Kizashi in snow!

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rob.rossi
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Do you drivers leave the AWD on full time ?
I do
The car dealership said i shouldn't
My thoughts are it's a feature of the car so why wouldn't i use AWD full time
jadeng97
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I leave it on all the time. Doesn't really make a difference in MPG and makes for some good handling.
2012 Suzuki Kizashi GTS i-AWD (Red)
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rob.rossi
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Cheers
I think the dealer just wanted to get rid of me.
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FrankoLaMoya
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I only put the iAWD system on during winter time and when it is raining badly.
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport iAWD CVT ''Kaijū'' (Black pearl metallic)

Priors:
2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 6MT ''Audini'' (Black)
1999 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 AT (Dark green)
1984 Chevrolet Malibu 3MT with a 327 engine lol (Blue)
1996 Acura Integra 5MT (Black)
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Ronzuki
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FrankoLaMoya wrote:I only put the iAWD system on during winter time and when it is raining badly.
x2
Ron

2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded :D :D )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( :| sold)
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rob.rossi
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Good to see different points of view
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Ronzuki
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I might add that when I feel in the mood to hammer hard through the twisties on dry pavement I will engage it as well.
Ron

2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded :D :D )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( :| sold)
WESHOOT2
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I agree (mine's always active 8-) ).
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rob.rossi
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What size types do you have. I have 235.45.18
Had to change my fronts after 12 months. No looks like i need to change again in 12 months.
Are these cars hard on the front types.
I never had this issue in the past.
I dont do that many km around 15000 per year
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Ronzuki
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Rear tires wear on the inside edge even w/ the revised alignment specs. Never had any issues w/ front wear. The Kiz handled better w/ the original specs, but ate tires extremely quickly. These cars are very finicky as far as alignment is concerned I've found. Simply "within (the broad) spec" isn't good enough I've found. Dead nuts on works best for me and the way I drive. I've had many alignments done at several different shops and have settled on a local chassis repair expert as the best place for my alignments. The guy running the rack KNOWS suspension geometry and understands what I'm explaining regarding the handling characteristics. He really digs the way the Kiz handles.
Ron

2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded :D :D )
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top ( :| sold)
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