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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 FOR NORTH AMERICA: SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER .
(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 Air conditioner specification label.
(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] ]
(6) Using automatic transmission fluid other than SUZUKI approved Matic D ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer.