Engine Vacuum Check - Suzuki Jimny Service Manual

6A1-6 ENGINE MECHANICAL (M13 ENGINE)

Engine Vacuum Check

The engine vacuum that develops in the intake line is a good indi-
cator of the condition of the engine. The vacuum checking proce-
dure is as follows:
1) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
NOTE:
After warming up engine, be sure to place transmission
gear shift lever in "Neutral" (shift selector lever to "P"
range for A/T model), and set parking brake and block
drive wheels.
2) Stop engine and turn off the all electric switches.
3) Remove cap (1) from intake manifold.
4) Connect special tool (Vacuum gauge) to intake manifold.
Special tool
(A) : 09915-67310
5) Run engine at specified idle speed and read vacuum gauge.
Vacuum should be within specification.
Vacuum specification (at sea level)
59 – 73 kPa (45 – 55 cm Hg, 17.7 – 21.6 in. Hg)
at specified idle speed
6) After checking, disconnect special tool (Vacuum gauge) from
intake manifold.
7) Install cap to intake manifold.