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Need to smog 1993 Suzuki Samurai
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craftee
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Jul 9, 2009, 9:34 AM
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Need to smog 1993 Suzuki Samurai
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Just purchased a 1993 Suzuki Samurai and need to smog it. Before we take it in to have it smog, we have a couple of questions:
1. In addition to a tune-up and oil change, is there anything else we can do to try to get this vehicle to smog the first time?
2. I have heard many times in the past, that one way to help an older vehicle pass smog is to fill the gas tank one or two times with unleaded supreme and drive it on the freeway until the entire tank of gas is used up. Is this a useful idea?
3. I am trying to find the Chilton guide at the library. In the Import Car Manual 1990-1994, the Suzuki Samurai does not have a section. In fact, no Suzuki cars have a section. What Chilton guide would I use?
4. Is doing an oil change on this Suzuki like doing an oil change on most other vehicles. Just drain, replace the plug, fill the engine with oil and replace the filter? What weight oil would be best? How many quarts should we use?
5. Other than replacing the spark plugs and maybe the plug wires, what else should we do for the tune-up?
6. Does it matter what brand and/or type of spark plug we install? Should we get "self-gaping" plugs. If not, what should the gap be set to?
I know these questions are really very basic, but haven't done a lot of tune-ups and want to be more confident. Thank you in advance for you help.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:21 AM
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According to my database, you should be using 5W30 oil. 3.7 quarts, but it doesn't state with or without filter change. Change the oil and filter, add 3.5 qts., start and run the engine, check for leaks, shut it off and recheck the oil level. Add as needed. Replacing the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor sure won't hurt. Chilton's is my least favorite for repair manuals, next to Haynes. Mitchell and Motors are much better. Your public library should be a good source of info.
Spark plug gap: .029"; NGK Spark plug # BPR5ES.
Loren
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:24 AM
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If things are up to date with owner's manual suggestions it should be fine. I don't suggest deviating oil viscosity without knowing more and if the vehicle is running well just take it for a drive before the test. Tests vary state by state so I can't advise on what you'll encounter for yours,
T
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craftee
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Jul 10, 2009, 8:30 AM
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Thank you very much for both responses. Exactly the info I was looking for, thanks again.
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