Suzuki APV [Merged Threads]

[olidotcom]

...haay.. after reaching 3.5 years of service.. need to look for a new battery na... tsk! Motolite Excel prices are too much! umaabot ng 5k! tsk!

[keno4864]

Took my apv out to MOA today.



Good news:
1. Looks ok outside and inside.
2. Good head and legroom.
3. Comfortable riding compared to my year 2000 model Toyota Hiace
4. Easy to drive and park.
5. Cool aircon.
6. Acceleration and power is ok.
7. My kids like it.

Bad news:
1. Idle bearing or something is still making a sound when the aircon compressor is engage and reving the engine above 2k rpm.
2. There's a humming sound( umu ugong) produced underneath when I reach over 40 km per hour speed.
3. Spent 37,261.50 Php for rack and pinion replacement.
4. Spent 18,400.00 Php for aircon general service and compressor repair.
5. My left leg is a little bit uncomfortable by the wheel well above the tire.

At Suzuki service center yesterday, they advice that the idle pulley needs to be replace. In regards to the
humming sound, they said it was coming from the automatic transmission gear box and advice that
the strainer be replace inside the oil pan because, maybe the ATF is not circulating properly or clogged.
They said that the strainer cost 4K Php + and the oil pan gasket cost 1k Php +.

This is the cost of buying a second hand car.

[olidotcom]

tsk... dont worry sir.. after all those repairs, your APV will be good as new.. comfort and safety for your family is one of the good and priority things that can counter those prices.. even up to the third row. maluwag yan...

try to contact olympia sir regarding those repairs.. or maybe speedyfix or your suking automatic transmission specialist.. baka maka mura compared from casa prices.

in regarding your driving comfort.. yes i experienced that as well.. masikip nga ang foot area natin dahil sa wheel wells.. ako nasanay after a couple of days..

[totie_phoyah]

...haay.. after reaching 3.5 years of service.. need to look for a new battery na... tsk! Motolite Excel prices are too much! umaabot ng 5k! tsk!

varta boss oli try mo.. c",)

[totie_phoyah]

Took my apv out to MOA today.

Good news:
1. Looks ok outside and inside.
2. Good head and legroom.
3. Comfortable riding compared to my year 2000 model Toyota Hiace
4. Easy to drive and park.
5. Cool aircon.
6. Acceleration and power is ok.
7. My kids like it.

Bad news:
1. Idle bearing or something is still making a sound when the aircon compressor is engage and reving the engine above 2k rpm.
2. There's a humming sound( umu ugong) produced underneath when I reach over 40 km per hour speed.
3. Spent 37,261.50 Php for rack and pinion replacement.
4. Spent 18,400.00 Php for aircon general service and compressor repair.
5. My left leg is a little bit uncomfortable by the wheel well above the tire.

At Suzuki service center yesterday, they advice that the idle pulley needs to be replace. In regards to the
humming sound, they said it was coming from the automatic transmission gear box and advice that
the strainer be replace inside the oil pan because, maybe the ATF is not circulating properly or clogged.
They said that the strainer cost 4K Php + and the oil pan gasket cost 1k Php +.

This is the cost of buying a second hand car.

boss may i know the reason why did you replace your rack & pinion? can you share it with us? thanks!

[keno4864]

...haay.. after reaching 3.5 years of service.. need to look for a new battery na... tsk! Motolite Excel prices are too much! umaabot ng 5k! tsk!

3.5 years of service is good already sir, I buy battery in a store at Banawe near Orthopedic Center in Q.C.. Jawe battery store, will try to look
for the contact number and check the price.

tsk... dont worry sir.. after all those repairs, your APV will be good as new.. comfort and safety for your family is one of the good and priority things that can counter those prices.. even up to the third row. maluwag yan...
try to contact olympia sir regarding those repairs.. or maybe speedyfix or your suking automatic transmission specialist.. baka maka mura compared from casa prices.
in regarding your driving comfort.. yes i experienced that as well.. masikip nga ang foot area natin dahil sa wheel wells.. ako nasanay after a couple of days..

Thank you sir, will contact call them to inquire about the transmission.

boss may i know the reason why did you replace your rack & pinion? can you share it with us? thanks!

It was leaking sir, please click links. Thank you.

http://tsikot.com/forums/suzuki-cars.../index130.html

Rack and pinion assembly leaking fluids - YouTube

[olidotcom]

leaking siya paps.. may youtube vid siyang na post..

[keno4864]

...haay.. after reaching 3.5 years of service.. need to look for a new battery na... tsk! Motolite Excel prices are too much! umaabot ng 5k! tsk!

3.5 years of service is very good already sir, I get my battery at Jawe Marketing at 470 Banawe St. in front of Orthopedic in Q.C..
His not a Motolite distributor but the last battery I got from them was dated February 2008 and I had it change only this summer 2012.
His Tel. No. 712-3303, maybe he can recommend a battery for the apv.

tsk... dont worry sir.. after all those repairs, your APV will be good as new.. comfort and safety for your family is one of the good and priority things that can counter those prices.. even up to the third row. maluwag yan...
try to contact olympia sir regarding those repairs.. or maybe speedyfix or your suking automatic transmission specialist.. baka maka mura compared from casa prices.
in regarding your driving comfort.. yes i experienced that as well.. masikip nga ang foot area natin dahil sa wheel wells.. ako nasanay after a couple of days..

Thank you sir, will call up Olympia and Speedyfix.

boss may i know the reason why did you replace your rack & pinion? can you share it with us? thanks!

leaking siya paps.. may youtube vid siyang na post..

Yes sir, it was leaking . Thank you.
Video:
Rack and pinion assembly leaking fluids - YouTube

[danding]

suking mekaniko sir?

regarding brake pads.. front and rear? (brake shoe)?

sir oli baguio ako... special stage magsaysay (baguio city) .... hehehe

about the brake pads - front lang sir.

[danding]

*keno - magkamukha apv natin. black lang tint ko. second hand din pero mas luma sa akin 2005 model. hehehe
ang repairs ko lang so far eh minors lang naman. ganyan talaga sa segunda mano sir. kung minsan tsambahan lang.

1. 2 loose thread stud bolt and nut.
2. brake pads.
3. change air cleaner.
4. change 3 pcs wiper blade.
5. change stabilizer link ( right and left) <- kasalanan ko hehehe. meron pala humps eh malakas ulan (BLAG!) nayupi tuloy.

ngayon ok na lahat. so far so good. naglagay nako headreast monitor and change headunit with indash monitor.

planning to buy separates/amplifier/subwoofer sa makati. saan ba maganda bilihan na malapit lang sa ayala?

[keno4864]

*keno - magkamukha apv natin. black lang tint ko. second hand din pero mas luma sa akin 2005 model. hehehe
ang repairs ko lang so far eh minors lang naman. ganyan talaga sa segunda mano sir. kung minsan tsambahan lang.
1. 2 loose thread stud bolt and nut.
2. brake pads.
3. change air cleaner.
4. change 3 pcs wiper blade.
5. change stabilizer link ( right and left) <- kasalanan ko hehehe. meron pala humps eh malakas ulan (BLAG!) nayupi tuloy.
ngayon ok na lahat. so far so good. naglagay nako headreast monitor and change headunit with indash monitor.
planning to buy separates/amplifier/subwoofer sa makati. saan ba maganda bilihan na malapit lang sa ayala?

Yes sir, it was just very unfortunate for me to have this apv. I thought getting it for 360k Php was a good deal but it back
fired on me. Now, I am trying to fix and restore it. It's a challenge for me in a way and I learned many things from this
experience. My kids like the apv so I can't back out now.

Sorry sir, not familiar with in Makati area but if their is a Blade car accessories store in the malls there, they can help you
set up your sound system. I bought two 9 inches headrest monitor for 15k Php with free installation from them at SM San
Lazaro, Manila. Bought my 7 inches in dash lcd monitor at Sony OK Car Accessories in Banawe St. Q.C.(setup in my other car)

By the way saw this last week at Suzuki. Wish this was my car.

[olidotcom]

hi sir danding.. if you're in the market for some sound system upgrade.. konting biahe from makati sa may pasig area... Don Sixto Antonio Ave...

he's my trusted sound system doctor... -- David's Street Sound | Facebook

tell David i referred you. I'll be there tomorrow din (Tuesday - October 30)

[danding]

hi sir danding.. if you're in the market for some sound system upgrade.. konting biahe from makati sa may pasig area... Don Sixto Antonio Ave...

he's my trusted sound system doctor... -- David's Street Sound | Facebook


tell David i referred you. I'll be there tomorrow din (Tuesday - October 30)

sir oli sayang. ok na sana yung sa davids street sound eh. problema ko hindi ko alam pasikot sikot jan. hahahaha
mag commute lang kame ni misis. dati nagdala na rin ako ng kotse jan pero more than 10 years ago hahaha.
maraming naibang mga route jan. makati lang alam ko at kay la cars lang ang alam kong malapit at location.
ok kaya doon? bili lang ang gagawin ko walang installation at box. separates/amplifier at subwoofer lang
bibilhin ko para makayanan kong buhatin. kung meron pa kayong ma recommend sa loob ng makati lang
para hindi na mapalayo. hahaha. yung pde card sana ... thanks....

[danding]

ano palang magandang brand ngayon ng car audio. puro old stocks at mga unang modelo kasi
ang meron dito sa baguio tapos limited pa ang stocks. usually walang choice o pagpipilian.

dati akong naka focal separates/v12 ampli/ mb quartz subs sa corolla ko pero naisama nung
nai trade ko sa apv ko. ok din ang tunog eh pero try ko naman ang iba at kung ano swak sa budget.

[olidotcom]

regarding speakers sir.. best is to have it auditioned... from a number of speakers that I have heard.. it is still with your own ears... i think it was last year lang where somebody won in an event where only targa speakers were used..

its all about the tuning, installation, etc...

but of course.. branded types has performance, etc..etc..etc...

also depends on the budget.. hahahaha!

[danding]

k thanks sir oli. meron pa pala autoline sa makati. punta din ako doon.
tignan ko na lang kung ano sasakto sa budget ko.

[keno4864]

Found out that one of the plastic hook at the third row seat was broken and had to temporary used an aluminum
key chain hook instead.





These plastic clip fasteners that guides the seats when you fold and tumble it are very hard to find, even at Banawe, Q.C.,
so I drilled through the end of the rod and place a washer. Then inserted a nail and bend it.





Just sharing, thank you.

[danding]

*keno - nice diy.

yung sa clip meron ako nabili sa ace hardware na expandable hook. kabilaan
yung hook. try mo 18 or 24 inches maganda sya tignan.

[keno4864]

*keno - nice diy.
yung sa clip meron ako nabili sa ace hardware na expandable hook. kabilaan
yung hook. try mo 18 or 24 inches maganda sya tignan.

Thank you sir, that's a good idea. I will drop by Ace to check that elastic rope with hooks.

[keno4864]

Replaced the peanut type light bulbs for led types on the dome, plate and park lights.







Just sharing, thank you.