# \#sx4 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sx4/639.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [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 … --- ## [Manual transmission won't take gear oil/fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860)
**Author:** [@kylesbulkmail\_151647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylesbulkmail_151647)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860 "2020-07-07T21:08:06Z")
My 2008 Suzuki SX4 (AWD, hatchback) was showing signs of low transmission fluid. (Specifically, a chirping noise from the right side only when in gear. Shifting fine, no bad smells, etc.) This is a manual, 5-speed transm… --- ## [2011 Suzuki SX4 brake fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-suzuki-sx4-brake-fluid-leak/152496)
**Author:** [@daniel17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniel17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-suzuki-sx4-brake-fluid-leak/152496 "2019-11-10T13:48:04Z")
6 speed manual .i have a break fluid leak in clutch somewhere, had hose reconnected and no longer leaking at hoseline. linto slave cylinder leaking somewhere else?not sure if slave is good or something else disconnected. … --- ## [About to buy a 2009 Suzuki SX4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-buy-a-2009-suzuki-sx4/139725)
**Author:** [@slcslc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slcslc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-buy-a-2009-suzuki-sx4/139725 "2019-05-04T21:22:12Z")
I am aware that this car is no longer sold in the United States. However, I am considering buying a 2009 Suzuki SX4. I have been looking for an inexpensive AWD. This 2009 has low mileage (49,500), one owner, no accident,… --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - trouble with bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-trouble-with-bushings/132742)
**Author:** [@LavernKerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LavernKerr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-trouble-with-bushings/132742 "2019-01-16T14:03:41Z")
There is seemingly an endless stream of problems with bushings on the vehicle: the control arm, rack and pinion, etc.Also, the clips are wearing so badly. Almost all the black trimmings around the vehicle are falling of… --- ## [It feels like I'm cheating on my mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-feels-like-im-cheating-on-my-mechanic/121106)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-feels-like-im-cheating-on-my-mechanic/121106 "2018-08-29T02:44:37Z")
So… some may recall that recently I was looking for a (newer or better than what I have now) used car to buy. In the end… it came down to a 20 year old Honda with more miles than my car… and couldn’t bring myself to do i… --- ## [Service Intervals (from the manual) - Suzuki SX4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-intervals-from-the-manual-suzuki-sx4/121205)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-intervals-from-the-manual-suzuki-sx4/121205 "2018-07-19T11:36:49Z")
So… this was a topic of discussion in an earlier thread, but it kind of got off track. I thought it would be simpler to start a new thread. What I was saying was that my regular mechanic wants to do the brake fluid, pow… --- ## [What was the right thing to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-right-thing-to-do/120048)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-right-thing-to-do/120048 "2018-06-29T12:46:50Z")
So… this has left me a little miffed. Not a LOT miffed. Just a little. I’d really like some feedback from the group. So… I have a local mechanic… 5 star rated, straight shooters, reliable, all the stuff you want, right?… --- ## [In search of mechanic in Illinois](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-mechanic-in-illinois/118149)
**Author:** [@WalterWicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalterWicks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-mechanic-in-illinois/118149 "2018-05-31T02:38:18Z")
2008 SX4 Suzuki, needs new timing chain and power steering pump replaced , I already purchased the parts . Also possible push rod(s) replacement. Any reasonable shop near Hoffman Estates, Illinois that could perform the … --- ## [2008 Suzuki SX4 shuts off, resumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4-shuts-off-resumes/117056)
**Author:** [@Lothar48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lothar48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4-shuts-off-resumes/117056 "2018-05-10T03:38:22Z")
I am an owner of a suzuki sx4 and while driving the car just turns off, then after a few seconds will resume running. the mechanic tells me that it is a electrical problem but is unable to find the fault as the computer… --- ## [Alignment Conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-conundrum/114001)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-conundrum/114001 "2018-03-20T04:27:01Z")
So, I take my car to one of the 5 star rated mechanic’s places here on the website. Also independently recommended by friends too, so I’m pretty sure they’re really good folks. Last time I was in, they checked the alignm… --- ## [2008 Suzuki SX4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4/103891)
**Author:** [@NoPollyannaAnymore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoPollyannaAnymore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4/103891 "2017-05-15T13:01:07Z")
Does anyone have anything positive or negative to say about a 2008 Suzuki SX4 ? --- ## [Exhaust choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-choice/98780)
**Author:** [@parkermac30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parkermac30)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-choice/98780 "2017-01-22T17:38:21Z")
I have the 2.0L and was wonder what would sound better. Blast pipes with not muffler or a eBay 3" muffler --- ## [Car makes squeaking noise at first, goes away when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-squeaking-noise-at-first-goes-away-when-warm/94670)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-squeaking-noise-at-first-goes-away-when-warm/94670 "2016-08-19T01:05:30Z")
So, I have a 2007 Suzuki SX4, about 172,000 miles on it. Great little car. Love it. It's the AWD Hatchback model. I recently noticed that it's been squeaking a bit. But only right at start up. In fact, it's summer wher… --- ## [Unwanted rolling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unwanted-rolling/82361)
**Author:** [@ron\_elliot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron_elliot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unwanted-rolling/82361 "2013-11-24T04:00:45Z")
my new 2007 susuki sx4 ..16000 miles... while stopped at a light the car stared rolling forward with brake firmly down and clutch in.. emerg brake did not help... new icon on dash says low tire pressure but all tires… --- ## [Old Subaru vs New(er) Suzuki](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-vs-new-er-suzuki/80211)
**Author:** [@Morgans\_Friend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgans_Friend)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-vs-new-er-suzuki/80211 "2013-07-10T15:20:02Z")
My best pal Morgan wants AWD in a small hatch, and and would like to spend about 10k. She's considering a 2006 Impreza /Outback Sport with 80,000 miles or 2011 Suzuki SX4 with 36,000 miles. Keeping in mind that neither … --- ## [New tires and a bent rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-and-a-bent-rim/54777)
**Author:** [@mjlrf61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjlrf61)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-and-a-bent-rim/54777 "2010-09-09T00:52:39Z")
I bought new tires, got on the intestate went about 3 miles and my low pressure light came on and the car felt like it had a weird bump. Ran a quick errand bump got worse, stopped check pressure, it was very low. Went by… --- ## [Car Wax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wax/49983)
**Author:** [@joebab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joebab)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wax/49983 "2010-06-09T21:39:33Z")
I have a 2008 Suzuki SX4, silver color. Is it a good idea to wax it. What should i use if the answer is yes and is it a one or two step process. Thank you --- ## [Gas vapor in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vapor-in-car/41325)
**Author:** [@thomasre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vapor-in-car/41325 "2009-12-27T16:28:35Z")
Went to put gas in a friends car. When I stated the car, the car immediately filled with gasoline vapor that went away after a few minutes. This happen twice after the car was filled. Is there a gas leak somewhere? Is it… --- ## [Subaru Impreza/Forester vs Suzuki SX4 vs '96 Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-forester-vs-suzuki-sx4-vs-96-bronco/34701)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-forester-vs-suzuki-sx4-vs-96-bronco/34701 "2009-08-09T00:02:37Z")
With the CARS program as incentive, I am considering trading in my '96 Bronco with 175,000 miles for either a new Subie Impreza or Forester, or a Suzuki SX4 Touring. We love our current Subie, and know nothing about Suzu… --- ## [I hit my son's car... with my car... and now his car won't MOVE? Forward or reverse. Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-my-sons-car-with-my-car-and-now-his-car-wont-move-forward-or-reverse-help/826)
**Author:** [@jillybean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jillybean)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2007, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-my-sons-car-with-my-car-and-now-his-car-wont-move-forward-or-reverse-help/826 "2007-06-23T04:45:26Z")
I am trying to find out if hitting a car can damage the transmission (or something) to the point that the car won't "go". My son's car looked driveable after I hit it. My car is a suzuki SX4 (small). His car i…