Service Intervals & Specifications

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLS, StandardSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Accessory Drive Belts
All Models (1)(2) 60,000
Air Filter
All Models 30,000
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
Esteem
Normal Service 100,000
Severe Service (3) 48,000
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service 100,000
Severe Service (3) 15,000
Swift
Normal Service (1)
Severe Service (3) 51,000
Brake Fluid
All Models 60,000
Catalytic Converter
Grand Vitara & Vitara (1) 100,000
Charcoal Canister
Grand Vitara & Vitara 100,000
Coolant
All Models (2) 30,000
Differential Oil
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service 30,000
Severe Service (3) 15,000
Fuel Filter
Esteem 120,000
Grand Vitara & Vitara (2) 30,000
Swift 120,000
Manual Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
Esteem & Swift
Normal Service 30,000
Severe Service (3) 12,000
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service 30,000
Severe Service (3) 15,000
Oil & Filter
All Models
Normal Service 7500
Severe Service (3) 3000
PCV Valve
Grand Vitara & Vitara 50,000
Spark Plugs
All Models 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Esteem (1.6L), Swift & Vitara (1.6L) 60,000
Timing Belt (4) 60,000
Transfer Case Oil
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service 30,000
Severe Service (3) 15,000
(1) Inspect and replace if required.
(2) Replacement recommended on Vitara and Grand Vitara.
(3) Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips or towing a trailer.
(4) Replacement recommended.
ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Miles
Valve Clearance
Except Esteem (1.8L), Grand Vitara & Vitara (2.0L) 22,500
Esteem (1.8L), Grand Vitara & Vitara (2.0L) (1)
(1) Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT)

Application (1) Deflection In. (mm)
Esteem (1.6L) & Swift
A/C Compressor &
P/S Pump .28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Water Pump .20-.28 (5.0-7.0)
Esteem (1.8L) (2)
Grand Vitara
A/C Compressor & P/S Pump .16-.35 (4-9)
Water Pump .28-.35 (7-9)
Vitara (1.6L)
A/C Compressor & P/S Pump .24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Water Pump .20-.27 (5.0-7.0)
Vitara (2.0L)
A/C Compressor, Generator & P/S Pump (Serpentine) (2)
Water Pump .16-.20 (4.0-5.0)
(1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Automatic spring tensioner is used.
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