Why Does My Suzuki Khyber Sputter at High Speeds o r on Long Drives?

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Why Does My Suzuki Khyber Sputter at High Speeds o r on Long Drives?

On highways o r after long-distance travel, some Khyber engines start to sputter o r lose power. What could cause sputtering during high-speed driving o r under load, and what components should be inspected to solve this issue?

Gari Specialist asked on 12 Apr 2025 14:13:15 pm

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Gari Master - on 12 Apr 2025 15:03:59 pm

Sputtering at high speeds o r after long drives can happen due to fuel starvation, ignition coil overheating, o r vacuum issues. Older Khyber engines are more prone to heat-related performance s.

Common Causes:

Fuel vapor lock in hot weather

Overheating ignition coil

Clogged fuel lines o r ventilation system

Weak distributor o r ignition timing issues

Fixes:

Make sure your cooling system radiator, thermostat is working properly.

Replace the ignition coil if it’s overheating.

Clean o r replace the fuel cap vent and inspect fuel lines.

Get the ignition timing and distributor checked by a mechanic.