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Anonymous Posted on Jan 08, 2010

Engine oil and tyre pressures

Suzuki vitara soft top jlx 1.6 just wandered what oil to use ive put 15w 40 in is this ok and what tyre pressures should i have

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Use 10W30W, that is the heaviest oil this engine needs, thicker oils can damage the bearings due to oil starvation, as far as tire pressure goes 30- 32 PSI is best for this little car.

Testimonial: "will i damage my engine with the 15w 40 oil ive just put in?"

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    Marvin Jan 08, 2010

    yes you can damage the engines main and rod bearings, this oil is to thick for modern engines, they are designed to use light oil, very tight bearing clearances.

  • Anonymous May 09, 2011

    30-32PSi is way too much pressure for tires on a light weight Samurai. Check the door placard. You will see that even the manufacturer recommend less that 30 PSI. You back will thank you for the change.

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Oil ok and tyres are about 2.5 bar

Testimonial: "bars for tyre pressure? i only work in like 30 each tyre if you get what im saying could you translate them for me please and the 15w 40 oil should i "

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