Do VF Commodores have timing chain Problems?
Timing chains are *not* an issue in VF Commodores as they were in the VZ-series, where a faulty batch was mixed up with the correct chains, thus causing elongation and stretch, typically around 50,000… Read more. The VF (SIDI DI) chain metrics are similar and same number of chains, but do not have faults.
What year did VF Series 2 start?
In September 2015, Holden introduced the MY16, Series II (VF II) upgrade to the Commodore.
Do VF Commodores have AFM?
While Holden has offered Active Fuel Management (AFM) – or cylinder shut-down capability – with its 6.0-litre V8 engine since 2009, HSV has never offered the fuel-saving technology with its 6.2-litre V8.
Are VF Commodores any good?
Any version of the VF Commodore had (and should still have) an easy, relaxed feel with a front-end and steering response that was as good as any other big sedan made anywhere else in the world. And a lot better than most.
What problems do VF Commodores have?
Other problems with the VE Commodore generally include some electrical problems that are surfacing with age, particularly camshaft-position sensors, a build-up of carbon on the intake valves which can cause rough running and poor economy, oil leaks and leaks from the cooling system.
Which Commodores have timing chain Problems?
Answered by CarsGuide The early VE model Commodore V6s certainly had all sorts of dramas with stretched timing chains that could run into thousands of dollars to fix. Holden changed the design of the chain and while it did help, we’ve still heard of later post-2008 model Commodore V6s exhibiting the same problem.
When was the last VF Commodore made?
October 2017
The bright red 2017 Holden VF was the last vehicle to be assembled, welded together and painted in an auto body shop on Australian soil. Holden ceased production in Australia after the closure of its last factory in Elizabeth, 24 kilometres north of Adelaide, in October 2017.
What engine is in a VF Commodore?
The car remains powered by a 3.6-litre V6 engine that produces 210kW of power and 350Nm of torque and is available with either a six-speed manual or automatic in sedan trim and six-speed automatic in Sportwagon trim.
Does AFM actually save fuel?
Enhanced Fuel Economy Range AFM Plus works with your factory installed AFM allowing your vehicle to drive in V4 mode up to 80% of the time, maximizing your fuel and dollar savings. The average driver can save approximately 65 gallons of gas per year or about $250.
What does AFM stand for in cars?
Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management (AFM) was a system GM engineers developed back in 2005 to help improve the fuel mileage from some of their V6 and V8 engine applications. AFM shuts off half of your engines cylinders to operate at a reduced power level to reduce fuel consumption when running in low load and cruise situations.
Are VY Commodores reliable?
Still going strong after 13 years of ownership. Our VY II Berlina Wagon has been very reliable and we’re still very happy with it. We bought it when it was three years old at 80,000kms and have had it since then. It’s now at 255,000kms.
How long do VE Commodore timing chains last?
Timing chains are very common on these engines to fail even at relatively low mileage compared to other timing chain engines which can last well over 200,000 km. The average kilometres that we replace timing chains on these engines are around the 100,000 km mark.