My biggest complaint about my GV is that it is too light weight in the winter time when I am trying to maneuver over slush and snow and ice .. etc. So, I got...
I use 2 wallboard type buckets filled with sand. It makes a big difference. I got the new empty pails at Home Depot. You can get snap on (hit with rubber...
Thanks, Vic !! How much do you think the pails weigh when they are filled with sand?? WHERE do you get the sand?? Darci ... snap on ... upside ... will ......
They are pretty heavy, I never weighed them, but now I ask my son (a big guy) to load them for me. I estimate at least 100 pounds apiece. The sand is at Home...
i need a set of cross bars for my 2000 GV so i can put a couple ladders on top to start my new job. anyone looking to sell theirs? anyone know where i can get...
I am a poor boy and needed bars, so I took hardwood 1X3's and used wet leather/rawhide to tie on like the old boy scout deal (knots, you know). When it dried...
I'd betcha some whittlin' would take care o-dat right-chere.... Kelly who spent 60 minutes taking crumbling foam off the rear of the OEM Mercedes floor mats...
Well my 2000 GV is going strong as it turned 180k. Had some issues with Oxygen sensors, it is an expensive car to fix but it runs like new... It still hits 80...
Cool....I'm around 170,000 on my 1999. Replaced all O2 sensors a few months ago. Still starts like the day I bought it. Got a little valve cover leak,...
How did you guys know that the 02 sensors were going bad? I've had intermittent check engine lights come on for the last couple months that bring up an...
That's it, right there. Truly horrible MPG and 'check engine' codes are the key to diagnosing O2 problems. 100K-130K miles tends to be when they fail, though...
So do I just replace all of them? We don't have emissions test in KY so that's not a problem. Thanks for the great info! My average has dropped down to 17mpg....
That's what I've always done, as they've all been exposed to similar heat/gases for the same amount of time. If you have mechanic-style gloves, use 'em. I...
Was kinda surprised when I got a letter from Suzuki of America today. Basically says there may be issues with the front crossmember the front A arms tie into...
What year of Suzi do you have ?? ... From: AJM To: suzukigrandvitara@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 4:21 PM Subject: [suzukigrandvitara] Anybody...
In a message dated 3/6/2009 5:22:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ajm_blazer@... writes: Was kinda surprised when I got a letter from Suzuki of America...
You can pretty much do the "inspection" yourself. Attached is a PDF of the inspection procedure instructions that the dealer is supposed to follow. It involves...
'02 XL7. Just putting this out there so others know of it. As far as the inspection goes Bob pretty well covered it. I'm not to worried about mine. I noticed...
What a deal! I brought mine down to the Dominican Republic so I doubt I'll take it back to the dealer. Since road salt hasn't been a problem and I don't...
PARDON MY IGNORANCE... WHERE is this rust supposed to be accumulating?? What year did Bob say his Suzuki is??? WHAT kind of paint did you use, AJ?? ... ...
Well, I just examined my 2000 GV (182,000 miles) and the front cross-member is in 'very good' condition. I took a punch and hammer and looked diligently for...
Spraying oil type rustproofing on inside would be a good precautionary measure. Bob ... Do you think that what you pay in property taxes should be based on how...
I took my 2001 GV to the local dealership for the recall. The cross member passed inspection but the service manager kindly informed me that I have a oil leak...
Leaky valve cover... To fix this may require all of five minutes of your time, including opening the hood and a beer, and one wrench. Just see if any of the...
Yeah, I was wondering that, too. It's likely either on the top side, where you can't see it, or out toward the end where the A-arms connect. You could likely...
Thanks for the input Kelly. Actually this is my only vehicle; I use it to get to/from work every week day. I just happen to live close by to my job. (I could...
I have the belief if the oil is changed every 3,000 miles there will be no timing chain problems. Â Mike ________________________________ From: Todd G...
That's an awfully broad brush to paint with, Mike. The tensioner problem isn't necessarily oil-related. In fact, I changed the oil on my GV every 15K miles,...
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