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The EF-type engine, Daihatsu's renowned 3-cylinder timing belt engine for light vehicles, has almost disappeared from the market. This is unsurprising, as 19 years have passed since it was replaced by the next-generation KF-type engine, featuring a timing chain and lightweight all-aluminum construction. While the KF engine's production run is becoming longer than the EF's, … [Read more...] about The 5.5-Hour Myth: Repairing Oil Leaks on an Early KF Engine Daihatsu Hijet

Certain Daihatsu models have been experiencing cases where shift operation suddenly becomes impossible. The issue stems from the deterioration and disintegration of the plastic component connecting the shift lever to the transmission wire cable on the shift lever side, resulting in a physical disconnection. Specifications: 2007 model, DBA-L175S, KF-VE engine, 4AT, … [Read more...] about A Common Issue? Loose Shift Lever Rendering Vehicle Inoperable (DBA-L175S Daihatsu Move)

In the tough work of car maintenance, which leaves hands covered in oil, arms full of scratches, and requires long hours in uncomfortable positions, good "maintainability" is a very important factor. For us mechanics who engage in maintenance work every day, it's a joyful moment when we can feel the kindness and consideration of the engineers. When I mainly work on … [Read more...] about Reflections on Japanese Car Design Philosophy After Completing a Clutch Replacement on the Enchanting Lightweight MT Daihatsu Mira

Customers who used to ride in Alfa Romeo say that Daihatsu Esse is very enjoyable after replacing the shock absorber with KYB NewSR. MY2007 DBA-L235S KF-VE 4AT Mileage 102,000km Reference article: Driving comfort of light weight car (Daihatsu Esse DBA-L235S Ride comfort improvement shock absorber replacement) The ride comfort of the car does not have to be soft and … [Read more...] about Well-tuned light-weight car is really fun (Daihatsu Esse DBA-L235S KF-VE)

While driving, it gradually fell into the engine malfunction, and it finally stalled.I took Daihatsu Move, which was no longer restartable. MY2007 DBA-L175S KF-VE 4AT Mileage 127,000km The starter motor turns vigorously, but the fuel pump does not sound working.The fuel hose also seemed to be weak in elasticity and not to be sent fuel.In addition, the diagnostics of the … [Read more...] about Real reason why fuel pump does not work (DBA-L175S, Daihatsu Move)

Coolant leak. Especially at the turn of the season, there are many troubles in the car. When Daihatsu Esse customers came to the store with an engine oil change, they felt a slight coolant smell in the hood.The source of the smell was a white hair-like streak that entered the engine side of the radiator upper tank, a horizontal letter about 5 cm long. MY2007 DBA-L235S … [Read more...] about Sudden Radiator Coolant Leak (Daihatsu Esse DBA-L235S)

Daihatsu Hizet Cargo was checked for 24 months inspection.When The ignition key was in the ON position, I noticed an abnormality. MY2009 EBD-S321V KF-VE 3AT Mileage 109,000km Just before the engine started, i heard a rough working sound from the cargo compartment of the fuel pump.And even after the engine starts, it produces noise similar to the white noise on the … [Read more...] about For Prediction of Fuel Pump Malfunction (Daihatsu Hizet Cargo EBD-S321V, KF-VE)