Although I have been driving, and servicing all my cars for many years, and I’ve owned quite a few…this is my first Suzuki… and my first SUV… So who better to ask than seasoned owners? It’s a sport model with an automatic and sunroof, black over black with 16” alloys.
As for background it was purchased a week ago, I managed to accumulate 1100 miles (mostly hwy) thus far; the mileage is excellent for this type of vehicle this early on. :beer:
Having read all the negative reviews about the rear door opening and lack of power, makes me wonder what they are talking about. I have no issue with the door, which happens to open the same way as the RAV, but no one complains because it’s a Toyota.
As for the engine, it’s just fine! Plenty of power from a dead stop, all the way up to passing speeds. I’ve been taking very easy because it’s still new. I can only assume it will get smoother as it “breaks in”. My only gripe is the drum brakes, but then again, I won’t attempt any speed records with it.
As for service, I change the oil & filter between 3 to 4K and use Rotella 5/40 synthetic. Considering the GV spin on filter, I’ve already looked up the Bosch filter #... only the best! The filters get changed at least 10 to 15k before the manufacturer’s recommendation.
So here are my questions, in no order of importance…
Where is the fuel filter, if there is one, or is it part of the fuel pump in the tank?
How do I disable the DRL’S?
What is the oil capacity with filter? The owner’s manual indicates in Pints, which I converted to qts, if my math is of, should be just under 5.1 qts.
Any comments, suggestions/recommendations/pointers are welcome.
One more thing… every so often the engine develops what appears to be a “rod knock”. The noise comes from the bell-housing area, just under the fire wall. I checked the oil thus far and it appears to be at least a qt or so overfill, I’m guessing its “piston skirt slap” against too much oil. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!
As for background it was purchased a week ago, I managed to accumulate 1100 miles (mostly hwy) thus far; the mileage is excellent for this type of vehicle this early on. :beer:
Having read all the negative reviews about the rear door opening and lack of power, makes me wonder what they are talking about. I have no issue with the door, which happens to open the same way as the RAV, but no one complains because it’s a Toyota.
As for the engine, it’s just fine! Plenty of power from a dead stop, all the way up to passing speeds. I’ve been taking very easy because it’s still new. I can only assume it will get smoother as it “breaks in”. My only gripe is the drum brakes, but then again, I won’t attempt any speed records with it.As for service, I change the oil & filter between 3 to 4K and use Rotella 5/40 synthetic. Considering the GV spin on filter, I’ve already looked up the Bosch filter #... only the best! The filters get changed at least 10 to 15k before the manufacturer’s recommendation.
So here are my questions, in no order of importance…
Where is the fuel filter, if there is one, or is it part of the fuel pump in the tank?
How do I disable the DRL’S?
What is the oil capacity with filter? The owner’s manual indicates in Pints, which I converted to qts, if my math is of, should be just under 5.1 qts.
Any comments, suggestions/recommendations/pointers are welcome.
One more thing… every so often the engine develops what appears to be a “rod knock”. The noise comes from the bell-housing area, just under the fire wall. I checked the oil thus far and it appears to be at least a qt or so overfill, I’m guessing its “piston skirt slap” against too much oil. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!
