Rear Differential Oil Change
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and hoist vehicle horizontally.
- Hoist vehicle and check oil 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. - Remove oil level/filler plug (2).
- Remove drain plug (1), and drain oil.
- Apply sealant to thread of drain plug, and tighten it to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
Tightening torque
Differential oil drain plug (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
- Pour new specified oil until oil reaches just below the oil level/filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.NOTE:
- Hypoid gear oil must be used for rear differential.
- Use of API GL-5 80W-90 gear oil is highly recommended.
Rear differential oil specification
: API GL-5 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart Fig 1 in figure.)
Rear differential oil capacity
Reference: 0.7 - 0.9 liters (1.48/1.23 - 1.90/1.58 US/Imp. pt.)
- Apply sealant to oil level thread/filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
Tightening torque
Differential oil level/filler plug (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)