Beiträge von dbltrbl

Hello, so i filled the tank, drove maybe 20 km in city, drove 130 km to work, form stayed on, drove back home 130 km, filled 28 litres, when i left from fuel station the form was off and i was able to select electric again.

Did some tests this morning, -15C outside temp when i left home, preconditioned the car before leaving, engine temp showed -8C, outside temp was -11C when i got to my destination, drove 130 km at 106km/h. Engine temp never got higher than 76C, transmission temp was 74C.

I feel this is too low and i will need to find a solution for this.

Lower part of the grille is blocked but this does not seem to be sufficient.

How are everyones engine temps? i watched the temp screen and during city driving at -15 celsius the engine never reached more than 75 deg C. This is with lower grille completely blocked. (Car is in FORM so engine runs all the time)

I made experiment last weekend, I removed the flex hose attached with 2 clamps between air cleaner and radiator support. Plugged the air intake hole at radiator support. Now it draws air near the catalytic converter and im hoping it is at least a few degrees warmer to help with warm up time.

My plan is to plug the lower radiator grille complete to help warmup too.

Im from southern Finland, Sipoo

I dont have anything to add but pictures are always nice

Im unfamiliar with the models, as mentioned, all my cars are 2020. The basic engine seems to be similar on 2020 units (at least suitable for replacement with minor changes).

I repaired one Renegade 72000km with used head from Ukraine, 4 new pistons and head gasket from ebay. Gave the car to my mom and she has been using it a while now.

For the second Renegade 55000km i bought used engine from ebay, seller said it has running problem but i took the risk, well it was bad decision as i installed it and started and it failed right away, one piston was in oil pan and valves broken. Now waiting for more spares for this one.

The third one, a Compass 52000km i have not even started the repairs yet.

Anyone who has one of these, at least 2020 models, i would strongly suggest to inspect the Crankshaft damper bolt tightness or to have it inspected.

There is no key in the crank pulley or crank chain sprocket so when the alternator (that is used also for primary starting the engine) turns the engine, the bolt may loosen and cause catastrophic failure (bolt has reverse thread).

Hello, new member here from Finland, sorry for writing in English, my German is not strong enough.

About the pulleys getting loose, i know there are atleast 5 confirmed cases here on Renegade/Compass hybrids.

I own 3 cars, friend has 1 and i have seen few in auctions also. All these were out of warranty so cars are being sold in auctions.

Last saturday went to pick up my latest purchase 2020 Compass with 52000 km i met mechanic while loading the car, discussed with him and mentioned about the 5 cases i have seen, he laughed and said there is atleast 50 cases...