| When should the air filter be replaced? |
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The element of the air cleaner
should be cleaned at intervals of 5000 kms by
blowing of compressed air and should be replaced
after every 80000 kms. This is as per instructions
in the owner's manual also. |
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| In what frequency should the fuel filter be changed?
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The fuel filter should be
changed at intervals of 20000 kms for carburettor
vehicles. In case of MPFI vehicles, the interval
is 40000 kms. However, if quality of fuel has
been poor, it is recommended that you change the
filter at earlier intervals as prescribed by the
service manager of the Maruti authorised workshop.
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| How important is preventive maintenance? Where
can I get it done? |
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In your owner's manual, you
will find "Periodic Maintenance Schedule"
under the "Inspection and maintenance"
section. This will guide you on how often you
must send you car to the Maruti authorized workshop
for check up and maintenance service. Doing so
will not only prolong the life of your vehicle
but will also reduce maintenance costs. The car
will be trouble free and completely safe for use.
We urge you to carry out your car maintenance
services only with Maruti authorized workshops.
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| Do I need to strictly follow the schedule in the
owner's handbook? |
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Yes, it is imperative that
you follow the regular periodic maintenance schedule
as listed in the owner's manual. This will ensure
trouble free operation of the vehicle and enhance
the life of the engine. Also, this is a pre requisite
for any warranty claims to be processed, should
any part fail within the warranty period. |
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| How do I know if gas is less than normal in the
AC system? |
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If cooling efficiency of
AC is less than satisfactory, do check for gas
leakage. There are various methods to check whether
the quantity of gas is adequate. However, it is
best that you rely on the AC maintenance experts
at Maruti authorised service stations to do the
checking. They will have the right instruments
and expertise to assess if gas in the AC system
of your vehicle is below norms. Get your car AC
serviced every year and do it around Feb - March
so that you may enjoy best cooling during summer.
Gas checking and topping is part of the service.
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| In the AC system, what are the functions of coil,
condenser, and blower? |
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The cooling coil performs
the function of evaporation of the refrigerant
inside the coil. The air blows over these coils
and emerges cooled.
The condenser does the reverse work of the cooling
unit, i.e. the condensation of the refrigerant
and its cooling.
The blower works like a fan by drawing in the
air and circulating it inside the cabin. |
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| Which parts /joints are the main sources
of gas leakage? |
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The AC gas in cars
reduces over time due to various factors
like- Leakage from the joints, o-rings etc.,
if they were not properly tightened during
service.
Leakage from the hose rubber, due to the
natural permeability of the hose. However,
this is extremely slow and is very difficult
to detect, even with sophisticated equipment.
The AC gas may need to be refilled during
servicing of the AC, if it is found that
the AC system is undercharged |
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