Toyota RAV4 va Suzuki Grand Vitara

naveenr

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    Toyota Rav4 (3rd Gen) 2006-2016
    Suzuki Grand Vitara (3rd Gen)

    me deken use karanna honda faults adu eka mokadda?
    use karapu ayage experience eka kohomada
    me range eke yana wena altenatives monada
    fuel consumption eka nam awlk na
     

    dinuksha_asela

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    because of 4X4? I thought it's relatively simple.
    Nope, it’s more like a proper off roader with a center diff and transfer case. These need proper maintenance and the correct grade of oil. For example, you can’t use GL-5 diff fluid in a GL-4-rated transfer case. that will eventually ruin the brass synchros. in Rav4 it's simple in AWD model it's just a Viscous coupler in the Gearbox itself.
     

    hrm

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    Nope, it’s more like a proper off roader with a center diff and transfer case. These need proper maintenance and the correct grade of oil. For example, you can’t use GL-5 diff fluid in a GL-4-rated transfer case. that will eventually ruin the brass synchros. in Rav4 it's simple in AWD model it's just a Viscous coupler in the Gearbox itself.
    Well that's complicated. Sorento has the same setup as RAV4 it seems. I had to take the whole gearbox apart to change that coupler once. Also Rav4s, be it 2WD or AWD, they don't do much on fuel. 2400cc engine is old school and not very efficient. Petrol Prado like fuel consumption.

    Toyota Rav4 (3rd Gen) 2006-2016
    Suzuki Grand Vitara (3rd Gen)

    me deken use karanna honda faults adu eka mokadda?
    use karapu ayage experience eka kohomada
    me range eke yana wena altenatives monada
    fuel consumption eka nam awlk na
    CRV 2WD eka thel chuttak wediyen karai.
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    win7dot

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    RAV4, It has 2AZ FE engine. But the issue is that engine tends to burn oil due to piston rings update in 2006. There was a recall happened that time. Check that before buying. 2AZ fe is a very reliable engine. Also, you can look for a Vanguard which is the JDM of rav4. Also it is the long wheelbase edition. Fuel consumption is bit higher than other vehicles. Those are the known issues and overall a good reliable vehicle.
     

    naveenr

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    RAV4, It has 2AZ FE engine. But the issue is that engine tends to burn oil due to piston rings update in 2006. There was a recall happened that time. Check that before buying. 2AZ fe is a very reliable engine. Also, you can look for a Vanguard which is the JDM of rav4. Also it is the long wheelbase edition. Fuel consumption is bit higher than other vehicles. Those are the known issues and overall a good reliable vehicle.
    Thanks. does it has a CVt gearbox?