Comments on: 2008 Mazda BT-50 range

By: LYNDON BRADSHAW

LYNDON BRADSHAW — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:17:14 +0000

I have an automatic 2008 3.0L turbo diesel BT50 twincab which has a 2500 kgm towing capacity. Can somebody explain why some model have a 3000 kgm towing capacity whether it is a manual or automatic. Is there anything that can be done to my automatic to increase the towing capacity.

By: Stew

Stew — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +0000

I have a 2008 BT 50 3.0 L TD with 50000KM, Fuel Economy is approx 400 KM / tank.
I have had over 7 clutches replaced & 2 gearboxes, Shudders terribly on take off.
If anyone else has had same problem please let me know.

By: Gameon

Gameon — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:44:25 +0000

I have a 2008 series BT-50 diesel with 26000k’s on the clock just trying to get some readings on fuel economy, cause at the moment im getting 450km’s from a tank and have had to many excuses from the dealership to fit on this page.Any advice or help would be great!!!!Thanks

By: ross

ross — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:09:32 +0000

have a late 07 bt50 has 98000klm on all hwy klms disc,s have been skimmed no problems so far cheers Ross.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:50:12 +0000

Have a late 2007 BT50, just done 5th gear (wont stay in gear) The car has done 134000 Klm all highway stuff.
Dealer is talking new box and no warrenty due to the Klm,s
has anybody esle heard of thsi or got any ideas of the issues so we vcan look at getting it fixed for under a Million Dollars…

Many thanks Phil.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:27:00 +0000

Bought BT 50 new in Sept 08 [updated model]Added air bags and Old Man Emu H/D suspension. Loaded a slide on of 850kg fully loaded. Need to now add extra leaf all round. Am about to head to Kimberley but driving on KI, I just watch fuel gauge drop really quickly [reckon I'd be lucky to get 450 ks per tank], so was wondering whether to chip it, larger tank or just carry extra fuel. Costs big $ for long range tank and figure it more sense to fill up & pay the extra for fuel. Any ideas
Had to replace clutch at 1500 kms. Duttons at Murray Bridge said they have replace 3 clutches already, and had no problems with Mazda with new clutch and flywheel

By: Louis Stander

Louis Stander — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:01:14 +0000

Boutht 2008 BT50 3000 new shudders when pull away in 1st gear,also sometimes find it hard to get in reverse futher a marvelous vehicle

By: aiden

aiden — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:20:13 +0000

Not sure about engine or gearbox but have bought a second hand BT 3L 4×4 single cab, 08 model with 6000km (now 8000) and can’t get any better then 10.3l/100km. Reading other blogs other owners are having the same problem, some as bad as 14.5l/100km.

By: Falcodore

Falcodore — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:56:56 +0000

They are all-new engines in BT-50, not sure about gearboxes

By: Dlr1

Dlr1 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:19:12 +0000

Styling wise the new BT-50 looks great and on paper it looks a good buy, but my question is has the BT-50 rid itself of the weak gearbox and cylinder head problems that plagued the Bravo?