Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transfer Oil Change
- Hoist vehicle.
- Remove right and left engine under covers, and check oil leakage. If leakage exists, correct it.
- Remove transfer oil level/filler plug (1).
- Remove transfer oil drain plug (2), and drain oil.
- Apply sealant to thread of transfer oil drain plug, and tighten it to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
Tightening torque
Transfer oil drain plug (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
- Pour new specified oil up to oil level/filler plug hole (3).NOTE: It is highly recommended to use API GL-5 80W-90 gear oil.
Transfer oil specification
: API GL-5 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart Fig 2 in figure.)
Transfer oil capacity
Reference: 0.9 liters (1.90/1.58 US/lmp. pt)
- Apply sealant to thread of transfer oil level/filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
Tightening torque
Transfer oil level/filler plug (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.