2014 Suzuki swift 1.2

**Jepster** · April 18th, 2015 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by n_spinner06

Water for the radiator.☺

We don't need this right? Please tell me we don't need this. Since nakuha ko Swift ko 6 months ago, hindi ko pa sya nilalagyan ng tubig eh.

**SkyFlakes88** · April 18th, 2015 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jepster

We don't need this right? Please tell me we don't need this. Since nakuha ko Swift ko 6 months ago, hindi ko pa sya nilalagyan ng tubig eh.

Sir check nyo lang mga fluid levels nang kotse nyo at least once a week like brake,clutch,power steering,engine oil,transmission oil,washers,battery and coolant.

Most modern cars wala nang power steering fluids dahil electric na yun sir. Also Some don't have clutch fluids also as it is using a cable. The rest still have use fluids.

Some car owners still use just plain water in their cars po. Specially yun old model cars. So water in this case points to the fluids in our cars po

**jut703** · April 18th, 2015 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Jepster

We don't need this right? Please tell me we don't need this. Since nakuha ko Swift ko 6 months ago, hindi ko pa sya nilalagyan ng tubig eh.

Of course you need it. But it doesn't mean that it'll get depleted right away in a new car.

Best to learn where your water reservoir is located. No need to refill it all the time, just give it a check once a week, or whenever you go for a long drive. If the water level is below full (there are markings on the reservoir), top it up.

**Jepster** · April 19th, 2015 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

Of course you need it. But it doesn't mean that it'll get depleted right away in a new car.

Best to learn where your water reservoir is located. No need to refill it all the time, just give it a check once a week, or whenever you go for a long drive. If the water level is below full (there are markings on the reservoir), top it up.

I read the manual from cover to cover and there's no mention of doing this, so I never bothered. Ang naaalala ko lang na namention dun is to check the oil, and top up if it gets low, in between PMS.

**dr. d** · April 19th, 2015 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jepster

I read the manual from cover to cover and there's no mention of doing this, so I never bothered. Ang naaalala ko lang na namention dun is to check the oil, and top up if it gets low, in between PMS.

that's terrible!
the manufacturer did not bother giving instructions for the coolant level?!!

**kimot** · April 19th, 2015 11:44 PM

afaik, dapat no need to top up yung coolant. closed system ang cooling system ng sasakyan, so kung bumababa ang level nyan may leak yan.

flushing then refill ng coolant after xx,xxx or 2 yrs ata

**Jepster** · April 20th, 2015 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

that's terrible!
the manufacturer did not bother giving instructions for the coolant level?!!

when was the last time you checked yours, dr.d? or better yet, when was the last time you added water on your coolant tank?

**Walter** · April 20th, 2015 06:05 PM

We have never added water to reservoir. Got a 3 & 5 year old vehicles. Like Kimot is saying, it's a closed system. If water level drops, then have cooling system checked for leaks.

**b_9904** · April 20th, 2015 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

We have never added water to reservoir. Got a 3 & 5 year old vehicles. Like Kimot is saying, it's a closed system. If water level drops, then have cooling system checked for leaks.

Dont you flush the coolant?

**dr. d** · April 20th, 2015 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jepster

when was the last time you checked yours, dr.d? or better yet, when was the last time you added water on your coolant tank?

i drive toyota, not suzuki. but yes, i check every week.
it's easy. i just lift the front hood and look at the transluscent reservoir.. but i haven't had to need to add coolant (not water) to my reservoir yet.. hindi pa nababawasan nang marami (3 years old pa lang)..
but i did add coolant to my other 10 year old ride.. once or twice already..
and it's also easy to add.. just open the cap and pour until the mark..
and i also check the other fluids like oil (yes, i know how to pull out the dipstick), brake fluid, PS fluid, even windshield washer fluid.

errr...why do you ask? isn't this part of the regimen of responsible car ownership? ...something every car owner is expected to be doing on a regular basis, and not just before going on a long road trip...?