Manual Transaxle Oil Level Check

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Manual Transaxle Oil Level Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lift up vehicle and check oil leakage.
  2. Remove left side engine under cover.
  3. Remove transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) and gasket, and confirm oil flow from oil level/filler plug hole (2). If oil does not flow, pour specified oil until a little oil flow from oil level/filler plug hole.
  4. Install transaxle oil level/filler plug with new gasket, and then tighten it to specified torque.

    Tightening torqueΒ 

    Transaxle oil level/filler plug (a): 27 N.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.0 lbf-ft)Β 

    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Oil Level / Filler Plug
    G06868594Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.