Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

• What engine coolant should I use in my 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

  Many owners of Suzukis of this era are shifting from the original green-coloured coolant to the long-life blue type (believe it or not, engine coolants are broadly identifiable by colour these days). Make sure that whatever brand you buy is borate and silicate-free, as this is important for Japanese engines (European engines, in comparison, need Phosphate-free coolant).

  If you’re still unsure, you can buy coolant form a Suzuki dealership spare parts department and know that you’re getting the right product. One other tip; don’t mix coolants. Like oils, coolants are a sophisticated blend of base-product and additives and these formulations, when mixed, can cancel out some of the protection you’re paying for.

   

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• What could be making my '09 Suziki Grand Vitara sluggish?

  There are a number of things it could be. Start by replacing the spark plugs and air cleaner, and clean the throttle body. You could add for fuel system cleaner to the petrol when you fill up, and you could give it a longish hard run to blow out any carbon build-up.

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• 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara clunking

  It's hard to believe that something seemingly so obvious could not be found and fixed quite quickly. It's always worth checking the obvious.

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• Suzuki Grand Vitara front-end noises

  The noises are most likely caused by a worn or over-tightened bush, or bearing, in the front-end. The people who were doing the work appear to have been on the right track, but hadn't yet found the solution. Trading the car in would seem to be a drastic solution to your problem, but it's good that you are happy.

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