Get Inspection and Maintenance -> Engine Oil and Filter Guide for Suzuki S Cross SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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Drive Belt

Check the accessory drive belt only for

damage. You do not need check it for ten-

sion as it has an automatic tensioner.

If you need to replace or adjust the belt

have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.

80J2055

Engine Oil and Filter

Specified Oil

80JC103

Use engine oil with the American Petro-

leum Institute Certified For Gasoline

Engines “Starburst” symbol.

We highly recommend you use SAE 5W-

30 oil.

Oil Level Check

Engine 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.

WARNING

When the engine is running, keep

hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away

from the moving fan and drive belts.

→: 100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press

ADB: Accessory drive belt

GE: Generator

DEF: Deflection

AC: Air conditioner compressor

L4 2.0L

ADB

CAUTION

Failure to use the recommended oil

can result in engine damage.

“Starburst”

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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.

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.

EXAMPLE

FULL

ADD

EXAMPLE

Open 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

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4) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.

Tighten the plug with a wrench to the

specified torque.

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.

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)

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.

EXAMPLE

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.

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NOTE:

When it is difficult to remove the oil filter,

we recommend you take your vehicle to

your SUZUKI dealer for oil filter replace-

ment.

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 about 5 min-

utes. Check the oil level again and add

oil if necessary. Check for leaks again.

80J014

Engine Coolant

Selection of Coolant

To maintain optimum performance and

durability of your engine, use SUZUKI

Genuine Coolant or equivalent.

NOTE:

If you replace the engine coolant other

than the SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue), follow

the schedule of SUZUKI LLC: Standard

(Green). To see the detail of the mainte-

nance schedule, refer to “Periodic Mainte-

nance Schedule” in this section.

This type of coolant is best for your cooling

system as it:

• Helps maintain proper engine tempera-

ture.

• Gives proper protection against freezing

and boiling.

• Gives proper protection against corro-

sion and rust.

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.

CAUTION

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 SUZUKI

dealer.

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant;

SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue) coolant is

already diluted to the proper percent-

age. Do not dilute with distilled water

additionally. Doing so may result in

the possibility of freezing coolant

and/or overheating.

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