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Suzuki SX4 Oil and Fluids

Jiffy Lube, Valvoline, and other such garages don't seem to have the abilty to change the oil on my new SX4. It's not in their computers. I've called some local garages and they can't do it either. Does anyone know of any service shop in Worcester, MA that can change my oil? The dealer is quite a drive which I'd like to avoid.
Thanks,
Gordon
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Gordon
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On my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS we just went at about the 3,400 mile mark to get our first L-O-F. We bought a prepaid 3 year maintenance program and the provider issues coupons for the work each step of the way, you don't forget maintenance that way, etc.
Well, what I thought the Mitsu dealer I went to(not the one I bought the Lancer from)might balk because my coupon had 5,000 miles printed on it. The Lancer GTS manual says 7,500 for "normal driving conditions" and 3,000 for "severe" driving schedules. I told the service writer that I wanted it done now due to Arizona's driving sandstorms and also the fact that my "commute" is only about a half-mile!
They did the L-O-F with no questions asked.
But your question on the 2007 Suzuki SX4 oil changes demands more input from SX4 owners. Does Suzuki suggest 3,000 miles between oil changes for your SX-4's? I was getting close to buying a SX-4 but went with the Lancer instead, hence the interest in this thread.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
With my old Miata I change the oil every 6 months which is usually under 3k. My beater truck gets an oil change once a year.
Do you have a manual you can quote from? Anyone? Maybe we got the severe service plugged in instead of normal service.
This is an issue for some of us who do look at ownership costs when we shop cars.
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Normal Driving Conditions:
You should have maintenance performed on your SUZUKI every 7,500 miles or 7.5 months, whichever comes first, if you operate your vehicle under normal driving conditions. The scheduled maintenance log identifies maintenance procedures required at each mileage interval and corresponding time interval that is based on mileage of 1,000 miles per month. If you drive more than 1,000 miles permonth, you should have maintenance performed at the indicated mileage interval rather than the indicated time interval.
Severe Driving Conditions:
In addition to standard maintenance items, the sever driving conditions maintenance log provides additional maintenance to be performed under especially harsh driving condtiions. Check the sever driving conditions guide to determine whether your vehicle requires this extra maintenance.
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Maintenance Recommended Under Severe Driving Conditions:
Every 3,000 miles or 3 months
-Replace engine oil & filter
-Inspect air cleaner filter elements
Ok guys, hope that answers everyone's questions & curiousity! I've had my car 2 months & have 2,800 miles on it; so I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Plus every vehicle I've ever owned gets a 500 mi oil change then a 3,000 mile oil and then every 3k after that; I've never had an oil seal failure, oil leak, engine sludge, zero internal engine problems. The oil is the blood, the life of the engine, change it often & live forever! And you can quote me on that.
Terri, Riverview FL
I was taught as a teen when Dad was showing me how to change oil and other basic maintenance duties on my first car, a '65 Ford Mustang, that oil changes should come every 3,000 miles. That needs to include changing the oil filter and lubing the chassis. So I did all of that every 3,000 miles.
I have taken note, however, of my two Kia's service manuals stating that every 7,500 miles is sufficient for oil changes. I did check with service managers at the Kia dealer and, yes, that is the said time to change oil for a Kia.
Now with my '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS it says every 7,500 miles. As I stated, my prepaid service plan gives me pre-printed coupons for changes every 5,000 miles. I may go to 9,000 or 10,000 before getting my next one. If it takes too many months to get to that mileage(more than 4)I'll have it done earlier. Remember them saying every 3 months or 3,000 miles change your car's oil? I have noticed my servicing Mitsubishi dealer doesn't sweat the small stuff so they will flex a tad on it as I want, which is nice.
It does seem to be a very personal thing for people. Not changing oil is a huge mistake, obviously. Or spacing it out too long. Changing oil short of 3,000 miles or 3 months seems to be overdoing it, yes?
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Most people who use dead dino oil change it out way too soon too. :shades:
Nice to see someone actually using an oil analysis.
I have to admit I wouldn't even know where/how to start doing an oil analysis!!! Sounds pretty interesting though.. One last question, how much more does it cost for a synth oil change ?? (My husband has done 95% of all our vehicles himself) So I'm sure the price might stun me alittle at first. Thanks again for the info/patience!
On my car, at least, topping off the tank when the gage reads exactly empty says I still have about a gallon (or maybe a little bit more) left in the tank, based on the published fuel capacity. I usually get in the high twenties or low thirties of miles per gallon, so I figure I have a safe 25 miles when the needle touches the empty mark on the gage. I might even have 35 or 40 miles, but why press it?
Since the low fuel light seems to come on when the range remaining readout (to empty on the gage, remember) says about 20 to 30, and since I figure you have about 25 or miles left when the needle touches the empty mark, I guess the answer for the person who asked how far they can go after the fuel light comes on should figure a safe 40 miles, maybe a little more, but again, why press it?
I used valvoline 5w30 in winter and 10w 30 in summer in my 87 dodge shadow 2.2....had a valve cover gasket replaced at 75,000.my mechanic showed me the motor with the valve cover of...couldnt see a whole lot, but he was amazed at how "shiny" and minimal wear on the motor....he said to just keep doing what I was doing....I kept that engine alive well over 100,000 thousand....gave it to my brother at 140,000. the car was junk, the engine was good...
I follow the recommendations in my owner's manual (although I do stretch it out sometimes). Currently that's 5,000 and 7,500 miles.
My van is on the 7,500 mile interval and it's over 150,000 miles now. The engine probably nice and shiny on the inside too.
Both my cars are over a decade old and will more likely die from running into a snowy ditch or hitting a deer than having the engine sludge up or throw a rod.
Stop Changing Your Oil