adding oil SUZUKI BALENO 1999 1.G Owners Manual

60G-74E
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

GEAR OIL

CAUTION

To prevent oil leakage, make sure that

the oil filter is tight, but do not

overtighten it.

Refill with oil and check for leaks.

1) Pour 3.1 litres of oil through the filler hole

and install the filler cap.

2) Start the engine and look carefully for

leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run

the engine at various speeds for at least 5

minutes.

3) Stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.

Check the oil level again and add oil if

necessary. Check for leaks again.

CAUTION

When replacing the oil filter, it is

recommended that you use a genuine

MARUTI replacement filter.
60G-09-006

CAUTION

Oil leaks from around the oil filter or

drain plug indicate incorrect

installation or gasket damage. If you

find any leaks or are not sure that the

fitter has been properly tightened, have

the vehicle inspected by your MARUTI

dealer.
70F-07-012E

Oil filler and level plug ©

Tightening torque: 2.1 kg-m (15.5 Ib-ft)

Specified Manual Transmission oil

When adding gear oil, use the appropriate

viscosity and grade as shown in the chart

below. We highly recommend you use API

GL-4 SAE 75W-90 gear oil.

Type of oil
Gear oil, API GL-4

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

60G-74E

ENGINE COOLANT

70F-07-013E

Gear oil level check

To check the gear oil level, use the following

procedure:

1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with

the parking brake applied.

2) Clean casing around oil filler plug to

remove risk of any loose dirt or debris

entering oil filler plug hole. Remove the oil

filler plug ©.

3) Feel the inside of the hole with your finger.

If the oil level comes up to the bottom of

the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so,

reinstall the plug.

4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through

the filler plug hole © until the oil level

reaches the bottom of the filler hole, then

reinstall the plug.
After driving the vehicle, the

transmission oil temperature may be

high enough to burn you. Wait until the

oil filler plug is cool enough to touch

with your bare hands before inspecting

transmission oil.

CAUTION

When tightening the plug, apply sealing

compound to the plug threads to

prevent oil leakage.

Gear oil change

Since special procedures, materials and tools

are required, it is recommended that you trust

this job to your authorized MARUTI dealer.
60G-09-007

Coolant Level Check

Check the coolant level at the reservoir tank,

not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the

coolant level should be between the "FULL"

and "LOW" marks.

Adding Coolant

If the Coolant level is below the "LOW" mark,

more coolant should be added. Remove the

reservoir tank cap and add coolant until the

reservoir tank level reaches the "FULL" mark.

Never fill the reservoir tank above the "FULL"

mark.

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