Swift GA L4-1298cc 1.3L SOHC MFI (2001)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Filter Change
WARNING: New and used engine oil can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil. Keep new and used
oil and used engine oil filters away from children and pets. Continuous contact with used engine oil has been found to cause [skin] cancer in
laboratory animals. Brief contact with used oil may irritate skin. To minimize your exposure to used engine oil, wear a long-sleeved shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dishwashing gloves) when changing engine oil. If engine 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.
Use only engine oil with American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol.
Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the chart.
It is highly recommended to use SAE 5W - 30 oil. However, SAE10W - 30 oil is usable for ambient temperatures above -18 °C (0 °F).
Before draining engine oil, check engine for oil leakage. If any evidence of leakage is found, make sure to correct defective part before proceeding to
following work.
1. Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2. After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean. Reinstall drain plug, and tighten it securely as specified.
