spark plugs replace SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 1999 2.G Owners Manual

0B-2 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule under Normal Driving Conditions
NOTE:
 This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.
 This table includes service as scheduled up to 90,000 km (54,000 miles) mileage. Beyond 90,000 km
(54,000 miles), carry out the same services at the same intervals respectively.
IntervalKm (× 1,000) 15 30 45 60 75 90
Miles (× 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
ENGINE
1-1. Drive belt V-rib belt (Flat type)––I––R
1-4. Engine oil and oil filter R R R R R R
1-5. Engine coolant––R––R
1-6. Exhaust system–I–I–I
IGNITION SYSTEM
2-1. Spark plugs When
unleaded
fuel is usedVehicle without
HO2SNickel plug –R–R–R
Iridium plug–––R––
Vehicle with
HO2SNickel plug ––R––R
Iridium plug Replace every 105,000 km or
63,000 miles
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER
SERVER DRIVING CONDITIONS” in this section.
FUEL SYSTEM
3-1. Air cleaner filter I I R I I R
3-2. Fuel lines and connections–I–I–I
3-3. Fuel filter Replace every 105,000 km or
63,000 miles
3-4. Fuel tank––I––I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
4-1. Crankcase ventilation hoses and connections (Vehicle without
HO2S)––I––I
4-2. PCV valve Vehicle without HO2S––I––I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
4-3. Fuel evaporative emission con-
trol systemVehicle without HO2S–I–I–I
Vehicle with HO2S–––––I
NOTE:
 “R”: Replace or change
 “I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
 For Sweden, item 2-1, 4-2 and 4-3 should be performed by odometer reading only.
 For Item 2-1. Nickel spark plugs, replace every 50,000 km if the local law requires.
 Nickel spark plug: BKR6E-11 or K20PR-U11
 Iridium spark plug: IFR5J11 or SK16PR11

0B-4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions
If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is
recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the
chart below.
Severe condition code :
A: Repeated short trips E: Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
B: Driving on rough and/or muddy roads F: Leaded fuel use
C: Driving on dusty roads G: – – – – – –
– –
D: Driving in extremely cold weather
and/or salted roadsH: Trailer towing (if admitted)
Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
– B CD – – –ITEM 1-1
Drive belt (V-rib belt)IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A – CDEF – HITEM 1-4
Engine oil and oil filterREvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 4 months
– B– – – – – –ITEM 1-6
Exhaust pipe mountingsIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– – C – – – – – ITEM 3-1
Air cleaner filter *1IEvery 2,500 km
(1,5000 miles)
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
ABC–EF–HITEM 2-1
Spark plugsNickel plug REvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 8 months
Iridium plug REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – D E – – HITEM 6-9
Propeller shafts and drive shafts IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – – E – – HITEM 6-10, 6-12, 6-13
Manual transmission,
transfer and differential oilREvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – – E – – HITEM 6-11
Automatic transmission fluid REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – – – – – – ITEM 6-8
Suspension bolts and nutsTEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B C D – – – HITEM 6-7
Wheel bearingIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– – CD – – – –ITEM 6-17
Air conditioning filter *2
(if equipped)IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
NOTE:
“I”: Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
”R”: Replace or change
”T”: Tighten to the specified torque
*1: Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary.
*2: Clean or replace more frequently if the air from the air conditioning decreases.

6F2-4 IGNITION SYSTEM (FOR H27 ENGINE)
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Flow Table
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Engine cranks, but will
not start or hard to
start (No spark)Blown fuse for ignition coil assembly Replace.
Loose connection or disconnection of lead wire Connect securely.
Faulty spark plug (s) Replace.
Faulty ignition coil assembly (s) Replace.
Faulty CMP sensor Replace.
Faulty ECM (or PCM) Replace.
Maladjusted ignition timing Adjust.
Poor fuel economy or
engine performanceIncorrect ignition timing Adjust.
Faulty spark plug(s) Replace.
Faulty ignition coil assembly (s) Replace.
Faulty CMP sensor Replace.
Faulty ECM (or PCM) Replace.
Faulty knock sensor Replace.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE” in
Section 6-1 performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “ENGINE DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLE” in
Section 6-1.
2 Ignition Spark Test
1) Check all spark plug for condition and type,
referring to “SPARK PLUG” in this section.
2) If OK, perform ignition spark test, referring
to “IGNITION SPARK CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Is spark emitted from all spark plugs?Go to Step 8. Go to Step 3.
3 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check
1) Check DTC stored in ECM (or PCM), refer-
ring to “DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) CHECK” in Section 6E2.
Is DTC stored?Go to applicable flow table
corresponding to that
code No. in Section 6E2.Go to Step 4.
4 Electrical Connection Check
1) Check ignition coil assemblies for electrical
connection.
Are they connected securely?Go to Step 5. Connect securely.
5 Ignition Coil Assembly Power Supply, Ground
and Trigger Signal Circuits Check
1) Check these circuits for open and short.
Are circuits in good condition?Go to Step 6. Repair or replace.
6 Ignition Coil Assembly Check
1) Substitute a known-good ignition coil
assembly and then repeat Step 2.
Is check result of Step 2 satisfactory?Malfunction of ignition coil
assembly.Go to Step 7.

IGNITION SYSTEM (FOR H27 ENGINE) 6F2-9
INSPECTION
Inspect them for electrode wear, carbon deposits and Insulator
damage.
If any abnormality is found, replace them with specified new plug.
Spark plug air gap “a” :
1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.039 – 0.043 in.)
Spark plug type :
DENSO K20PR-U11/SK16PR11
NGK BKR6E-11/*IFR5J11
INSTALLATION
1) Install spark plug (3) and tighten them to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Spark plug (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
2) Install ignition coil assembly (2) securely.
3) Tighten ignition coil bolt (1), and then connect ignition coil
coupler.
4) Install ignition coil cover.CAUTION:
When servicing the iridium/platinum spark plugs (slender
center electrode type plugs), do not touch the center
electrode to avoid damage to it. The electrode is not
strong enough against mechanical force as it is slender
and its material is not mechanically tough.
NOTE:
Under –25°C (–13°F), it is highly recommended to use the
spark plugs with an asterisk (*) for better engine starting
performance.