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4×4 Magazine

Both vehicles were treated with RVS products on the power steering system, engine, transmission, and rear axle (differential). In addition, the Mitsubishi Pajero’s front axle differential and transfer case were treated.

Main test results:

  • The first change observed after the initial RVS treatment in both vehicles was an improvement in the power steering performance.

  • Changes in fuel consumption were not observed until after 3,000–4,000 km of driving.

  • In the Ford Transit, fuel consumption decreased in mixed driving by 1.2 L/100 km (-9.2%) and on the highway by 0.4 L/100 km (-6.0%).

  • In the Mitsubishi Pajero, the figures were 1.4 L/100 km (-10.6%) in mixed driving and 0.4 L/100 km (-3.9%) on the highway.

  • Idle leakage improvements: Ford 13.6%, Pajero 5.7%

  • Additionally, acceleration measured in the Pajero improved by 16.1%.

4×4 Magazine article – text in Finnish (pdf)