Suzuki Ciaz series, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
79MS0-14E
5) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
specified torque.
Replace the Oil Filter
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil-
ter counterclockwise and remove it.
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
3) Smear a little engine oil around the rub-
ber gasket of the new oil filter.
4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the
filter gasket contacts the mounting sur-
face.
54G092
(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten
Tightening (viewed from filter top)
54G093
(1) Oil filter
(2) 3/4 turn
WARNING
(Continued)
To minimize your exposure to used
oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dish-
washing 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.
NOTICE
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
Important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.