Mazda

BT-50 UR inspection checklist

2011-2020 · 3 things to check before you buy, taken from this car's known problems.

This car

highEGR cooler internal coolant leak

Look for: Identical to Ranger PX. EGR cooler will fail.

If you find it: EGR cooler replacement or bypass.

From 80-150k km · ~$1500-2800

high6-speed auto torque converter shudder

Look for: Same ZF 6R80 issues. Transmission overheating when towing without aux cooler.

If you find it: Mandatory external trans cooler. Fresh fluid every 60k.

From 100k+ km, towing · ~$2500-5000

mediumTurbo VGT vane sticking

Look for: Same as Ranger.

If you find it: VGT clean or replacement.

From 120k+ km · ~$1500-3500

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