Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is therefore logical to ask yourself when is the best time to perform these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Suzuki Swift? For that, to begin with, we are going to discover why it is essential to achieve this act of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Suzuki Swift , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Suzuki Swift.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Suzuki Swift?

As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Suzuki Swift represents a very important budget, so we understand that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Suzuki Swift’s timing belt action

The timing of a Suzuki Swift has a vital function in the smooth running of your engine. Indeed, 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 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.

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

The issue with the timing of a Suzuki Swift is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, unlike an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its condition. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Suzuki Swift breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. Indeed, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the outcomes are. It is consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Suzuki Swift?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Suzuki Swift? It is required to know that each engine is different and as we revealed above, we must not miss on the replacement of this part. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Suzuki Swift will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your Suzuki Swift’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . Typically, timing belts have a life of 5 to 10 years and a maximum mileage between 80, 000 and 200, 000km .

How to replace the timing belt of an Suzuki Swift?

As the timing belt of a Suzuki Swift represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Unfortunately it is very tricky to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this procedure, we will even so fairly quickly explain the different steps to be accomplished to replace this timing belt:

  • Place the Suzuki Swift on stands, and depending on your engine you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
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  • To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine will break. Remove the other components that bother you (damper pulley for example).
  • Remove 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 Swift by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine 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 Swift . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite a lot, but in general 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. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

If you wish more guides on the Suzuki Swift, go to our Suzuki Swift category.