This Lapin, which is about to undergo its second shock absorber replacement at 13 years old, has exceeded 130,000 kilometers in mileage. 2009 model CBA-HE22S K6A Turbo CVT 4WD, mileage: 132,000km The slight engine oil seepage that began at around 90,000 kilometers has become completely unnoticeable thanks to the mysterious effect of the popular additive Maruyama … [Read more...] about How Far It Can Go! Improving the Ride Comfort of a Kei Car ~ Suzuki Lapin HE22S Installation of Custom-Made Suspension Plus Springs ~
Japanese Cars
A Car’s True Condition Begins at 100,000 Kilometers – Daihatsu Move Cooling System Refresh DBA-L175S –
I'll translate the content from Japanese to English while maintaining the HTML structure. Here's the translation: Title: A Car's True Condition Begins at 100,000 Kilometers Daihatsu Move Cooling System Refresh DBA-L175S The 100,000 kilometer mark that was once considered the benchmark for car replacement. Due to improvements in parts processing precision and material … [Read more...] about A Car’s True Condition Begins at 100,000 Kilometers – Daihatsu Move Cooling System Refresh DBA-L175S –
The Unique Axle Structure of Rigid Axles and Removal of Press-Fitted Parts (ABA-JB43W Jimny Sierra Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Replacement)
Nowadays, independent suspension has become mainstream for vehicle suspensions, but for example, the rear suspensions of Suzuki and Daihatsu light commercial vehicles still use the traditional link-type rigid axle. With fewer parts, a simple and sturdy design, it may still be the mainstream structure for cost-sensitive vehicles. And the authentic cross-country JB43W Jimny … [Read more...] about The Unique Axle Structure of Rigid Axles and Removal of Press-Fitted Parts (ABA-JB43W Jimny Sierra Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Replacement)
Investigating the Cause of Dripping Coolant Leaks – L350S Daihatsu Tanto with EF-VE Engine –
This June experienced record-breaking heat waves. For aging vehicles with high mileage, the harsh season arrived more than a month earlier than usual. A Daihatsu Tanto equipped with the legendary timing belt EF engine suffered from sudden stalling and inability to restart. 2006 Model CBA-L350S EF-VE 4AT Mileage: 105,000km The cause was a short circuit in the … [Read more...] about Investigating the Cause of Dripping Coolant Leaks – L350S Daihatsu Tanto with EF-VE Engine –
Is Door Mirror Repair Impossible? – Taking on the Challenge of Replacing Inner Parts of HE22S Suzuki Lapin’s Door Mirror –
"The electric folding door mirror motor suddenly wouldn't stop. Even after stopping and restarting the engine, the folding motor kept running continuously." This was the message from a customer who was very troubled by the situation. It seems that due to a malfunction in the gear mechanism inside the door mirror, it doesn't stop at the end of the mirror opening/closing … [Read more...] about Is Door Mirror Repair Impossible? – Taking on the Challenge of Replacing Inner Parts of HE22S Suzuki Lapin’s Door Mirror –
Is Early First Replacement Best? Convinced After Seeing the Extracted Gear Oil (Subaru Impreza G4 DBA-GJ2)
This is a statutory inspection of an Impreza G4 with extremely low mileage, over 8 years old. 2013 model DBA-GJ2 FB16 CVT with 9,000km mileage The owner requested an inspection focusing on lubricants, as the vehicle will be driven more frequently in the future. First, I opened the hood to visually inspect the fluids. The first thing that caught my attention was the … [Read more...] about Is Early First Replacement Best? Convinced After Seeing the Extracted Gear Oil (Subaru Impreza G4 DBA-GJ2)
OEM Parts with Delayed Supply of Consumable Components (During Inspection and Maintenance of DBA-L275S Daihatsu Mira)
When thinking about vehicle inspection and maintenance, some of you may remember having to leave your car at a repair shop for 7-10 days over 30 years ago. Recently, with improvements in various vehicle performances including durability of parts, it's not uncommon for inspection and maintenance to be completed on the same day for newer vehicles. However, depending on … [Read more...] about OEM Parts with Delayed Supply of Consumable Components (During Inspection and Maintenance of DBA-L275S Daihatsu Mira)
Why Are Ball Joint Dust Boots Strictly Inspected? (Daihatsu Mira DBA-L275S)
In the mandatory vehicle inspection, there is an inspection item described as "cracks and damage to dust boots of ball joints in steering rods and arms." Ball joints have a structure similar to human joints and are essential components at the pivot points of steering and suspension systems. Ball joints are mainly lubricated with grease and are covered with rubber dust … [Read more...] about Why Are Ball Joint Dust Boots Strictly Inspected? (Daihatsu Mira DBA-L275S)
Toyota’s 300,000 km Problem – The Odometer that Stops at 299,999 km on the SCP10 Vitz and Vehicle Inspection
I wrote an article about a year ago explaining that while it's not uncommon for vehicles to exceed 300,000 kilometers with proper maintenance, some Toyota vehicles from certain model years stop at 299,999 km due to odometer specifications. The owner who was eagerly awaiting the 300,000 km milestone focused on the odometer to not miss this special moment, but no matter how … [Read more...] about Toyota’s 300,000 km Problem – The Odometer that Stops at 299,999 km on the SCP10 Vitz and Vehicle Inspection
Causes and Solutions for Occasional Engine Warning Light (Mazda Demio DBA-DE3FS)
We received a third-generation Demio with an occasionally illuminating engine warning light. From the Familia to the current Mazda2, Mazda's lightweight vehicles have always featured remarkably mild and straightforward rear-end behavior. I always find it interesting to see how this consistent tuning is inherited within the manufacturer whenever I drive a Mazda lightweight … [Read more...] about Causes and Solutions for Occasional Engine Warning Light (Mazda Demio DBA-DE3FS)
