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by Charles
Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: Do not use 4 wheel drive on tarmac.
Replies: 12
Views: 78172

Re: Do not use 4 wheel drive on tarmac.

Does this include having the hubs in the "lock" position? I noticed when I brought my SJ home that she had been driven with one of the hubs in "lock" and one in "free" for God knows how long. I changed the oil on the diff and it doesn't seem like it has taken any damag...
by Charles
Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Vitara Gearbox / Transmission Oil
Replies: 17
Views: 70338

Re: Vitara Gearbox / Transmission Oil

Correction, 75/80 not 75/90!
by Charles
Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Vitara Gearbox / Transmission Oil
Replies: 17
Views: 70338

Re: Vitara Gearbox / Transmission Oil

From memory, a 75/90 viscosity gear oil is specified in the Vitara rather than straight grade.
by Charles
Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Fierce Brakes.
Replies: 7
Views: 7681

Re: Fierce Brakes.

It is quite possible that the brakes are lighter than that with which you are familiar. If not then get a specialist to check the braking system out before you have an accident!
by Charles
Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Hi from sunny Brighton!
Replies: 2
Views: 3410

Hi from sunny Brighton!

Just to say hi to everyone.

Currently the owner of a 1994 Vitara LWB that has done good service from day one.