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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants: VQ40DE

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS - VQ40DE

Description Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 80 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) (5)
Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.1 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt
  • Engine oil with API Certification Mark (1)
  • Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4.8 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 6-5/8 qt 5-1/2 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level 10.2 10-3/4 qt 9 qt SUZUKI genuine Coolant or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.3 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt SUZUKI approved Matic S ATF (2)
Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (6 M/T) 2WD 3.98 8-3/8 pt 7 pt Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
4WD 4.18 8-7/8 pt 7-3/8 pt
Rear final drive oil C200 1.6 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
M226 2.01 4-1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
Transfer fluid TX15B 2.0 2 1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt SUZUKI approved Matic D ATF or equivalent (if available).
Front final drive oil 0.85 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 (4)
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2-1/8 pt 1-3/4 pt  
Brake and clutch fluid - - - DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Brake grease - - - PBC (poly butyl cuprysil)
Brake pad plate grease - - - Molykote AS880N grease
Multi-purpose grease - - - NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1-1/4 gal 1 gal Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze
A/C system refrigerant 0.70 ± 0.05 kg 1.54 ± 0.11 lb 1.54 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R134a) (3)
A/C system oil 180 m 6.1 fl oz 6.3 fl oz SUZUKI approved A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent (3)
(1) For further details, refer to [ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION ].
(2) If SUZUKI approved Matic S ATF is not available, SUZUKI approved Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than SUZUKI approved Matic S ATF or SUZUKI approved Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission.
(3) For further details, see .
(4) For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
(5) For further details, refer to [FUEL (REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE RECOMMENDED) [QR25DE] ]