Gear Oil - MARUTI SUZUKI 800 Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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 a few minutes.
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 genuine
MARUTI replacement filter.
CAUTION
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
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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GEAR OIL

Specified Manual Transmission oil
When adding gear oil, use the appropriate
viscosity and grade as shown in the chart
below. We highly recommend you use API
GL-4 SAE 80W-90 gear oil.
Type of oil Gear oil, API GL-4
844-09-009
Gear oil level check
4-speed transmission
w w w w w WARNING
The cooling fan may suddenly start
under a certain coolant temperature
condition. When checking the oil level
take care to keep hands, clothing, tie,
scarf etc. away from the cooling fan.
To check the gear oil level, use the
following procedure:
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with
the parking brake applied.
2) Clean casing around oil level dipstick to
remove risk of any loose dirt or debris
entering the dipstick hole. Remove the
dipstick.
844-74E
844-09-010
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