Thread: SVX Owners

Originally Posted by Roulston

can you post info on the hitch safe, for when i get a hitch that is.



Tony

SVX78

Tony it is called a Hitch safe. I bought it from TJM. $149. It fits very neatly into the hitch receiver, locks into place securely and simply. A small removable tray is held in place by combination lock. A dust cover covers the whole lot and unless you knew it was there you would not see it.
Very small compartment though. Defender key and fob only just fit. Forget it with the SVX keyring.
Kenley

Originally Posted by Roulston

Nigel, if you really want one and can't get it, pm me your address and i will send you mine. I am sure it is still up on the key rack somewhere.

P.S. I might have spoken too fast, I think I need to interogate one of the kids. I'll get back to you.

Tony SVX78

Hi Tony,

I received your private message - thanks! I am not sure whether you received my reply as I am not too familiar with that part...

Originally Posted by dullbird

The intervals are only 12,000k........ 10,000k if your living or driving n arduous conditions. if your still working on the 20,000k service that is wrong.

Hi Dullbird,

Not sure if this has been covered here before but it seems to be some confusion on service intervals.
Book says every 20K
Dealer said every 10K
Rang the dealer regarding when is the first service due - answer 10K.
Sticker states 3K

And they want to know why people get confused!

The 10K seems safe but does anyone know when is the first service suppose to be done?

My dealer told me every 12,000 km (even for the first) or 6 month intervals.

They are warranting the car so who am I to argue.

The good book says 20,000 except when the conditions warrant a shorter interval.

Originally Posted by SVX37

Hi Dullbird,

Not sure if this has been covered here before but it seems to be some confusion on service intervals.
Book says every 20K
Dealer said every 10K
Range the dealer regarding when is the first service due - answer 10K.
Sticker states 3K

And they want to know why people get confused!

The 10K seems safe but does anyone know when is the first service suppose to be done?

I had the same guidance, first service at 3000, just to check evrything is holdign together I guess, though the service dept did not want to see it until 10,000. I understood the 10,000 was for oils and oil filter, with the 20,000 or annual being the full service and lube. So oil drop every 10k and full service every other.

Regardless, I intend to drop the oil every 5000, filters at 10,000. Mine is a fleet car so I don't really worry about trying to strech it out and as i intent to by it when the lease finishes, I want it over maintained, and I am the best one to do that anyway.

Has anyone noticed oil usage yet. I have found that oil level goes from full to about half on the dip stick hatchings in about 4000kms. or about 750mls. I have heard that is normal for these small TD engines. No leak, just a a bit of burn I guess.

Tony (SVX78)

Originally Posted by kenleyfred

Tony it is called a Hitch safe. I bought it from TJM. $149. It fits very neatly into the hitch receiver, locks into place securely and simply. A small removable tray is held in place by combination lock. A dust cover covers the whole lot and unless you knew it was there you would not see it.
Very small compartment though. Defender key and fob only just fit. Forget it with the SVX keyring.
Kenley

G'day Kenleyfred!

Any chance you could put up a piccy of this hitch safe? And where it is stored?

Cheers,

Nigel

Originally Posted by Roulston

Has anyone noticed oil usage yet. I have found that oil level goes from full to about half on the dip stick hatchings in about 4000kms. or about 750mls. I have heard that is normal for these small TD engines. No leak, just a a bit of burn I guess.

Tony (SVX78)

I used 1/2 litre in the first 12,000km. Now 6000 km after that service "not a drop" used.

Originally Posted by dullbird

The intervals are only 12,000k........ 10,000k if your living or driving n arduous conditions. if your still working on the 20,000k service that is wrong.

Actually it can be 5,000km for arduous conditions, dust, high temperatures, lots of towing etc. It's also 400 hours of operation if continually driven sub 16kph for >50% of daily drive.