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How would I
know if there is a leak in the battery?
There is a different rusting pattern
for a battery electrolyte spill and a different rusting
pattern for a water spill. It will take an expert to gauge
the kind of leak and spot the reasons for it. Hence we
advise you to kindly contact the nearest Maruti Authorized
Dealer or Service Station and follow their advice.
Drops of water
come out of the exhaust pipe. Is it OK or abnormal?
It is normal, depending on humidity in the atmosphere.
However, we suggest you get CO-HC checked as part of routine
check up.
When should
I get the engine overhaul done?
The engine overhauling depends on the
health of the engine.
You may need an engine overhaul when you see one or more
of the following indications-
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Excessive engine oil consumption
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Engine bearing noise |
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Piston slap noise |
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Excessive fuel consumption |
Except engine oil consumption other parameters given above
are difficult to monitor by the customers and it is best
you consult the service manager at the Maruti Authorised
workshop. There are other parameters to be checked too,
such as engine compression pressure, engine vacuum etc.
But most of the time, engine oil consumption provides
a very good reference to the health of the engine and
once you have problem with that, do not delay sending
your car for assessment and appropriate service. It is
best to contact one of our dealers to get the vehicle
checked for engine health. You have to mention the amount
of topping up required over a distance of 5000 kms or
10,000 kms for them to judge the extent of tests they
should carry out.
What
should I do when the car overheats?
When you car overheats, do the following-
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Turn off the air conditioner. |
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Park the vehicle at a safe place.
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Let the engine run at normal idle
speed for a few minutes until the indicator returns
to normal range, between the H and the C mark. |
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If you see or hear steam escaping
from under the bonnet, immediately park the vehicle
in a safe place and switch off the engine immediately.
Do not open the bonnet till hissing sound or steam
emission has stopped. |
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Once the steam is no longer heard
or visible, open the bonnet and check the water
pump belt for any slippage or damage. |
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Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is below the low mark, check for leakage from
the hose, water pump or radiator. If any leaks are
located, do not start the engine till the time the
leakage has been rectified. |
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If you do not find any leakage then
slowly add coolant to the reservoir. Never add coolant
to the radiator. |
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It is dangerous to remove the radiator
cap when the temperature is high. It may cause serious
burn injuries. |
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Consult your authorised service workshop
for further advice. |
When do I need to get wheel balancing
done?
For Indian road conditions, wheel balancing
becomes necessary whenever the wheel suffers a puncture
and also as per the mileage recommended in the periodic
maintenance schedule in the Owners' Manual.
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