Rav 4 Diesel Power

[delta_merlin]

Hi, Does anybody had any problems with engine power? My RAV from 2004 seems to have a less than normal power. Normal is 116 bhp and 250 nm. Check on a test bench is planned at the end of the month.

Thanks for any reply.

[northwestred]

I know you say your engine appears to be underpowered, but how are you measuring this (acceleration, top end speed, torque).

The gearing is set for a SUV not a family saloon, so don't get too worried unless you have something similar to compare it against.

I have to admit my DVD is brand new and the only comparison I have was my previous car, an Audi A4 sport with 130 bhp and acceleration and top end to match.

The Rav seems agricultural in comparison, but is great fun to drive and goes more places than my Audi. :)

[delta_merlin]

Well the thing is that I have a TTE prformance kit installed and there I have 120 bhp and 280 NM. Normally I should have 140 bhp and 300 NM.

So there are 2 possibilities ; one is that something is wrong with the car(standard power is less than normal) , second the kit is defective.

The kit is allready changed with the same power result so there is a probability that the standard power is less to begin with.

The test bench is only available from 15 august so I have to wait untill then to be sure the standard power is correct or not.

[delta_merlin]

Results on the testbench were for the standard power/

105 BHP and 245 NM

It should be 116 BHP and 250 NM !!!!!!

Anyone has their RAV Diesel measured on any testbench?

[selfbuild]

How hard do you drive your Rav ?

You could try giving it a good thrashing (high revs whilst driving) but make sure you get it to normal operating temperature first and don't do it while stationary....

This will help clear out the soot build-up.... if you see alot of black smoke don't worry.... this is normal.....

[sjrainsford]

Do these have an intercooler too?

Don't forget, if they do and the car is not in forward motion then it will not develop it's full potential anyway. An intercooler makes a big difference.

[delta_merlin]

I drive my car normally. Soft in warm up and normal when warmed up. Sometimes to its limits but not often.