My 2007 XL7 currently has 80 000 KMS or approx. 50 000 miles. My engine light came on a few weeks ago but would only come on for a short time then go off for a period of time. I checked the code and it came up as a P008, something to do with the crank or cam shaft timing. But since the light was not staying on permanently I thought it might just be a problem with the sensor itself. About 2 weeks later the light came on and stayed on. The truck seemed to be running fine and have not noticed any lack of performance. I brought it to the Suzuki dealer this morning to find out that the timing chains need to be changed. I was told that this is a problem/flaw with these motors. The parts have been ordered and my vehicle will be spending 2-3 days next week. This is all covered under the powertrain warranty. I did ask if I should expect the same problem 80 000 KMS later and they said probably not since they are replacing the parts with what is suppose to better quality parts from Suzuki. I am not impressed at all with this problem and I will probably get rid of this vehicle by next year. I have lost confidence with this vehicle!
Timing chains a MAJOR problem!!
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I don't think it's chains.. You would have a P0008
After 3 months you should be down at least a quart or or 2..
The dipstick can be decieving.. Please check again very carefully..
Even add a quart and recheck.
I'm almost positive it's low..
After 3 months you should be down at least a quart or or 2..
The dipstick can be decieving.. Please check again very carefully..
Even add a quart and recheck.
I'm almost positive it's low..
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Yup should take care of everything
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You should be checking the oil after the engine rests for a bit..
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It's tough to get rid of sludge if it's there..
But for the next few oil changes, before you change the oil add a liter of automatic transmission fluid into the oil and run it hard for 10 minutes before dumping the oil..
But for the next few oil changes, before you change the oil add a liter of automatic transmission fluid into the oil and run it hard for 10 minutes before dumping the oil..
So i put a total of 1.75 quarts in it. not sure of the total amount in it.
took it for a spin around the block. MUCH improvment. Alot less hesitation.
But its still there to some degree.
So in the morning i will drain as much oil as i can.
refill with 5.5 qts and a new filter.
and i will report back as soon i have something to report!
I cant thank you enough for your help lumpylarry.
took it for a spin around the block. MUCH improvment. Alot less hesitation.
But its still there to some degree.
So in the morning i will drain as much oil as i can.
refill with 5.5 qts and a new filter.
and i will report back as soon i have something to report!
I cant thank you enough for your help lumpylarry.
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Awesome!!
Let me know how it turns out tomorrow..
Let me know how it turns out tomorrow..
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How'd it work out with the oil change?
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If they can reproduce the hessitation, that would be a start. Worst case, there is a record the problem happening in the system.
Have you gone through all the maintenance items? Check the air filter for obstructions, etc.
Have all your bases covered before they come back and try to blame it on you (not saying that it will happen).
There is a TSB about transmission oil leak, the hessitation could be the clutches slipping.
Does the problem happens in the morning/afternoon, engine cold/warm etc. What I mean is, have you found a pattern?
Have you gone through all the maintenance items? Check the air filter for obstructions, etc.
Have all your bases covered before they come back and try to blame it on you (not saying that it will happen).
There is a TSB about transmission oil leak, the hessitation could be the clutches slipping.
Does the problem happens in the morning/afternoon, engine cold/warm etc. What I mean is, have you found a pattern?
the closest pattern i have found is it does not hesitate when the engine is cold.
only does it around 40-55 mph
going to manual vs auto mode does not affect it.
does not do it under heavy to moderate acceleration.
thats all i got.
does not pop a check engine light
only does it around 40-55 mph
going to manual vs auto mode does not affect it.
does not do it under heavy to moderate acceleration.
thats all i got.
does not pop a check engine light
2008 Suzuki XL7 Timing Chain
I have a used XL7 just under 100k miles. I have had the check engine light on for awhile now. I got the code P0008 the first place I took it and they replaced an O2 sensor. It went off for about a day and came back on. Now I had a new garage look at it and they tried to desludge my oil and turned off the light, only for it to come back on. Have inspection due at the end of Sept and they said I need to have the timing chains replaced.
Any words of advice?
I noticed that some people used the GM chains because they match up and are cheaper, is this true?
Can they check anything else that may be causing this issue?
The car is one payment from payoff, so I would like to go w/out a payment for awhile, plus I like my car, so not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon. I would just hate to dump money into it to find out his isn't the real issue.
Thanks for any advice!
I have a used XL7 just under 100k miles. I have had the check engine light on for awhile now. I got the code P0008 the first place I took it and they replaced an O2 sensor. It went off for about a day and came back on. Now I had a new garage look at it and they tried to desludge my oil and turned off the light, only for it to come back on. Have inspection due at the end of Sept and they said I need to have the timing chains replaced.
Any words of advice?
I noticed that some people used the GM chains because they match up and are cheaper, is this true?
Can they check anything else that may be causing this issue?
The car is one payment from payoff, so I would like to go w/out a payment for awhile, plus I like my car, so not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon. I would just hate to dump money into it to find out his isn't the real issue.
Thanks for any advice!
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You need to replace 3 timing chains.
If you're already opening it up, it's recommended to also replace tensioners plus associated gaskets.
If you're already opening it up, it's recommended to also replace tensioners plus associated gaskets.
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