2000 SUZUKI SWIFT coolant reservoir

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-9
1) Remove radiator cap when engine is cool.
2) Loosen radiator drain plug (1) to drain coolant.
3) Remove reservoir and drain.
4) Tighten plug securely. Also reinstall reservoir.
5) Fill radiator with specified amount of coolant, and run engine
for 2 or 3 minutes at idle. This drives out any air which may
still be trapped within cooling system. STOP ENGINE.
Add coolant as necessary until coolant level reaches the
filler throat of radiator. Reinstall radiator cap.
6) Add coolant to reservoir so that its level aligns with Full
mark. Then, reinstall cap aligning arrow marks on reservoir
and cap. CAUTION:
When changing engine coolant, use mixture of 50% water
and 50% ANTIFREEZE/ANTICORROSION COOLANT for
the market where ambient temperature falls lower than –
16°C (3°F) in winter, and mixture of 70% water and 30%
ANTIFREEZE/ANTICORROSION COOLANT for the market
where ambient temperature doesn’t fall lower than –16°C
(3°F).
Even in a market where no freezing temperature is antici-
pated, mixture of 70% water and 30% ANTIFREEZE/ANTI-
CORROSION COOLANT should be used for the purpose
of corrosion protection and lubrication.
1. Reservoir
2. Reservoir cap
3. FULL level marks
4. Arrow marks

6B-2 ENGINE COOLING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cooling system consists of the radiator cap, radiator, coolant reservoir tank, hoses, water pump, cooling fan
and thermostat. The radiator is of tube-and-fin type.
COOLING SYSTEM CIRCULATION
While the engine is warmed up (thermostat closed), coolant circulates as follows.
When coolant is warmed up to normal temperature and the thermostat opens, coolant passes through the radi-
ator core to be cooled as well as the above flow circuit.
1. Radiator inlet hose 5. Water pump 9. Heater outlet hose
2. Radiator outlet hose 6. Throttle body (Fast idle control plunger) 10. Radiator
3. Water inlet pipe 7. Engine
4. Thermostat 8. Heater inlet hose
Water pump Cylinder block
Thermostat closedCylinder head Water intake pipeThrottle body
Heater unit

ENGINE COOLING 6B-3
COOLANT
The coolant recovery system is standard. The coolant in the radiator expands with heat, and the overflow is col-
lected in the reservoir.
When the system cools down, the coolant is drawn back into the radiator.
The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a quality coolant that is a 50/50 mixture of water and eth-
ylene glycol antifreeze (70/30; in a market where no freezing temperature is anticipated).
This 50/50 mixture coolant solution provides freezing protection to –36°C (–33°F).
Maintain cooling system freeze protection at –36°C (–33°F) to ensure protection against corrosion and loss
of coolant from boiling. This should be done even if freezing temperatures are not expected.
Add ethylene glycol base coolant when coolant has to be added because of coolant loss or to provide added
protection against freezing at temperature lower than –36°C (–33°F).
Anti-freeze proportioning table
Coolant capacity NOTE:
Alcohol or methanol base coolant or plain water alone should not be used in cooling system at any
time as damage to cooling system could occur.
Even in a market where no freezing temperature is anticipated, mixture of 70% water and 30% ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze (Antifreeze/Anticorrosion coolant) should be used for the purpose of corro-
sion protection and lubrication.
Freezing temperature°C–16–36
°F3–33
Anti-freeze/Anti-corrosion
coolant concentration%30 50
Ratio of compound
to cooling waterItr. 1.38/3.22 2.30/2.30
US pt. 2.92/6.80 4.86/4.86
Imp pt. 2.43/5.67 4.05/4.05
Engine radiator and heater 4.20 liters (8.87/7.39 US/lmp. pt.)
Reservoir tank 0.40 liters (0.85/0.70 US/lmp. pt.)
Total 4.60 liters (9.72/8.10 US/lmp. pt.)

6B-6 ENGINE COOLING
MAINTENANCE
COOLANT LEVEL CHECK
To check level, lift hood and look at “see-through” coolant reser-
voir tank.
It is not necessary to remove radiator cap to check coolant level.
When engine is cool, check coolant level in reservoir tank (1).
A normal coolant level should be between FULL mark (2) and
LOW mark (3) on reservoir tank (1).
If coolant level is below LOW mark (3), remove reservoir tank cap
(4) and add proper coolant to tank to bring coolant level up to
FULL mark (2). Then, reinstall cap (4) and align match marks (5)
on tank and cap (4). WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap to check engine coolant level; check coolant visually at the see-through
coolant reservoir.
Coolant should be added only to reservoir as necessary.
As long as there is pressure in the cooling system, the temperature can be considerably higher
than the boiling temperature of the solution in the radiator without causing the solution to boil.
Removal of the radiator cap while engine is hot and pressure is high will cause the solution to boil
instantaneously and possibly with explosive force, spewing the solution over engine, fenders and
person removing cap. If the solution contains flammable anti-freeze such as alcohol (not recom-
mended for use at any time), there is also the possibility of causing a serious fire.
WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned :
do not remove reservoir tank cap while coolant is boil-
ing, and
do not remove radiator cap while engine and radiator
are still hot.
Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pres-
sure if either cap is taken off too soon.
NOTE:
If proper quality antifreeze is used, there is no need to
add extra inhibitors or additives that claim to improve
system.
They may be harmful to proper operation of system,
and are unnecessary expense.
When installing reservoir cap, align arrow marks on
reservoir and cap.
LOW FULL
5 41
1 32 1

6B-8 ENGINE COOLING
3) Stop engine and drain coolant.
4) Close drain plug. Add water until system is filled and run
engine until upper radiator hose is hot again.
5) Repeat Steps 3) and 4) several times until drained liquid is
nearly colorless.
6) Drain system and then close radiator drain plug (1) tightly.
7) Remove reservoir tank (1) and remove cap (2) from reservoir
tank (1) and pour out any fluid, scrub and clean inside of
tank with soap and water.
Flush it well with clean water and drain. Reinstall tank.
8) Add coolant that is a mixture of good quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze and water to radiator and reservoir tank. For cool-
ant concentration referring to “COOLANT”.
Fill radiator to the bottom of filler neck and reservoir tank to
FULL level mark (3).
9) Reinstall reservoir tank cap and align match marks (4) on
reservoir tank and its tank cap.
10) Run engine with radiator cap removed, until radiator inlet
hose is hot.
11) With engine idling, add coolant to radiator until level reaches
the bottom of filler neck. Install radiator cap, making sure
that the ear of cap lines is parallel to radiator.
1
LOW FULL
4 1
1 3
2
2 1

6B-10 ENGINE COOLING
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
WARNING:
Check to make sure that engine coolant temperature is cold before removing any part of cooling
system.
Also be sure to disconnect negative cord from battery terminal before removing any part.
1. Radiator 11. To throttle body 21. To timing chain cover
2. Reservoir tank 12. To heater unit 22. O-Ring
3. Radiator cap 13. To water pump 23. Gasket
4. Drain plug 14. Radiator and condenser cooling fan assembly 24. Water outlet cap O-ring No.1
5. Radiator outlet hose 15. Water inlet pipe No.1 25. Water outlet cap O-ring No.2
6. Radiator inlet hose 16. Water inlet pipe No.2 26. Thermostat cap bolts
7. Thermostat 17. Thermostat cap 27. Thermostat case bolts
8. ECT sensor 18. Water outlet cap Tightening torque
9. Thermostat case 19. Heater inlet hose Do not reuse.
10. To cylinder head 20. Heater outlet hose

ENGINE COOLING 6B-11
COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING
1) Remove radiator cap.
2) Loosen drain plug (1) of radiator to drain coolant.
3) After draining coolant, be sure to tighten drain plug securely.
COOLING SYSTEM REFILL
1) Be sure to tighten drain plug (1) securely.
2) Add coolant that is a mixture of good quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze and water to radiator and reservoir tank (2). For
coolant concentration, referring to “COOLANT”.
Fill radiator to the bottom of filler neck and reservoir tank (2)
to FULL level mark (3).
3) Reinstall reservoir tank cap (4) and align match marks (5) on
reservoir tank (2) and its tank cap (4).
4) Run engine with radiator cap (7) removed, until radiator inlet
hose (6) is hot.
5) With engine idling, add coolant to radiator until level reaches
the bottom of filler neck.
6) Install radiator cap (7) make sure that the ear of radiator cap
(7) lines is parallel to radiator.
1
LOW FULL
5 2
7 6
2 3
4
4
1

6B-14 ENGINE COOLING
RADIATOR
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Drain cooling system by loosening drain plug of radiator.
Refer to “COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING”.
3) Disconnect connector of cooling fan motor.
4) Remove air cleaner inlet hose (1) and suction pipe (2).
5) Remove reservoir tank (1) and then its bracket (2).
6) Disconnect radiator inlet and outlet hoses from radiator.
7) Remove cooling fan assembly (3).
8) Remove radiator.
INSPECTION
Check radiator for leakage or damage. Straighten bent fins, if
any.
CLEANING
Clean frontal area of radiator cores.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedures, noting the followings.
Refill cooling system with proper coolant referring to “COOL-
ING SYSTEM REFILL”.
After installation, check each joint for leakage.