Get Inspection and Maintenance -> Engine oil and filter Guide for Suzuki Baleno 4 Door First Generation (1995-2002)

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Engine oil and filter

Specified oil

(For K10C engine model)

54P120705

(1) Preferred

Check that the engine oil you use comes

under the quality classification as listed

below:

• ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5

• API SL, SM, SN

• ILSAC GF-3, GF-4, GF-5

Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord-

ing to the above chart.

NOTE:

The replacement timing varies with the

type of engine oil that you choose. Refer to

“Maintenance schedule” in this section for

corresponding maintenance schedule.

SAE 5W-30 (1) is the best choice for good

fuel economy and good starting in cold

weather.

NOTE:

We recommend that you use SUZUKI gen-

uine oil. To purchase it, see your SUZUKI

dealer.

(For K12C engine model)

68PM00733

(1) Preferred

Check that the engine oil you use comes

under the quality classification as listed

below:

• ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5

• API SL, SM, SN

• ILSAC GF-3, GF-4, GF-5

Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord-

ing to the above chart.

-30

-22

-20

10W-40

-4

-10

14 32 50 68 86 104

0 10 20 30 40

10W-30

(1)

5W-30

-30

-22

-20

10W-40

-4

-10

14 32 50 68 86 104

0 10 20 30 40

10W-30

(1)

0W-20, 5W-30

0W-16

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NOTE:

The replacement timing varies with the

type of engine oil that you choose.

Refer to “Maintenance schedule” in this

section for corresponding maintenance

schedule.

SAE 0W-16 (1) is the best choice for good

fuel economy and good starting in cold

weather.

NOTE:

We recommend that you use SUZUKI gen-

uine oil. To purchase it, see your SUZUKI

dealer.

Oil level check

80G064

52D084

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.

The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-

ored with yellow for easy identification.

EXAMPLE

Upper

Lower

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Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a

clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way

into the engine, and 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.

Refilling

68PH00762

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 the oil. Too much oil is almost

as bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the

engine and allow it to idle for about a min-

ute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes

and check the oil level again.

Changing engine oil and filter

Drain the engine oil while the engine is still

warm.

68PM00732

1) Remove the bolts and screws, and then

remove the engine undercover.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly

could lead to serious engine trouble

due to insufficient oil.

EXAMPLE

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EXAMPLE

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2) Remove the oil filler cap.

3) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.

4) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug

and drain the engine oil.

60G306

Tightening torque for drain plug:

35 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 25.8 lb-ft)

5) Reinstall the drain plug with new gas-

ket. Tighten the plug with a wrench to

the specified torque.

NOTE:

• Whenever the engine oil is changed, the

oil life monitoring must be reset to moni-

tor the next oil change timing properly.

To reset the light, consult your SUZUKI

dealer. If you reset it by yourself, refer to

“Setting mode” in “BEFORE DRIVING”

section.

• For more information of the oil change

request light and oil life monitoring, refer

to “Oil change request light (if equipped)”

and “Information display” in “BEFORE

DRIVING” section.

CAUTION

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

Open

WARNING

Engine oil can be hazardous. Chil-

dren 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.

Repeated, prolonged contact with

used engine oil may cause skin can-

cer.

Brief contact with used oil may irri-

tate skin.

(Continued)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

(Continued)

To minimize your exposure to used

oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and

moisture-proof gloves (such as dish-

washing gloves) when changing oil. If

oil contacts your skin, wash thor-

oughly with soap and water.

Launder any clothing or rags if it is

with oil.

Recycle or properly dispose of used

oil and oil filters.

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Oil filter replacement

1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil-

ter counterclockwise and remove it.

2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-

ing surface on the engine where the

new filter will be seated.

3) Smear a small amount of engine oil

around the rubber gasket of the new oil

filter.

4) Screw the new filter by hand until the fil-

ter gasket contacts the mounting sur-

face.

54G092

(1) Loosen

(2) Tighten

Tightening (viewed from filter top)

54G093

(1) Oil filter

(2) 3/4 turn

5) Tighten the filter as specified below

from the point of contact with the

mounting surface (or to the specified

torque) using an oil filter wrench.

Tightening torque for oil filter:

3/4 turn or

14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.3 lb-ft)

NOTICE

To tighten the oil filter properly, it is

important to accurately identify the

position at which the filter gasket

first contacts the mounting surface.

NOTICE

To prevent oil leakage, check that the

oil filter is tight, but do not over-

tighten it.

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Refill with oil and oil leakage check

1) Pour oil through the filler hole and

install the filler cap.

For the approximate capacity of the oil,

refer to “Capacities” in “SPECIFICA-

TIONS” section.

2) Start the engine and carefully check the

oil filter and the drain plug for leakage.

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 leakage

again.

Engine coolant

Selection of coolant

To maintain optimum performance and

durability of your engine, use SUZUKI gen-

uine coolant or equivalent.

This type of coolant is the best for cooling

system for the following reasons:

• The coolant helps maintain proper

engine temperature.

• It gives proper protection against freez-

ing and boiling.

• It gives proper protection against corro-

sion and rust.

Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-

age your cooling system. Your authorized

SUZUKI dealer can help you select the

proper coolant.

NOTICE

• When replacing the oil filter, it is

recommended that you use a genu-

ine SUZUKI replacement filter. If

you use an aftermarket filter, check

that it is of equivalent quality and

follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions.

• Oil leakage from the periphery of

the oil filter or drain plug indicate

incorrect installation or gasket

damage. If you find any leakage or

are not sure that the filter has been

properly tightened, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging your cooling sys-

tem:

• Always use a high quality ethylene

glycol base non-silicate type cool-

ant diluted with distilled water at

the correct mixture concentration.

• Check that the proper mix is 50/50

coolant to distilled water and in no

case higher than 70/30. Concentra-

tions greater than 70/30 coolant to

distilled water will cause overheat-

ing conditions.

• Do not use straight coolant nor

plain water (except “SUZUKI LLC:

Super (Blue)”).

• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-

tives. They may not be compatible

with your cooling system.

• Do not mix different types of base

coolants. Doing so may result in

accelerated seal wear and/or the

possibility of severe overheating

and extensive engine/automatic

transaxle or CVT damage.

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