Suzuki APV [Merged Threads]

[Eman Dela Cruz]

So far both front and rear shocks pa lang major na napapalitan ko, last year lang. Yung replacement lang from Olympia kinuha ko, sobrang mahal kasi nung OEM. Nag O-sulee lang ako sa harap para bawas tag tag since naka 235/55/17 ako. Ngayon parang good as new pa sya. Wala na akong planong upgrades except ipare-upholster ko lang yung momo steering wheel ko at maybe a projector kit na rin. Naka HID lang kasi ako tapos mataas yung headlights natin kaya nahihiya naman ako sa kasalubong natin.

Max na ba yan tire size na yan sir mack para sa APV? 215x55r17 kasi yung sa amin. Stock shocks parin gamit so bumpy parin onti pero pag loaded okay naman, since kalimitan sakay ko e 5 persons. Sa lights naman, mas okay ba yung projector kit? Balak ko kasi ipalit HID lamps kaso sabi nga nila nakakasilaw masyado..

[thebat]

Nice to hear from you pareng MACKY! Nawala na kse yung thread ni Jsix. Glad to learn that this thread is alive and well.
Sige, will keep you posted. Pina repair ko na lang sa Suzuki Commonwealth. They also have it repaired sa suking alternator electrical shop nila (3rd party). Waiting for their call kung ok na (tagal din gumawa). I-test muna din nila maigi raw.

[JonJon Villegas]

Pan nga ba masulusyunan bumpy ride nitong apv? 2 lang kami evryday ng wife ko pasok sa office. Nauugaan talaga ako, i dunno sa ibang van kung ganito din ka bumpy.


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[Macky]

Nice to hear from you pareng MACKY! Nawala na kse yung thread ni Jsix. Glad to learn that this thread is alive and well.
Sige, will keep you posted. Pina repair ko na lang sa Suzuki Commonwealth. They also have it repaired sa suking alternator electrical shop nila (3rd party). Waiting for their call kung ok na (tagal din gumawa). I-test muna din nila maigi raw.

Ang ginawa ko before dun sa ball bearing issue ko sa APV was to get the parts (ball bearing assy) from sa casa and have it done sa preferred vendor nila (got it from the SA). Dami kasing patong if sa casa ko rin ipagawa samantalang ipapasa lang din nila yung trabaho sa iba.

[Macky]

Pan nga ba masulusyunan bumpy ride nitong apv? 2 lang kami evryday ng wife ko pasok sa office. Nauugaan talaga ako, i dunno sa ibang van kung ganito din ka bumpy.


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What I did was magkarga ng limang sakong buhangin sa likod. Nabawasan noticeably yung tagtag. Yun nga lang, whatever gains I got was negated at the pump. I then installed O-sulee's sa front 2 years ago. Hindi ganun kanoticeable yung gains and to tell you honestly mukhang di rin sya ganun ka-effective katulad nung sa Esteem ko. I also installed O-sulee's sa rear naman ng Esteem ko and nabawasan ang tagtag not to mention na nakakapag karga na ako ng malalaking tao (lowered kasi) nang hindi sya sumasayad.

Any feedback or updates sa mga naka-experience ng way para mabawasan ang tagtag ng APV natin will be greatly appreciated.

[Macky]

Max na ba yan tire size na yan sir mack para sa APV? 215x55r17 kasi yung sa amin. Stock shocks parin gamit so bumpy parin onti pero pag loaded okay naman, since kalimitan sakay ko e 5 persons. Sa lights naman, mas okay ba yung projector kit? Balak ko kasi ipalit HID lamps kaso sabi nga nila nakakasilaw masyado..

Maximum I tried was 225/55/17. Yung 235/55/17, nagkabit na rin ako ng spacer kasi sumasabit na talaga.

Getting a projector if mag HID ka is the responsible thing to do. Sa taas ng pwesto ng headlights natin, kawawa kasalubong natin. I owned a lowered car before and halos isumpa ko yang mga naga converted HIDs na yan. Yung HID ko ngayon sa APV, naka halogen pag bright so mag HID lang ako pag walang kasalubong, nasa kalsadang may mataas ng island sa gitna, or if may nakakasilaw akong kasalubong.

[dandang]

Sorry too lazy to back read, but is it true na malakas sa gas ang apv just like the grand vitara? Around 6.5 km/ltr?

[Macky]

* dandang

Sad but true on APV's mileage. This is based on my experience with my A/T APV.


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[straker]

Getting a projector if mag HID ka is the responsible thing to do. Sa taas ng pwesto ng headlights natin, kawawa kasalubong natin. I owned a lowered car before and halos isumpa ko yang mga naga converted HIDs na yan. Yung HID ko ngayon sa APV, naka halogen pag bright so mag HID lang ako pag walang kasalubong, nasa kalsadang may mataas ng island sa gitna, or if may nakakasilaw akong kasalubong.

How much did you spend on the HID upgrade? Can its foglamps be upgraded to HID? Does it need any extra electrical works? I'm contemplating upgrading the fogs so it could focus it on the road, and not on the incoming cars.

[apvnoob]

Kahapon pko nagbbackread ng thread na 'to...i bought my APV MT 4mos ago sa Suzuki Zamboanga City 604k cash hinde mn lng ako binigyan ng rain guard ang freebie nakuha ko ay seat cover at floor matting lang. inoffer sa akin ang rain guard 2400 daw additional. Sa mga nabasa kong freebie ng iba nakakainggit sa 603k my dual AC pa? huhuhu!

[olidotcom]

good morning guys -- it has been almost 3 months that I haven't visited the site -- new work kasi tapos naka block pa yung tsikot forum site sa new office.

welcome to our new members here hope we can see each other soon you have the time. para makapag share ng mga experiences and whatnot.

my APV still runs well turning 5 years old this september.. 90k odo (then magiging fully paid na siya - yes!)

kaya lang with this age -- lumalabas na mga wear and tear nya sa mga parts...

baka may mga un-used parts kayo dyan na binebenta kindly PM me -- or suking tindahan that sells them cheaper than CASA prices.

1. Radiator Fan Motor (after 5 years lakas na ng vibration nya)
2. O2 Sensor - (originally im running 11k/li on city roads, now im back to 9k/li -- baka need to have this replaced na)
3. Underchassis bushings - (preferably the whole set if possible - but actually yung front left side ko lang ang showing signs of issues. others are still working good.)
4. Shocks - (same - front and rear - might as well change them since papalitan ko na mga bushings)
5. etc -- any APV bnew/unused parts that you have no use -- i'd appreciate if you can PM me and send me your offers, I'm slightly a pack rat and i always make sure that just in case the part I know will be busted in time, I'll have a replacement part ready)

[victorevolution]

good morning guys -- it has been almost 3 months that I haven't visited the site -- new work kasi tapos naka block pa yung tsikot forum site sa new office.

welcome to our new members here hope we can see each other soon you have the time. para makapag share ng mga experiences and whatnot.

my APV still runs well turning 5 years old this september.. 90k odo (then magiging fully paid na siya - yes!)

kaya lang with this age -- lumalabas na mga wear and tear nya sa mga parts...

baka may mga un-used parts kayo dyan na binebenta kindly PM me -- or suking tindahan that sells them cheaper than CASA prices.

1. Radiator Fan Motor (after 5 years lakas na ng vibration nya)
2. O2 Sensor - (originally im running 11k/li on city roads, now im back to 9k/li -- baka need to have this replaced na)
3. Underchassis bushings - (preferably the whole set if possible - but actually yung front left side ko lang ang showing signs of issues. others are still working good.)
4. Shocks - (same - front and rear - might as well change them since papalitan ko na mga bushings)
5. etc -- any APV bnew/unused parts that you have no use -- i'd appreciate if you can PM me and send me your offers, I'm slightly a pack rat and i always make sure that just in case the part I know will be busted in time, I'll have a replacement part ready)

regarng sa rad fan, kung motor lang pwede yung sa vios with rewiring kaso kung pati blade no choice sa casa ka

sa shocks meron kyb dunno if they still carry those, bushing mura na sa casa yun pwede na kahit mahal, alam ko rear ng type one is molye lang di ba kaya madali lang mahanap yun.

o2 sensor, di pa sira yan baka nagbago lang ng timpla yung gas station kaya different experience, remeber iba iba ang timpla ng gas every time sa refinery. pag nag 4-6 km ka sa highway yan malamang sira o2 sensor mo.

at 90k at yan lang ang signs of aging and knowing how you used and loaded your apv, swerte ka, tibay ng suzuki noh, natural wear of parts yan boss oli

oh ertiga naman boss matipid daw eh

[victorevolution]

* dandang

Sad but true on APV's mileage. This is based on my experience with my A/T APV.


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apv 2 at 9km per l, matipid na sakin y compare sa exp. traverse and fj... yung latter na nabanggit kasi sarap ihataw yung apv di ko hinataw only up to 90 sa slex- sa singitan the apv wins

[Macky]

* Oli, graduate na ako sa suspension. Was able to sort out my suspension issues.

Sadly, we need to dispose my APV maybe after a month if matutuloy kuha namin nung Accent hatchback CRDi A/T ni misis. Madaming parts yun if kukunin mo hehe.

OT, lagi ko nakikita ride mo sa Jupiter. Specifically sa Whistlestop hehe.



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[olidotcom]

hahaha.. that was last month sir macky! kasama ko boss ko -- i just recently started with a new company so nakikisama muna ako.. hyundai accent is a really good car.. matipid siya. maganda porma.. lalu na yung hatchback nila.

sige sir -- pag may extra parts ka na dyan.. ipamana mo na sakin.. ahihihihihi!

[apvboy]

o2 sensor, di pa sira yan baka nagbago lang ng timpla yung gas station kaya different experience, remeber iba iba ang timpla ng gas every time sa refinery. pag nag 4-6 km ka sa highway yan malamang sira o2 sensor mo.

Hi,

any idea how much ang O2 sensor? I plan to change it once ma fix na ang oil burning problem sa piston 4.

4-5 km per liter ako, city/highway mix.

thanks

[straker]

Hi,

any idea how much ang O2 sensor? I plan to change it once ma fix na ang oil burning problem sa piston 4.

4-5 km per liter ako, city/highway mix.

thanks

I replaced my O2 sensor (OEM) around 5 years back. It cost me 8500 then. Not sure today.

[apvboy]

I replaced my O2 sensor (OEM) around 5 years back. It cost me 8500 then. Not sure today.

thanks Straker.

[Macky]

Replaced my O2 sensor at my 75k km PMS for P6,330 last Jan 2009.


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[khalyx]

hi im new here just want to ask if u have any idea or comments bout suzuki apv fb body panoramic malakas ba sa gas ang apv?..im very interested on buying apv fb body for my business but i dont know bka matalo aq sa gas. im choosing ksi between mitsubishi l300fb or the suzuki apv fb body..help nmn po!.. ty!..