Very reliable engines, Suzukis are a hidden misunderstood gems, they make great cars and specially this engine can go for so long without any major break down or wear
I think the best approach is to first read service manual info then do the work but I really want to see what is inside of the water outlet cap so thanks for documenting your work :)
I have more time than money. I film and you see my mistakes or successes. Not sure if I show it but the new thermostat failed and I had to replace it again and it was just as hard even after learning from the first time. Horrible spot for that thing.
@@AnythingAuto oh sorry to hear I think 10 years old OE thermostat is better than new junk part. I replaced mine at around 100K and it looks brand new no problem I replaced it with a brand new OEM and keep the old one as a spare.
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Why did you do the extra work and remove the plastic protection on the bottom? On the drain plug, which you unscrewed on the radiator, to drain the coolant, a short plastic tube comes out from top to bottom, and there is a hole in the plastic protection that you unscrewed, there is also an arrow for convenient orientation, indicating the direction to the desired hole. Into this hole a branch pipe (rubber hose) is inserted, which can be directed at a convenient angle into the drain container and then the drain plug is opened and the coolant is drained!
I did that extra work because I never did it before on this car which is also why I tore apart the wrong side of the engine compartment. Learning experience.
Ive got a leak and it looks like my radiator is gone. How can I be certain as do not want to spend $$$ and realise issue is somewhere else? Would appreciate any advice.
Tool is in the description. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
@zayteer1657 it's a game changer! You'll find a leak in seconds. I have used it many time in my videos on my channel. I don't use the fill option but love the pressure Tester part. Order it use it and take it back haha. I didn't say that. Shhh....
please.... please ... please, I just have bought a Kizashi and I have a problem with the Canister or EVAP, where can I find it? do you have any video about it? and also I what to know how to remove the Engine spark plugs? .... I really will appreciate your help
All of those videos are on my channel. The canister is part of a recall so Suzuki will replace that for free. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
I did replace the radiator and I just full it all whit aout vacuum should be good Or I should do it again? What I notice my ac doesn't blow cold ...needs to be refill ? What do you recommend me to do ?
No you do not need a vacuum. I've done dozens without this is just way faster of a way and keeps air out of the system. The coolant will nit effect the ac unless you are over heating. If you are overheating the car shuts the compressor down as a safety measure. Are you over heating?
i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
My mother has a 2012 Suzuki kizashi. For months now there's been car trouble where if she drives for about 6 minutes it will go on the hot dial, it would smoke in front of the hood while driving, as of recently the car is stuck somewhere because the wheel locked up , and belt popped off. It popped off before but she got it fixed for a while but it just popped off again. Fans need to be replaced, the AC is broken.
Sounds like the serpentine belt is causing all those problems. Water pump and AC are both on the belt. You need to replace the belt and tensioner pulley. Wheel is probably locked up either because the brakes are rusted or the computer is doing it.
Hey when you spray the stuff in the cup from the air compressor, I couldn't see what was in the cup, what color comes out if it's a little dirty and what color if it's really dirty?
That is just when it creates the vacuum anything left comes out which after all these years it was almost as blue as the new stuff so I'd say it was clean. Just needed another suzuki video to make every happy lol
To diagnose it cheaper by yourself you can go on Amazon and purchased a cooling system pressure kit and all you have to do is add it was add your right cap on then put the pump on and just wait for the coolant to pour out and then you can go from there
Mine just went out last night, precisely the worst, coldest day we've had. -10 weather and the thing decides to break then, at least stuck in open I could drive, albeit no heat. Not looking forward to doing this, but my dealer (one of the only authorized repair ones in this state) quoted me 5 hours and $1100???!!!!!! To replace a $40 part. Ridiculous.
it sounds ridiculous until you do it lol it is in a horrible place. not as bad as this 2.7l im working on. the alternator and ac compressor has to come off so atleast you dont have to do that
@velocirapture sorry that was about 50 thermostats ago, I don't remember. Well of the video helps please like and subscribe so I can keep pumping out more videos :)
The AC compressor on my kizashi 2011 MT is making knocking sounds and everyone's saying it needs to be replaced, any suggestions for a alternate compressor cause I am unable to find a new one.
Check the throttle body. Mine was doing that and I figured out it was actually caused by the throttle body getting a bit stuck and because the transmission responds to throttle it does weird things.
Running a few rounds of distilled water through the system to clean it out and even some chemicals through there if it's bad. Mine wasn't bad or overheating so I skipped it.
The Japanese made kizashi to only fit their hands some part is too hard to reach and replace, I changed the coolant fluid before with thermostat and it cost me the third bolt it broke inside.
I believe it. My new thermostat failed so had to replace the next day. It was quicker but that 3rd lower bolt is impossible. I used that vacuum system again and did it right and it is amazing
I use BP gas only so their would be no need for back to back but seafoam is the best. If you use family express or speedway gas then I'd use it every month
I have two Suzukis and I swear that the “ Engineers “ have a sadistic streak in them the way they design some of this shit ! Never designed with repair or servicing in mind, LOL. Off subject, I noticed your “blind “ headlite covers, another money maker for the carmakers everywhere, I haven’t even bothered to price one of those “beuties “ Maybe a subject for another video. BTW , great video !
Agreed. I would personally like to meet some of the people involved in their "engineering" team. Starting with the fact that my new one had some electrical fault that kept burning out the driver side low beam every 6 months. Bought the best halogens money could buy, same. When I had to remove the front damned bumped in the middle of winter I said that's it and installed HID and never looked back, but yeah, to have to remove the friggin bumper? Really? I just replaced the two bulbs in my gf's Kia Sportage, and I was just dumbfounded. Take off cap, 1/4 turn, remove bulb. Put in new bulb, turn 1/4 turn, put cap back on. I replaced both in like 5 minutes. You wouldn't believe my anger at the sadistic suzuki "engineers" when I saw that.
Very reliable engines, Suzukis are a hidden misunderstood gems, they make great cars and specially this engine can go for so long without any major break down or wear
I think the best approach is to first read service manual info then do the work but I really want to see what is inside of the water outlet cap so thanks for documenting your work :)
I have more time than money. I film and you see my mistakes or successes. Not sure if I show it but the new thermostat failed and I had to replace it again and it was just as hard even after learning from the first time. Horrible spot for that thing.
@@AnythingAuto oh sorry to hear I think 10 years old OE thermostat is better than new junk part. I replaced mine at around 100K and it looks brand new no problem I replaced it with a brand new OEM and keep the old one as a spare.
Use a palm rachet for the hard to get bolt on thermostat housing.
i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
Why did you do the extra work and remove the plastic protection on the bottom? On the drain plug, which you unscrewed on the radiator, to drain the coolant, a short plastic tube comes out from top to bottom, and there is a hole in the plastic protection that you unscrewed, there is also an arrow for convenient orientation, indicating the direction to the desired hole. Into this hole
a branch pipe (rubber hose) is inserted, which can be directed at a convenient angle into the drain container and then the drain plug is opened and the coolant is drained!
I did that extra work because I never did it before on this car which is also why I tore apart the wrong side of the engine compartment. Learning experience.
Any idea where to get a replacement front skin? Daughter cracked the front hitting a deer lol. Can't seem to find one 2012 kizashi
Would you consider doing a video on changing the transmission fluid? Assuming you have the CVT Kizashi.
I would not. You need a lot of space and the shop charges so little it's worth it to have them do it. They have a step by step on kizashi forums.
I changed my cvt fluid. Simply a drain and replace. Very very easy. Just need the right fluid and replace exactly what you drain.
Ive got a leak and it looks like my radiator is gone. How can I be certain as do not want to spend $$$ and realise issue is somewhere else? Would appreciate any advice.
Tool is in the description. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
@@AnythingAuto I wish I could stop by at your store but I'm all the way in UK. The pressure kit will help troubleshoot?
@zayteer1657 it's a game changer! You'll find a leak in seconds. I have used it many time in my videos on my channel. I don't use the fill option but love the pressure Tester part. Order it use it and take it back haha. I didn't say that. Shhh....
Doing anything in this car will make you work for it. Just changing the bulb have to take off the front bumper.
please.... please ... please, I just have bought a Kizashi and I have a problem with the Canister or EVAP, where can I find it? do you have any video about it? and also I what to know how to remove the Engine spark plugs? .... I really will appreciate your help
All of those videos are on my channel. The canister is part of a recall so Suzuki will replace that for free. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
I did replace the radiator and I just full it all whit aout vacuum should be good Or I should do it again? What I notice my ac doesn't blow cold ...needs to be refill ? What do you recommend me to do ?
No you do not need a vacuum. I've done dozens without this is just way faster of a way and keeps air out of the system. The coolant will nit effect the ac unless you are over heating. If you are overheating the car shuts the compressor down as a safety measure. Are you over heating?
@@AnythingAuto no overheating I forgot to mention I replace to the condenser..I'm going to refill de ac and see what happen ...thanks for replying
Thank you sir, i would have wasted over an hour as i would have assumed the same location for the thermostat!
i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.
My mother has a 2012 Suzuki kizashi. For months now there's been car trouble where if she drives for about 6 minutes it will go on the hot dial, it would smoke in front of the hood while driving, as of recently the car is stuck somewhere because the wheel locked up , and belt popped off. It popped off before but she got it fixed for a while but it just popped off again. Fans need to be replaced, the AC is broken.
That'd a whole Lotta issues. Not sure where to start
Do you have any way for contacting you number social media or?
Sounds like the serpentine belt is causing all those problems. Water pump and AC are both on the belt. You need to replace the belt and tensioner pulley. Wheel is probably locked up either because the brakes are rusted or the computer is doing it.
great job! I have maine almost 7 years, so far Great car! 100% Japan car.
Glad you liked the video. Feel free to like and subscribe for more. I've had 4 or 5 kizashis and love every one of them
I really wish you lived in central new York
Hey when you spray the stuff in the cup from the air compressor, I couldn't see what was in the cup, what color comes out if it's a little dirty and what color if it's really dirty?
That is just when it creates the vacuum anything left comes out which after all these years it was almost as blue as the new stuff so I'd say it was clean. Just needed another suzuki video to make every happy lol
Hey, my kizashi has a coolant leak :( - puddle under the car, seems to only hold “low” amount”
To diagnose it cheaper by yourself you can go on Amazon and purchased a cooling system pressure kit and all you have to do is add it was add your right cap on then put the pump on and just wait for the coolant to pour out and then you can go from there
Mine just went out last night, precisely the worst, coldest day we've had. -10 weather and the thing decides to break then, at least stuck in open I could drive, albeit no heat. Not looking forward to doing this, but my dealer (one of the only authorized repair ones in this state) quoted me 5 hours and $1100???!!!!!! To replace a $40 part. Ridiculous.
it sounds ridiculous until you do it lol it is in a horrible place. not as bad as this 2.7l im working on. the alternator and ac compressor has to come off so atleast you dont have to do that
@@AnythingAuto how long did it take you to do it the second time?
@velocirapture sorry that was about 50 thermostats ago, I don't remember. Well of the video helps please like and subscribe so I can keep pumping out more videos :)
@@AnythingAuto Subscribed!
The AC compressor on my kizashi 2011 MT is making knocking sounds and everyone's saying it needs to be replaced, any suggestions for a alternate compressor cause I am unable to find a new one.
They are pretty cheap on ebay plus come pre oiled.
@@AnythingAuto I am unable to find it could please help me with the name of the exact model for the ac compressor trust me I've tried a lot
@@musaddiqakber8150 www.ebay.com/itm/254252820601?hash=item3b32a62879:g:HowAAOSwjrNc~8aB&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8MtHmDIFS7ggTCKRyA3zR1ocTszUds2puiX8j%2FJZm7xYIJNRpW6Sk3bNWWllUb6z6dTK7JHop6Gr2%2B2G4h7zRnn7591cIyr22QBH%2FAjr%2F%2BLZOZTQQjafQCuS%2F1rzDErieKo9GmCf9KXurLNshsMTCtoDEic%2FgEqITIPbceNo9cetkHx3c%2Bm3Sf8iEaW1Zs%2F42lei5U6lhBVp3pU3sXhDSXKZf06KbCq3Ofn61kAlEPjVQPZSjmk4u2in7lC9pJ7QOm0NvV%2BWEZx8vhjQ%2FuN8WtLh1kY313ziqBD%2FhvMvH%2FsP%2Bn7ZC%2F1vdmwybse5TvfGmw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM9srvq55g
@@musaddiqakber8150 www.ebay.com/itm/153817014291?hash=item23d0356013:g:OOwAAOSwHP1eNKN9
@@AnythingAuto Thank you soo much! I am looking forward to watch more videos from you.
colud you recomended a set of good rotors to front and rear? OEM don't sell any more..
I like powerstop products
@@AnythingAuto so powerstop coated do good job? No any vibration after install? No need recutting surface?
Good to see you still have yours. Owned mine 4 years now. It's been great to me. Any problems from cv axles? My right one is clicking
Only issue in 5 years and 5 kizashi was pulley twice. On the same one.
My right one is clicking as well. I had to buy a used one because I couldn't find one new.
@@iekah2090 in the US we can order them everywhere. Sucks that no one else can get parts
@@AnythingAuto I'm in the US and I couldn't find them.
Yoyr right. I couldn't either.
Mine gets a lil jumpy when down shifting when i roll to a stop(cvt) (brakes get applied to fully stop of course)
Check the throttle body. Mine was doing that and I figured out it was actually caused by the throttle body getting a bit stuck and because the transmission responds to throttle it does weird things.
Whats a full flush consist of?
Running a few rounds of distilled water through the system to clean it out and even some chemicals through there if it's bad. Mine wasn't bad or overheating so I skipped it.
kizashi electronic steering temper socket colouring please image send
The Japanese made kizashi to only fit their hands some part is too hard to reach and replace, I changed the coolant fluid before with thermostat and it cost me the third bolt it broke inside.
I believe it. My new thermostat failed so had to replace the next day. It was quicker but that 3rd lower bolt is impossible. I used that vacuum system again and did it right and it is amazing
I’m watching this now struggling with these bolts. There’s so much in the damn way.
Next time, try a palm rachet with long chrome socket on the hard bolt,it worked well for me@@kanbe5898
Seafoam video? And would you do a seafoam treatment back to back ?
I use BP gas only so their would be no need for back to back but seafoam is the best. If you use family express or speedway gas then I'd use it every month
@@AnythingAuto whats bp
@@iletyouwin1 British petroleum gas station
Bro puedes hacer tus vídeos con subtítulos a español
I have two Suzukis and I swear that the “ Engineers “ have a sadistic streak in them the way they design some of this shit !
Never designed with repair or servicing in mind, LOL.
Off subject, I noticed your “blind “ headlite covers, another money maker for the carmakers everywhere, I haven’t even bothered to price one of those “beuties “
Maybe a subject for another video.
BTW , great video !
Agreed. I would personally like to meet some of the people involved in their "engineering" team. Starting with the fact that my new one had some electrical fault that kept burning out the driver side low beam every 6 months. Bought the best halogens money could buy, same. When I had to remove the front damned bumped in the middle of winter I said that's it and installed HID and never looked back, but yeah, to have to remove the friggin bumper? Really? I just replaced the two bulbs in my gf's Kia Sportage, and I was just dumbfounded. Take off cap, 1/4 turn, remove bulb. Put in new bulb, turn 1/4 turn, put cap back on. I replaced both in like 5 minutes. You wouldn't believe my anger at the sadistic suzuki "engineers" when I saw that.
@@velociraptureMy driver's side low beam does the same things I just always run high beams lol