Example carBattery boost for a 2012 Suzuki Equator
Battery boost for the 2012 Suzuki Equator: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.3 to 14.3 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Suzuki Equator for battery boost
- Body: small pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2012 Suzuki Equator: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,504 | $3,876 | $4,340 | $4,434 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Suzuki Equator
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V464000 | 2012-09-19 | suspension:front:hub | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may... |
| 11V593000 | 2011-12-19 | engine and engine cooling | SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Equator
For battery service on the 2012 Suzuki Equator, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your Equator and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Small things that help
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Get an offer
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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