Engine Coolant - Suzuki VITARA Series Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Engine coolant

Selection of coolant
NOTICE
"SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant";
This coolant is already diluted to the
proper percentage. Do not dilute with
distilled water additionally. Doing so
may result in the possibility of freez-
ing and/or overheating coolant.
To maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use SUZUKI gen-
uine coolant or equivalent.
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NOTE:
If you replace the engine coolant with cool-
ant other than "SUZUKI LLC: Super
(Blue)", follow the schedule of "SUZUKI
LLC: Standard (Green)". To see the detail
of the maintenance schedule, refer to
"Maintenance schedule" in this section.
This type of coolant is the best for cooling
system for the following reasons:
• The coolant helps maintain proper
engine temperature.
• It gives proper protection against freez-
ing and boiling.
• It gives proper protection against corro-
sion and rust.
Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your SUZUKI
dealer can help you select the proper cool-
ant.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
tem:
• Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate type cool-
ant diluted with distilled water at
the correct mixture concentration.
• Check that the proper mix is 50/50
coolant to distilled water and in no
case higher than 70/30. Concentra-
tions greater than 70/30 coolant to
distilled water will cause overheat-
ing conditions.
• Do not use straight coolant nor
plain water (except "SUZUKI LLC:
Super (Blue)").
• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tives. They may not be compatible
with your cooling system.
• Do not mix different types of base
coolants. Doing so may result in
accelerated seal wear and/or the
possibility of severe overheating
and extensive engine/automatic
transaxle damage.
Coolant level check
Check the coolant level at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
cool, the coolant level should be between
"FULL" and "LOW" marks.