Suzuki Grand Vitara 99011-66J22-03E User Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

66J22-03E

Oil Level Check

Engine oil dipstick

52D030

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 at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine.

52D084

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, 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

81A147

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.

EXAMPLE

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Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

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