Suzuki GRAND VITARA 2008, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
78KS0-37E
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It is important to keep the engine oil at the
correct level for proper lubrication of 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 col-
ored 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. Refilling
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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 min-
utes and check the oil level again.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
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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. Other-
wise, the stick does not show the
correct level, and the engine oil
may be filled over the upper limit.
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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2