I own a 55 plate Croma Prestigio diesel auto.
Had poor economy since I bought 2 yrs ago - 36-37 mpg (mixed driving) - max mpg obtained was 44 ish.
Anyway, apparently the intercooler is blowing and has become distorted. The garage I took it to ordered an intercooler but it was the wrong one. He tried a different supplier and got another incorrect one. So, he gave up and has returned the car to me (no charge).
Have found one (from a Croma) on a scrappy website (had stuff from them before and has been OK) - however, as the garage has such a problem getting the right one I am a little reluctant in case it too won't fit. Is there a difference between the one fitted to an auto rather than manual?
Also, would the dodgy intercooler account for my fuel economy?
A further mystery with the car which may be linked to the intercooler is the fact that, occasionally (usually after a steady motorway run (70-80) I get a terrible smell and plumes of acrid smoke coming from under the car (not from the end of the exhaust). It clears very quickly and there appears to be no ill-effect. I have checked engine oil regularly and has not used a drop, and. to be honest, it doesn't smell like burning oil.
Help!
Had poor economy since I bought 2 yrs ago - 36-37 mpg (mixed driving) - max mpg obtained was 44 ish.
Anyway, apparently the intercooler is blowing and has become distorted. The garage I took it to ordered an intercooler but it was the wrong one. He tried a different supplier and got another incorrect one. So, he gave up and has returned the car to me (no charge).
Have found one (from a Croma) on a scrappy website (had stuff from them before and has been OK) - however, as the garage has such a problem getting the right one I am a little reluctant in case it too won't fit. Is there a difference between the one fitted to an auto rather than manual?
Also, would the dodgy intercooler account for my fuel economy?
A further mystery with the car which may be linked to the intercooler is the fact that, occasionally (usually after a steady motorway run (70-80) I get a terrible smell and plumes of acrid smoke coming from under the car (not from the end of the exhaust). It clears very quickly and there appears to be no ill-effect. I have checked engine oil regularly and has not used a drop, and. to be honest, it doesn't smell like burning oil.
Help!
. I would kill for the consumption your getting