All new Suzuki Celerio 2015

**pen_Quin6138** · December 6th, 2015 10:57 AM

Hi! Any thoughts on the reliability of the CVT? Any differences with maintenance cost? How many miles before it breaks down (which I hope does not happen) or needs a replacement?

**monmendoza** · December 6th, 2015 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by pen_Quin6138

Hi! Any thoughts on the reliability of the CVT? Any differences with maintenance cost? How many miles before it breaks down (which I hope does not happen) or needs a replacement?

Dati when CVTs first came out in the late 90's early 2000's sirain ang mga CVTs pero as the technology mature nawawala rin ang mga issues. I'm not sure with suzuki cvts though, I have never experienced them, pero a quick check with google , wala namang issues.

**onisleeve** · December 8th, 2015 12:31 PM

Ma rerelease palang yung Celerio ko next week. For those who are driving the car already, kamusta naman ang sport mode? mas mabilis ba siya pag gagamitin from traffic stop tapos switch to D?

Also magagamit ba siya for overtaking sa highways?

**radz15** · December 8th, 2015 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by onisleeve

Ma rerelease palang yung Celerio ko next week. For those who are driving the car already, kamusta naman ang sport mode? mas mabilis ba siya pag gagamitin from traffic stop tapos switch to D?

Also magagamit ba siya for overtaking sa highways?

Di ko pa natry gamitin yung sport mode. Pero nakalagay sa manual recommended sya gamitin pag going uphill and downhill.

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**pen_Quin6138** · December 8th, 2015 02:46 PM

Have used the Sport Mode and surprisingly it works really well (mapapangiti ka =)). Wag nga lang prolonged. I tried it sa SCTEX up to 155 Kph quick burst lang. Medyo may nangamoy rubber inside the car. So I backed down as soon I scented. Anyway up to 120 is pretty stable which should be more than enough for overtaking.

Based on what I've read, wag daw i floor ang CVT rather gradual depression of the gas pedal should give the same speed up effect.

**niky** · December 8th, 2015 03:00 PM

CVTs are still scary, but according to US sources, who've had experience with JATCO failures over the years, decreasing the maintenance interval, chaing the fluid twice as often as required by the manufacturer, seems to help ensure long life.

And don't drive them hard. If you need to use the Sport Mode, use it sparingly and revert to Drive after overtaking.

**jut703** · December 8th, 2015 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by niky

CVTs are still scary, but according to US sources, who've had experience with JATCO failures over the years, decreasing the maintenance interval, chaing the fluid twice as often as required by the manufacturer, seems to help ensure long life.

And don't drive them hard. If you need to use the Sport Mode, use it sparingly and revert to Drive after overtaking.

OT: Does this apply to sportier CVTs like those in the WRX and FXT?

Pretty sad if you have to regulate your flogging. [emoji53]

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**onisleeve** · December 8th, 2015 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by pen_Quin6138

Have used the Sport Mode and surprisingly it works really well (mapapangiti ka =)). Wag nga lang prolonged. I tried it sa SCTEX up to 155 Kph quick burst lang. Medyo may nangamoy rubber inside the car. So I backed down as soon I scented. Anyway up to 120 is pretty stable which should be more than enough for overtaking.

Based on what I've read, wag daw i floor ang CVT rather gradual depression of the gas pedal should give the same speed up effect.

"Medyo may nangamoy rubber inside the car"

I've been told that this is the Catalytic Converter doing its job. and google gave me this answer:

"The rotten egg smell out the exhaust is the catalytic converter working doing its job. If the catalytic converter was at fault, then the rear oxygen sensor would set the "check engine" light. The smell is usually caused from gasoline brand"

What i need to know i guess is that ok lang i-engage yung sport mode for the sake of overtaking and then dis-engaging it again right? also ito yung button na nasa stickshift na mismo na S right?

**radz15** · December 8th, 2015 07:12 PM

Sa Celerio group ang sabi nila dahil lang sa catalytic converter.

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**monmendoza** · December 8th, 2015 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by niky

CVTs are still scary, but according to US sources, who've had experience with JATCO failures over the years, decreasing the maintenance interval, chaing the fluid twice as often as required by the manufacturer, seems to help ensure long life.

Niky, What is the typical maintenance interval of a CVT? and what do you do when you do maintenance? I have never owned a car with CVT transmission.