As a result of the remap, the Captiva is running beautifully. Just on 40,000kms now and I’ve been running up big uber shifts in it without issue, sometimes these shifts go 12hrs. Running 10,000 kms servicing with Dexos2 full synth oil don’t worry my mechanic is a champ.
Fuel economy is now about 1-1.5l (per 100kms) better than before. I was seeing mid11’s to low 12’s now I get high 9’s to mid 10’s. Superb!
That’s a conservative saving of around $400 per annum purely in fuel expenses. Plus the fact I won’t be having major parts replacement in the relevant areas later on as well… The engine continues to run cool, I rarely hear the fans stay on after engine off.
Driveability is much better. I’ve learned to enjoy it’s torque curve and with the responsiveness long driving shifts are more enjoyable. It’s really hard not to speed!
Also, the Subaru Outback you did is also fanstastic … Did you guys swap the engine out? I had a peek under the bonnet it looks the same but feels very different. Well done. 🙂
So … at the end, as a result of the remap, the Captiva is running beautifully as mentioned.
