ZC Swift/Swift Sport Random Chit Chat Thread

[Lucaswh]

Thanks everyone for your great advice. Have realised that my car just needed a good service to change out all the worn bits and fluids. And its all sweet now.

 

Here's a run down of my 100k service.

 

1. Change Water Pump

Problem:

Screeching sound coming from it. Old and slightly corroded, not performing smoothly.

Solution:

New water pump is smooth, runs silently.

 

2. Change Belting

Problem:

Worn belts, not to the extent of breaking but irregularities in the belt caused some sound

Solution:

Changed to new stock belts.

 

3. Change Spark Plugs.

Problem:

Poor acceleration, poor fuel consumption, engine feels strained and suffocated

Solution:

New set of 4 NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, acceleration is fantastic now, revvs rise and fall smoothly

 

4. Change Auto Transmission Fluid

Problem:

Whirling sound, gear changes not fluid and smooth

Solution:

Changed to stock 3317 Suzuki ATF, smooth gear changes

 

5. Change Front Suspension

Problem:

Bumpy ride, harsher than usual, abnormal knocking sound coming from under the car

Solution:

Changed to stock Monroe Original Suspension, ride is so smooth and quiet now

 

6. Change parts of the cooling system (radiator fan motor, radiator hoses, some part that connects the coolant to the engine)

Problem:

Corrosion, lots of it. Loud sound coming from radiator fan motor

Solution:

Changed every single part that shows sign of corrosion, coolant leakage. Engine seems cooler now. Runs more efficiently

 

7. Change Brake Fluid (Brake fluid bleed and renewed to DOT4)

Problem:

Spongy braking even with racing brake pads, paranoid because of the bad weather now

Solution:

Full bleed of the system. Can see a different in the colour of the fluid. Old-Dark brown New-Light Gold

 

8. Change Engine oil and oil filter (and associated washers and drain bolts)

Problem:

Overdue oil change, previously running on Schnell 5w-40

Solution:

Changed to Mobil Gold 0w-40, engine feels so smooth now

 

9. Change Air con filter

Problem:

Old and full of dust and leaves

Solution:

Changed to new stock filter, aircon very cold and sweet smelling now.

 

10. Coolant Flush, Change coolant

Problem:

Old coolant, haven't changed for a long time

Solution:

Drained radiator, flushed, changed to Toyota Red Coolant, "burp" system to remove air, cooling system feels very efficient now.

 

11. Change steering bushings (something related to the steering and suspension)

Problem:

Knocking sound, worn bushings

Solution:

Change!

 

12. Final checks, wheel alignment, clear error codes and reset ECU.

 

 

My final thoughts:

I think that the car has gained its "legs" again, performance, efficiency and acceleration feels good and all is well. I'm very pleased that they replaced the stuff that needed changing with original Suzuki parts. Very impressed with the work done to my car and the professionalism of the team. Was there by my car for the whole job and was given constant feedback on the state of affairs. Ordering of spares was done very efficiently and smoothly, very prompt. The team had a sense of urgency and were intent on getting the job done.

 

As for the price: I don't know yet because I haven't gotten the bill. =)

 

So where did you go for service?

[Shox87]

wow. sounds like a very comprehensive servicing.

 

mind share how much u pay for ur SSS?

[Huntsman]

I serviced my car at Lee Luew Sing Motors at AMK Auto point. Mr. Lee is the boss. He's a good chap who is very professional and ensures that all the parts are original. I haven't gotten the bill yet :)

[Lucaswh]

I serviced my car at Lee Luew Sing Motors at AMK Auto point. Mr. Lee is the boss. He's a good chap who is very professional and ensures that all the parts are original. I haven't gotten the bill yet :)

 

That's a very interesting way of doing car workshop transactions..Did you guys agree upon the prices of labor and parts before proceeding?

[Monoswift]

Haha..indeed..i will only do that unless its a regular workshop i been following for many years..otherwise its always a ask price den get down to work procedure..

[Huntsman]

He services my dad's compnay's fleet of cars and lorries. So my dad told him to send him the bill. That's why I haven't got to see the bill yet. So am unable to comment on price

[Lucaswh]

He services my dad's compnay's fleet of cars and lorries. So my dad told him to send him the bill. That's why I haven't got to see the bill yet. So am unable to comment on price

 

wa your family must be doing really well. haha ok hope your dad don't get a shock when he see the bill. hehe.

 

[Popok]

hi all,

 

just got myself a 06 manual sss. the car has full servicing records with champion motors from day 1 all the way till 110k mileage.

test drove it for 10-15mins, no weird sounds, no weird bumps, i was sold!

hopefully all turns out well.

 

however I'm just wondering if champion motors and previous owner would have replaced the worn out parts

 

can't wait for the necessary paperwork to be settled!

[BEnd1ck]

hi all,

 

just got myself a 06 manual sss. the car has full servicing records with champion motors from day 1 all the way till 110k mileage.

test drove it for 10-15mins, no weird sounds, no weird bumps, i was sold!

hopefully all turns out well.

 

however I'm just wondering if champion motors and previous owner would have replaced the worn out parts

 

can't wait for the necessary paperwork to be settled!

Congrats !!

[Popok]

thanks man!

hopefully ill get good news within the next 2 days wif regards to settling all paperwork!

Excited excited!

[Ken1898]

thanks man!

hopefully ill get good news within the next 2 days wif regards to settling all paperwork!

Excited excited!

 

How much u brought?

[Imdumb]

I wanted to go for zc31 but I still chosen the zc32. Price for me about same.

 

Regards

 

[Popok]

Paid 36.5 for a late 06.

[Tzc]

I wanted to go for zc31 but I still chosen the zc32. Price for me about same.

 

Regards

u bought it?

[Popok]

1st issue, cant open my fuel cover, pull the latch but just wouldt pop out..arrggh!

[Lucaswh]

1st issue, cant open my fuel cover, pull the latch but just wouldt pop out..arrggh!

 

Hmm do rem to check to see if wear and tear parts need replacing.

 

I got myself an 06 SSS too. So far changed out engine mounting and beltings.

[Popok]

just curious, how much would engine mounting & belting cost? What would be the signs that it needs replacement?

Gotta visit Riverview soon!

[Huntsman]

Engine seems to rock with forward acceleration. Juddering and groaning sounds coming from engine bay. Belt wear might take the form of squealing. Alternatively you can check to see if it is cracked, frayed or loose.