Example carMechanic for a 2012 Suzuki Equator
Mechanic 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 mechanic
- 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.
Mechanic for the 2012 Suzuki Equator
Your 2012 Suzuki Equator needs mechanical repairs or maintenance? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Your Equator and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Equator. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.5L 4-cylinder. Its powertrain is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
What we arrange
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A rental while you wait
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
What to ask
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
One more step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request mechanic
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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