| How would I know if there is a leak in the battery?
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| 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. |
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| Drops of water come out of the exhaust pipe. Is
it OK or abnormal? |
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| It is normal, depending on humidity in the atmosphere.
However, we suggest you get CO-HC checked as part
of routine check up. |
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| When should I get the engine overhaul done? |
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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
- Engine bearing noise
- Piston slap noise
- Excessive fuel consumption
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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.
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| What should I do when the car overheats? |
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When you car overheats, do
the following-
- Turn off the air conditioner
- Park the vehicle at a safe place
- 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
- 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.
- Once the steam is no longer heard or visible,
open the bonnet and check the water pump belt
for any
slippage or damage
- 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
- If you do not find any leakage then slowly
add coolant to the reservoir. Never add coolant
to the radiator.
- It is dangerous to remove the radiator cap
when the temperature is high. It may cause
serious burn injuries.
- Consult your authorised service workshop
for further advice.
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| When do I need to get wheel balancing done? |
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| 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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