability, and power. The only competitors are Land Rover Discovery and Toyota Land Cruiser.

The last third generation car was released in 2006. Already in September of the same year, the 4th generation car was presented, which caused an ambiguous reaction. Many experts believed that this is a restyled version from the 3rd generation, since the cars are similar to each other, especially in the salons. However, this was not a restyling. These cars are being produced even today, in 2018, and they can be equipped with one of three engines.

Name	Number of cylinders	Number of valves	volume, m3	Power, h.p.	Torque, Nm
6G72	6	24	2.972	173	188
6G75	6	24	3.828	250	339
4M41	4	8	3.2	200	441

That is, all powertrains are from the previous generation. Of course, some design changes take place - hence the changes in technical characteristics.

The 6G72 is the only internal combustion engine that has been installed on cars of all four generations, starting with the model released in 1986. It was in this year that the first 6G72 rolled off the assembly line.

Options:

Manufacturer	Kyoto engine plant
Cylinder block	Cast iron
Nutrition	Injector
Type of	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	6
Valves per cylinder	2 or 4 (depending on modification)
Piston stroke	76 mm
Cylinder diameter	91.1 mm
Exact volume	2.972 m3
Power, torque, compression ratio	Depends on modification
Fuel	Gasoline AI-95 or AI-98
Consumption	Mixed - 13-15 liters per 100 km
Required oil viscosity	0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60, 15W-50
Internal combustion engine oil volume	4.6 liters
Oil change after	10 thousand km; better - after 7000 km.
Resource	400+ thousand km

6G72 is a three-liter internal combustion engine with a V-shaped cast iron cylinder block and an aluminum cylinder head. There are 5 different cylinder heads in total:

• SOHC 12V (162 HP, 250 Nm)
• SOHC 24V (185 HP, 265 Nm)
• DOHC 24V (225 HP, 278 Nm)
• DOHC 24V GDI (240 HP, 304 Nm)
• DOHC 24V Turbo (324 HP, 427 Nm)

12-valve SOHC 12V cylinder heads received hydraulic lifters and do not need valve adjustment. Later, the manufacturer switched to 24-valve heads with one camshaft (SOHC 24V), which raised the power to 185 hp.

Since 1990, 24-valve twin-shaft cylinder heads (DOHC 24V) have been used. This engine produced 225 hp. Certain engines with such a head were equipped with a direct fuel injection (GDI) system - the compression ratio in such units increased to 11, and the power to 240 hp.

In addition to atmospheric engines, a turbocharged version with two superchargers and intercoolers was also produced. It used a different intake, exhaust camshafts, 8 compression pistons, oil cooler and nozzles, sensors, etc. Depending on the turbocharger and the boost force, the output may vary. The most powerful engines reached 324 hp. supercharged 0.8 bar.

By the way, the 6G72 engine has been produced for 22 years, which speaks of its exclusivity, reliability, and a huge resource.

Problems and disadvantages

It's worth starting with the obvious - the 6G72 uses a timing belt, so the rollers, pump and belt should be replaced every 90 thousand kilometers. If the pistons break, the valve bends, which is accompanied by expensive repairs. However, this cannot be called a disadvantage, since this is a feature of the technology.

Typical problems for 6G72:

• Oil consumption. After 100-150 thousand kilometers, increased lubricant consumption is not excluded. Most likely, this is due to buried oil scraper rings and seals. The only solution is to change rings and caps.
• Knocking in the engine. Hydraulic lifters are often the cause. The solution is to buy and replace with new ones. Rarely, knocking occurs due to cranking of the connecting rod bushings - this is a more serious problem that requires major repairs.
• Floating speed, which occurs due to a malfunction of the idle speed controller. This can also be affected by the throttle valve, which requires cleaning.

Also, after 100 thousand kilometers, replacement of candles is required. If in most engines this does not have any difficulties, then on 6G72 this procedure is complicated, since it requires shooting the intake manifold.

If you systematically undergo technical inspection, pour only high-quality oil and fuel, then such an engine will drive for a very long time. With high-quality service and timely replacement of consumables, the resource is 400+ thousand kilometers. After the overhaul, the motor will travel another 200 thousand km. exactly.

6G74 and 6G75

The natural continuation of the 6G72 internal combustion engine is the modified versions of the 6G74 and 6G75. The 6G74 first appeared in 1992. It was installed on the "Pajero" of the 2nd and 3rd generations, and on the latest models they used the 6G75.

The 6G74 is based on the 6G72. Its cylinder block is bored to 93 mm and is adapted to the operation of the crankshaft with a piston stroke of 85.8 mm. Naturally, there are different modifications with different performance characteristics. The most common motor is with the SOHC system, 24 valves and a compression index of 9.5. Its power reaches 180-222 hp. There were also 6G74 engines with a DOHC system, 10 compression and a power of 208-230 hp. The latest version received a DOHC 24V GDI cylinder head. Such an engine was equipped with direct fuel injection technology, the compression index increased to 10.4, the power - up to 245 hp.

As in the previous 6G72, the new 6G74 used the same belt-driven valve timing mechanism that requires replacement every 90,000 km. In 2003, they stopped producing it, and instead created an advanced 6G75, made in a new cylinder block, increased by 2 mm in height.

6G75 is installed on cars of the 3rd and 4th generations, but in fact it came from the 1st, albeit in a modified form. This motor is put on Mitsubishi Pajero even today. It is a V-shaped engine with 6 cylinders and 24 valves. It differs from its predecessor 6G74 with a new cylinder block designed for crankshaft operation with a piston stroke of 90 mm and cylinders with a diameter of 93 mm. The manufacturer also supplied forged connecting rods.

The cylinder head with 24 valves was equipped with a system for adjusting the valve lift and variable valve timing. These are the main differences from previous motors. The timing belt drive remained - the rollers with a belt need to be replaced after 90 thousand km.

As for the problems of the 6G74 and 6G75 motors, they are exactly the same as those of the 6G72. That is, there is a "masloger" on motors with a mileage of 100+ thousand kilometers. You can drive and add oil, but this is fraught with premature wear of the CPG, ideally, replacement of the oil scraper rings and seals will be required. Knocking in the engine occurs due to worn hydraulic lifters, and floating speed indicates a malfunction of the idle speed controller. All of these problems occur on 6G engines. Owners can be advised to use high-quality gasoline and oil, to change consumables in a timely manner, which will eliminate engine problems within 400 thousand kilometers.

4D56

On generations 1-2-3, the 4D56 engine was used, but on cars of the 4th generation it is not. This is a classic 4-row diesel engine that has been in production since 1986. The engine block is cast iron, the cylinder diameter is 91.1 mm. Inside there is a forged crankshaft with a piston stroke of 95 mm, 2 balance shafts. Its volume is 2.5 liters.

Above is an aluminum cylinder head with a single camshaft that drives 8 valves - 2 on each cylinder. Hydraulic lifters are not used here, so the valve clearances require adjustment every 15,000 km. With a cold engine, the intake and exhaust clearances are 0.15 mm.

The timing drive is belt-driven, and it serves 90 thousand kilometers, if you notice it, you need to change it, otherwise the belt will break or fly off, which will lead to bending of the valves.

And although the 4D56 is a reliable motor, it received some disadvantages:

• Noises caused by the failure of the crankshaft pulley. The simple solution is to replace it with a new one.
• Oil leaks. Everything is standard here: on worn out motors (and today they are almost all worn out), the oil seals of the balance shafts, the gaskets of the valve cover and the oil pan leak.
• Cracks in the cylinder head. A characteristic symptom of a crack is the bubbling of antifreeze in the expansion tank. The head can be welded, but this is a temporary measure. Ideally, you will have to buy a new cylinder head.
• Smoke from the engine. The reason for its appearance is incomplete combustion of fuel. In most cases, injectors fail - after replacement with new ones, the work is normalized.

On 4D56, the balance shaft belt should be monitored - it requires replacement after 40-50 thousand kilometers. If it breaks, it will fall under the timing belt. Some craftsmen trivially remove the balancer shafts, but this is fraught with the fact that at high speeds the crankshaft will break. Well, the standard problem is the EGR valve, which requires cleaning after 30-40 thousand km. It can be turned off without damage to the motor.

4M40 and 4M41

For the 3rd and 4th generations of cars, the 4M40 and 4M41 engines are used. Versions continue to each other. 4M40 is a 4-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder, which was produced from 1993 to 2006. This is a 2.8-liter diesel internal combustion engine equipped with a MHI TF035HM-12T turbocharger.

In 1999, it was modified and released 4M41, which is put on the "Pajero" 4 generations even today. It is also a diesel 4-cylinder engine, but with 4 valves per cylinder, its volume is 3.2 liters. Turbocharger available - MHI TF035HL. The unit develops power up to 200 hp, and its torque at 2000 rpm reaches a maximum of 441 Nm. This ICE is huge - it holds 9.3 liters of oil, and its resource reaches 400+ thousand km.

Both motors - 4M40 and 4M41 - have the same problems:

• Timing chain noise is observed on engines after 150-200 thousand km. mileage. This is a clear sign that the mechanism is worn out - the chain must be changed before it breaks.
• Loss of power, smoke. First of all, you should check the injection pump. It is the weak point of any diesel engine that is damaged by poor quality fuel. By the way, the average service life of the injection pump is 300+ thousand kilometers.
• A whistle from under the hood indicates a stretched alternator belt. The easiest way is to tighten it, ideally to replace it.
• Injectors after 100 thousand km. become unusable; the turbine lives 300 thousand km.
• The EGR valve is clogged, resulting in a lean mixture. It needs to be cleaned 30-40 thousand kilometers, although especially experienced drivers jam it.

Like all engines on the Pajero, the 4M40 and 4M41 motors do not require any unique maintenance operations. Everything is standard: use high-quality oil, fuel, change consumables on time, and within 400 thousand km. forget about the problems.

4M41 and 6G75 are the most modern and technologically advanced engines on Mitsubishi Pajero. With a competent overhaul after 400 thousand km. they will travel another 150-200 thousand km, and sometimes more. Depending on the condition and mileage, their prices vary in a wide range. There are motors for 200 thousand rubles, but there are also cheaper ones - for 85,000 rubles. A 6G75 unit in good condition can be taken for 145+ thousand rubles.

Of course, contract engines and vehicles over 10 years old are not recommended for purchase. Their resource is fully rolled out, so they will have to be repaired often. It is best to look towards the 4M41 and 6G75 engines after 2010.

In the first part of the article, we will talk about the durability of the frame and body, as well as about the different suspension designs and their typical problems. let's touch on the successful and unsuccessful engines and transmissions of Pajero 2.

About the origin of the species

In the early 90s, the SUV market focused primarily on purely utilitarian models and the growing American SUV market. The British, who came up with the concept of a premium SUV, were still developing the second generation of their Range Rover, and the Germans prepared their "answer to Chamberlain" in the form of a glamorous military W463 Geländewagen.

The Japanese did not stand aside either. Toyota just in the 89th released surprisingly comfortable for those times Land Cruiser 80, and Mitsubishi, a year later - Pajero II , which will be discussed today. The focus was not on size, but on versatility, asphalt habits and the number of luxury options. It was these models that rocked the European luxury SUV market, ending the monopoly of the British and Germans.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon "1997–99

Having easily "pushed" the founders of the genre, the Japanese continued the battle with each other in all the major automobile markets of the planet. This rivalry has led to the emergence of a new class of "luxury SUVs" and that strange arrangement of prestige and premium labels that we can observe now. After all, if we abstract, the combination of a limousine and a jeep is striking not only by its versatility, but also by its absurdity.

Why Pajero II is good

This car has become one of the symbols of the Russian 90s. attracted prestige, took with severity, "Wide Jeep" - with traction and an attractive price, but Japanese luxury SUVs were preferred by those who appreciated quality and reliability. And he also drove on really bad roads and in a large company - seven-seat versions were also offered.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon "1991–97

The asphalt habits promised by the manufacturer also turned out to be worthy. It is not for nothing that a front independent suspension and powerful gasoline engines, an all-mode ABS, a standard winch and a body level control system appeared on it. Of course, it was not without such acutely fashionable at the beginning of the 90s options as heated seats, mirrors and wiper zones, seat cushioning, a sunroof, ride height adjustment, controlled shock absorbers, an electric drive of an antenna, seats, glasses, a sunroof, a standard navigator and a washer headlights. Do not be surprised, this now listed set can be found on any small car, and then it was a symbol of belonging to the elite.

The creators placed special emphasis on the unique possibilities of the configuration of the Super Select transmission and endurance. In addition to the bandits, oilmen, geologists and builders, who had to work in the most severe conditions, appreciated the advantages of the machine. In terms of interior capacity, the seven-seater car was not much inferior to the "loaf", in terms of cross-country ability it was inferior to it minimally, but it could drive with comfort and without attempts to stall somewhere "in the middle of nothing." Now, many years later, Pajero II has become a good help for hunters and fishermen, an inexpensive and very versatile SUV.

Let's see how the design of the machine has stood the test for decades.

Frame

In the 90s, designers have not yet tried to get away from the classic design with a supporting spar frame when designing large SUVs, and the Pajero II is no different from other cars of that era in this regard. The frame is the basis of the design of the car, and the body itself has several versions: a short-wheelbase three-door, a long-wheelbase five-door, and even a convertible. Long wheelbase cars had a version with a high roof, and a “tax-friendly” van based on a long wheelbase car was also produced especially for the Europeans.

The frame is here with a closed profile and tubular cross members. Most of the cars were destroyed by the shape of the profile and the absence of large windows in it for washing and cleaning the structure. Alas, it is not airtight, it is easily clogged with sand and dirt, and the moisture in the inner cavity is constant.

It is not surprising that the first signs of corrosion are noticeable after several years of operation with off-road sorties. The solid thickness of the steel does not help, little by little commonplace holes appear, as in the usual thin body steel.

By the age of twenty, the frame has practically no chance of surviving without repair.

The front part suffers less: it warms up due to the work of the engine and hot parts of the exhaust, it gets dirty less and, moreover, is often filled with oil from the engine, gearbox and transfer case, which preserves it well. But in the area of ​​the rear wheels, the damage is already much more serious: the cross member decays (the breather of the rear axle is brought into it), the attachment points of the suspension arms (or springs, in the first versions), the body attachment paws are gradually rotting.

Sometimes you can help the trouble. For example, flush and blow out the frame side members and replace rotten areas, especially since many of the frame components can be purchased separately from the factory. But in advanced cases, the only way is to replace the complete frame.

Unfortunately, usually such damage to the frame for the old Pajero II is a verdict, because the cost of restoration is too high. In addition, the frame number is located above the rear right wheel, in the zone of the most severe corrosion damage and corrodes quite easily, after which the registration of the car already turns into a serious test. A car with a seriously rusted frame should be discarded immediately, unless you are a fan of welding or for some reason you do not care about the design of the car. Well, the state of the metal of the frame is easiest to check with a hammer, and it is better to give it to the owner so that he does not later accuse you of breaking everything for him.

If the frame on the car of your choice is alive, then remember to take good care of it: a couple of times a year to clean it from dirt (outside and especially from the inside) with compressed air and "karcher", and at the same time "spill" it with an anti-corrosion compound. Once a year or two, you need to dry and paint over the inner and outer surfaces with a new layer of paint.

There is also an alternative: just fill the inside with grease with aluminum shavings according to the so-called "Siberian recipe". Then the chances for a happy life of "Padzherik" increase noticeably, and surprises in the form of fallen off bridges, a gas tank, or "subsidence" of the body relative to the frame will bypass you.

By the way, one should not hope for a good condition of the "city" cars. Cars with exclusively urban operation are rare, and road "chemistry" does not have the best effect on poorly painted metal, so you can not expect miracles of safety in our latitudes, but a little further south, where there is little snow, and most of the year it is warm and dry , the frame and body are kept well.

In addition to corrosion, the frame can be damaged by an unsuccessfully trapped log and even a slight accident at a speed of 10-15 kilometers per hour, if the impact falls on one of the spars. And lateral forces damage its geometry quite easily, sometimes it is enough to unsuccessfully "pull" the car by the power sill, in order to end up with a curved frame spar with a violation of the suspension geometry.

Body

The bodywork itself was once well cut and painted, but the age and style of operation of the SUVs leaves little chance of being in good condition with a reasonable level of service. Cars survive only for those who carry out anti-corrosion treatment on time, and, most likely, also decided on at least one serious refurbishment with the replacement of doors, overcooking of floors, attachment points and sidewalls.

Front wing

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The constant influx of body parts from Japan until some point solves the problems of those who want to keep the car in good condition, but the original fenders, plastic elements of the expanders and other short-lived elements are gradually becoming scarce. Fortunately, the car was produced in India and China literally until recently, as a result, Chinese counterparts are on sale, but their quality leaves much to be desired, and the design differs from the original. Plastic is also found by a domestic manufacturer - several companies have mastered small-scale production.

The most vulnerable places for corrosion are the rear body mounts, front and rear mud flaps, front mounts, kerchiefs and body floor reinforcements, side skirts, and, of course, the front panel. Particular attention is paid to the front arches and their joint with the floors. Doors, including the rear, also corrode in the lower part, and the rear door in its entirety is rare, usually a sign of recent refurbishment.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon "1997–99

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Internal corrosion on the seams of interior elements, various brackets and amplifiers is also common. Obviously, the operating conditions of SUVs have an effect, with fording fords, wet boots, luggage, overnight stays in the car and long downtime between trips.

Dirt also accumulates on the top cap of the fuel tank, in the decorative filler pipe, and also between the fuel pipes and the body. As a result - rotten tanks, necks and lines. Do not wonder. Fortunately, the cars after the 1997 restyling have a slightly better designed mudguards and fenders, and they rarely need serious body repairs.

Salon

In addition to corrosion, poor sealing of doorways makes life difficult for owners. Weak bodywork and light doors do not provide sufficient reliable operation of the seals, so wind noise at speeds above 80 km / h is more the rule than the exception. If it makes a lot of noise, then it is worth checking the moisture content of the flooring - most likely, water gets into the cabin.

In general, the situation inside may seem poor or even spartan, but at the time of release it was considered very comfortable: the convenience of the seats and the quality of noise isolation in expensive versions of the car were especially noted. However, the point is not only in the difference in perception: finishing materials are not of the highest quality and quickly "get tired".

The simplicity of the design of most of its elements is rather a plus, everything is quite easy to repair and change. But age still takes its toll: the seats lose their shape, the seat shock absorbers stop working, the panels creak, the seals make noise at speed, the dust gradually penetrates through the doors and the ventilation system and eats into the interior elements.

The most serious disadvantages are related to the operation of the climate system. The radiator of the stove and the evaporator of the air conditioner are weak: their pipes and control systems do not differ in durability, especially if there is an automatic climate control unit, which is rare for the model. The stove radiator is surprisingly suitable from the VAZ 2109, and the replacement is relatively simple, even the panel does not need to be removed.

According to reviews, VAZ is not only much cheaper, but also warms much better than the "original". The rear stove and air conditioner are usually absent for a dozen years, but if they are available, then take care - you definitely won't get them on analysis. The fan of the climate system is not particularly durable, but it can be easily removed for lubrication, cleaning and replacement of brushes with cleaning the collector.

In general, on old copies, absolutely everything can be broken, from the dashboard to the coils and seat belt buckles. Windows, central locking, exterior mirror filling and much more break. The rear door hinges are sagging, and the side hinges are closed without a noble sound.

But don't be in a hurry to criticize Japanese reliability. Life for most of the cars was extremely difficult. Unlike even the Land Cruiser, the Pajero II, on average, was used less often in the "parquet" mode.

Frame number and design changes

By the way, the passport age does not always correspond to the real one - there are enough "designers" on the market. Before restyling, old models need to be checked for "leftist" especially carefully, otherwise it will be done by an examination in the traffic police. Often it is too easy to find traces of replacement of the numbered section of the frame: literally a small preserved section is welded in, or even simply interrupted again. But the presence of many patches near the license plate can cause problems with the registration of the car.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon "1991–97

The official replacement of the frame and the stuffed repair number for the Pajero II is rather exotic. Various lifting and other alterations are also common, and now it has again become a serious problem, rarely anyone has a complete list of changes documented and entered into the TCP. The only "official" option is to move the body attachment points 35 mm up on pre-styling cars, up to the level of the attachments of 1997-2000.

Electrical and electronics

In short, depending on the year and the style of operation, the state of the electronachinka can vary from "everything is fine, not counting the little things" to "everything has already been replaced three times and the wiring from Kamaz." Off-road starters and alternators are consumables. The masses on the body cause many problems, and do not forget about the connection of the mass to the frame. External and engine compartment wiring is in a special risk zone, dirt and sand getting into the corrugations destroy it very effectively, literally grinding the insulation, and the wires then quickly corrode to a green powder.

There are failures of the contact group of the ignition lock, dashboard, engine control units. The horn "sticks" in frost, the power windows are rather weak. It was said about "climatic" above, it often causes problems.

The only joy for the owner can be that Pajero's electrics are arranged quite simply and logically, so that even serious breakdowns, by the standards of modern cars, are eliminated inexpensively and without the involvement of doctors of science. Yes, this is not for you.

Brakes

Alas, they are not reliable sites on Pajero. Calipers, which are frankly prone to acidification, especially the rear ones, a small resource of discs and pads, a small resource of brake pipes and brake hoses. In general, you need to follow.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon "1991–97

Front pads

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The ABS is special here, and its correct operation largely depends on the transfer case sensors. Experienced owners of "Pyzha" (obviously, has nothing to do with the French brand of cars) recommend checking the condition of the pads at every MOT, the resource is often ridiculously small.

On cars manufactured before 1994, there are drums in the back, much more durable, but there will always be disc brakes in front. The design has been continuously improved, but even the latest versions of the calipers are extremely capricious. And they are often changed to newer elements of the brake system from the restyled Pajero Sport.

Suspension

Lower arm ball joint

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Contrary to popular belief, everything is also very “killable” here. As in the one already reviewed recently, it is more likely made for commercial vehicles and good roads. But if you do not abuse it, then any of its options will last several times longer than the suspension of conventional cars, and will provide good comfort when moving even on dead asphalt and soil. And at the same time - very good cross-country ability, despite the relatively small travel of the front suspension.

Most of the cars are equipped with a combination of front suspension torsion bars and a rear continuous axle with springs on three levers with Panhard rod. Early versions of cars until 1994 were equipped with a spring rear suspension, more rigid. On machines in special versions (in particular, with a nine-seater body), such a suspension was used later. On the Evolution version, produced since 1997, the front and rear suspensions are independent on springs. However, to meet such a car is almost impossible, it is a rarity.

The suspension resource is moderate, especially at the front. Ball joints and levers are weak, even cracks in the latter can be found under hard loads, but usually damage occurs due to corrosion and rough work of the service. As a rule, once every couple of years a "shake-up" is required, even when operating mainly on good roads.

Basically, the lower ball and both silent blocks of the lower arm require attention, but every 50-80 thousand kilometers it will also be necessary to check the silent blocks and the ball upper arm. Torsion bars are extremely inconvenient for dismantling and this often leads to an overestimation of the amount for repairs.

The rear suspension is more reliable. If the springs are in good condition, then the main consumable is the cushions for attaching the "stick" lever to the frame traverse. And the main problem is the aforementioned destruction of the levers mounting holes on the frame. The metal becomes thinner, the size of the holes increases, and in turn this leads to accelerated wear of the pillows. If you ignore the blows, then the bridge is skewed.

Springs are the weak point of long wheelbase machines. When operated at full load, they last literally for several years. More powerful springs are often installed from Nissan Patrol, there is also "collective farming" with the installation of additional springs from the Oka (!) Inside the main ones. I note that such a modification is frankly dangerous, the car acquires poor handling, although it becomes less felling on rough terrain.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon "1991–97

If there are springs behind, then there are no such problems - the suspension is extremely reliable (although the overload will finish off the springs), but the suspension travels are noticeably less than that of the spring, which means that the cross-country ability is worse. The springs are quite suitable from Hyundai trucks, as well as some other elements such as manual transmissions and bridges. There is no need to be surprised - the Japanese and South Korean concerns were very actively cooperating in the past.

All dependent rear suspension options have one big drawback - the rear axle itself. It exists in several versions, and all of them do not differ in excess strength, which on the off-road often leads to breaking off the "stocking" from the central part of the bridge.

In the case of the rear axle, the simple rule “the thicker the better” works. The strongest is the bridge with an outer diameter of the main pair of 9.25 inches (and at the same time with strong axle shafts and a reinforced frame beam) - this was installed on cars with 3.5 and 2.8 motors. Less powerful cars received, respectively, less strong axles (there are options with a diameter of 8 and 9 inches) and proportional axle shafts. If you approach the choice of a car with fanaticism, then you can stock up on a caliper, climb under the car and take measurements.

The main causes of bridge breakdowns are fairly obvious: impacts on rocks, logs and hard landings, especially on seriously overloaded vehicles. To increase the cross-country ability, many remove the standard protection - the "ski" of the bridge beam, and it also protects it from hard blows, taking fire on itself. In general, the dependence is again traced: the deeper the owner climbed into the mud and the more people and things he took with him, the worse the condition of the car.

Steering

In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Metal Top "1997–99

Again, nothing is eternal. On left-hand drive cars, there are many complaints about the bipod and swingarm. The gearbox itself is not particularly reliable, with runs over 200 thousand kilometers it almost always has an unpleasant backlash and often leaks. There are also enough leaks due to weak power steering lines, which kills the pump. The main bipod and bipod of the pendulum arm are unified, but most often the arm is changed as an assembly, it comes out much cheaper due to the lower cost of work.

Sometimes there is a rare option in the form of a steering damper, it slightly improves steering both on the highway and on serious off-road. But if it is not replaced in time, unpleasant wedges will occur when the steering wheel is turned.

The most expensive trouble is a malfunction of the gearbox with power steering, where the bulkhead sometimes helps, especially if the backlashes are small and the problem is mainly with leaks. Oil seals can be inexpensively selected from catalogs or you can buy an expensive branded kit for repairing the assembly. If the backlashes are frankly large, then it is highly likely that the restoration will require a number of new components, so it will be cheaper to find a used node and sort it out already. The price of a new unit is 160-280 thousand rubles, which is comparable to the price of a still working Pajero II.

What about motors and gearboxes?

About the survivability of the famous Super Select transmission, the optimal choice of an automatic transmission, as well as the risks of purchasing a diesel Pajero 2.

Decent dynamics, good handling, which, by the way, is not typical for a jeep, and high cross-country ability allowed Mitsubishi Pajero II to take its rightful place in the elite of expensive SUVs and become one of the sales leaders for a long time.

History
1982-1991 y.
05.91 Mitsubishi Pajero II generation debuts
04.94 2.8-liter turbodiesel and 3.5-liter petrol engine
04.95 New 3.0-liter petrol engine
08.97 The GLS model is offered in an updated body. Modifications with the designation
Classic continues to be produced. The standard equipment includes two airbags
1999-2006 y.

BODY

Pajero was produced with three body types and with the same number of equipment levels. We most often find 3- and 5-door station wagons, but finding a 3-door convertible (Canvas Tor) is almost impossible. As befits a classic SUV. Pajero has a frame body structure. You will hardly be able to see rust on cars even in the first years of production. In addition, since 1994, the car bodies have been double-sided galvanized.

When buying a car, special attention should be paid to SUVs from the countries of the Near and Middle East. Taking into account the peculiarities of the hot climate, they were specially equipped with not very powerful starters and generators, less capacious batteries and another engine control unit. An increased volume radiator and a more powerful water pump were installed in the cooling system. a different thermostat, there was no rear "stove". Naturally, the "southerner" is not well adapted to our climatic conditions. Externally, Middle Eastern cars are distinguished by an abundance of chrome on the rear-view mirrors and bumpers, as well as colorful paintwork.

SALON

The salon, as befits a full-size SUV, captivates with spaciousness. Increases comfort and rich equipment of many cars. operated in (GLS version). Compared to competitors, the "travel" volume of the luggage compartment (with the second row seats installed) of the most common 5-door modification is one of the smallest (350 liters). By the way, this version was equipped with a third row of seats, making the car a 7-seater.

ENGINE

Pajero was equipped with 4-cylinder engines - 2.5 liter turbodiesels. 2.8 liters and gasoline 2.4 liters. as well as gasoline 6-cylinder engines of 3.0 and 3.5 liters. Gasoline units, with their not at all modest appetite (in the city they can consume up to 18 liters), have an impressive resource: 500 thousand mileage before overhaul is almost the norm for them. But turbodiesels cannot boast of this, and after 250 thousand km, as a rule, they require the intervention of minders. The 2.8-liter turbodiesel is especially worth highlighting. This unit, with moderate fuel consumption, allows an almost two-ton car to feel confident in city traffic. In addition, only his gas distribution mechanism is driven by a chain that can withstand more than 200 thousand km. In other motors, a timing belt is used, which is changed after 90 thousand km. Replacing it is not a cheap operation. To produce it, you need to "gut" almost the entire engine compartment, with the exception of removing the engine itself.

In a 2.5-liter turbodiesel, when using low-quality fuel, the fuel pump clogs up and the mechanism responsible for setting the fuel injection advance angle becomes unusable. As a result, the fuel mixture burns out already in the exhaust manifold, and this leads to the failure of its gaskets or even the entire manifold. There are practically no complaints about the turbine. With proper operation, it will last for almost the entire life of the engine.

TRANSMISSION

On the second generation Pajero, two types of transmission were installed - Part Time 4WD and Super Select 4WD. The first allows the use of four-wheel drive only on off-road and slippery roads, since it does not have a center differential. and the transfer case compensates for the difference in rotation of the front and rear wheels due to their forced slippage. Frequent driving with all-wheel drive engaged on hard surfaces leads to increased tire wear and premature transmission failure.

Super Select 4WD is a different matter. It can operate in five modes: 2H - rear-wheel drive. 4H - permanent four-wheel drive: 4HLc - permanent four-wheel drive with a locked center differential: N - neutral: 4LLc - four-wheel drive with a rigidly locked center differential and a downshift in the transmission. Thanks to the presence of a center differential with a viscous coupling, the 4H mode allows the use of four-wheel drive on dry asphalt. SUVs with Super Select were usually equipped with a forced-locking rear cross-axle differential.

Pajero was equipped with fairly reliable 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions. which are not a hassle with timely service. In the "mechanics" change the lubricant every 40 thousand km. and in "automatic machines" - 60 thousand km. The only remark may be about the V5MT1 mechanical box. It was originally developed for commercial vehicles and is somewhat noisy in operation. It should be noted that the transmission withstands the peculiarities of domestic operation with dignity. But do not test it for strength.

SUSPENSION

Mitsubishi sacrificed cross-country ability in favor of handling and installed an independent front suspension on torsion bars on the Pajero. For a driver who prefers a calm driving style, replacing silent blocks can only bother after 100-150 thousand km. Ball joints are less reliable, their limit is 40-50 thousand. By the way, they are equipped with oil cans and require regular “injection” (lubrication) every 10 thousand km. Shock absorbers are durable and "walk", as a rule, 150 thousand km or more. The car was equipped with two types of shock absorbers: conventional and with an adjustable degree of stiffness. The latter are almost three times more expensive. However, if desired, instead of adjustable shock absorbers, you can install traditional ones.

STEERING

In a steering rack equipped with a hydraulic booster, the steering shaft oil seal may leak over time. If not replaced in time, it will almost certainly lead to shaft failure in the end. The pendulum bushings of the steering mechanism do not differ in durability either. But the tips of the steering rods are a fairly reliable unit with a resource of up to 80 thousand km of run.

Mitsubishi Pajero is the golden mean for those motorists who need to operate their car both on asphalt and off-road. Most often, there are versions with a reliable Super Select 4WD transmission, which allows you to constantly drive on all-wheel drive. Although Pajero is less suitable for rally raids than some of its other competitors, for example