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Jim
-mike
Has used Mobil 1since 24K when he got it.
- JB
I continue to be impressed with mine. We did the Old Dominion Dog Show last week in Leesburg VA and it handled the mud really well. That is one of the reasons I got it. May of the shows we go to are in open fields and when it rains you have to have 4WD or you are stuck. I have just 17k on my 01. It will be 2 years this July and still no rattles, etc. I pull about 21MPG from it. Other than the oil filter and tires the other flaw is the second row seats. they do not fold flat, they are at a slight angle but my dogs (greyhounds) do not seem to mind. I really need to look at the 2003 interior materials since the 01 was not the best. I have had several friends look at mine and all have been impressed. Love the rear AC and that is one of the reasons I got it. This one is the only one wiht rear AC in its' class and it works really well. BTW, mine is a limited.
- jb
Hopefully I'll make a nice deal and do this w/in the next few days...if not, I'll wait a couple of months and THEN do it.
I'll be back with the results!!!
How does the XL7 look in Blue?
You'll find the benefits of real 4wd, full frame construction, timing chain(Not some wimpy belt)and tremendous value in your rig.
I an very happy with my vitara, matter of fact, if I could, I'd get an xl7 tomorrow (five speed of course!)
The new IP layout is certainly first class. It bespeaks good design, materials, and execution. It rivals that of more expensive vehicles.
I am sure you will be very happy with your choice and be sure to post here what your thoughts are after you drive it for a while!
http://www.geocities.com/benjamin_380xd
Let us know!
Frank
got a great deal...below invoice, through Carsdirect.com
I'll let you know how delivery went and how thing are going after I pick it up.
Thanks for the GREAT information on this board.
- jb
Pretty good pricing: below Edmunds TMV even after the $2000 cash back offer.
Frank
I believe you will get many thousands of satisfied miles from this rig.
Make a web site and show us the pix.
Be sure to run good gas and oil and it will last forever!
I may start using it in MY Mustang as well.
It does not "boil off" like dino oil at high temps. It does not break down under high stress which means its shear qualities are much better than dino oil. This means you get better lubrication and less friction in your motor.
Your camshafts are in each cylinder head, the highest point in your motor. Its important to get oil up there as soon as possible. Synthetic oil will flow better at low temps while providing better protection at high temps.
Another consideration is the concept called varnish. Lots has been written about sludge but varnish is just as bad. It occurs when dino oil breaks down and begins to degrade at high temperatures. What gets left behind are the imputires, viscosity index improvers and other additives. This leaves a sticky thin film of varnish on metal parts. Over time this varnish can cause rings to stick, lifters to hang in the lifter bores, coat your oil intake screen and generally cause havoc.
No it does not happen overnight, but over many thousands of miles, it builds up.
I'm not stumping for MObil but its the oil I use.
I understand AMSOIL or AMSOL whichever is correct, makes a good syn oil but I don;t have a dealer close to me and I can get mobil 1 pretty much anywhere.
Avoid Fram filters while you are at too!
More here:
Synthetic motor oil
Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2
Just don't mention my name in either of those discussions, LOL.
Steve, Host
There is a differnece in the ride fomr the Hyundai Santa Fe (the Hyundai was smoother, quieter...more like a luxury car), but not neough to make me regret it.
The blue looks vrey good, the leather seems to be of high quality....I could go on....I'm VERY pleased with it...only 175 miles so far. Great SUV!! This is my 3rd SUV #1 was a MOntero Sport which got totaled, #2 the Santa Fe....I'm really digging the XL7.
Thanks for the news on the Mobil 1...I may start using it in my '99 Mustang also.
You make good choice larry-san...and the samurai warrior is smiling down upon you.
Steve, Host
Oil filter study
Here's a list of companies to which they supply components to:
Mazda Motor Corporation
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Isuzu Motors LIMITED
Hino Motors,Ltd.
Daihatsu Motor Co.,Ltd
Fuji Heavy Industries,Ltd.
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.
Yanmar Diesel Engine Co.,Ltd.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd.
Canon Inc.
Ricoh Company.,Ltd.
Fuji Xerox Co.,Ltd.
Sharp Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
Kyocera Corporation
http://www.mazda.co.jp/home.html
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/
http://www.isuzu.co.jp/
http://www.hino.co.jp/
http://www.daihatsu.co.jp/index.htm
http://www.inter.co.jp/SUBARU/top.htm
http://www.suzuki.co.jp/
http://www.toyota.co.jp/
http://www.honda.co.jp/
http://www.yanmar.co.jp/
http://www.mhi.co.jp/Welcomej.html
http://www.canon.co.jp/index-j.html
http://www.ricoh.co.jp/index.html
http://www.fujixerox.co.jp/
http://www.sharp.co.jp/index.html
http://www.toshiba.co.jp/
http://www.kyocera.co.jp/index-j.htm
Frank
Anyone had the same experience? A friend of mine has the same truck, and the same experience. We both, due to where we live/work, drive almost exclusively highway.
Spoke to my Service Manager, and he said that the "few" XL-7s and Vitaras he'd seen with the problem all seemed to be due to running too high of pressure (I've always run mine high, ~32/38). The last 800 miles have been at ~26/36, just like the book says (against my better judgement), but still no satisfaction.
This is getting a little frustrating. This is still the perfect truck for me, but I'm starting to think GM next time...
I would think cupping is caused by the pressure being LOW not high.
Frank
Question for all 3-row owners: The carpeting in the rear on the driver side came up from under the seat. Going to have it fixed, but has anyone else had the problem?
Thanks for the information you guys have provided.
Frank
I haven't been to this site for a while, but I decided to take a look today because last night I discovered a power steering fluid leak on the passenger side of my XL-7 right by the wheel. The fluid reached the "min" line on the reservoir. I have an appointment for July 8th at my dealership. Any one else have problems with PS leaks. We've also noticed that the steering has been a little rough over the last couple of weeks. My XL-7 is a 2002 Touring with 19,000+ miles on it.
Thanks
Steve, Host
While I wait for further enlightenment, we've juggled the model category so this discussion should show up in all the appropriate search places. May take a while for the reindexing to get done.
Steve, Host
But Suzuki's official name is XL-7 so the topic should be called that.
Steve, Host