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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Drive belt
Check that the drive belt tension is correct.
If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery
charging, engine overheating, poor power
steering, poor air conditioning, or exces-
sive belt wear can result. When you press
the belt with your thumb midway between
the pulleys, there should be a deflection
according to the following chart.
The belts should also be examined to
ensure that they are not damaged.
If you need to replace or adjust the belt
have it done by your authorised Maruti
Suzuki workshop.
(For petrol engine model)
75RM359
(1) Front
(2) Rear
(3) Generator
(4) Water pump
(5) Air conditioner compressor
(6) Tensioner pulley
Drive belt deflection
(100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press)
(a) 5.2 – 6.0 mm (0.20 – 0.24 in.)
(For diesel engine model)
The drive belts tension is adjusted auto-
matically.
Engine oil and filter
Specified oil
(For petrol engine model)
71LST0701
(1) Preferred
Be sure that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification of SL, SM
or SN. Select the appropriate oil viscosity
according to the above chart.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
WARNING
When the engine is running, keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away
from the moving fan and drive belts.
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