Are VF Commodores reliable?

Upgrades from the first generation Redline made the Commodore the closest thing to a HSV that Holden had ever produced. I’ve had a blast with this car, it has been ultra reliable, Holden themselves were (up until they effectively left town – so to speak – were; from a servicing perspective) absolutely amazing.

What does the VF stand for in the Holden Commodore?

Designer. Justin Thompson (2008. The Holden Commodore (VF) is an executive car that has been produced by Holden since June 2013. It is the second and last significant restyled iteration of the final fourth generation of the Holden Commodore to be manufactured in Australia.

What engine is in a VF Commodore?

What problems do VF Commodores have?

Other problems with the VE Commodore generally include some electrical problems that are surfacing with age, particularly camshaft-position sensors, a build-up of carbon on the intake valves which can cause rough running and poor economy, oil leaks and leaks from the cooling system.

Do VF Commodores have timing chain Problems?

Timing chains are *not* an issue in VF Commodores as they were in the VZ-series, where a faulty batch was mixed up with the correct chains, thus causing elongation and stretch, typically around 50,000… Read more. The VF (SIDI DI) chain metrics are similar and same number of chains, but do not have faults.

What’s the difference between a VE and VF?

Introduced in 2013, the VF was a substantial update on VE, with (as had become customary for mid-life updates) significant styling tweaks to the nose, tail and dashboard. VF carried an alloy bonnet and bootlid and substituted alloy for steel in some suspension components to help keep the weight down.

How many VF Commodores were sold?

Holden VF Commodore – 45 units And even though that was a long time ago, 42 sedans and wagons, and three utes were sold last year as some dealers held onto stock of in-demand Commodore variants.

What fuel does a VF Commodore use?

No current production Holden Commodore (or any derivative incl. HSVs) is “Premium Fuel Only”. They will all run fine on 91RON unleaded.

Do the VF Commodore have timing chain Problems?

What’s the difference between VE and VF?

Do VF Commodore have timing chain Problems?

When was the last VF Commodore made?

2017
The bright red 2017 Holden VF was the last vehicle to be assembled, welded together and painted in an auto body shop on Australian soil. Holden ceased production in Australia after the closure of its last factory in Elizabeth, 24 kilometres north of Adelaide, in October 2017.

What year is a VF Commodore?

2013
VF (2013–2017) The VF Commodore, a major overhaul of the VE, was officially revealed on 10 February 2013 in Melbourne.

What happens if you don’t change your timing chain?

If you don’t replace the timing chain and it happens to break, then the engine can completely destroyed. Most engines today are “interference engines,” which means that the engine’s valves move in and out of the same cylinder space as the pistons.

Do VF Commodores have timing chain issues?

Are Commodores fuel efficient?

The all-new entry-level Holden Commodore Evoke sedan is the most fuel efficient in the line-up. Its claimed combined cycle fuel consumption of 8.3 litres per 100km represents a 6.7 per cent improvement over the MY12 VE Omega, and puts the new price leader within 0.2L/100km of the four-cylinder Ford Falcon EcoBoost.

When should a Commodore timing chain be replaced?

Timing chains are very common on these engines to fail even at relatively low mileage compared to other timing chain engines which can last well over 200,000 km. The average kilometres that we replace timing chains on these engines are around the 100,000 km mark.

How can you tell if your timing chain needs to be replaced?

Signs of a Faulty Timing Chain

1. Rattling Sound on Starting the Engine or Idling. A common finding in a vehicle with a bad timing chain is unusual rattling noise when the engine is started or when brakes are engaged.
2. Misfiring Engine.
3. Contaminated Engine Oil.
4. Check Engine Light.
5. Inability to Start the Engine.

How do I know when my timing chain needs to be replaced?

Timing chain replacement: warning signs

1. Starting the vehicle is difficult.
2. Noise in the timing chain.
3. Check engine light illuminated.
4. Engine misfires and sluggishness.
5. When the engine is idling, it vibrates or shakes.
6. The engine will not start.