Buying a car is a big budget for most people, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your Suzuki Alto? For that, first of all, we are going to discover why it is important to do this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Suzuki Alto , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Suzuki Alto.

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Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Suzuki Alto?

As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Suzuki Alto represents an enormous budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the value of this fix, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Suzuki Alto’s timing belt function

The timing of a Suzuki Alto has an essential function in the smooth running of your engine. Obviously, it will have the mission to synchronize the valves and pistons, and to make the link between the camshaft, the water pump, the crankshaft and the injection pump . It will enable the engine unit to work effectively, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your vehicle travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine unit.

What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?

The issue with the timing of a Suzuki Alto is that it is internal to the engine unit. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually verify its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Suzuki Alto breaks, you will most definitely have to change the engine of this one. Obviously, the pistons will hit the valves and injure them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more severe the outcomes are. It is therefore fundamental to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Suzuki Alto?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Suzuki Alto? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we explained earlier, we must not miss on the replacement of this component. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Suzuki Alto will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, check out your Suzuki Alto’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . Generally, timing belts have a life of 5 to 10 years and a maximum mileage between 80, 000 and 200, 000km .

How to change the timing belt of an Suzuki Alto?

As the timing belt of a Suzuki Alto represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to change it oneself. Sadly it is very difficult to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this process, we will however fairly quickly explain the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:

  • Place the Suzuki Alto on stands, and depending on your engine unit you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
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  • To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit elements remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit will break. Take out the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
  • Take out the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must remove all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
  • Place the new water pump.
  • Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
  • Mount the new distribution of your Suzuki Alto by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s specifics.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine unit is running effectively.

Replacing the timing belt how much does it cost?

And finally, we’ll try to give you an idea of the price if you want to replace the timing belt of your Suzuki Alto . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite a lot, but generally we estimate that the price of the distribution varies between 400 and 900 euros , depending on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

To find more tips on the Suzuki Alto, take a look at the Suzuki Alto category.