Manual Transmission Gear Oil Inspection & Change
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. 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 lift vehicle horizontally.
- With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage exists, correct or repair it.
- Drain old oil and fill new specified oil as shown below by specified amount (roughly up to level hole).
Gear oil specification
Oil grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: SAE 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90
Gear oil capacity
Transmission: 1.5 liters (3.2 / 2.6 US / Imp.pt)
Transfer: 1.7 liters (3.6 / 3.0 US / Imp.pt)
NOTE:- It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 gear oil.
- Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work then oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status of breather hoses.
- If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check breather hose and boot of transmission and transfer.
- Torque drain plug and level / filler plug as specified below after applying sealant to its thread.CAUTION:
- Transmission oil must not be poured through gear shift control lever part.
- Do not loosen or remove reverse idle gear shaft bolt (1).
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Oil drain plug and level / filler plug (a): 23 N.m (.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)