Suzuki’s 1.3-liter G13BB engine, best known for the Jimny SUV, was manufactured at the Japanese facility between 1995 and 2005 and fitted numerous of the company’s compact models. This 16-valve SOHC engine is often mistaken for the Swift GTi’s comparable DOHC G13B engine.
G-series engines include the G10A, G13B, G13BA, G13BB, G15A, G16A, and G16B.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 1298 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 76 – 86 |
| Torque output, Nm | 104 – 115 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Suzuki Jimny 2000) — city — highway — combined |
10.2 7.1 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 78 (without attachments) |
The engine was installed on:
- Suzuki Baleno 1 (EG) in 1995 – 2002;
- Suzuki Cultus 2 (SF) in 1997 – 2001; Cultus 3 (SY) in 1995 – 2002;
- Suzuki Every 4 (DA32) in 1999 – 2005;
- Suzuki Jimny 3 (FJ) in 1998 – 2003;
- Suzuki Swift 2 (MA) in 1995 – 2003;
- Subaru Justy 2 (JMA) in 2001 – 2003.
Disadvantages of the Suzuki G13BB engine
The motor lasts a long time and is trouble-free if the owner forbids overheating;
If not, cracks develop in both the cylinder head and the block’s cooling jacket;
An oil burn starts closer to 150,000 km because of hardened valve stem seals;
The vagaries of this engine’s antiquated ignition system cause a lot of problems;
This location lacks hydraulic lifters, and valve clearances must be changed every 30,000 kilometers.