Suzuki SWIFT Owner's Manual page 139

Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2
Oil Level Check
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.
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.
CAUTION
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
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.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Drain the engine oil while the engine is still
warm.
EXAMPLE
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1) Remove the oil filler cap.
2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain out the engine oil.
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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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