Suzuki Grand Vitara SQ416/SQ420/420WD

since 1998 release

Repair and operation of the car

Suzuki Grand Vitara
+ General information
+ Maintenance and lubricant
+ Heater, ventilation and conditioner
+ Steering
+ Suspension bracket
+ Wheels and tires
+ Forward driving shaft / bearing of a shaft. Oil epiploon
+ Driveshafts
+ Brake system
- Engines
   + Mechanical part of the G16 engine
   + Mechanical part of the J20 engine
   - Cooling of the engine
      - General description
         + Cooling system components
         Circulation of the cooling system
         Thermostat
         The coupling of the fan of the cooling system
         Cooling liquid
      + Diagnostics
      + Maintenance
      + Routine maintenance of the vehicle
      Necessary service materials
      Technical characteristics of the rotating inhaling moment
+ Fuel system
+ System of ignition
+ System of start
+ System of release
+ Transmissions
+ Coupling
+ Transfer
+ Forward and back differentials
+ Windows, mirrors, locks and security measures. Immobilizer
+ Electric equipment

Thermostat

Temperature at which the valve begins to open

J20 engine: 82 ± 2 °C (179 ± 3.6 °F)

G16 engine: 88 ± 2 °C (190 ± 3.6 °F)

Temperature at which the valve opens completely

J20 engine: 95 °C (203 °F)

G16 engine: 100 °C (212 °F)

Height of raising of the valve

J20 engine: more than 8 mm (0.315 inches) at 95 °C (203 °F)

G16 engine: more than 8 mm (0.315 inches) at 100 °C (212 °F)

G16 and J20 engines

1 — a final pneumatic valve
2 — consolidation of the thermostat
3 — bypass the valve