Hi there old tech, Here is an update after talking to my dealer, straight from the mechanic doing the repairs: He said the fluid is at the right level as changed 3 weeks ago. As far as filters, there are 2 filters, one is "like a mesh" that was cleaned/replaced during fluid change. The oth...

I wanted to provide an update here with more bad news: After the dealer replacing the transmission fluid 2-3 weeks ago, car developed a wheezing/screeching noise on the transmission for the first 2-4 min in the morning when starts and transmission is still cold. Noise seem to be related to changing ...

I believe they applied this back then (2018) for the original trans, obviously didn't help much since it ended up replaced.
But thanks for the suggestion

Well the Suzuki Mechanic Guru at the dealer did the fluid change and said there was just normal residue in the filter but not metal chips. So he assured me I should be able to squeeze another year out of the car, so we'll see. It's never too soon to start doing my homework on EV comparison! Thanks a...

@KuroNekko: Yeah, that's my hope. At least for another year or so. @KlutzNinja: I live near Co Springs and the former Suzuki dealer in town (McCloskey) is the one that carried on Suzuki warranties and specialized work, has their own Suzuki certified guru and has been doing most of my Suzuki work the...

Woodie: thanks, glad to be here! Old tech: since the trans replacement was done under warranty at dealer I assume it was a new one but, one can't be certain? Also, I'm not a DIY guy beyond brakes but I will take it to dealer to have CVT fluid replaced and ask these relevant questions you mentioned. ...

Hello fellow Kizashi owners, new forum member here! I'm the original owner of a 2013 GTS AWD. Original tranny acting up around 65-70K, finally replaced under warranty by dealer around 80K. Now (117K) replacement tranny started acting up too - whining when driving uphill and overheated smell when pul...