Cough n' splutter
 

Hi all,

Still having a minor issue with my Outlander (2008 D-Di) in so much as once or twice a day the engines gives a slight "cough and splutter". Just like an indication of dirty fuel passing through.

I have changed the fuel filter, air filters, used additive in the fuel to help clean the injectors and bought a better standard diesel....but all to no avail.

Any members have any ideas, or have experienced this on their car?

Hi mate, did you ever get this resolved? Mine is doing the same!! :-(

Not resolved
 

Hi there,
No never got cured. I have found it slightly less when I use better branded fuel, but not always!

Thank you for the reply mate, It's strange isn't it mine has just started doing it, does it 2-3 times on a 40 mile round trip, I'm going to change the fuel filter, have you already tried this?

Splutter
 

Hi again...

I have changed the fuel filter (twice!)...made no difference.
Used additives to clean jets etc..... no difference
but in saying that it only does now occur once / twice a day but the drive period can vary.
Sometimes within a few miles but last week I covered over 800 miles and it did it only 3 times...

I have found (but not always) by using a better quality diesel (BP mainly, standard stuff not extra etc)
it does help, and have gone a few weeks with no issue...then it comes back.

I have spoken to mechanics who say it's definitely not glow plugs, I wonder about engine sensors
but have not bothered there yet...

Another thing I find is that after a distance at a good speed, when then slowing is the most likely time
to cause a splutter.....

MAF Sensor?

No done that as well.....