Change Car Water Pump Suzuki SX4
Change Car Water Pump
Easy
1h30–12h00
~150–1200£
| Estimated time | 1h30–12h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150–1200£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning* | 12h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning* | 13h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning | 12h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning | 13h00 |
What is the function of a Suzuki SX4 water pump?
The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.
When should you change the Suzuki SX4 water pump?
If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.
Is it difficult to change the Suzuki SX4 water pump?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| SX4 2006-2015 | 2006-2015 | 1.5 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A), 1.5 VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A), 1.6 16V DDiS Diesel (DV6 (9HX)), 1.6 16V VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A), 1.6 VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A), 1.9 8V TD DPF Diesel (D19AA), 2.0 16V DDiS Diesel (D20AA) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| SX4 2013-2025 | 2013-2025 | 1.0 12V Petrol (K10C), 1.4 Boosterjet Smart Hybrid 48V (MHEV),Petrol (K14D), 1.4, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K14C), 1.6 DDiS Diesel (D16AA), 1.6 VVT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
