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Manual Transaxle Oil Change

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

    If leakage exists, correct 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 level / 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 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G 

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle oil drain plug a: 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft) 

  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 API GL-4 75W-90 gear oil.

    Transaxle oil specification 

    : API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to  Fig 1  in figure.) 

    Transaxle oil capacity (Reference) 

    : 2.5 liters (5.3/4.4 US/lmp. pt.) 

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

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

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle oil level / filler plug b: 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Filler Plug, Drain Plug And Oil Type Needed
    G04848046Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.