Vitara JLX (2Dr) 4WD L4-2.0L (2001)
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4. Screw new filter on oil filter stand by hand until the filter O-ring contacts the mounting surface.
CAUTION: To tighten oil filter properly, it is important to accurately identify the position at which filter O-ring first contacts the mounting
surface.
5. Tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point of contact with the mounting surface using an oil filter wrench.
Tightening torque (For reference)
Oil filter (b): 14 N.m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
6. Replenish oil until oil level is brought to FULL level mark on dipstick. (oil pan and oil filter capacity). The filler inlet is at the top of the cylinder
head cover.
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, SAE 10W-30 oil is usable for ambient temperatures
above -18 °C (0 °F).
