I am curious how adjusting the timing of these engines (5 degrees advanced) is a fix, considering I just began researching these vehicles and stumbled across the below info.
"Low-maintenance features ensure that the Aerioís engine will be easy to live with. (Self-adjusting high-strength timing chains run in a continuous oil bath and never need routine service or replacement.) Compared to rubber timing belts used on most competitorsí engines, the Suzuki system saves their costly replacement. The valves adjust themselves automatically"
I'm wondering Particularly about the self adjusting timing belt design.
If you advanced the timing to where its supposed stay in the first place then would it eventually readjust itself out of whack again? Or did it just happen to be in the process of correcting itself when the dealer checked it? How much does it drift out before self correcting?
My point is if the timing truly self adjusted then it should never be out (unless its in the process of correcting itself) or need adjusting unless its design, or some mechanical component, fails.
Does anyone know how often the the dealer recomends replacing timing chains for this vehicle?
The quotation above found at the following link claims never.
http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2003/05/15/06.htm
Does anyone know if Suzuki also makes this claim? If so then why are Suzuki mechanics making timing belt adjustments? Wouldn't they be aware of this.
Am I missing something?