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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

CVT Fluid Change

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION CVT Fluid Change
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.
CAUTION: Failure to take proper precautions when replacing CVT fluid can cause failure of the CVT.
  • Do not use any fluid other than the specified CVT fluid. Use of any other fluid may cause juddering or other faulty conditions.
  • Avoid overfilling the CVT. If the CVT is filled with too much fluid, the fluid can foam and flow out through the breather. The resulting loss of fluid may cause slippage and failure of the CVT.
  1. Lift up vehicle.
  2. When engine is cool, remove CVT fluid drain plug (1) from CVT oil pan (2) and drain CVT fluid.
  3. Install CVT fluid drain plug (1) with new gasket and then tighten it to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    CVT fluid drain plug (a): 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying CVT Fluid Drain Plug
    G06866770Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Lower vehicle and replenish proper amount of specified CVT fluid.

    CVT fluid specification 

    : SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN 1 or Shell GREEN-1 V 

    CVT fluid capacity 

    Reference: 8.0 liters (16.91 / 14.08 US/Imp pt.). 

    Fig 2: Identifying CVT Fluid Range
    G06866771Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Check CVT fluid level, see CVT Fluid Check .
  6. Check drain plug for CVT fluid leakage.
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