Yeah, I'm all for using the 'thinnest' viscosity possible. When the engine is cold...and it can be 110F/45C outside, yet the engine is still 'cold', thinner...
Dave, no problem. I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who uses 'extended' change intervals on synthetic. The GV was at 15K mile change intervals (24K kms),...
Although I use Synthetic in my 2002 XL7, I can not do the extended interval oil changes. The oil is consumed and by about 1,500 to 2K miles, it is down...
Actually, some cars just 'use' oil. You can put another quart in when it's low. This used to be ultra- commonplace. If the car is old/tired enough, I like to...
I’m the owner of a ’02 GV with a 2.5V6 and AT @60K miles, no squeaks or funny stuff going on. I’m thinking of changing to Mobile 1 engine oil and ATF....
R Wink: I have a 2004 GV, 2.5 4x4 Auto, 60K Kms. and went all synthetic all around at 50K Kms. (Castrol, mostly except the transmission where Castrol didn't...
Use their 5w30 as that's what Suzuki says to use. In order of your questions: No, not unless you have wet areas now without any leaks below the vehicle. So in...
... wrote: ... Not 'cause you changed lubricants. This is an old, old tale...like from the 70's old. It was engine-related, anyway. ... Not enough to notice....
Excellent points, and I may have mis-read a few things. I was thinking drivetrain more than engine. To me, engine is simple, change to synthetic, run 7K-12K...
Transmission, axles, engine, transfer case, transmission, etc I think we've covered it so it's sorta moot. This reminds me, need to go buy a couple gallons of...
Well, Kelly, you don't usually see metal can throwaway filters on later German cars anyway, due to the environmental impact. I lived there in 1980 and even...
Hi all. I have another interesting one for you guys. The automatic transmission on the GV (2003, 1.6L 5-door) is supposed to be a 3-speed with overdrive....
You betcha you can feel a torque converter lock. Some cars are definitely different than others. Some lock in 2nd and stay locked through the shifts through...
I'm with Kelly, it's the torque converter. Have to pay attention today as my XL7 has a 4 speed OD auto so I bet it does something similar. On my '96 Tracker...
I thought I was seeing things. I've observed this behaviour as well in my 2003 GV... Just like you described. Sometimes it may blink even after switching off...
It is because you are testing the transmission in its "fail safe" or "limp" mode. In other words the limited hydraulic and mechanical functionality present...
I've also seen it at engine start up, like a system self check. Maybe something causing it to re-boot but it seems to be working ok. I'm on 3 years with this...
I have a 2000 Gran Vitara 2X4. Runs great 170000 miles on it. Some repairs have been pricey, like the exhaust. WOW... but lately when I drive it to work I...
Is there a feel accompanying the sound? Either in the shift lever or that you can feel via the seat/steering wheel. Does this happen only when the engine is...
I knows me about using a Grand Vitara as a motorhome's "dinghy"/ towed car, A.K.A. a "toad". This can be spelled 'towed', but 'toad' is more common. We used...
Howdy, guys and gals. 2001 GV, automatic, 150k miles, pretty much stock. Had transmission serviced Wed with total replacement pumped in. Tech said it was...
Here is what I learned. Close visual inspection revealed nothing remarkable, except as below. Test for bad booster negative. There is one-way check valve in...
Has anyone had a problem with not being able to get the tailgate open? I also had a 1995 Sidekick that did the same thing. The latch won't release. Can the...
Hi, re. the back door, can you feel the latch click when you pull the handle? The handle itself is a weak spot and if it's cracked where the "finger" pokes...
New member. My daughters '02 Grand Vitara broke the fuel door spring/hinge thingy... Tried to jury rig, but it didn't last. Been searching the net and can't...
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