Manual Transmission Gear Oil Inspection and Change
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Grand 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 removing drain plug (1).NOTE:
- Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any service work other than oil change, check for oil leakage.
- If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check breather hose and boot of transmission.
- Fill new specified oil as shown by specified amount (up to level hole).NOTE: It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 gear oil.
Gear oil specifications
Oil grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: SAE 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90
Gear oil capacity
2.6 liters (5.5 / 4.6 US / lmp. pt)
- Torque drain plug and level/filler plug (2) as specified.CAUTION: Transmission oil must not be poured through gear shift control lever part.
Tightening torque
Oil drain plug and level/filler plug (a): 38 N.m (3.8 kg-m, 27.5 lb-ft)