New Swift 1.3GL Owner!:D, whats better then the recommended motor oil? W/Weight???

[Wade S]

I'm seeing people post 10W30, 15W50, 20W50. Personally, I wouldn't even recommend them on a higher mileage 1.3L. The recommended oil is 5W30. Use of heavier grades is going to induce a lifter tap, particularly at cold start-up. I learned this the hard way. I'll not put 10W30 in it again. 5W30 - it is!
I've had it explained to me that the 1.3L lifters have an unusually small oil hole that supplies oil to the lifter internals. From there, its commonsense to use the recommended oil.

You might check out this thread.
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/suzuki-...-start-up.html

I just called Priority Suzuki (local dealership) they informed me that they use only 5W20. Go figure!

[Ric0]

thanks wade, is the lifter tap, noticible? Engine sound wise?? cos i do hear a clicking!

also the engine does sound raspier when driving!!(even after its warmed up) dont know whether thats because ive been pushing the engine too hard.

:s

[Wade S]

Originally Posted by Ric0

is the lifter tap, noticible? Engine sound wise?? cos i do hear a clicking!

tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap... ...sorry, I just had to jump on that one. yes, its noticable.
And I'm taking Priority Suzuki's recommendation and going with the 5W20.

[Ric0]

haha no problem just gota be sure!

how obvious is it, cos i hear i quite tapping, maybe ill throw an audio on hear haha

and ive ran 2400 on this weight oil, is it to late to cure it by changing the weight?

also the manual does say you can use slighty heavy weight oils? no mention of warnings so thought it should be ok??
Thanks again!!

[Ric0]

hey wades and anyone who can help heres a clip of my engine haha 0^^0

it doesnt sound right to me,

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[Wade S]

Are you kiddin' me?
I used to do small engine work - lawn mowers and stuff. Once, this guy called me up to tell me somethin' was wrong with his mower. He actually held the receiver up to his running mower so that I could trouble shoot it over the phone.

[Ric0]

your the chief mechanic! haha listening for the lifters, so is not out there .. like its some starting problem or oil leak haha

results???

[Wade S]

Originally Posted by Ric0

your the chief mechanic!

I'm an experienced rookie. I could be wrong, but I think I have a handle on what questions to ask and I'm not too manly to read the instructions or seek knowledgeable outside assistance. (Even if its from my wife and means reading the road map!) I have worked with some people that make me feel like I know what I'm doin'. Worked with others that I step back and watch - in awe!

Originally Posted by Ric0

listening for the lifters... ...results???

I heard them. Perhaps, only 1 or 2 of them, but I heard them.

I've gone through all 4 pages of this thread looking for the weight of oil you are using. Maybe, I'm blind, but I haven't seen it. What weight are you using?

[Ric0]

Hey sorry for way way late reply lol...
I used 10w30... but just had my first service!! £140 not bad..

But guess what they gone an done.. put 10w40!?!?!?!?!? and esp when winters coming? they also gave me a litre of shell helix plus 10w40 :s

if it does induce lifter tap is it permanent? or just fixable using lighter weight.

[Wade S]

Just change it again. 5W-20.