Manual Transmission Oil Change

Manual Transmission Oil Change

1) Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
2) With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage exists, correct or repair it.

NOTE:
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage.

3) Remove oil filler plug (2).
4) Remove drain plug (1), and drain old oil.
5) Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (1), and tighten it to specified torque.

"A" Sealant: 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)

Tightening torque
Transmission oil drain plug (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)

NOTE:
If water or rust is mixed with drained oil, be sure to check breather hose and boot of transmission.

6) Pour new specified oil until oil level reaches bottom of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.

NOTE:
It is highly recommended to use "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80".

Manual transmission oil specifications
: SUZUKI GEAR OIL 99000-22B21-036
: API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart [A] in figure.)

Manual transmission oil capacity
Reference: 1.9 liters (4.0/3.3 US/Imp. pt)

7) Apply sealant to thread of filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.

"A" Sealant: 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)

Tightening torque
Transmission oil filler plug (b): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)