engine oil SUZUKI SX4 2008 1.G User Guide

9-1INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J21-03E
60A187S
WARNING
You should take extreme care when
working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few pre-
cautions that you should be espe-
cially careful to observe:
 To prevent damage or unintended
inflation of the air bag system, be
sure the battery is disconnected
and the ignition switch has been in
the “LOCK” position for at least 90
seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your
SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag sys-
tem components or wires. The
wires are wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow tubing, and the couplers
are yellow for easy identification.
(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
 Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
 When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, tools and other
objects away from the moving fan
and drive belt.
 When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
sure that the parking brake is set
fully and the transaxle is in Neutral
(for manual transaxle vehicles) or
Park (for automatic transaxle vehi-
cles).
 Do not touch ignition wires or other
ignition system parts when starting
the engine or when the engine is
running, or you could receive an
electric shock.
 Be careful not to touch a hot
engine, exhaust manifold and
pipes, muffler, radiator and water
hoses.
 Do not allow smoking, sparks or
flames around gasoline or the bat-
tery. Flammable fumes are present.
 Do not get under your vehicle if it is
supported only with the portable
jack provided in your vehicle.
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WARNING
(Continued)
 Be careful not to cause accidental
short circuits between the positive
and negative battery terminals.
 Keep used oil, engine coolant and
other fluids away from children and
pets. Dispose of used fluids prop-
erly; never pour them on the
ground, into sewers, etc.

9-3INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Periodic Maintenance ScheduleR: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessaryInterval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
km (x 1000) 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100 112.5 125
months 7.5 1522.53037.54552.56067.575ENGINE & EMISSION CONTROL
1. Drive belt
*Tension check, *adjustment, *replacement
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*2. Valve lash (clearance) – – – I – – – I – –3.Engine oil and oil filter
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*4. Cooling system hoses and connections – – – I – – – I – –5.Engine coolant
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*6. Exhaust pipes and mountings – – – I – – – I – –*7.
EVAP canister
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months
*8. Emission-related hoses & tubes – – – – – – – I – –9.Spark plugs
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R
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*10. Ignition coil (plug cap) – – – I – – – I – –*11.
Fuel tank & cap
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12. Air cleaner filter element (paved road) – – – R – – – R – –*13.
Fuel filter
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*14. Fuel lines and connections – – – I – – – I – –*15.
Canister air suction filter
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months
Periodic Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
#1: Inspect at 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months.
NOTE:
The maintenance services enclosed with rectangle are recommended maintenance items.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
km (x 1000) 137.5 150 162.5 175 187.5 200 212.5 225 237.5 250
months 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150ENGINE & EMISSION CONTROL
1. Drive belt
*Tension check, *adjustment, *replacement
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*2. Valve lash (clearance) – I – – – I – – – I3.Engine oil and oil filter
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R
*4. Cooling system hoses and connections – I – – – I – – – I5.Engine coolant
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R
*6. Exhaust pipes and mountings – I – – – I – – – I*7.
EVAP canister
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months
*8. Emission-related hoses & tubes – – – – – I – – – I9.Spark plugs
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R
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*10. Ignition coil (plug cap) – I – – – I – – – I*11.
Fuel tank & cap
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I (#1)
12. Air cleaner filter element (paved road) – R – – – R – – – R*13.
Fuel filter
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*14. Fuel lines and connections – I – – – I – – – I (#1)*15.
Canister air suction filter
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform recom-
mended maintenance items enclosed with a rectangle will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. SUZUKI, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated inter-
vals and the maintenance recorded.
Periodic Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving ConditionsFollow this schedule if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following conditions:
 When most trips are less than 6 kilometers (4 miles)
 When most trips are less than 16 kilometers (10 miles) and outside temperature remain below freezing.
 Idling and/or low-speed operation in stop-and-go traffic.
 Operating in dusty areas.
Schedule should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessaryInterval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39
km (x 1000) 5 101520253035404550556065
months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39ENGINE & EMISSION CONTROL
1. Drive belt
*Tension check, *adjustment, *replacement
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*2.Valve lash (clearance) ––––––––– I –––
3.Engine oil and oil filter
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R
*4. Cooling system hoses and connections–––– I –––– I –––
5.Engine coolant
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*6. Exhaust pipes and mountings–––– I –––– I –––
*7.
EVAP canister
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months
*8.Emission-related hoses & tubes –––––––––––––
9.Spark plugs
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*10.Ignition coil (plug cap) ––––––––– I –––
*11.
Fuel tank & cap
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12. Air cleaner filter element (paved road)IIIIIIIIIRIII
*13.
Fuel filter
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 150 months
*14. Fuel lines and connections–––– I –––– I –––
*15.
Canister air suction filter
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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

9-8
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J21-03E
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessaryInterval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75
km (x 1000) 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125
months 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75ENGINE & EMISSION CONTROL
1. Drive belt
*Tension check, *adjustment, *replacement
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*2.Valve lash (clearance) –––––– I –––––
3.Engine oil and oil filter
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R
*4. Cooling system hoses and connections – I–––– I –––– I
5.Engine coolant
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*6. Exhaust pipes and mountings – I–––– I –––– I
*7.
EVAP canister
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months
*8.Emission-related hoses & tubes –––––– I –––––
9.Spark plugs
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R
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*10.Ignition coil (plug cap) –––––– I –––––
*11.
Fuel tank & cap
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12. Air cleaner filter element (paved road)IIIIIIRIIIII
*13.
Fuel filter
Replace every 250000 km (150000 miles) or 150 months
*14. Fuel lines and connections – I–––– I –––– I
*15.
Canister air suction filter
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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

9-9INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J21-03E
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessaryInterval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39
km (x 1000) 5 101520253035404550556065
months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39CHASSIS AND BODY
1. Clutch (for manual transaxle)
Pedal and fluid level
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*2. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) – I – I – – – I – – – I –
Brake drums and shoes
(rear)
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*3. Brake hoses and pipes – I – I – – – I – – – I –
4.Brake fluid level check, *replacement
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5.Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment –––– I –––– I –––
6.Parking brake lever and *cableLever movement check, *adjustment – I –– I –––– I –––7.Tires (including tire rotation)
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8. Wheel discs – I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Wheel bearings
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*10. Suspension system – I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Propeller shafts (i-AWD)/Drive axle boots
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*12. Manual transaxle oil
Level check, *replacement
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13.Automatic transaxle (A/T) Fluid level –––– I –––– I –––
*Fluid change
Replace every 80000 km (48000 miles)-----4-speed A/T
*Fluid hose –––––––––––––
*14.
Transfer oil (i-AWD)
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*15.Rear differential oil (i-AWD) ––––R––––R–––
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Steering systemSteering wheel movement, *linkage – I – I – I – I – I – I –
17.
Power steering (if equipped)
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18. All latches, hinges and locks – I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
1
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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J21-03E
R: Replace or change
I : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
NOTE:
This table shows the service schedule up to 125000 km (75000 miles).
Beyond 125000 km (75000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.
*1 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer
reading or months, whichever comes first.miles (x 1000) 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75
km (x 1000) 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125
months 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75CHASSIS AND BODY
1. Clutch (for manual transaxle)
Pedal and fluid level
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I
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I
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I
*2. Brake discs and pads (front, rear) – – I – – – I – – – I –
Brake drums and shoes
(rear)
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I
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I
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I
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*3. Brake hoses and pipes – – I – – – I – – – I –
4.Brake fluid level check, *replacement
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I
5.Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment – I –––– I –––– I
6.Parking brake lever and *cableLever movement check, *adjustment – I –––– I –––– I7.Tires (including tire rotation)
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8.Wheel discs I–I–I–I–I–I–
*9.
Wheel bearings
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*10. Suspension system I – I – I – I – I – I –
*11.
Propeller shafts (i-AWD)/Drive axle boots
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*12. Manual transaxle oil
Level check, *replacement
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R
13.Automatic transaxle (A/T) Fluid level – I –––– I –––– I
*Fluid change
Replace every 80000 km (48000 miles)-----4-speed A/T
*Fluid hose – I ––––––––––
*14.
Transfer oil (i-AWD)
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R
*15.Rear differential oil (i-AWD) –R––––R––––R
16.
Steering systemSteering wheel movement, *linkage I – I – I – I – I – I –
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Power steering (if equipped)
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18. All latches, hinges and locks I – I – I – I – I – I –
19.
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped)*
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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2
Gear Oil: 6, 10

9-11INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J21-03E
Engine Oil and FilterSpecified Oil
52D083
(1) Preferred
Use engine oil with the American Petro-
leum Institute Certified For Gasoline
Engines “Starburst” symbol.
Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord-
ing to the above chart.
We highly recommend you use SAE 5W-
30 oil.
Oil Level CheckEngine oil dipstick
80G064
It is important to keep the engine oil at the
correct level for proper lubrication of your
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle
is on a slope. The oil level should be
checked either before starting the engine
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine.
52D084
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-
ored yellow for easy identification.
Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a
clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way
into the engine, then remove it again. The
oil on the stick should be between the
upper and lower limits shown on the stick.
If the oil level indication is near the lower
limit, add enough oil to raise the level to the
upper limit.
CAUTION
Failure to use the recommended oil
can result in engine damage.C
Fo o-30
-22-20
-4-10
14 32 50 68 86 104010203040
10W-30
(1)
5W-30
Temperature
EXAMPLE
“Starburst”
EXAMPLE
FULL
ADD
Gear Oil: 6, 10

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80J21-03E
Refilling
81A147
Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
through the filler hole to bring the oil level
to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
not to overfill. Too much oil is almost as
bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
engine and allow it to idle for about a
minute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 min-
utes and check the oil level again.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
60G306
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
1) Remove the oil filler cap.
2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain out the engine oil.4) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
EXAMPLEOpen Close
WARNING
The engine oil temperature may be
high enough to burn your fingers
when the drain plug is loosened. Wait
until the drain plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands.EXAMPLE
WARNING
New and used oil and solvent can be
hazardous. Children and pets may be
harmed by swallowing new or used
oil or solvent. Repeated, prolonged
contact with used engine oil may
cause [skin] cancer. Brief contact
with used oil or solvent may irritate
skin.
 Keep new and used oil and solvent
away from children and pets.
 Wear a long-sleeve shirt and water-
proof gloves.
 Wash with soap if oil or solvent
contacts your skin.
Tightening torque specification
35 Nm (25.3 lb-ft, 3.5 kg-m)
Automatic Transaxle Fluid: 10

9-13INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80J21-03E
Replace the Oil Filter
60A198
1) Remove the engine under cover.
2) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil-
ter counterclockwise and remove it.
3) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
4) Smear a little engine oil around the rub-
ber gasket of the new oil filter.
5) Screw on the new filter by hand until the
filter gasket contacts the mounting sur-
face.
54G093
(1) Oil filter
(2) 3/4 turn
6) Tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point
of contact with the mounting surface (or
to the specified torque) using an oil filter
wrench.
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks1) Pour oil through the filler hole and
install the filler cap.
For the approximate capacity of the oil,
refer to the “Capacities” item in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
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 about 5 min-
utes. Check the oil level again and add
oil if necessary. Check for leaks again.
CAUTION
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
Tightening torque specification
14 Nm (10.0 lb-ft, 1.4 kg-m)
CAUTION
To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not
overtighten it.
CAUTION
When replacing the oil filter, it is rec-
ommended that you use a genuine
SUZUKI replacement filter. If you use
an after-market filter, make sure it is
of equivalent quality and carefully fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions
and precautions.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid: 10
Engine Coolant: 1, 2