Abdullah Ghafar

Qasim, First check your brake fluid If it is okay I have a feeling your brake booster is the issue.

The ac depends on which car you drive. because if you drive a wrangler and expect nissan sunny cooling it is never gona happen.

57 minutes ago, timmyjt said:

So Thanks @Gaurav 

@Rahimdad @Abdullah Ghafar

for your advice. So from the looks of it, it doesn't look like an economical long term purchase. Its an 8 speed automatic and its got the municipality sticker too stating that it is high mileage. This is definitely one of the few SUV with this kind of mileage, but then its not meant for off road and probably not so good off road. 

 Any other suggestions on a good mileage SUV, which I can economically keep for 7-10 years at least. I prefer SUV because theres a lot of highway driving and it so much comfortable to drive at a elevated seating, less tiring and occasionally I park it at sandy sites. 

I love the Land Cruiser and the Nissan Patrol....but they are gas guzzlers? and it doesnt help if I drive almost 500kms a day..fuel costs add to up a lot. I know LC and NP will live for 10 hours plus and no issues.  

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

Take a look at Mitsubishi Pajero or montero slightly less with fuel consumption than LC and NP. otherwise Ford Explorer is also a good option but keep in mind ford explorer is better than dodge in resale and maintenance but is worse comparing NP and LC.

2 hours ago, AMH said:

Actually, there are rules in UAE that forces engine oil manufacturers or traders (Oil Marketing Companies) to get their products certified by ESMA (Emirates Standardization & Metrology Authority). Federal law no. 28 of 2001 empowers ESMA to force manufacturers and traders selling consumer products (including engine oil) to get their product certified. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) need to prove their products are complying with UAE standard GSO 1785-2013. This standard requires minimum API Service Categories (SJ) for gasoline engine lubricants & (CH-4) for diesel engines lubricants among other requirements.

Many local OMCs will just write whatever they need consumers to read on their product labels without getting the product certified by ESMA and they will still be able to sell in the UAE market.

On the ground, enforcing ESMA compliance on OMCs is still "under development". A good practice by engine oil consumers is to ask for ESMA ECAS or ESMA EQM Certificate before buying engine oil. This certificate should be available in garages, spare part shops and other outlets for reputable brands upon request.

ADNOC voyager is ESMA certified and is categorized as SN And not all garages would keep the certificates.

On 3/17/2019 at 11:01 AM, timmyjt said:

Hi there, 

I am seriously considering getting a Dodge Durango, havent decided on the trim or the v6 vs v8. 

 

Here are my reasons : Great Price with the current offers and low monthly installment

Excellent mileage for an SUV ..almost 17+ kms per liter. 

Great looking vehicle

Good enough SUV and I prefer SUVs.

 

Anybody driven this for more than 5 years? I am worried about maintenance beyond the warranty period as I plan to keep it at least for 8 years or more. Any other comments / tips? 

 

Did you drive it because most of the 4 wheels do not give more than 10 or 11KM per liter as per my experience, Please drive it in between full tank because the system can show anything. As advised Gaurav wonderful car but these car but sell it before the warranty expires and note when you sell it do not expect anything as it may be sold at lowest price.

I recommend take it for rent, drive it for a day to get an exact KM.

Thanks.