The company’s most compact models, including the Alto, Carry, and Jimny SUV, were equipped with the 0.6-liter Suzuki F6A gasoline engine, which was manufactured in Japan between 1990 and 2000. This engine comes in a variety of configurations with an injector, carburetor, and turbocharging.
F-series engines include the F6A, F8B, F10A, and F10D.
Specifications
| Production years | 1990-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 657 |
| Fuel system | carburetor / injector |
| Power output, hp | 35 – 55 55 – 65 (turbo) |
| Torque output, Nm | 50 – 65 75 – 90 (turbo) |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 6/12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 65 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 66 |
| Compression ratio | 8.9 – 11 8.0 – 8.5 (turbo) |
| Features | SOHC SOHC, intercooler (turbo) |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Suzuki Alto 1999) — city — highway — combined |
6.3 4.0 4.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Suzuki Alto 3 (CL) in 1990 – 1994; Alto 4 (HA11) in 1994 – 1998; Alto 5 (HA12) in 1998 – 2000;
- Suzuki Cappuccino 1 (EA11) in 1991 – 1998;
- Suzuki Carry DC51 in 1991 – 1999;
- Suzuki Jimny JA in 1990 – 1998.
Disadvantages of the Suzuki F6A engine
Oil leaks and ignition system malfunctions are most frequently discussed in specialized forums;
Sometimes the turbine resource in supercharged engine modifications is less than 100,000 kilometers;
There are no hydraulic lifters, and a valve clearance adjustment is necessary every 20,000 kilometers. The timing belt frequently bursts before the planned 90,000 kilometers, and the valves here bend.