vinkodex.S65 V8: rod bearing wear and throttle actuator faults
It does not show up on every car. Check before you buy.
expensive
severity
not available
mileage
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sources
1 source next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
Rod bearing wear is known on this engine, and preventive bearing replacement is established maintenance. The debris shows up as metal particles in the oil.
The other recurring fault is the throttle actuator: the engine has two throttle bodies, one per bank, and their servo motors wear out. The engine then runs unevenly and can go into limp mode. Together these two raise the running costs.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Engines and transmissions
Engine
S65B40
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S65 V8: rod bearing wear and throttle actuator faults
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Sources
How we know
Information, not an expert opinion
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