Get Inspection and Maintenance -> Engine Oil and Filter Guide for Suzuki Alto 4 Door Sixth Generation (2004-2008)

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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

Specified oil

Be sure that the engine oil you use comes

under the API classification of SF, SG or

SH. The recommended engine oil is SF

20W40 (1). Select the appropriate oil

viscosity according to the above chart.

Oil Level Check

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.

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.

76G-09-003 76G-09-004

(1) Preferred

Be sure that the engine oil you use comes

under the quality classification of SG+, SL

& SJ. Select the appropriate oil viscosity

according to the above chart.

SAE 5W30 (1) is the best choice for good

fuel economy, and good starting in cold

weather.

Failure to check the oil level regularly

could lead to serious engine trouble

due to insufficient oil.

ALTO K10

ALTO

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

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Refilling

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 for five

minutes and check the oil level again.

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

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 the correct spanner remove the

drain plug and drain out the engine oil.

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.

w WARNING

New and used oil can be hazardous.

Children and pets may be harmed by

swallowing new or used oil. Keep new

and used oil and used oil filters away

from children and pets.

Continuous contact with used engine

oil may cause (skin) cancer.

Brief contact with used oil may irritate

skin.

To minimize your exposure to used

oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and

moistureproof gloves (such as

dishwashing gloves) when changing

oil. If oil contacts your skin, wash

thoroughly with soap and water.

Launder any clothing or rags if wet

with oil.

Recycle or properly dispose of used

oil and filters.

4. Reinstall the drain plug and new gasket.

Tighten the plug with a wrench to the

specified torque.

w WARNING

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Tightening torque for drain plug (1):

35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)

ALTO

ALTO K10

Tightening Torque :

49± 5 N.m

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Replace the oil filter

1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil

filter counterclockwise and remove it.

2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mounting

surface on the engine where the new

filter will be seated.

3) Smear a little engine oil around the

rubber gasket of the new oil filter.

4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the

filter gasket contacts the mounting

surface.

To tighten the oil filter properly, it is

important to accurately identify the

position at which the filter gasket

first contacts the mounting surface.

5. Tighten the filter specified turn from the

point of contact with the mounting sur-

face (or to the specified torque) using an

oil filter wrench.

Tightening torque for oil filter

1 turn or

14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)

CAUTION

Refill with oil and check for leaks.

1) 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 for 5 minutes.

Check the oil level again and add oil if

necessary. Check for leaks again.

When replacing the oil filter, it is

recommended that you use a genuine

MARUTI replacement filter.

Oil leaks from around the oil filter or

drain plug indicate incorrect installa-

tion or gasket damage. If you find any

leaks or are not sure that the filter

has been properly tightened, have the

vehicle inspected by your MARUTI

SUZUKI dealer.

CAUTION

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To prevent oil leakage, make sure

that the oil filter is tight, but do not

overtighten it.

(1) Oil filter

(2) 1 Turn

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