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    Those with 150,000 miles or more, check in

    2002 Honda Odyssey EX-L 209,900. Bought it new with 3 miles on it. Been outstanding for us. Never thought I dig a minivan.
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    Essex Engine Plant

    @honeeagle: Thank you for your efforts! My 2003 Ford 4.2 V'6 runs like a Swiss watch. It has been well taken care of of course but what a gem. Truck only has 116,000 miles on the odometer. Love it.
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    BMW "blue" to fill over flow bottle 2011 Suzuki?

    Thank you for your replies. I should, and will, just buy the Suzuki "blue" from their parts counter.
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    BMW "blue" to fill over flow bottle 2011 Suzuki?

    BITOGER's, Normally, I would just drive over to Suzuki and pay $16.00 at their parts counter for a gallon of their "blue" antifreeze/coolant. My brother happened to have a gallon of BMW "blue" that he gave to me. Any idea if I could use it? Both "blue" in color. I want over flow to read from...
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    Mahle Oil Filters

    I was interested in the opinions of my fellow BITOG'ers regarding this brand of oil filters. I bought a Napa Gold unit for my vehicle (2.4 L 2011 Suzuki) and the filter was marked Mahle made in Austria. Your thoughts...experiences...warnings... Thanks in advance.
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    Boraticus- is this you by any chance?

    Man, that is slick! I would be in the market if mass produced. Great job whoever created and executed this feat of engineering.
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    Pennzoil Platinum and Ultra- not so great

    Man, I am learning more each time I visit BITOG. Lol.
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Sport (FWD)

    oilmaven, Thanks for the review. I have just returned from driving 2100 miles this weekend(Chicago-Portland) on a set of Conti Extreme Contact DWS's. They were ultra quiet on the dry, great in rain and very good in light snow. I was in a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E350. I am putting them on my Kizashi...
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Sport (FWD)

    Oilmaven, It sounds as though we are having the same experience! I too am impressed by the quality feel of the materials as well as the details. Would you do me a favor? Could you post your thoughts/review/critique of the Continental Extreme Contact DWS's when you can? I just recommended those...
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L (1st Oil Change)

    It gets a good review by me. I posted the review at the request of another forum member. Agreed. Dealer network stinks. Luckily, there is one close to my home if need be. Regards.
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L (1st Oil Change)

    I posted a review of the Kizashi in the cars section. Regards.
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Sport (FWD)

    Stickered for $27,400.00. Paid $23,600 plus tax. S models are going for approximately $19k in my area.Dealer 20 minutes away. I don't take my cars of any make or model to the dealer unless I can't help it. Prefer to keep logs and do routine/preventive maintenance myself. Time will tell in how...
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Sport (FWD)

    You are right. The EPA classifies the Kizashi as a compact car with 105ft3. Regards.
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L (1st Oil Change)

    The manual calls for 5w-30. Thanks for the "welcome" guys.I did call Suzuki America to ask about factory fill and their recommendations. They said, "we recommend whatever the engineers spec. They recommend that you use a certified 5w-30 motor oil." Okay, read the manual. The spec is a certified...
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Sport (FWD)

    Please find following my thoughts, opinion, review of my purchase of a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Sport. I am very particular by nature. I, along with many others, am feeling the economic crunch. I was previously driving a 2007 Mazda CX-9 AWD crossover. A wonderful vehicle in its own right, but I...
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L (1st Oil Change)

    Thanks for your reply. I do feel a lot better about changing it. I will post a review shortly in that section. Really love the car for the value/price paid. Thanks for the welcome. Regards
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    2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L (1st Oil Change)

    Just changed my oil in the vehicle. Did not want to go farther than the 6,747 miles on the factory fill. My driving style, usage met the normal maintenance schedule. Suzuki recommended a change of oil and filter at 7,500. I just did not want to leave it in any longer. I called Suzuki America to...
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