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by TObject
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: Brake Pads
Replies: 3
Views: 4621

Re: Brake Pads

Akebono ACT815 is listed as compatible with 2010 Suzuki SX4. Is this the same brake pad for Kizashi (front)? Retailer databases list that Akebono ACT815 does not fit 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. What's the dealeo? Some manufacturers are starting to list compatible parts in their catalogs, though. EBC: DP219...
by TObject
Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: On Stealing Valve Steam Caps
Replies: 2
Views: 2531

On Stealing Valve Steam Caps

My Kizashi came with silver-colored plastic valve stem caps. One day one of the caps disappeared. I guess somebody really needed one, and didn’t have time to go to a store to buy four for a dollar. No big deal, I put a black valve stem cap on that wheel. So I had one black and three silver ones. Thi...
by TObject
Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: kizashi vs nissan altima 2.5 cvt
Replies: 34
Views: 25749

Re: kizashi vs nissan altima 2.5 cvt

~tc~ wrote: Have any of you called the dealer to see if a TSB has been issued to reflash the CVT?
There is a recall on mine, but I haven’t been to the dealer to do it. Other folks who’ve done the recall reported no noticeable differences.
by TObject
Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Driving up hills
Replies: 8
Views: 5486

Re: Driving up hills

Driving up-hills, in my opinion, is the largest benefit of a CVT over a traditional automatic transmission with fixed gear ratios. I love how smooth mine is. One day, with the car loaded with passengers and luggage, it went up the Cajon Pass as if it was not even there. I also routinely accelerate o...
by TObject
Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Break in
Replies: 16
Views: 9696

Re: Break in

Lead is too mild. I say, go uranium paint.
by TObject
Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: Windshield Wiper Blades
Replies: 15
Views: 22575

Re: Windshield Wiper Blades

Heads up, AMAZON has Silblade BOGO (buy one get one free) in their goldbox today. I bought a WB124S and a WB120S to give them a try.
by TObject
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: recommended engine oil manufacturer and viscosity?
Replies: 5
Views: 11605

Re: recommended engine oil manufacturer and viscosity?

No official information, but mine came with a Quaker State sticker in the engine compartment, and the manual recommends SAE 5W-30 weight. In mine I am using Quaker State 5W-30 Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic motor oil. Works fine. I also like Mobil 1 and Red Line brands, but I haven't used them i...
by TObject
Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: waxing
Replies: 26
Views: 27821

Re: waxing

Alex, thanks for the reply. Yes, black. It actually looked more like something came off the elastofoam block and stuck to the paint. It took a lot of polishing to remove those smudges. The Sönus dus wunder towels are ok, no problem whatsoever. It is other towels that came with the product, the ultim...
by TObject
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: Windshield Wiper Blades
Replies: 15
Views: 22575

Re: Windshield Wiper Blades

After two weeks of use unfortunately I can not recommend Bosch ICON wiper blades for our vehicles. In addition to the far end of the passenger side wiper lifting off the windshield, a much more troubling problem developed – the middle of the driver side wiper collapses onto windshield on the down st...