Suzuki APV [Merged Threads]

**olidotcom** · December 2nd, 2012 11:13 PM

kilala ko yung black.. ahihihihi!

Hi Sir Dementor.. regarding tappets.. too early sir (since i believe that is a brand new APV?) -- surprisingly.. when my tappets were checked it was still within specifications.. after 50,000 kms traveled.

**danding** · December 3rd, 2012 05:16 AM

*keno - thanks sa info sir.

**dementor** · December 3rd, 2012 08:16 AM

Thank you sir. I appreciate the response, But what do you suggest we do with fuel consumption. Not to compare or anything, but we have before 2.0L RAV4 and they are almost the same fc, considering that the latter is really old (1996), bigger engine and much heavier. Would you like also to comment on number 2 of my previous post?

**keno4864** · December 3rd, 2012 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by olidotcom

very useful yan sir.. i was planning as well to get 2. one for the rear and one for the front... one of our Team APV members had one and at the same time caught a jeepney lightly bumping him at the rear.. good thing no damage was seen on the bumper. but video was caught clearly the jeepney driver was at fault.

Yes sir, this is helpful in times like an accident wherein the two party's will be contesting
who is right or wrong. Street children, bicycles, motorcycles, tricycles, jeeps and etc.
are getting larger in numbers here in Manila. So we have to be careful and prepared.

I also got this device but the one with the LCD screen is better to use.

Will be installing this also in the front bumper.

**olidotcom** · December 3rd, 2012 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by dementor

Thank you sir. I appreciate the response, But what do you suggest we do with fuel consumption. Not to compare or anything, but we have before 2.0L RAV4 and they are almost the same fc, considering that the latter is really old (1996), bigger engine and much heavier. Would you like also to comment on number 2 of my previous post?

your shifting, rpm, and speed, seems good sir. I have a GA model and don't have the RPM in my gauge cluster.. but in the manual and from other experiences, our APV's power is within the 3000 to 4000rpm. so that means, to achieve proper speed, power, etc.. you need to be at these RPMs before shifting up.

I achieve my last shift (5th gear) around 40 to 50 kph.. since I always practice a very light foot. so im really not putting high revs. siguro less than 2000rpm.

**olidotcom** · December 3rd, 2012 01:33 PM

ooopss. sorry forgot about your fuel consumption.. best is wait for your 10,000kms change oil.. or change to 5W30 oil viscosity. that greatly affects your fuel consumption. suzuki manual also specified a 5W30 type of fullsynth oil.

and also you cant achieve a faster vehicle without sacrificing fuel consumption.. the faster you want to go.. the faster your fuel will burn..

**dementor** · December 3rd, 2012 06:49 PM

Sir Olidotcom, Thank you very much for your response. you answered everything that I wanted to know. So in order to reach 100-120km/hr, you should have at least 3500-4000RPM? Siguro nga I got used to our old auto, usually if I reach 3000RPM sa rav4,I'm at 120-130km/hr already. Mejo nag freafreak out lang ako sa tunog ng engine pag 4000 RPMna sya.Thanks again.
By the way, any groups of APV owners here

**keno4864** · December 3rd, 2012 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by keno4864

The shop replaced all the bearings in the differential gear assembly and axle.
The shop done already what they can do to fix the noise but sadly it was still there.
Not that loud anymore according to them but I have not tested it for I hardly get above
40 kph in city driving. Well at least it's not the transmission making the noise.
Will try to post what I may observe this weekend.

Just an update, I was able to go 80 kph and above this Sunday with my apv.
I can begin to notice the humming or whining (umu-ugong) sound starting at
40 to 50 kph up to 70 kph ( not that loud as before ) and then disappearing
at 80 kph and above. Don't know why? Maybe, there are minor wears already
in the pinion and ring gear? Or not properly mesh gears? Need to observe it
further for now and I hope it's not from the automatic transmission anymore.

**olidotcom** · December 3rd, 2012 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by dementor

Sir Olidotcom, Thank you very much for your response. you answered everything that I wanted to know. So in order to reach 100-120km/hr, you should have at least 3500-4000RPM? Siguro nga I got used to our old auto, usually if I reach 3000RPM sa rav4,I'm at 120-130km/hr already. Mejo nag freafreak out lang ako sa tunog ng engine pag 4000 RPMna sya.Thanks again.
By the way, any groups of APV owners here

i believe sir you already joined in our Club Suzuki Philippines - most of us are there. we are setting up a funrun this december to lipa batangas since one of our members will be coming home from Germany.

the first APV with Turbo. hehehehe..

I'll try to schedule a meetup as well only within metro manila if you are available so you can try and see our APVs if you have any other questions, or you want to road test

**miletpogi** · December 4th, 2012 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by keno4864

Yes sir, this is helpful in times like an accident wherein the two party's will be contesting
who is right or wrong. Street children, bicycles, motorcycles, tricycles, jeeps and etc.
are getting larger in numbers here in Manila. So we have to be careful and prepared.

I also got this device but the one with the LCD screen is better to use.

Will be installing this also in the front bumper.

alreadu tried this on my previous car hatchback 92. hehe waepec ung lights