ASX Diesel Power Loss: Quantity Drift Reset Needed?

Hey! I had almost identical issues with my 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel last year. Your symptoms sound exactly like what I experienced, the power loss, shaking, and fuel consumption problems. Turned out I had a faulty fuel injector that was messing up the fuel delivery. Took it to my regular mechanic and they diagnosed it properly with their diagnostic tool. Had to replace one injector completely and clean the others. The job took about two days because they had to remove and test all injectors, plus calibrate the new one properly. It was definitely a serious issue that needed immediate attention, running with faulty injectors can damage your engine in the long run. After the fix, the car ran smooth as new, no more shaking or power loss, and fuel consumption went back to normal. My suggestion would be to get it checked ASAP by a mechanic who specializes in diesel engines. Make sure they have the proper diagnostic equipment for Mitsubishi diesels specifically. This isn't something you want to leave unattended.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful as it sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Just wondering, do you remember roughly how much the whole repair set you back? And has everything been running smoothly since the fix, or have you noticed any other issues pop up?

Hey again! Yeah, I can totally tell you about the costs, I actually just had this fixed recently. The whole thing set me back 515€ for replacing the defective injector. I know it's not cheap, but honestly, it was worth every penny because my Outlander's running like a dream now. Since getting it sorted at the mechanic and having them reset that quantity drift compensation issue, it's been absolutely perfect, no more shaking, no power loss, nothing. Fuel consumption is back to normal too, which is saving me money in the long run. I've put about 15,000 km on it since the repair and haven't had a single problem pop up. The engine runs super smooth, starts right up every time, and all those scary symptoms you described are completely gone. Just make sure you get a mechanic who knows their way around Mitsubishi diesels, it makes all the difference! Trust me, once you get this fixed, you'll feel like you've got a new car. Let me know how it goes if you decide to get it repaired!

Just got back from the mechanic and wow, what a relief! Took your advice and found a shop specializing in Mitsubishi diesels. You were spot on with the injector diagnosis. Mine cost a bit more, around 600€, but they did a thorough job cleaning all injectors and replacing the faulty one. The difference is like night and day! No more shaking, stalling, or power issues. The engine's purring like a kitten now, and I'm already noticing I'm using way less fuel. The mechanic also did that quantity drift compensation reset you mentioned, which helped a lot. Can't thank you enough for pointing me in the right direction. It was nerve-wracking spending that much, but seeing how well it's running now, it was totally worth it. Really appreciate you sharing your experience, saved me a lot of headache trying to figure this out on my own! Think I'll be sticking with this mechanic from now on. They really knew their stuff with Mitsubishis. Thanks again for all your help!