In this article, "Suzuki Grand Vitara Repair and Maintenance, we'll describe the moments of vehicle service and repair on their own. Not every routine maintenance work on the car can run on its own without the involvement of special tools and equipment. May affect the final quality and lack of experience. In addition, when any self-repair the car in any case we should not forget about safety. Do not forget that some work carried out in his garage over the car, whose warranty period is not over, may lead to termination of the warranty, service dealer. Therefore, consult the list of works with specialists from the dealer service stations in some cases may be vital. Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV Thoroughbred with a very good pedigree and all necessary components: small overhangs, a short base, spaceframe chassis, the transfer case of a continuous rear axle combined with a sturdily built, muscular body. However, he is quite comfortable and cozy, which allows it to operate in the urban cycle. Suzuki Grand Vitara introduced to the market in three body variants: 3-door, 5-door and extended version of the flagship XL-7. Cars are quite common due to its low prices, outstanding off-road qualities and a good reliability. Change the oil most common and most simple procedure that motorists can make their own - an oil change. Suzuki recommends changing oil every 15,000 km, but with the caveat that "difficult conditions" interval is reduced to 7500 km. I recommend that all guided by the second digit. The fact that the operation of the vehicle in a major metropolis an enormous amount of time you're idling in traffic jams. Mileage is not increased, but the engine is working, even at idle, if you think that it does not affect the quality of oil, you're wrong. Moreover, the engine is at idle does not extends the provisions of power characteristics, thus begins to "catch a Coke" (lie compression ring formed by carbon deposits on valves and plugs in the combustion chamber). A car owner quietly glancing at the odometer, which is not affected even a cherished figure in the 15 000 km. That is why all car manufacturers and refer to "heavy duty". These include: short distance to travel 18 kilometers in the summer and up to 6 miles in winter, extreme driving (including travel on the road). Oil change at warmed up engine. If the crankcase is protected, it should be removed. When loosening plugs proceed carefully so as not to burn yourself with hot oil: its temperature may be 100 ° C. Copper or aluminum washer, which is located on the tube should be changed every oil change. Unscrew the oil filter remover or special attachment filters. Designers "tried" to be burned as you: they put the oil filter a little below the exhaust manifold. The operation is best carried below the car, gloves and clothing with tight sleeves. After removing the filter, make sure that the sealing rubber ring is left on the filter, and not on the block. Lubricate the rubber ring of the new oil filter, tighten it with a force of arms. Do not use a stripper, when tightening the filter, otherwise the next time it will be difficult to undo. Be careful that a seal has not got bunch of wires going to the oxygen sensor. It makes no sense to fill the filter with fresh oil, it is still installing, it will spill. Tighten the drain plug and fill with fresh oil. Spark, fuel and air filter replacement air filter Regulations - once at 30,000 miles, again under normal operating conditions. To replace otstegnite four hooks, pull the top cover and - it is yours. If the hand is a vacuum cleaner or blow-gun with a compressor to remove large fraction of dust or sand from the bottom of the air filter. Spark plug according to the regulations are also changing times at 30 000 km. Typically, the factory here are platinum or iridium. In my opinion, this is an excellent and valuable invention negates the Russian gas. No matter how careful, and they serve you will have no more than 15 000-20 000 km, which is why I recommend to put the usual candles, changing them every 15,000 miles. To get close to the candles, you must consider several points. 1. If you are in-line engine, remove the ignition coil. Air blowing sand or dust on the valve cover, remove them with a thin candle-key "to 16". Problems will be the second and third cylinders, as will prevent stretching between the upper shock mountings. 2. If you have a V6, you must first remove the decorative cap ignition coil. With a powerful screwdriver turns the screws, two on each row of coils. They usually turn sour before installing in their place better to grease if you do not want problems in the future. The fuel filter is changed once at 60 000 km. It is located inconveniently on the bottom in the rear right wheel. Most likely you have difficulty with loosening and, later, when tightened, the upper mounting bolts fuel filter. Also note that even if you bleed pressure from the fuel line, petrol would still be slowly leaking from the inlet hose to the fuel filter, so the job should be done quickly. Antifreeze, oil in axles and transmissions to replace the antifreeze, you need to unlock the crankcase. In the lower right corner of the radiator is a drain valve. Carefully remove the upper radiator cap (lid) to bleed any residual pressure of the fluid. Pour antifreeze is best with a cold engine because it is possible to get a burn from the heat. Prepare a large bowl, spray anti-freeze will hit anywhere, but not in the prepared container. Fresh antifreeze pour carefully, because the radiator neck is very narrow. And do not forget to change the antifreeze in the expansion tank. Oil in axles - front and rear - changes from one interval. Before you unscrew the drain plug remove the filler. This will simplify and accelerate the procedure, with the filler tube rear axle can be difficult, often plastic washer is sour. Rip it helps a little warm building a hairdryer. Drain plug is equipped with a magnet, remove any excess dirt and metal shavings from it. Lubricate the thread of the tubes of graphite lubricant, which subsequently will not cause problems with their twisting. Oil in the MCP and the transfer case changes the same way. Replacing the transmission fluid in automatic transmission takes place at intervals of 60 000 km. With the torque converter to drain not only with the automatic transmission housing. By the way, the puck is also disposable. In order to avoid issues with what volume of fluid needed, measure the amount of drain and pour a little less than 300-400 grams. You have them then dolete when checking the level. Just keep in mind the level of transmission fluid in automatic transmission is checked for the heated box. You must drive about 10-15 miles, and put the car on level ground to the "parking lot". Motor will not turn off. The liquid level should be between the highest and lowest marks for the temperature at 80 degrees C or (Hot). These are the top marks on the dipstick. Belts and chains The biggest problem for owners of three-door Grand Vitara "is replacing the timing belt on an engine capacity of 1.6 liters. It will have to remove the cooling fan, the fan diffuser, loosen the pile holders harness wiring, unscrew the bottom pulley crankshaft. Keep in mind that the bottom in the sheave is speed sensor crankshaft. Proceed carefully to avoid pulling belts it does not hurt. If your engine is equipped with chain-driven timing mechanism, to replace the chain will have to go into service. When the engine came the noise, a metallic crash and clang - forward to the SRT. Yes, dear. But the consequences could be even more expensive. The brakes on the car in front disc, rear - drum. If you have XL-7 with automatic transmission and the driving style can hardly be called quiet, the front pads are not enough for more than 15 thousand kilometers. On average, they may take place on 30 000-45 000 km. Front brake discs can withstand three or four sets of shoes and not prone to the beating. When replacing the pads thoroughly lubricate the guide fingers slides, as well as a place where stocks are inserted into the bracket carriage. This operation will help you avoid jamming pad caliper bracket and save you from squeaking shoes with worn discs. Notice the smoothness of walking fingers slide rails, check the integrity of the anther and cuffs. With a great run, make sure the integrity of the brake hose. Rear brake pads go much longer, about 100 000 km. That you should not relax because you need time to 30 000 km to inspect, clean the rear brake pads, removing the drum. At the same time check the rear brake master cylinder (do not press the brake pedal when removing the drum pads or missing in the front calipers) and how to go hand-brake cables. If you do not perform such procedures, the range in the 100,000 to remove the drums so hard. Moreover, as a result of a long knock-out drums, you risk to break or deform the geometry of the rear axle shaft. When cleaning the rear surface of the shoe brush with semi-axis, on which sits a drum. The biggest problem is the replacement rear brake pads: a lot of springs and parts. It is best to replace the first one direction and then another. Better to change the brake fluid every two years. Steering and suspension ahead of all the models used Grand Vitara "Macpherson." The most expensive spare front suspension - the levers that are sold complete with ball bearings. Their average mileage in urban areas, up to 200,000 miles. Change levers is recommended along with the front suspension springs, which tend to sink to that mileage. The rear suspension as the rear axle, are also long enough. Steering tie rods and lugs reach 150 000 km. The only problem that may arise before, connected with the booster. Return line amplifier, which is a cooler, located on the front of the radiator and engine. This handset has the ability to fray through suspension clamps. Therefore more check steering fluid level and the presence (absence) of a puddle under the front bumper. Transmission INC Grand Vitara, in my opinion, very reliable and durable. Proper maintenance, timely service and the gearbox will serve you for very long. Strength usually lasts 100 000-150 000 km. The weakest link in the transmission - front axle. On its state and change the oil in it you need to pay special attention. Try not to "rip" a car if you get stuck in mud or snow, as in the Grand Vitara is no center differential. For a long life of transmission is recommended to connect the front axle only in conditions of ice, hard snow-covered road or off-road. If one day the front axle refuse to include, as soon as possible inspect the bridge connecting the compressor and the air supply tube to it. The most common fault here is the freezing of condensate in pipes in the winter. If the tubes are clean, air swing, then you probably have lost the tightness of the diaphragm to connect the front axle, which is in the gear housing. 1,6 l engines (94 hp) is placed on the 3-door version. Has the timing belt that needs to be changed not less than once every 90 000 km. 2 liters (128 hp) is placed on the 5-door body. Has hydraulic lifters, hydraulic tensioners chains. Engine picky about the quality of oil, does not tolerate mineral. If when the engine hear the constant clatter and roar of the chain lifters, get ready to replace the chain. There were times when worn and elongated chain is broken, which led to a more expensive engine repair. 2,5 and 2,7 l (144 hp., 173 hp) gasoline 6-cylinder engine of the same type on your device, have two camshafts on the cylinder head and four valves per cylinder. To control the heat valve clearances apply hydraulic lifters. By the way, the wrong operation of the engine, they wear out pretty quickly. 2,7 l put only on the Grand Vitara XL-7. Both engines are subject to rapid coking in the use of Russian gas.
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