When To Change Time Belt (Suzuki Swift Vxi)

[dtd]

in the vehicle maintenence checklist of car manual only details are available upto 80,000Km service. no infor about the time belt change. can someone advise on this. and also about the cost involved

[Fixzit]

As a rule of thumb. . A timing belt must be changed every 100,000kms unless the manufacturer specified otherwise.

[CJ5]

Are you sure the Swift has a timing belt and not a timing chain????? The Suzuki Alto (Jap) does not have a timing belt it has a timing chain which does not need periodic replacement. I am not sure if the Swift is the same but reckon it might be so . Check, it may be why there is no mention of a timing belt change in the manual.

Edited June 23, 2013 by CJ5

[Crosswind]

VXi is an Indian Swift. It's got a Maruti-made engine (K12), which is is different from what you find in Japanese Swifts. You need to refer to the user manual to find out whether it's got a timing belt or chain. Read the whole manual, not just the service information. If its got a timing belt, no harm in changing it at 80000.

[CJ5]

  On 6/23/2013 at 1:16 PM, Crosswind said:

You need to refer to the user manual to find out whether it's got a timing belt or chain.

A look under the bonnet will also reveal the fact. A timing belt is housed in the plastic casing, which is usually black in color and roundish at the top, near the V-belts. The timing chain is housed inside the engine and so there is no plastic cover on the outside near the V-belts, as in a vehicle having a timing belt.

Edited June 23, 2013 by CJ5