Is the 2002 Suzuki XL7 a good car?

Is the 2002 Suzuki XL7 a good car?

Very reliable and comfortable vehicle… This SUV has plenty of space, great gas mileage and a very smooth ride. Also very reliable and stable on the road, especially when on long trips…. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 5.0.

What is the difference between timing gear and timing belt?

Timing chains are housed within the engine and receive lubrication from engine oil and can last a long time, while timing belts are located outside of the engine and tend to dry out and crack.

How reliable is a Suzuki XL7?

XL7 owners have made 72 complaints over 9 model years. It ranks dead last in reliability out of 12 eligible Suzuki models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRankā„¢ system.

How much is a 2002 Suzuki worth?

2002 Suzuki XL-7 Value – $494-$2,417 | Edmunds.

What kind of oil does a 2002 Suzuki xl7 take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: 10W-30 (Above -18) 5W-30 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-30 is preferred.
Capacity: 5.8 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque: 36.5 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Do Suzuki’s last long?

How reliable are Suzuki’s? As we said, Japanese car manufacturers are renowned for their reliability and Suzuki are no different. The Telegraph put Suzuki 2nd in their reliability table, coming in behind only Skoda. Suzuki had just 79 problems per 100 vehicles, well below the industry average.

Who makes Suzuki XL7?

Suzuki
Suzuki XL6 Nexa/Manufacturers

How many quarts of oil does a 2002 Suzuki xl7 take?

2002 Suzuki XL-7 – Specs

Capacities Suzuki XL-7
Engine Oil 5.2 U.S. qts.
Fuel Tank 16.9 U.S. gallons
Engine Coolant 8.2 U.S. L
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7.1 U.S. L

Why is my Suzuki XL-7 timing chain not working?

BTW, much of the talk on the timing chain issue seems to indicate that the use of bad filters and the wrong oil either causes the problem or makes it happen quicker. Many of the recommendations are to use the lightest weight oil for the truck, and to use a good filter like the OEM Suzuki filters.

Why does my Suzuki XL 7 make noise?

Listen for the noise to occur. If it centers around the front of the engine near the bottom, it is probably the timing chain tensioner. If you purchased your truck after August 2002 and have less than 100K miles, you should be able to get it worked on under warranty.

What kind of timing belt does Suzuki Grand Vitara use?

Suzuki Grand Vitara Model Year Engine Belt / Chain 1988 – 1998 1.6 L G16A I4 timing belt 1.6 L G16B I4 timing belt 1.8 L J18 I4 timing chain 2.0 L H20A V6 timing chain

When did I buy a Suzuki XL 7?

If you purchase it before August 2002 and have more than 3years and/or 36K miles on it, you will have to cover the repairs yourself. My guess is that it is the tensioner. Also if you have trouble disengaging the 4-wheel drive system, make sure you are driving on properly inflated tires and that you are driving straight.