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A/T Fluid (ATF): Change

CAUTION: If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to [Recommended Fluids and Lubricants [for USA and Canada] ] (United States and Canada), [Recommended Fluids and Lubricants [for Mexico] ] (Mexico).
  1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80°C (176°F).
  2. Stop the engine.
  3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
  4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid. Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.
    Fig 1: Identifying A/T Fluid Level Range
    G06440626Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    Drain plug:  Refer to [TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT ].

    • To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission oil coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line.
    • When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.

    A/T fluid grade and capacity: Refer to [ Recommended Fluids and Lubricants [for USA and Canada]  ] (United States and Canada), [ Recommended Fluids and Lubricants [for Mexico]  ] (Mexico). 

    CAUTION:
    • 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 Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the SUZUKI new vehicle limited warranty
    • When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating parts such as the exhaust manifold.
    • Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
  5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

    A/T fluid level gauge bolt:  Refer to [TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT ].

  6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80°C (176°F).
  7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
    Fig 2: Identifying A/T Fluid Level Range
    G06440627Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
  9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

    A/T fluid level gauge bolt:  Refer to [TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT ].

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