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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Manual Transaxle Oil Change

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Manual Transaxle Oil Change
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  1. Before changing oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
  2. With vehicle lifted up, check leakage.

    If leakage exists, correct it.

    NOTE: Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage.
  3. Remove left side engine under cover.
  4. Remove transaxle oil level/filler plug (2) and gasket.
  5. Remove transaxle oil drain plug (1) and gasket, and drain old oil.
  6. Install transaxle oil drain plug (1) with new gasket, and then tighten it to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle oil drain plug (a): 35 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Oil Level / Filler Plug
    G06868595Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Pour new specified oil until a little oil flow from oil level/filler plug hole (3).
    NOTE: It is highly recommended to use "SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80".

    Transaxle oil specification 

    : SUZUKI GEAR OIL 99000-22B21-036 

    : API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart [A] shown in figure.) 

    Manual transaxle oil capacity 

    Reference: 2.5 liters (5.28/4.40 US/Imp. pt.) 

  8. Install transaxle oil level/filler plug with new gasket, and then tighten it to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Oil Level / Filler Plug With Viscosity Chart
    G06868596Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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