2000 SUZUKI SWIFT oil

1. Oil level gauge
2. FULL HOT mark
3. LOW HOT mark
4. FULL COLD mark
5. LOW COLD mark
1. Drain plug
0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-9
Automatic Transmission
[Fluid level inspection]
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE in SECTION 7B and be sure to perform it under specified
conditions. If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.
[Fluid change]
1) Perform steps 1) and 2) of above Fluid Level Inspection.
2) Change fluid. For its procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE in SECTION 7B.
CAUTION:
Use of specified fluid is absolutely necessary.
[Fluid cooler hose change]
Replace inlet and outlet hoses (1) of cooler hose and their clamps.
For replacement procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in
SECTION 7B.

“A”: Oil point
1. Upper hinge
2. Lower hinge
3. Door
4. Body
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-19
ITEM 6-10
All Latches, Hinges and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-21
[Parking brake]
Check that lever has proper travel.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective
when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and
brake lever is pulled all the way.
Steering

Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from in-
stability, or abnormally heavy feeling.

Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Engine

Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.

Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and
abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting sys-
tem are free from abnormal noise and abnormal
vibration or any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, tem-
perature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set fan switch lever to “HI” position and mode lever to
defroster position for this check. WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope,
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to
avoid any personal injury or property damage.
Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly
even if vehicle should start to move.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oilSE, SF, SG, SH or SJ (Refer to engine oil viscosity chart in item 1-4.)
Engine coolantEthylene-glycol base coolant (“Antifreeze / Anticorrosion coolant”)
Brake fluidDOT3
Manual transmission oilSee SECTION 7A
Rear differential oilSee SECTION 7E
Automatic transmission fluidAn equivalent of DEXRON-IIE or DEXRON-III
Power steering fluidSee material table on SECTION 3B1
Door hingesEngine oil
Engine hood latchEngine oil
Key lock cylinderSpray lubricant

1. No.1 cylinder
2. No.2 cylinder
3. No.3 cylinder
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ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10) 6-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
STATEMENT ON CLEANLINESS AND CARE
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed,
polished and lapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in
the thousands of an millimeter (ten thousands of an inch).
Accordingly, when any internal engine parts are serviced, care and
cleanliness are important.
Throughout this section, it should be understood that proper clean-
ing and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part
of the repair procedure. This is considered standard shop practice
even if not specifically stated.

A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to friction areas
during assembly to protect and lubricate the surfaces on initial op-
eration.

Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston rings, con-
necting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft journal bearings are
removed for service, they should be retained in order.
At the time of installation, they should be installed in the same
locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.

Battery cables should be disconnected before any major work is
performed on the engine.
Failure to disconnect cables may result in damage to wire har-
ness or other electrical parts.

Throughout this manual, the four cylinders of the engine are iden-
tified by numbers; No.1 (1), No.2 (2) and No.3 (3) counted from
crankshaft pulley side to flywheel side.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON ENGINE SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON ENGINE SERVICE
SHOULD BE NOTED CAREFULLY, AS IT IS IMPORTANT IN PRE-
VENTING DAMAGE, AND IN CONTRIBUTING TO RELIABLE EN-
GINE PERFORMANCE.

When raising or supporting engine for any reason, do not use a
jack under oil pan. Due to small clearance between oil pan and
oil pump strainer, jacking against oil pan may cause it to be bent
against strainer resulting in damaged oil pick-up unit.

It should be kept in mind, while working on engine, that 12-volt
electrical system is capable of violent and damaging short cir-
cuits.
When performing any work where electrical terminals can be
grounded, ground cable of the battery should be disconnected at
battery.

Any time the air cleaner, throttle body or intake manifold is re-
moved, the intake opening should be covered. This will protect
against accidental entrance of foreign material which could follow
intake passage into cylinder and cause extensive damage when
engine is started.

HOSE CONNECTION
Clamp securely at a position 3 to
7mm (0.12–0.27 in.) from hose end. With short pipe, fit hose as far as it reaches pipe joint as
shown.
Hose
Pipe
ClampClamps securely at a position
3 to 7 mm (0.12–0.27 in.)
from hose end.
With following type pipe, fit hose as far as its peripheral
projection as shown.
Clamp securely at a position
3 to 7 mm (0.12–0.27 in.)
from hose end.
With bent pipe, fit hose as its bent part as shown or till pipe
is about 20 to 30 mm (0.79–1.18 in.) into the hose.
Clamp securely at a
position 3 to 7 mm
(0.12–0.27 in.) from hose
end.
With straight pipe, fit hose till pipe is, about 20 to 30 mm
(0.79–1.18 in.) into the hose.
Hose
20 to 30 mm
(0.79–1.18 in.)
Clamp
6-4 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
PRECAUTION ON FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE

Work must be done with no smoking, in a well-ventilated area and
away from any open flames.

As fuel feed line (between fuel pump and fuel delivery pipe) is still
under high fuel pressure even after engine was stopped, loosen-
ing or disconnecting fuel feed line directly may cause dangerous
spout of fuel to occur where loosened or disconnected.
Before loosening or disconnecting fuel feed line, make sure to re-
lease fuel pressure according to “FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF
PROCEDURE”. A small amount of fuel may be released after the
fuel line is disconnected. In order to reduce the chance of person-
al injury, cover the fitting to be disconnected with a shop cloth. Put
that cloth in an approved container when disconnection is com-
pleted.

Never run engine with fuel pump relay disconnected when engine
and exhaust system are hot.

Fuel or fuel vapor hose connection varies with each type of pipe.
When reconnecting fuel or fuel vapor hose, be sure to connect
and clamp each hose correctly referring to left figure Hose Con-
nection.
After connecting, make sure that it has no twist or kink.

When installing injector or fuel delivery pipe, lubricate its O-ring
with spindle oil or gasoline.

When connecting fuel pipe flare nut, first tighten flare nut by hand
and then tighten it to specified torque.

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10) 6-19
Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually check following parts and systems.
INSPECTION ITEM
REFERRING SECTION

Engine oil ––––– level, leakage

Engine coolant ––––– level, leakage

Fuel ––––– level, leakage

A / T fluid ––––– level, leakage

Air cleaner element ––––– dirt, clogging

Battery ––––– fluid level, corrosion of terminal

Water pump belt ––––– tension, damage

Throttle cable ––––– play, installation

Vacuum hoses of air intake system ––––– disconnection,
looseness, deterioration, bend

Connectors of electric wire harness ––––– disconnection, friction

Fuses ––––– burning

Parts ––––– installation, bolt ––––– looseness

Parts ––––– deformation

Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check following items at engine start, if possible

Malfunction indicator lamp

Charge warning lamp

Engine oil pressure warning lamp

Engine coolant temp. meter

Fuel level meter

Tachometer, if equipped

Abnormal air being inhaled from air intake system

Exhaust system ––––– leakage of exhaust gas, noise

Other parts that can be checked visuallySection 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 6E1
Section 8
Section 6
Section 6H
Section 8 (section 6 for pressure check)
Section 8
Section 8

6-22 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Perform troubleshooting referring to following table when ECM (PCM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality
has been found in visual inspection and engine basic inspection previously.
Condition
Possible CauseReferring Item
Hard Starting
(Engine cranks OK)Ignition system out of order

Faulty spark plug

Leaky high-tension cord

Loose connection or disconnection of high-
tension cords or lead wires

Faulty ignition coil
Fuel system out of order

Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe

Malfunctioning fuel pump

Air inhaling from intake manifold gasket or
throttle body gasket

Fuel injector resistor malfunction
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Faulty idle control system

Faulty ECT sensor or MAP sensor

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression

Poor spark plug tightening or faulty gasket

Compression leak from valve seat

Sticky valve stem

Weak or damaged valve springs

Compression leak at cylinder head gasket

Sticking or damaged piston ring

Worn piston, ring or cylinder
Others

Malfunctioning PCV valve
Spark plugs in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Ignition coil in Section 6F
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Fuel injector resistor in Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table P0505
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E1
Compression check in Section
6A
Spark plugs in Section 6F
Valves inspection in Section 6A
Valves inspection in Section 6A
Valve springs inspection in
Section 6A
Cylinder head inspection in
Section 6A
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A
PCV system in Section 6E1

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10) 6-23
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Low oil pressure
Improper oil viscosity

Malfunctioning oil pressure switch

Clogged oil strainer

Functional deterioration of oil pump

Worn oil pump relief valve

Excessive clearance in various sliding partsEngine oil and oil filter change in
Section 0B
Oil pressure switch inspection in
Section 8
Oil pan and oil pump strainer
cleaning in Section 6A
Oil pump in Section 6A
Oil pump in Section 6A
Engine noise
Note: Before
checking mechanical
noise, make sure
that:

Specified spark
plug in used.

Specified fuel is
used.Valve noise

Improper valve lash

Worn valve stem and guide

Weak or broken valve spring

Warped or bent valve
Piston, ring and cylinder noise

Worn piston, ring and cylinder bore
Connecting rod noise

Worn rod bearing

Worn crank pin

Loose connecting rod nuts

Low oil pressure
Crankshaft noise

Low oil pressure

Worn bearing

Worn crankshaft journal

Loose bearing cap bolts

Excessive crankshaft thrust play
Valve lash in Section 6A
Valves inspection in Section 6A
Valve springs inspection in
Section 6A
Valves inspection in Section 6A
Pistons and cylinders inspection
in Section 6A
Crank pin and connecting rod
bearing inspection in Section 6A
Crank pin and connecting rod
bearing inspection in Section 6A
Connecting rod installation in
Section 6A
Previously outlined
Previously outlined
Crankshaft and bearing
inspection in Section 6A
Crankshaft and bearing
inspection in Section 6A
Crankshaft inspection in
Section 6A
Crankshaft thrust play inspection
in Section 6A