What's considered to be a high mileage engine (CDTI)

john2443 · 20th August 2014, 18:32

This is just thinking about the engine - as a guideline, at what sort of mileage would you consider a CDTI to be in danger of serious problems and not worth buying?

Mine's done 100000, which sounds like quite a bit to me, but then I've seen them on eBay with 175 or more so 100 is probably only just run in.

Has anyone ever run one high enough to start wearing out cams, rings and bottom end?

Just a vague pondering question, not because I'm thinking of buying a galactic mileage one!

TR75 · 20th August 2014, 18:54

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Originally Posted by john2443

This is just thinking about the engine - as a guideline, at what sort of mileage would you consider a CDTI to be in danger of serious problems and not worth buying?

Mine's done 100000, which sounds like quite a bit to me, but then I've seen them on eBay with 175 or more so 100 is probably only just run in.

Has anyone ever run one high enough to start wearing out cams, rings and bottom end?

Just a vague pondering question, not because I'm thinking of buying a galactic mileage one!

These engines are renowned for covering high mileages. When I started looking for my CDT a few years ago, the average mileage I was coming up against was between 150-170k. It's not uncommon to see an engine achieve and exceed 200k and one of our traders (Marinabrian rings a bell) serviced a taxi that had hit 600k.

I think properly and routinely serviced and well looked after - you should see one of these engines hitting 200k quite easily.

List of members who own diesels mileages... (threads have been merged) so the list may be a little way in...

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...t=high+mileage

Edit: List located at post 52.

albert81 · 20th August 2014, 18:56

My cdti is at 236k at the moment and never missed a beat. ....

HarryM1BYT · 20th August 2014, 19:03

100k - just nicely loosening up for a diesel, then they start to get better

Diesels tend to last much longer than petrols, as do the exhausts too.

jonathan63 · 20th August 2014, 19:14

If properly serviced Id be happy buying a 300k cdti. Mine has done 204k.

okenora · 20th August 2014, 19:15

mines only a baby in miles just about to hit 192k and no impending doom noises yet

Stickman · 20th August 2014, 19:21

I'm in wales on my holiday at the moment
Touring in my tourer you could say

Since leaving home mine has turned 180,000
Mileage isn't a major concern for me as my tourer is my daily work hack !
I've had the pleasure I'm glad to say to meet mike noc and his car is still going strong after 350,000

Regards
Chris

Vossy · 20th August 2014, 19:30

Just 121,000 on mine as yet, keep the oil and filters clean they will last forever.

john2443 · 20th August 2014, 19:39

Those replies give me confidence! Depending on where I'm working (contracting) I might do 35k a year, so it's going to be some time before I'll have to worry about it!

It has full service history so far, so it's looking good.

Thanks

trikey · 20th August 2014, 19:42

The more miles on them the better, mine is flying on 229,000

20th August 2014, 18:32	#1
john2443 Avid contributor ZT CDTI / 1951 Healey Tickford Drop Head Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 207 Thanks: 19 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	What's considered to be a high mileage engine (CDTI) This is just thinking about the engine - as a guideline, at what sort of mileage would you consider a CDTI to be in danger of serious problems and not worth buying? Mine's done 100000, which sounds like quite a bit to me, but then I've seen them on eBay with 175 or more so 100 is probably only just run in. Has anyone ever run one high enough to start wearing out cams, rings and bottom end? Just a vague pondering question, not because I'm thinking of buying a galactic mileage one!

20th August 2014, 19:03	#4
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	100k - just nicely loosening up for a diesel, then they start to get better Diesels tend to last much longer than petrols, as do the exhausts too. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

20th August 2014, 19:42	#10
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	The more miles on them the better, mine is flying on 229,000 __________________ Lest we forget..

20th August 2014, 18:56	#3
albert81 Avid contributor rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NW London-Colindale Posts: 221 Thanks: 108 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts	My cdti is at 236k at the moment and never missed a beat. ....

20th August 2014, 19:14	#5
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	If properly serviced Id be happy buying a 300k cdti. Mine has done 204k.

20th August 2014, 19:15	#6
okenora Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn CDT SE + intelligence pack Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 6 Thanked 141 Times in 128 Posts	mines only a baby in miles just about to hit 192k and no impending doom noises yet

20th August 2014, 19:21	#7
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	I'm in wales on my holiday at the moment Touring in my tourer you could say Since leaving home mine has turned 180,000 Mileage isn't a major concern for me as my tourer is my daily work hack ! I've had the pleasure I'm glad to say to meet mike noc and his car is still going strong after 350,000 Regards Chris

20th August 2014, 19:30	#8
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Just 121,000 on mine as yet, keep the oil and filters clean they will last forever.

20th August 2014, 19:39	#9
john2443 Avid contributor ZT CDTI / 1951 Healey Tickford Drop Head Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 207 Thanks: 19 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Those replies give me confidence! Depending on where I'm working (contracting) I might do 35k a year, so it's going to be some time before I'll have to worry about it! It has full service history so far, so it's looking good. Thanks