Suzuki Aerio: P0562 – System Voltage Low

P0562 is a common OBD-II trouble code.  It’s a general code, which means that it means the same thing for any vehicle, including the Suzuki Aerio.  P0562 indicates that the system voltage is below 10 volts for a solid minute.  With the engine running, the system voltage should be 14.1-14.4 volts, and it’s typically caused … Read more

Suzuki Aerio:  Signs of a Bad Water Pump

Your Suzuki Aerio’s water pump is one of the most crucial parts of the engine.  If it doesn’t pump water through the engine, it’s going to overheat and do a lot of damage.  Typical signs of a bad water pump include overheating, white smoke, a bad smell, rough idle, and more. A water pump works … Read more

Suzuki Aerio: Running Hot → Causes

If your Suzuki Aerio is running hot, it is a serious problem.  If it gets too hot, it leads to overheating.  A hot engine is usually caused by a few different things, such as the thermostat, water pump, radiator, or outside conditions.     Suzuki Aerio Running Hot Symptoms Obviously, the main symptom of running … Read more

Suzuki Aerio Rod Knocking Diagnosis

A rod knock is a very serious problem.  If your Suzuki Aerio has a knocking rod, it’s almost always going to be caused by a failure of the rod bearing or the rod caps (leading to a spun bearing) or lack of oil.   If you do have a rod knock, don’t ignore it for … Read more

Suzuki Aerio: Bad Torque Converter → Symptoms + Diagnosis

Your Suzuki Aerio’s torque converter is responsible for converting the energy generated by the engine at the flywheel and transferring it to the transmission, creating a bridge between the engine and the transmission.   In the Suzuki Aerio, a bad torque converter is often caused by bad transmission fluid, worn clutches, bad seals, or loose … Read more

Suzuki Aerio: Battery Light On – Diagnosis

If your Suzuki Aerio’s battery light is on, it means a few things.  It is trying to warn you that there is an issue with the charging system.  The charging system itself is relatively simple.  It’s almost always going to be caused by a bad battery or alternator. The battery light comes on when it … Read more

Suzuki Aerio:  Leaking Power Steering Fluid Causes

  One of the most common problems that happens with a vehicle over time is it’ll begin leaking power steering fluid.  Your Suzuki Aerio‘s power steering fluid runs through your power steering pump, and all throughout the steering system.   Without the power steering system, your Aerio would be very difficult to drive.  Most of the … Read more

Suzuki Aerio:  Burning Smell → Causes + Diagnosis

  One of the most troublesome problems that you can experience in a vehicle is a burning smell.  If your Suzuki Aerio has a burning smell, there are a few different reasons that this can happen.  Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc..) hitting the exhaust or other … Read more