Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
GEAR OIL INSPECTION AND CHANGE
1. Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
2. With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage exists, correct or repair it.
3. Drain old oil and fill new specified oil as shown by specified amount (roughly up to level hole).
Gear Oil Specification
Oil grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: SAE 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90
Oil Capacity:
Transmission: 2.6 liters (5.5/4.6 US/imp. pt)
Transfer: 1.7 liters (3.6/3.0 US/imp. pt)
NOTE:
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It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 gear oil.
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Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status of breather hoses.
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If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check breather hose and boot of transmission and transfer.
4. Torque drain plug (1) and level/filler plug (2) as specified after applying sealant to thread of plug.
CAUTION: Transmission oil must not be poured through gear shift control lever part.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Oil drain plug and level/filer plug (on transmission case) (a): 38 Nm (3.8 kg-m, 27.5 ft. lbs.)
Oil drain plug and level/filer plug (on transfer case) (b): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
