Dacia DUSTER - 🕵 RUST INSPECTION after 2 Years plus 💥(~ 900 Days in Use). Snow, Rain, Mud = RUST ?

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Hello Dacia Duster Drivers,👍
As promised, here is my RUST INSPECTION Video of my DACIA DUSTER 2018 / DACIA DUSTER 2.
I filmed the BOTTOM (underneath) and checked everything for RUST Occurance.
In this Video i will show you honestly if there is any RUST, and where it starts to Rust ?
My DACIA DUSTER 2 has now arround 39000 KM on the Odometer (Dashboard), and it was driven more than 2 years in Every Condition (Snow / Mud / Rain / Offroad / Street).☀❄⛈💦
Thanks for watching!
Car in the Video: Dacia Duster 2018 - 1,5 dci 4x4, Dacia Duster 2 (like Dacia Duster 2019, and Dacia Duster 2020)
Camera: Sony RX100 Mark III (KZbin BlogCamera First Gen)
Music: Licensed by audiojungle
#daciaduster #daciarust #daciaduster2020 #daciaallroad #daciadusterallroad #daciaduster2019 #daciadusteroffroad #daciadustermechanic #daciadusterprofessional

[@renatasosic5855]

I have dacia sandero, now it is more of 12 years, it has not rust, and after 200 000 km, I still have not any problem with car.

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Renata :) great to hear that. Before i decided to buy my duster - i was looking around for : jeep cherokee, suzuki vitara, suzuki jimny, nissan xtrail and so on - and after i checked the prices i knew ok - i cant buy them (too expensive for me). Then while i was looking "lada niva" videos - i came across about a few dacia duster videos - and this was also the year of announcement of the dacia duster 2. And when i saw it first time - i fall in love. Then the price was released and i knew - ok this will be my car. Had also a look in the internet about dacias and problems - and i must say, i didnt got the feel - that dacias are "lemon builds" like other brands have. And for the price - unbeatable ! :) Currently i have 43000km.

[@joonaaskr]

@@SasaBuilds If you want a rust free car, then a Nissan X-Trail is not the one to buy. My dad has one and the sils are complete rusted out and the inner sil on the passager side is gone. But if the previous owner would have taken it in for rust protection it wouldn't have rusted out so badly

[@sparky6996]

Subbed! Getting one next year. Decision made. Love these simple value for money cars. Great Channel!

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Sparky 69 :) thanks for your response :). I got my decision for the duster also on looking reviews on youtube about the car and the specs. and for that price you cant go much wrong :). Will create more videos soon - got a bit dismotivated with that corona thing but i will do my best in 2021 for useful content about the dacia duster 2 :) !

[@phil8437]

Thankyou for a detailed review. I have seen many so called luxury German brands with more rust than on your Duster at this age.

[@SasaBuilds]

Hey Phil :) thank you very much for your response. Jep for a "review" after 2 years the duster is pretty ok for the winter seasons in europe (they spread salt on snowy streets like hell ). And you´re right, other luxury brands gets more rust after few years - and that´s one benefit for the cheaper duster in the point of "bottom protection" :)

[@markcollins8326]

My son has one now for 6 years and it has no rust - in Sweden with lots of salt - great car

[@SasaBuilds]

Great to hear, that others also dont have real rust problems :) im happy with my duster too. and it was my first new car - before i had just "used cars, from japanese and germans" they were also good, but didnt thought i wont have no problems with a new car.

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

Thank you! Very informative video. I was thinking of purchasing the Duster (and still might 2020 or 2021 model). It's really helpful to see the weak spots, the rubber coating and that stupidly placed valve for the exhaust. Wow, what were they thinking? Putting that valve there so exposed! Honestly, you should have more views for this. Great and helpful content.

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Paul :) Thank you for your comment, and sorry for late response. Well the exhaust is one of the spots - but not critical, the drive shafts from the rear can be protected with rust protection paint. And the Valve is a Problem if going offroad, you have to think about it - dont know the price - but there are already "protection shields" available for the duster 2 - or you can create on for yourself - have this on my "ToDo" to create a plate, because the "buy options" are not that cheap. Going to make a video about the "after few weeks and kilometers of driving - how the "heat paint" looks like on the exhaust. As i got in touch with such temperature paint years before - im afraid of, it wont last long xD - but thats a little disappointment then. Just want to show if it helps. Else the Dacia Duster has a well coated protection from underneath - so it will last long hopefully :). Best regards Sascha

[@jarmojarvinen1585]

Nice to see how it looks after two years. I Just bought Duster and will get it in the end of this week. Here in the notŕth they use quite a lot of salt on the roads, so rust problems will show up after one ot two years, I suppose. Took two layer extra protection to mine, lets see how it works. I suppose drive saft and bearing housing are not treated, so maybe i need to do it, looks better if they are not rusty :-). Thankls for taking time and showing these to us.

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Jarmo :) - it´s great to hear and see that other dacia drivers also takes the Rust seriously and try to protect their dacias as best as possible - so i dont feel so alone with that threat hehe :). Well Winter and Salt is a bad combination, but beside that when the season starts off - and you go for some offroading - the dirt and mud will also do its job, if its not well done. But to be honest, inspecting regularly my car for rust - makes me feel better. I owned a lot of rusting cars, and if you start to weld, or repair rust holes it gets you annoying like - repair one spot, and a year later you have to repair another one - and we all love cars, that have no problems while we own them - and safes us money too ! :) Thank you for your reply Jarmo :) !

[@kjellohman1553]

Great video Man, very informative! Keep making great content 🍹🍹

[@SasaBuilds]

@Kjell, hello :) thank you for your response - and sorry for my late answer. Currently im in lack of motivation - because this shitty corona throw me out of my life balance a bit. I will step on with new videos soon !Also sorry for no new videos for month´s ! I try to make it better in 2021 ! Best Regards Sascha

[@robertpewsey8931]

I have a 2006 BMW mini, my next car will be a duster, I like simple and reliable, fewer gadgets and gimmicks the better. Thanks for posting. My other car is a 21 year old Toyota Hiace.

[@SasaBuilds]

You cant go wrong with a Toyota Hiace :) reliable engines (workhorses). great you liked my videos - im a bit late and have to step up with a second rust inspection -> inside the "side sills", and the holes in the chassis - bought a "scope cam" for better inspections :)

[@laco73]

Thanks for video. We send greetings from Czechoslovakia

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Laco , sorry for late response :) and thank you very much - greetings to Czechoslovakia back :) ! Btw: just to inform you - i will release a video - where i explain why i dont produce videos on this channels currently. im working on a big project (printing a 3d lifesize car 1:1) instagram: 3dauto.at->, and so i dont have really time to create new content -> but, i still have my dacia duster 2018 - currently it has 71000 km on the odometer :D.

[@stephen579]

I think these are very underrated cars, I would buy one.

[@SasaBuilds]

Yes :). The Duster is a reliable car. Also the start price is pretty without competition. Mostly frustration comes from that, that buyers think they should compete with landcruisers, defenders. The duster has his pro´s and con´s compared to offroad, but i had also my moments where i thought - damn, never thought he would make it. Also my dad was pretty impressed (before i bought the car he was like: ok , a romanian car - what can you expect from them), but them after a harsh winter - he was amazed :).

[@jadams3427]

Thanks for this interesting video !

[@SasaBuilds]

your welcome :)

[@mathiashe1441]

Nice Dacia Duster

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Mathias, thank you very much :). Btw: just to inform you - i will release a video - where i explain why i dont produce videos on this channels currently. im working on a big project (printing a 3d lifesize car 1:1) instagram: 3dauto.at->, and so i dont have really time to create new content -> but, i still have my dacia duster 2018 - currently it has 71000 km on the odometer :D.

[@DumitruUrsu]

I have the 2WD model, 1.6 gasoline, from 2016, and about 250 000 km; i got it used, at 230k km; i did find rust here and there, mostly from people scratching the underside with the car lifts. Also, one weak spot with that model is behind the front wheel - the liner soaks water, and it rusts the wheel arch. I've managed to clean it, and we'll see how it holds on, I hope to drive the car 1 million km. For the exhaust, I painted it with brake caliper paint, and it doesn't hold that well. The catalitic converter is getting too hot for that paint. On the muffler it survived just fine.

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Dumitru :) Thank you for your response - i wish your duster 2WD Model a looooong long life :), i still own mine and im not planing to change it for another one. the last month´s i was a bit "thinking" to exchange it for the "newest dacia duster" model - but im happy on the 2018 model at this time :) - so no changes will happen :) - currently spending my money and time on a private project (3d print)

[@kenzohkw]

That looks factory fresh. If you don't have to drive on salty roads you'll have no rust issues on any modern car. Salt kills everything, come to the UK and we'll show you proper rust after 2 years :)

[@SasaBuilds]

jep i know, that cars from uk have sometimes more rust - its just on "exhaust" and axles - body is rustfree still :)

[@johnmel9456]

Good video ...would you say a dacia is a good car to buy in General ..?...I have a Citroen c4 at the moment but I'm not impressed with it ..

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello John, from my standing its a solid car. You just have to decide if you go with the diesel engine, or the gasoline engine. i own the diesel engine 1.5 dci, and im happy with it - currently im going to reach 50k kilometers (own it a bit more than 3 years now) - and hadnt any issue with this car

[@keithnewton8981]

Need to correct you hammrite paint is not German it was made by Allen Foster in Northumberland UK 1962 later manufactured at the Finnigan's factory in Prudhoe, Northumberland. The company also produced the anti-corrosion treatment Waxoyl. In the early 1980s, the company was acquired by Hunting plc who later sold it on to Williams Holdings in 1993. Not German

[@SasaBuilds]

Hey Keith - you´re right - it was invented "not by germans". i said i painted it with hammerite - german paint -> because i bought it from german, and there are many "sellers also a german website" -> you can have a look at here: hammerite.de/. But thanks for your information and direction to the history - the german hammerite site made a dedicated history lineup from the inventor allen till today :) -> www.hammerite.de/about-us-2/. And it´s also great to know about the history - will read the story about Allen Foster ! Im impressed by persons that invent something :) !

[@peteg8920]

Thanks for an informative video. I am looking at Duster 2 with a 1.2 125 hp petrol engine. I have heard there are issues with the earlier 1.2 tce engines. Do you know if the later engines after 2016 are reliable or is the 1.6sc the one to go for.

[@alin8891able]

I’ve driven the 1.6 petrol before and i cant say i would recommend it. Its slow, can be a bit thirsty, a bit loud and i think you can only get the 1.6 in 5 speed gearbox. That 1.6 engine is a bit old and lacks torque. Either go for 1.2 petrol or 1.5dci. If you do long miles the 1.5dci is best.

[@SasaBuilds]

@Peter g. as i can remember - before i bought my dacia duster 2 - i got some research in the internet. and what i´ve have learned - that the 1.2 engine with 125 hp, had issues with the timechain (they have chains instead of timing belt). But this was not a problem only found at renault engine, also audi, vw, and other brands had engines with timing chains for the engine - where the hydraulic chain tightener failed, or the chain got streched with time.. there are plenty videos out there - which shows a "rattle noise" when engine is cold and just a few seconds after startup. End of the story where broken engines (Chain overjumped the camshaft, and valve hit the piston). That was the only reason why i decided to go for the 1.5 dci engine. And the "90hp" version was to weak for me (power). And as Alin T mentioned - if you drive longer routes / ways - the diesel engine would be the best choice,.. if you drive more short drives (routes) - go for the petrol, because the diesel engine could also have problems - if its just driven "short drives" :)

[@SasaBuilds]

Thanks for your response Alin :) and sorry for my late response :(

[@peteg8920]

@@SasaBuilds Okay. Thanks for the advice. I don't drive especially much so the diesel really is not for me. I'll probably go for the 1.6sce despite it being a bit gutless. I want a fwd and the fwd 1.6 has a 6 speed manual so I ought to be able to get lower rpm on the motorway.

[@onelyone6976]

My grandfather drives a 1.5dci with 110 hp, it is plenty, and if you drive a lot of miles I recommend the diesel, it also gets the advantage of having more torque low down in the rev range and the engine itself is also very reliable

[@Loco-gm8te]

How is it today...cca 5 years later?did you try lanolin?they use it for beach diving... how is Hamerite holding?

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello :) @loco-gm8te, i will upload very soon a new video regarding, after 5 years later, and how it looks like underneath :).

[@alexanderthomas412]

The drive shafts & cast iron hubs have surface rust in new cars in the showroom! Is your front drive shaft boot cracked? There is grease on it.

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Alexander, yes you are right - driveshafts and cast iron hubs had rust on my car too, when i received it - there are many boards in the internet where other customers said the same. i used "HAMMERITE", its a great paint for anti rust preparation. you have to renew it after few years. but its not that bad, not good to look at, but thats also a cheaper suv than others :). the front boot of the drive shaft is not cracked yet - the grease on it may was done by mechanics or when it was delivered before - they didnt take that much care on details :). Btw: just to inform you - i will release a video - where i explain why i dont produce videos on this channels currently. im working on a big project (printing a 3d lifesize car 1:1), and so i dont have really time to create new content -> but, i still have my dacia duster 2018 - currently it has 71000 km on the odometer :D.

[@salmothymus]

interesting...and assuring....new Dusters (not the earlier ones sold in UK and made in India) do not rust...at least not really quickly. I also own exactly the same version, only from October 2018 (last specimens before the AdBlue was introduced)....with 67 kkm behind the back (mostly asphalt but also forest roads). All in all, rust is where it does not matter (places that you took an effort to scrub and paint), meaning it only is superficial rust that does not cause anything else than aesthetic nag. Exhaust, I agree, is terrible by the outside look but it is difficult to judge when it will need change. Funny how this parts are sometimes mounted in a factory: my 23 years old Megane 1.4 eco needed 3-5 exchanges of exhaust system parts after finally I decided to go "full rostfrei". My Twingo 8 valve 1.2 from 2003 (340 kkm) on the other hand, still has the original "from the factory" exhaust that looks better than the one on my (new) 2 year old Duster. But, to be clear, I think Duster is well made and I am happy to work a bit around a car that is so capable, low consumer and a joy to drive given the amount of money one has to set aside......well done inspection 👍👌

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Boris :) , im with you - it´s just a "little cry". The main reason for the duster is the reliability , and the price. We dont have a benefit from a "non rusting" exhaust, if the car is permanently in the service/garage for repair, or fault diagnosis :). It´s just an optical thing - that an exhaust has to be changed after some time is normal :). Or if a cheap option for stainless steel is available its also possible. But in total - the rust protection from factory is great, better than other brands i´ve seen that arent "that cheap" :). Have to make a "Video" about the - Temperature Paint from "Förch" - currently the car lift of my brothers garage is used :( . Best Regards Boris

[@salmothymus]

@@SasaBuilds yes....totally agree and, yes, this same "tone" and view on the Duster's advantages are clearly mentioned in the video...tht is why I like it in the first place...and, haven't been seeing too much of the same checkups done on the underbody as well 😊👍

[@fasthracing]

Better than my Ford Fiesta

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Fast H Racing :), i guess even a Ford Fiesta is a good car - it depends on your needs while driving :)

[@elmo319]

The item on the exhaust is an EGR valve

[@SasaBuilds]

Ok - have to check the manual, but as you can see - its a real "bad position" - there are few solutions for this to dont get it "hurt". Will create myself one - because some solutions (protection shield small) cost a bit above 150€. And for my decision this is a bit expensive

[@rhinevalleygarage]

What rack system are you using on your duster?

[@SasaBuilds]

i use stealthbars from rhinorack, and the rhino rack pioneer platform :). Best regards

[@chrisali2173]

If this is on salted roads, then that's a good result.

[@SasaBuilds]

This year End 2020, 2021 January February in Austria - was big snowy time and much salt around. Also he got some contact in the dirt - but after 2 years, im happy with that result too :D

[@michaelwhittman2788]

What about high heat paint for exaust system?tnx

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Michael, - that´s an good idea, surely better solution than ordinary zinc coating. Its visible in the video - that this spray wasn´t made for this heat. going to find one - and will give feedback if it works :)

[@michaelwhittman2788]

A friend of mine says he uses berner bitumen spray...and it holds...i dunno..never tried it myself...

[@SasaBuilds]

@@michaelwhittman2788 ordered 2 spray cans with temperature resistant capabilities (~ 650C°) via Ebay from "Förch". I will make a short video of it and about how it works when the exhaust gets hot :). Would not recommend bitumen, because bitumen is used normaly for car protection (bottom) from salt, and mud / water - where heat doesnt occur.

[@michaelwhittman2788]

@@SasaBuilds i agree...i thougt that too..but he says it works...i dunno...😀😀...

[@michaelwhittman2788]

@@SasaBuilds awesome...cant wait to see results with that paint...

[@jbento1975]

You need high temperature paint for the exaust

[@SasaBuilds]

i tried it - but i think its the material of the exhaust system itself - but it doesnt fall apart till now :D

[@stevezodiac491]

Nissans are galvanised on all external panels.

[@SasaBuilds]

Ok didnt know about that. the only thing i was a bit unhappy (but its not a gamebreaker) - the protection shields, are bad protected against rust (i asume just got a standard black paint on them) - but i take care about it and lift the car, as much as i can to check if something will come up :)

[@aivisabele]

Dacia Ruster

[@SasaBuilds]

it´s ok :), i recorded a new video after 5 years ~, and its pretty ok :). compared to other brands, the duster after 5 years, and 85000km, has not really changed badly. but the protection shields of the rear differential, and the fuel tank will need some "rust clean", as they were poorly painted at fabrication. Will update video very soon :) !

[@neildutton8077]

Just normal surface rust on mostly thicker metal surfaces. Most cars of this age are similar. Give me a break.

[@SasaBuilds]

You´re right :) just wanted to show what is going on. Most of "Dacia Duster 2" Buyers, recognized also the rust "fresh from delivery" on the axles in the back (i painted them) - and were "angry" about - buying a new car that has already surface rust on the axles. i have seen worse cars after 2years than my duster xD :)

[@kotmorski9274]

jestem turas i mam zloto na szyji moja fura jest z rumuni

[@SasaBuilds]

Translated: I am Turas and I have gold around my neck my car is from Romanian. Well Kot Morski :), it doesnt matter where your car comes from - the only important thing is to be happy with it :)

[@kotmorski9274]

@@SasaBuilds ye

[@boz6161]

My neighbors Range Rover Evoque was worse than that in six months...!

[@Terra.agrar-eastern-europe]

Hi I drove also a Duster 2 for two years. The problem is with the unprotected exhaust electro element who's prone to get destroyed if you drive off road and the repair is expensive. I do not recomand Duster it is simplly poor made

[@Terra.agrar-eastern-europe]

My Dustur is 78000 km in about two years now. Also adblue system brok down and is curentley in workshop for change under guarantee

[@SasaBuilds]

Hello Vlad, im sorry to hear that. Im totally with you about the exposed electro element at the exhaust system - thats definetly a failed design. and it looks also expensive. About your "ad blue" problems - my father owns a mazda cx7 - with adblue system. the injector failed for that - the cost for the injector was arround ~ 450€ without work. I own the dacia duster 2 without adblue, that´s why i also have choosen him for my new car. because every "add on system" can fail, and the prices are enourmous - too much electronics today in the cars :(. Sorry for my late response

[@Terra.agrar-eastern-europe]

@@SasaBuilds Thanks for your answer/opinion. Indead the older models with out Adblue wehre better. I drove until now all the models of diesel Duster due to the nature of my work in agriculture

[@Terra.agrar-eastern-europe]

@@SasaBuilds I would say that the second generation / model year 2016 was the best for terain. In terms of all road value

[@keithnewton8981]

This car is not an off roader it a suv soft roader it not designed for off roading or green tracking.

[@SasaBuilds]

Sorry Keith, i have to "disagree" with you in that point. if we talk about "soft roader" - suvs, .. we can talk about "vw tiguan, mazda cx-7, mazda cx-5, audi Q series, "4 Motion Vws", Opel/Vauxhall newer Generation Suv´s" and other brands as "soft suv´s" - the "big and main difference" between the Dacia Duster 4wd (1gen, 2gen) and them , .. and thats why i decided to buy the duster was -> the "4wd Lock Mode" - where i can lock 4wd (till 80km/h then it will move to Auto Mode). Other neat SUV´s mentioned above cant even take control of the 4wd, or "electronical awd mode changing". And the Duster has the Nissan 4WD Drivetrain, and as we know - Nissan dont produce just "neat suv´s" for the city. Search for "4 Motion AWD test - even Bmw XDrive is more accurate". And a Dacia Duster should NOT be Compared with "Hardcore Offroad Beasts like Wrangler Rubicon, Suzuki Jimny, LADA NIVA, or Landcruisers and Pajeros" - in that Price Tag and Usage of a Dacia Duster - you wont find much "SUV´s" as you call them with a "4wd Lock" Mode :). The Dacia Duster has his own Path :) in the Line between Hardcore Offroad - and "Just City SUV´s".

[@bogdanbuse1796]

who told you that my friend ? Have you ever driven one off road ? I did mine and it's awesome.

[@michaelstanley3961]

There cheap cars for a reason, the word Dacia is on a sticker, I'm not a fan but you get what you pay for.......

[@petrunic1]

So what? You drive it few more years and get rid of it.

[@SasaBuilds]

Thats True :) , just want to show what it looks like. It´s not that important - in conclusion what you get for that price of a duster. I know many in the forums got shocked, when they spotted the exhaust. For me the duster has to be reliable, and 4wd. all other things can be changed and adapted as you mentioned correctly :). Its my first brand new car i bought, and my best decision :). Never let me down, not even in the harshest conditions. best Regards Sascha :)

[@rogersamuelsen3962]

Fake

[@SasaBuilds]

if you think so ;) - it´s a real video, not ai - sorry if you feel so just blaming "fake" without more info why you argue its fake :).

[@Stevebyford1]

It's a dacia dustbin what a peace of shit

[@SasaBuilds]

@steve thank you for your comment. i cant get empathy for your wording. there are criticism, and trash comments. :)