Maintenance is key to a vehicle's longevity, especially when you want to keep it as reliable as possible. The Suzuki Baleno is a robust vehicle with a simple powertrain formula that performs well.
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Powered by the trusty K15B four-cylinder and your choice of either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto, this setup is near bulletproof and relatively easy to maintain, hence the Baleno's popularity. To maintain that, though, you need to service your Baleno accordingly; with this in mind, how often should you service your Baleno?
Service Plan
The Baleno range comes with a 4-year /60 000 km service plan, a 5-year /200 000 km mechanical warranty, 5-year / unlimited km roadside assistance, and a 6-year /unlimited km anti-corrosion warranty. The service intervals are 15 000 km or annually, whichever comes first.
Other incidentals
We took a look at the Baleno Owner's Manual for certain serviceable items:
| Item | Replacement Intervals |
| Air Filter (Depends on environment also) | Every 45 000 km /36 months, inspect in between |
| Spark Plugs (Nickel Plugs) | Every 45 000 km /36 months if Unleaded fuel is used; inspect in between |
| Coolant | Every 45 000 km /36 months |
| Drive Belts (Engine Accessory and Air Conditioner Compressor) | Apart from tension checks and adjustments, replace every 75 000 km /60 months |
| Fuel Filter | Every 105 000 km |
| Brake Fluid | Every 30 000 km /24 months |
| Clutch Fluid | Every 30 000 km /24 months |
| Manual Transmission Oil | Inspect every 30 000 km /24 months. If Suzuki Gear Oil isn't used, then replace every 45 000 km /36 months |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Every 165 000 km, inspect every 30 000 km /24 months. Inspect fluid hose every 45 000 km |
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