Suzuki Maruti Manual page 99

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(For Diesel Engine Model)
Selection of Coolant
To maintain optimum performance and
durability of your engine, use MARUTI
Genuine Coolant or equivalent.
This type of coolant is best for your cooling
system as it:
• Helps maintain proper engine tempera-
ture.
• Gives proper protection against freezing
and boiling.
• Gives proper protection against corrosion
and rust.
Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
age your cooling system. Your MARUTI
SUZUKI authorized dealer can help you
select the proper coolant.
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CAUTION
To avoid damaging your cooling system:
• Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate based
coolant diluted with distilled water
at the correct mixture concentration.
• Make sure that the proper mix is 50/
50 coolant to distilled water (Diesel)
and 30/70 (For petrol). Concen-
trations other than this may cause
overheating conditions.
• Neither use 100% coolant nor 100%
plain water.
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• 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 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
the "FULL" and "LOW" marks.
Adding Coolant
(For Petrol Engine Model)
If the coolant level is below the "LOW"
mark, more coolant should be added.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Remove the reservoir tank cap and add
coolant until the reservoir tank level reaches
the "FULL" mark. Never fill the reservoir
tank above the "FULL" mark.
(For Diesel Engine Model)
w w w w w WARNING
It is hazardous to remove the reservoir
tank cap (degassing tank cap) for Diesel
engine when the water temperature is
high, because scalding fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure. Wait
until the coolant temperature has
lowered before removing the cap.
If the coolant level is below the "LOW"
mark, more coolant should be added. When
the engine is cool, remove the degassing
tank cap by turning it anticlockwise slowly
to release any pressure. And add coolant
until the degassing tank level reaches the
"FULL" mark. Never fill the degassing tank
above the "FULL" mark.
CAUTION
• The mixture you use should contain
50% concentration of antifreeze.
• If the lowest ambient temperature in
your area is expected to be – 35°C
(–31°F) or below, use higher
concentrations up to 60% following
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