# \#suzuki **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/suzuki/638.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cabin A/C air filter replacement a necessity or a nice to have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-a-c-air-filter-replacement-a-necessity-or-a-nice-to-have/82692)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-a-c-air-filter-replacement-a-necessity-or-a-nice-to-have/82692 "2026-09-12T11:19:37Z")
I know the cabin or A/C air filter is to filter out pollutants, etc. like the ones in home A/C so you have more comfortable & cleaner air into the car. But is it really necessary to have & replace or just a nice conven… --- ## [Osamu Suzuki, Who Led Japanese Carmaker for Over 4 Decades, Dies at 94](https://community.cartalk.com/t/osamu-suzuki-who-led-japanese-carmaker-for-over-4-decades-dies-at-94/198518)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/osamu-suzuki-who-led-japanese-carmaker-for-over-4-decades-dies-at-94/198518 "2024-12-30T20:56:17Z")
Osamu Suzuki, Who Led Japanese Carmaker for Over 4 Decades, Dies at 94 - The New York Times no paywall --- ## [Suzuki Liana 1.6 regular maintenance help (oil type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158 "2024-09-09T22:51:49Z")
Hello everybody, I have just bought a Suzuki Liana 1.6i 4wd with 107ps, petrol, manual. I want and need to do the regular maintenance but I have concerns about the oil type. The user manual says 5w30 and 5w40 would sui… --- ## [Hard start after car sits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start-after-car-sits/188928)
**Author:** [@talvimeeres\_183993](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talvimeeres_183993)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start-after-car-sits/188928 "2023-06-12T23:49:55Z")
I have a 2008 Suzuki Swift. Engine cranks long before starting up at first. Once is starts it runs great. Once it starts up I can shut it off and start it right back up no issues. No check engine light. The key dance hel… --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - Transmission or clutch is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-transmission-or-clutch-is-broken/189857)
**Author:** [@Sluggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sluggy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-transmission-or-clutch-is-broken/189857 "2023-03-30T23:51:28Z")
Engage 1st gear & let clutch out nothing happens, it’s as if it’s in neutral. --- ## [Manual car juddering when moving off when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-juddering-when-moving-off-when-cold/189039)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-juddering-when-moving-off-when-cold/189039 "2023-02-09T14:54:39Z")
I have a 2006 Suzuki Swift (Irish registration) which is a 1.3 petrol manual. Recently, when moving off when the car is cold, it is very sluggish, and I have to give it more acceleration than I normally would. And even a… --- ## [2005 Suzuki Forenza - Timing belt broken - what now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-timing-belt-broken-what-now/187181)
**Author:** [@Candycane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candycane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-timing-belt-broken-what-now/187181 "2022-10-31T21:09:07Z")
My timing belt broke while driving how do I know if it damaged my engin? --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - O2 sensor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-o2-sensor-issues/186624)
**Author:** [@Claudia40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claudia40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-o2-sensor-issues/186624 "2022-09-30T21:56:53Z")
Has anyone figured out what to use to protect the O2 sensor (I believe it’s the downstream one) from getting anything liquid dripped on it? My sensor keeps going bad and I figured if anyone else had this problem that the… --- ## [Copper exhaust gasket - do I need two?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-exhaust-gasket-do-i-need-two/186473)
**Author:** [@blickbox\_153345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blickbox_153345)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-exhaust-gasket-do-i-need-two/186473 "2022-09-22T13:48:44Z")
Stupid question here, but I haven’t seen this type of gasket before and google wasn’t very helpful… I’m replacing the muffler. Do I need two of these gaskets? (e.g the other side needs one too) Or will the other part ju… --- ## [2010 Suzuki SX4 persistant misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-suzuki-sx4-persistant-misfiring/186362)
**Author:** [@fridaynightbingo\_182276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fridaynightbingo_182276)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-suzuki-sx4-persistant-misfiring/186362 "2022-09-20T03:35:03Z")
I have a 2010 Suzuki SX4 that has had a persistant electrical/cylinder misfiring issue all year. It started as a misfire code, so i changed all the spark plugs. Runs fine for a few weeks then begins misfiring again. I … --- ## [2 piece wheel question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-piece-wheel-question/184652)
**Author:** [@Suzuki.squared](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzuki.squared)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-piece-wheel-question/184652 "2022-06-15T17:25:50Z")
So I just picked up a new (to me) set of 2 piece wheels for a build I’m working on. My plan was to flip the barrels to make them deep dish wheels for a custom wide-body kit, however there’s this bur on the barrel that’s … --- ## [2006 Suzuki XL7 - Pin question - alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-xl7-pin-question-alternator/183356)
**Author:** [@billturney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billturney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-xl7-pin-question-alternator/183356 "2022-04-01T23:53:02Z")
the new alternator has three pins connectors and the old one has two the plug it plugs right in but is not charging the battery…should i change wires? --- ## [Should I do a car service now or later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-a-car-service-now-or-later/183114)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-a-car-service-now-or-later/183114 "2022-03-21T15:01:01Z")
Hi, I have Suzuki Swift 2015, it has about 44,000km. It is suggested I do car service on a yearly basis or at 10,000 km intervals. I have done about 6,000 km since my last service which was 1 year ago. Is it best if I… --- ## [2019 Suzuki Swift - Which is the best oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-suzuki-swift-which-is-the-best-oil/182545)
**Author:** [@Nomanali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nomanali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-suzuki-swift-which-is-the-best-oil/182545 "2022-02-17T14:02:05Z")
please recommend me engine oil which is most suitable for my car suzuki swift 13.28cc engine oil which increase engine performance efficiency and fuel average. --- ## [Should i even try to fix this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-even-try-to-fix-this/180472)
**Author:** [@srosa0327\_178045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srosa0327_178045)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-even-try-to-fix-this/180472 "2021-11-12T17:57:50Z")
So, my husband fell asleep driving bc he’s been working close to 90 hours a week.so long story short about 3 houses down from ours he ended up running over our neighbors mailboxes and he knocked down a electric cement po… --- ## [Suzuki Cappuccino - Gears get stuck downshifting from 3rd to 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-cappuccino-gears-get-stuck-downshifting-from-3rd-to-1st/179797)
**Author:** [@Marco-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco-B)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-cappuccino-gears-get-stuck-downshifting-from-3rd-to-1st/179797 "2021-10-08T08:20:58Z")
New to the car forums as well as to my Suzuki Cappuccino(1993). So, hello everyone :slight\_smile: !! Just gave her the first test drives today, and it has problems downshifting from 3rd to 1st. First gear to fifth is a … --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - Battery dies in a few days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-battery-dies-in-a-few-days/179745)
**Author:** [@AlfJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlfJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-battery-dies-in-a-few-days/179745 "2021-10-05T22:53:49Z")
this is an 2009 car 12 volts alternator says charging 13.x volts but battery goes dead after 4/3 days of stand by and the battery is brand new --- ## [Which Pickup will be suitable for a food truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-pickup-will-be-suitable-for-a-food-truck/177938)
**Author:** [@karansharma70001\_175364](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karansharma70001_175364)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-pickup-will-be-suitable-for-a-food-truck/177938 "2021-07-10T21:13:21Z")
Can anyone refer an Indian pickup for my small food truck business? --- ## [1999 Suzuki Esteem - engine oil for a G13B engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-esteem-engine-oil-for-a-g13b-engine/176255)
**Author:** [@AtherAmir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AtherAmir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-esteem-engine-oil-for-a-g13b-engine/176255 "2021-04-21T00:07:37Z")
Which engine oil can be used in g13b engine? --- ## [2013 Suzuki SX4 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suzuki-sx4-clicks/176141)
**Author:** [@Olnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suzuki-sx4-clicks/176141 "2021-04-14T22:23:30Z")
Has clicking noise on DEceleration Transfer case replaced not as loud but noise still present?? --- ## [2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara fan won’t stop blowing til the engine is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-grand-vitara-fan-won-t-stop-blowing-til-the-engine-is-off/176029)
**Author:** [@NoraAntaeus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoraAntaeus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-grand-vitara-fan-won-t-stop-blowing-til-the-engine-is-off/176029 "2021-04-08T02:15:15Z")
The fan won’t quit blowing on high until the engine is turned off. It has less than 48,000 miles on it. --- ## [2005 Suzuki XL7 - CEL mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-xl7-cel-mystery/175652)
**Author:** [@cristylea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cristylea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-xl7-cel-mystery/175652 "2021-03-16T04:32:54Z")
My car has been in two shops, still problem exists and not sure why. Check Engine Light comes on and stays on. Driving up a hill or with accelerator being used more than normal driving, such as on a hill or initial ta… --- ## [2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara air blows cold at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-air-blows-cold-at-idle/175303)
**Author:** [@ricardo639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricardo639)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-air-blows-cold-at-idle/175303 "2021-02-20T17:35:43Z")
o heat at idle I own this car when was brand new, way back in 2007. Until about a month ago, everything was fine. When the temperature fell. I realized that there is no heat while at idle. As soon as you start moving th… --- ## [Transission change on 2005 Suzuki Reno](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transission-change-on-2005-suzuki-reno/175299)
**Author:** [@dallasg3214\_174175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dallasg3214_174175)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transission-change-on-2005-suzuki-reno/175299 "2021-02-20T16:26:53Z")
How hard is it to change the transmission on a 2005 Suzuki Reno? --- ## [New alternator, still issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899)
**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899 "2021-02-18T14:21:23Z")
Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. Recently my alternator stopped working. It wouldn’t keep the car running when we jump started it. We replaced it with a new alternator and now its having the same issues that it did when… --- ## [2014 Suzuki SX4 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-sx4-transmission-issues/173774)
**Author:** [@brucedockrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucedockrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-sx4-transmission-issues/173774 "2021-01-02T15:04:09Z")
the transmission jumps and dose not want to go --- ## [Clutch slipping signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-signs/173576)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-signs/173576 "2020-12-24T21:11:21Z")
Hello, While reversing uphill with the clutch at the biting point and the accelerator set, it is at about 1,000 revs. When I raise the clutch a small bit more to move the revs flutter a fraction (about a millimetre on t… --- ## [2006 Suzuki Swift GL Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-swift-gl-brakes/173478)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-swift-gl-brakes/173478 "2020-12-24T15:13:33Z")
Hello, I have a second hand Suzuki Swift GL 2006 for two months now. When I got the car after a few weeks I noticed the brake pedal was sinking to the floor and got the master cylinder replaced it was fine for a couple … --- ## [2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Blower fan in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-blower-fan-in-and-out/173387)
**Author:** [@ELM19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELM19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-blower-fan-in-and-out/173387 "2020-12-18T01:58:05Z")
blower fan comes on sporadicaaly --- ## [2007 Suzuki SX4 - Throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-sx4-throttle/169573)
**Author:** [@Bonchy6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonchy6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-sx4-throttle/169573 "2020-09-05T00:58:14Z")
Engine throttle some times when the car is stop [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/suzuki/638.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=suzuki)