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Fluids and Lubricants: VQ40DE

FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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)
Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.1 5 3/8 qt 4 1/2 qt SUZUKI genuine engine oil
API grade SL or SM (1)
ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4 (1)
Viscosity SAE 10W-30 (1)
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 2 3/4 gal 2 1/4 gal SUZUKI genuine Coolant or equivalent (2)
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.3 10 7/8 qt 9 1/8 qt SUZUKI approved Matic S ATF (3)
Rear final drive oil 2.01 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 or equivalent
Transfer fluid 2.0 2 1/8 qt 1 3/4 qt SUZUKI approved Matic D ATF recommended (5)
Front final drive oil 0.85 1 3/4 pt 1 1/2 pt API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 (1)
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt  
Brake fluid - - - DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease - - - NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
A/C system refrigerant 0.70 ± 0.05 kg 1.54 ± 0.11 lb 1.54 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R134a) (4)
A/C system oil 180 m 6.1 fl oz 6.3 fl oz SUZUKI approved A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent (4)
(1) For further details, refer to SAE Viscosity Number .
(3) 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.
(4) For further details, see "Air conditioner specification label".
(5) Using fluid other than SUZUKI approved Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer.