Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual 5 M/T · Repair Instructions

Manual Transaxle Oil Change

Precautions: General safety (00)

1)Before changing oil, stop engine and hoist vehicle horizontally.
2)With vehicle hoisted, check leakage.
If leakage exists, correct it.
3)Remove engine undercover.
4)Remove oil level / filler plug (2).
5)Remove drain plug (1), and drain oil.
6)Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (1), and tighten it to specified torque.
“A”: Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil drain plug (a): 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 lbf-ft)
7)Add new specified oil until oil level reaches lower end of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.
NOTE:
It is highly recommended to use “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W”.
Manual transaxle oil specification
: SUZUKI GEAR OIL 99000–22B27–036
: API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart.)
Manual transaxle oil capacity
Reference: 2.5 liters (5.28/4.40 US/Imp. pt.)
Viscosity chart
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[a]: Temperature
8)Apply sealant to thread of oil level / filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.
“A”: Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil level / filler plug (b): 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 lbf-ft)
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