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Manual Transaxle Oil Change

  1. Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle.
  2. With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage.

    If leakage exists, correct it.

  3. Drain old oil and fill new specified oil by specified amount (up to level hole).
  4. Torque drain plug (1) and level/filler plug (2) as specified in the following. Apply sealant to thread of drain plug and level / filler plug before installation.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31260 

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle oil level / filler and drain plugs (a): 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • It is recommended to use API GL-4 75W-90 gear oil.
    • Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any service work other than oil change, check for oil leakage.

      :Transaxle oil API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart in the figure.)

    Transaxle oil capacity 

    2.3 liters (4.9/4.0 US/lmp. pt.)

    Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug And Level/Filler Plugs
    G00764231Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.