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Suzuki Swift Sport
Introduction
Purchased in November 2009 at an end-of-year price, it's great fun to drive with its stiff suspension, close ratio transmission and revvy 1.6 engine. This particular car is one of a few that has NZ-made leather seats. And, not many cars on the road have a racing version available.
I'll be documenting a few maintenance procedures and subtle mods to improve the comfort and maintainability of the car.
1. Maintenance
1.1 Engine oil and filter change
1.2 Transaxle oil change
1.3 Washing advice
1.4 Flush Brake and Clutch Fluid
2. Issues
2.1 Dash rattles
2.2 98 RON fuel availability in NZ (external BP site, select your location and "BP Ultimate")
2.3 Creaky clutch pedal / master cylinder
3. Misc
3.2 Fitting a space-saver spare tyre
3.3 Improving the lumbar support in the front seats
3.5 Installing an engine oil temperature gauge
3.7 Data logging with the Car Chip Pro
3.8 Fabricating and installing a winter radiator block
Stock Specifications
2009 Suzuki Swift Sport
(5-door Australia/NZ version)
Engine (as stock)
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Suzuki M16A inline 4-cyl 1.6 liter
- normally aspirated
- DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
- variable valve timing
- 11.1:1 compression ratio
- high lift cams
- forged pistons
- strengthened valve springs
- four into one fabricated exhaust manifold
- aluminum block and head, thin iron liners
- max power 92/125.1/123 kW/PS/HP @ 6800 rpm
- max torque 148/109.2 Nm/lb.ft @ 4800
- redline 7200 rpm
- oil: 4.2 litres incl filter
Transaxle
- tranverse FWD 5-speed close ratio, all indirect
- oil: 2 litres capacity
- 1st 3.250
- 2nd 1.904
- 3rd 1.407
- 4th 1.064
- 5th 0.885
- reverse 3.250
- final drive 4.388
Chassis
- front: McPherson strut, rear: torsion beam
- electric power steering
- 4-wheel disk brakes
- 16" aluminium wheels
- 16 x 6J with +50 mm offset, 5 x 114.3 PCD
- Dunlop 195/50-R16 84V SP Sport Maxx
Performance
- max speed 124 mph (200 km/h)
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 8.9 seconds
- fuel economy ratings: 8.6/6.7 l/100km (28/36 mpg US) city / hwy
- actual: 6.9 l/100km (35.0 mpg US) average
Dimensions, capacities & weights
- overall length 3765 mm,
overall width 1690 mm
- overall height 1500 mm
- wheelbase 2380 mm
- track: Front 1460 mm, Rear 1470 mm
- ground clearance 140 mm
- fuel tank capacity 45 litres (11.9 g US)
- curb weight 1105 kg (2436 lbs)
- gross vehicle weight 1485 kg (3274 lbs)
Fuel Economy for the first 50 tanks (23 months)
Actual v.s. readout, liters per 100 km, and actual MPG US:
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Any procedures and ideas presented here are "as-is, where-is," so that means no technical support will be provided and no liability is assumed if it turns to mustard. If you can't figure something out, take your car to a Suzuki dealer or other mechanic. That's why these people have jobs!