All Models

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7, 2003 Suzuki Vitara, 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2003 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check for blow cylinder head gasket.
Check for leaking camshaft oil seals.
Check for sticky piston ring.
Check for worn pistons or cylinders.
Check for piston ring groove or piston ring.
Check for incorrect location of piston ring gap.
Check for worn or damaged valve stem seal.
Check for worn valve stem.
Check for malfunctioning PCV valve.