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Quote: Originally posted by petra8315 on 17/1/2012

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just got rid of a 1.6 peugeot hdi, and couldn't fault it towing did a check on what tow car and it said we would be the first to the top of aa hill, was really the best tow car i have ever owned, the problem is they come with expensive problems like dual mass flywheels and particulate filter

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2 ltr deisels shrinking to 1.6 is all about technological development and caravanners have to go with it. If the manufacturer says the car is capable then it must be otherwise it isn't fit for purpose.
It may mean that driving styles need to be adapted eg more gear changes but it's evolution. Don't think that 1.6 deisels is where development will stop. they will get smaller again at some stage.
Caravans will need to evolve with towcars.

I agree trouble is caravans are going the other way. the new version of my van is 100kgs heavier than mine.  Citroen stopped putting the 2ltr in the picasso a few years ago and swapped it for the more powerful 1.6 (psa i think) trouble is it blows turbos for fun and knackers the engines were as the old 2 ltr was bullit proof.

Bessie   

Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 17/5/2013

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The problem with the smaller engines is they don't have the bottom end power of a bigger engine. You need to rev the nuts off them to get any performance and in doing that they become less economical than their bigger cousins. A two litre engine doing 1500 rpm uses the same ammount of fuel and air as a 1 litre engine at 3000 rpm.

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Hi Philip are you saying your getting 42 mpg from your car ?? what weight is your van.

Bessie

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 16/5/2013

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The 1.6 PSA/Ford/Volvo etc diesel is fine if the correct spec oil is used & changed at correct interval. The specific problem is incorrect spec oil turning to sludge & blocking oilways. Cheap non main dealer servicing may lead to cheap oil used with disastrous results. As engines become smaller & more highly stressed, correct servicing & correct oil will become vital to engine longevity.

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