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Engine Vacuum Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. For CVT model, place select lever in "P" and apply parking brake.

    For M/T model, place gear shift lever in "Neutral" and apply parking brake.

  3. Remove engine cover.
  4. Remove PCV hose (1) from PCV valve (2).
  5. Connect special tool to PCV hose (1).

    Special Tool 

    1. 09915-67311 
  6. Close PCV valve (2) using tape (3) or the like.
    Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To PCV Hose
    G06527408Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Start engine and turn off all electric loads.
  8. Read vacuum gauge at specified idle speed, see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION .

    Vacuum specification (at sea level) 

    Standard: -65 kPa (-0.66 kgf/cm 2  , -9.43 psi, -0.65 bar) or less at specified idle speed 

  9. After checking, disconnect special tool from PCV hose.
  10. Peel off tape from PCV valve.
  11. Connect PCV hose to PCV valve.
  12. Install engine cover.
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