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#80 of 103 Re: First two tanks of gas [qtlilpanda] by silversx4 Sep 24, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: qtlilpanda (Mar 30, 2008 7:00 pm) I now have 6000 miles on my 08 sedan sport (MT). I average 33.1 mpg. I live in the mountains and try to stick to freeways.My mileage really jumped 3000 miles and after my first oil change.
#81 of 103 Re: noise from a/c ducks in 2007 SX4 [lewis55555] by sx4guy Dec 28, 2008 (7:40 am)
Replying to: lewis55555 (Jun 29, 2008 6:18 am) My wife had a similar experience. It was the water build up in the AC condensation pan. It is randomly hitting the AC fan when it sloshes into it. You can check this by putting the driver's side on an incline with the fan on. I did this using a car ramp (had to use an extender). The design of the tubing that drains the pan is too horizontal and does not provide enough gravity drain. The solution is simple if this is your problem. Pull the passenger floor board covering away from the center console, then remove the hose by pulling it up through the floor board. Blow into the hose and the water will drain out. I have had to do this two times during the summer. I finally put an extension on the hose so I can get to it from under the car. Replies to this message: sx4guy (Dec 28, 2008 7:58 am)
#82 of 103 Re: noise from a/c ducks in 2007 SX4 [sx4guy] by sx4guy Dec 28, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: sx4guy (Dec 28, 2008 7:40 am) BTW, You probably won't have this issue in the Winter since the A/C first must dry the humidity from the air to cool it which is where the water comes from. Next Summer, give this a try.
#83 of 103 Re: First two tanks of gas [tidester] by lamronh49 Jan 07, 2009 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 28, 2008 12:01 am) Drafting actually benefits both the donor and the vampire. The vampire gets a free tow, the donor (particularly a box like a semi trailer) gets a free boost because the terrible aerodynamics of the box get cleaned up a bit because of the turbulance intervention courtesy of the vampire.   It's a win-win...as long as the trucker doesn't mind (you might ask on the cb), the vampire stays awake and alert so he doesn't get decapitated in a sudden-brakes situation, and no cops stop you for following too close.
#84 of 103 Miles per tank highway by crazedcommuter Jan 20, 2009 (4:43 pm)
I've been interested in the SX4 Crossover since its inception. The idea of packing all that technology into such a go-anywhere auto has intrigued me. BUT----I do alot of driving; anywhere from 60-150 miles daily and I'm concerned about the small 11 gallon tank. If the SX4 Cross had a 13 gal. or bigger tank it would be sitting in my driveway now, but I don't want to fill it up every 2 days.    I have a 12 gal. tank in my 2005 Scion XB but I also get 33 mpg and can go 3 1/2 days between fillups. Calculating mileage from the posts on this site highway distance should be 270-300. Is this correct? What kind of highway mileage per tank can you get in the SX4 Cross? Thank you. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Jan 21, 2009 6:06 am) crazedcommuter (Jan 21, 2009 4:45 pm)
#85 of 103 Re: Miles per tank highway [crazedcommuter] by gregg_vw Jan 21, 2009 (6:06 am)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Jan 20, 2009 4:43 pm) You have a choice here. The AWD Crossover has an 11.9 gallon tank, which is a bit small. The FWD Crossover has a 13 gallon tank. If you do buy the FWD Crossover, you get a bigger tank, better mileage, and standard stability control and traction control (both of which you may find more useful most times than AWD), and you can get the Garmin navigation system only on the FWD model at present. I have the AWD, but if I only used it once, when I was too lazy to plow my driveway before going up it. Given the mileage you drive, teh FWD model would fill your bill. Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Jan 21, 2009 4:45 pm)
#86 of 103 by lamronh49 Jan 21, 2009 (7:16 am)
^^ Good point, Gregg. That must be an '09 change. Too bad they didn't go to 15.2 gallons, even 13.2 is a bit on the small size. But an improvement nonetheless. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Jan 21, 2009 7:39 am)
#87 of 103 Re: [lamronh49] by gregg_vw Jan 21, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: lamronh49 (Jan 21, 2009 7:16 am) It's a packaging difficulty, sorting AWD hardware, cargo space and gas tank on a car that has almost no rear overhang. That is why the tank can be bigger on the FWD model.
#88 of 103 Re: Miles per tank highway [gregg_vw] by crazedcommuter Jan 21, 2009 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Jan 21, 2009 6:06 am) Thanks Gregg-vw and other posters. I did not realize that the FWD version had a larger tank and that the Garmin was only available with it. The 13 gallon should be fine and the Garmin looks like a nice feature on a vehicle in this price range.   My daily commute is from eastern WV to Wash DC and I was looking at the AWD model for its capabilities. The FWD would probably be fine as I've driven them for the last 6 yrs. on this route and would be lighter on my wallet too. I have dedicated snows for winter driving on the 05 XB and have never been stuck on the mountain ridges or highways. As it approaches 100k and my daughter approaches 17, it looks like the Scion will soon be her daily driver.
#89 of 103 by lamronh49 Jan 21, 2009 (6:04 pm)
The 11 vs. 13 gallon tank must be a 2009 MY change. Or perhaps late '08, as they did with decontenting the sedan to include 15" wheels.   IMHO the small fuel tanks are an inherent design flaw that indicate Suzuki still doesn't have a thorough comprehension of the American market. Here people often travel vast distances on a daily basis.   Original planning for a 15 gallon tank for all, and folding rear seats in the sedan, would have garnered a lot of sales that were otherwise lost because these are core issues that were not grasped by Suzuki management. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Jan 22, 2009 6:10 am)

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