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Suzuki Vitara Maintenance Tips

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Vehicle maintenance saves money by avoiding wear and tear. Regular maintenance can also help you maintain an acceptable condition for your car and identify any issues before they cause severe damage.

Regular car maintenance is beneficial to the functioning of your vehicle. In addition to this, it will secure your safety on the road and save your finances from possible costly repairs. Here are the best ways to take care of your Suzuki Vitara.

Headlights don't work

The low beam headlights have a tendency to burn out prematurely, and as a consequence, car owners have resorted to operating the high beams, which may blind traffic in the opposite lane.

Typically, premature headlight deterioration is caused by the vehicle's electrical system providing excessive power to the bulb, burning hotter and brighter than required. 

Suzuki has not issued a recall, and there does not seem to be a solution to this problem from the manufacturers themselves.

The solution is to find bulbs of better quality and replace the burned-out ones. Remember to refrain from touching the fresh bulbs directly, as this will increase their longevity.

Diesel particulate filters

One of the weakest parts of Suzuki's mechanical system is that it needs clean oil, and oil changes frequently. If this requirement isn't met, the car can have a filthy diesel particulate filter that gets clogged and stuck with debris. 

This will make the car's exhaust smoke dirty while it's running. If you leave the car running, see how much smoke is coming out of the exhaust. If this is the case, a qualified mechanic can easily slean the diesel particulate filters of your Vitara.

Dropped Clutch

If the clutch pedal feels like it has dropped to the floor and is loose, this could be a problem called "dropped clutch."

A damaged clutch cable is the most frequent cause of a clutch pedal that stretches to the floor, which is pretty prevalent, especially in older Vitara models. Once the cable is replaced, you may again engage the clutch and shift gears.

The issue is a broken weld on the pedal pivot component. The only solution is to buy a new clutch assembly for the Vitara, remove the existing one, and instal the new one.

A/C condenser fan stopped working

The air conditioner in a car works by passing a refrigerant through the condenser, which cools it down and turns it back into a liquid. This cold refrigerant is used to cool the air in the cabin. 

But since the condenser fan on the Suzuki Vitara isn't working, the refrigerant can't get cold and soak up the heat inside the cabin.

The condenser fan is crucial because it moves air over the radiator-like condenser surface and removes heat from the system. Without the condenser fan, the A/C system of the Vitara may still push air into the cabin, but the air will not be cold.

Luckily, removing and changing the motor is a fast and straightforward process.

Off-road damage to the bodywork 

Off-road driving may cause bodywork damage to the Vitara. If you think the car has been driven on different types of terrain, check the sills, wheel arches, points where the wheels leave the vehicle, and the underside. 

If the damage is significant, it may be worthwhile to negotiate a lower price or shop elsewhere for something with minor wear.

If you are thinking of buying a used Suzuki Vitara, it will likely be from the second or third generation. The later third-generation cars have undergone a makeover and exude a somewhat more significant street presence. 

Nonetheless, if you need four-wheel drive enjoyment in a reliable, durable vehicle that is simple to maintain and achieves respectable gas efficiency, this Suzuki is a safe pick.

Worn suspension

If you think the car has been used to tow, you should give the suspension a good look because the mechanism is likely to have problems. The vehicle handles rough, uneven roads well, but does the ride seem excessively bumpy and problematic? 

Using a bounce test, verify that the car returns to its standard position. Check whether the bonnet recovers its quiet after a few jolts of pressure.

The bottom line

Suzuki has an impeccable record for reliability, and the Vitara is one of the most dependable compact SUVs. When your car is not maintained frequently, the amount of dangerous pollutants it emits into the air grows. Regular car maintenance is essential regardless of how often or seldom you use your vehicle.

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