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The 2016 Holden Captiva range of configurations is currently priced from $4,999.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: The list of known faults with the Captiva makes it a bit of a lottery, especially if it’s travelled a lot of kilometres.
You can read the full review here.
The 2016 Holden Captiva carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Holden Captiva is also known as Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara in markets outside Australia.
Holden’s own service schedule for this model Captiva doesn’t specify a change interval for the differential oil. Instead, it recommends the oil be changed when required according to how the car is behaving. Which would suggest that your car is, indeed, ready for new differential oil.
As far as the scan goes, be sure not to confuse a sticking or non-engaging rear differential with the same behaviour from the centre differential. These are both technically differentials, but have vastly different roles to play. In the case of an electronically operated differential, the clutches can sometimes be replaced separately, but in any case, you need to go deep inside the differential, so while your mechanic is in there, have them check out the whole unit.
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The V6 engine in the Captiva is well known for its propensity to suffer from worn or stretched timing chains far too early in life. Early signs can be a rattling noise when the engine is first started (hot or cold) as well as a check-engine light on the dashboard. The check-engine light is a result of the stretched chain allowing the camshafts to move so far out of sync with the rest of the engine that the sensor that measures their position can longer 'find' them. At which point, the warning light is triggered.
You can also have the car electronically scanned to see what’s going on. If the computer throws up fault codes P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 or P0019, then you almost certainly have a stretched timing chain. Replacement of the chain is the only proper fix.
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Go back to the dealer and ask to see the results of the test, so you know what they are, and whether or not they reflect the results you get. The average you are measuring is crazily high if it's correct. It's not at all normal, which suggests there is a problem, possibly with the engine management system, which needs further investigation.
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Holden Captiva Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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7 LT
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R18 | Front Rim: 7x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7x18 in
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7 LT (awd)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R18 | Front Rim: 7x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7x18 in
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7 LTZ (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x50 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
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7 LTZ (awd)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x50 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
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The Holden Captiva 2016 prices range from $7,700 for the basic trim level SUV 5 LS (fwd) to $14,740 for the top of the range SUV 7 LT (awd).