2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA oil temperature

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It is important to keep the engine oil at the
correct level for proper lubrica.tionof 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 warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature, then stop the engine and wait
at least 5 minutes (at least 10 minutes for Diesel engine model).
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col­ored 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 (for cap-type dipstick, screw in it fully), 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.
CAUTION
Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.
CAUTION
(For Diesel Engine Model)
• Do not top up the oil over the upper limit. Too much oil could destroy
the engine.
• For cap-type dipstick, screw in it fully to check the engine oil. Other­wise, the stick does not show the correct level, and the engine oil
may be filled over the upper limit.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Refilling
EXAMPLE
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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 min­utes and check the oil level again.
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Changing Engine Oil and Filter Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
Gasoline engine
EXAMPLE
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1) Remove the oil filler cap. 2) Remove the engine under cover.
3) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
4) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain out the engine oil.
A 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.
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A WARNING
New and used oil can be hazardous.
Children 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 can­cer.
Brief contact with used oil may irri­tate skin. To minimize your exposure to used
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dish­washing gloves) when changing oil. If oil contacts your skin, wash thor­
oughly with soap and water.
Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and filters.
5) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
6) Reinstall the engine under cover.
EXAMPLE
Loosen
65D258
EXAMPLE
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Tightening torque for drain plug:
Gasoline engine:
35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.3 Ib-ft)
Diesel engine: 35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.3 Ib-ft)

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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.
CAUTION
• When replacing the oil filter, it is recommended that you use a genu­
ine SUZUKI replacement filter. If you use an aftermarket filter, make
sure it is of equivalent quality and follow the manufacturer's instruc­
tions.
• Oil leaks from around the oil filter or drain plug indicate incorrect installation 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.
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Engine Coolant
(For Gasoline Engine Model)
EXAMPLE
64J151
(For Gasoline Engine Model)
EXAMPLE
(For Diesel Engine Model)
64J249
.A WARNING
It is hazardous to remove the degas­
sing tank cap for Diesel engine when
the water temperature is high,
because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure.
Wait until the coolant temperature
has lowered before removing the cap.

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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.
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 SUZUKIl:.LC: Super (Blue), follow
.the schedule of SUZUKI LLC: Standard
(Green). To see the detail of the mainte­nance schedule, refer to "Periodic Mainte­nance Schedule" in this section.
This type of coolant is best for your cooling system as it: • Helps maintain proper engine tempera­ture. • Gives proper protection against freezing
and boiling.
• Gives proper protection against corro-
sion and rust. Failure to use the proper coolant can dam­age your cooling system. Your authorized SUZUKI dealer can help you select the
proper coolant.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging your cooling sys­tem: • Always use a high quality ethylene
glycol base non-silicate type cool­ant diluted with distilled water at the correct mixture concentration. • Make sure that the proper mix is 50/ 50 coolant to distilled water and in no case higher than 70/30. Concen­trations greater than 70/30 coolant to distilled water will cause over­heating conditions. • Do not use straight coolant nor plain water (except SUZUKI LLC: Super (Blue».
• Do not add extra inhibitors or addi­tives. 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
transmission damage.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Coolant Level
Check Check the coolant level at the reservoir
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the coolant level should be between
the "FULL (MAXI)" and "LOW (MINI)" marks.
Adding Coolant
(For Gasoline Engine Model) If the coolant level is below the "LOW" mark, more coolant should be added. Remove the reservoir tank cap and add coolant until the reservoir tank level reaches the "FULt..:' mark. Never fill the res­ervoir tank above the "FULt..:' mark.
(For
Diesel Engine Model)
A. WARNING
It is hazardous to remove the degas­sing tank cap for Diesel engine when the water temperature is high,
because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure. Wait· until the coolant temperature has lowered before removing the cap.
If the coolant level is below the "MINI" mark, more coolant should be added. When the engine is cool, remove the degassing tank cap by turning it antic lock­wise slowly to release any pressure. And add coolant until the degassing tank level reaches the "MAXI" mark. Never fill the
degassing tank above the "MAXI" mark.
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the oil level reaches the bottom of the Clutch Pedal filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
.A WARNING
After driving the vehicle, the gear oil
temperature may be high enough to
burn you. Wait until the oil filler
plug is cool enough to touch with your W\\N bare hands before inspecting gear
oil.
CAUTION
When tightening the plug, apply seal­ing compound "SUZUKI Bond No. 1215" or equivalent to the plug threads to prevent oil leakage.
Gear Oil Change To change the gear oil in the manual trans­mission, transfer case or differential(s), use
the following procedure:
1) Remove the oil filler plug (1). 2) Remove the drain plug (2), drain the oil, and reinstall the drain plug. 3) Pour new gear oil of the specified 'type
through the filler hole until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole. 4) Reinstall the filler plug.
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Check the clutch pedal for smooth opera­tion and clutch fluid level from time to time. If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed, have the clutch inspected by
your SUZUKI dealer. If the clutch fluid level is near the "MIN" line, fill it up to the "MAX"
line with SAE J1703 or DOT-3 brake fluid.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
Fluid
Specified Fluid Use an automatic transmission fluid
SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309.
Fluid Level Check
CAUTION
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transmission.
You must check the fluid level with the
automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature.
To check the fluid level: 1) To warm up the transmission fluid, drive
the vehicle or idle the engine until the
temperature gauge indicates normal operating temperature. 2) Then drive for ten more minutes.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the specified auto­matic transmission fluid. Using auto­matic transmission fluid other than SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309 may damage the automatic transmis­sion of your vehicle.