Mitsubishi L200 4

Legendary 2.5-litre turbodiesel with timing belt — 90,000 km replacement interval must be observed. Two timing belts fitted (camshaft drive and balance shaft). Robust with proper maintenance but sensitive to short-trip use and poor fuel quality.

• !! Timing belt failure with engine damage from 90,000 km

  The 4D56 has two timing belts (camshaft drive and balance shaft), both requiring replacement every 90,000 km. Failure on this interference engine means severe valve damage. Belt replacement including tensioner rollers costs around 600 EUR.

  Symptoms: Engine no longer starts, metallic hammering noise, compression loss
  400–5,000 $
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• !! Head gasket blown from 150,000 km

  The head gasket is a known weakness of the 4D56. In many cases not only the gasket is affected — the cylinder head itself must be skimmed or replaced.

  Symptoms: Coolant loss, mayonnaise on the oil filler cap, white exhaust clouds, overheating on climbs
  500–2,500 $
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• !! Turbocharger failed from 180,000 km

  The turbocharger wears at high mileage or with poor oil supply. The VGT variant (Variable Geometry Turbo) is additionally prone to stuck vanes from soot deposits.

  Symptoms: Whistling from turbo, power loss, black smoke, limp mode
  800–2,500 $
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