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Transfer 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.
  3. Drain old oil, tighten drain plug (2) after applying sealant to its thread and pour new specified oil as shown follows by specified amount (roughly up to level hole).

    "A": Sealant 99000-31260 

    Tightening torque 

    Transfer oil drain plug (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

    NOTE:
    • It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 Gear oil API GL-4.
    • Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also check for oil leakage.
  4. Torque level / filler plug (3) as specified in the following after applying sealant to its thread.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31260 

    Tightening torque 

    Transfer oil level / filler plug (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Filler Plug And Drain Plug
    G04590551Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    Transfer gear oil 

    Gear oil API GL-4  .

    Oil Capacity 

    0.75 liters (1.60/1.32 US/lmp. pt.) 

    Fig 2: SAE Viscosity Chart
    G04590552Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.