Easy DIY how to: draining and refilling oil and changing oil filter on a Suzuki M13A engine. The car featured is a second generation 2006 Swift but the process applies generally. This engine was also used in the Jimny, Aerio, Liana, Chevrolet / Holden Cruze, and Subaru Justy.
You will need:
* Jack & axle stands, ramps, or some other safe way of getting under the car. Do not use the vehicle’s spare wheel jack.
* Oil, semi or full synthetic 10w40 or 5w30 depending on climate (refer to user guide for Suzuki chart). Amazon links:
US: http://amzn.to/2n5OJ5a | UK: http://amzn.to/2mpzaSP
* Replacement filter of the correct type and size. The easiest way to find the right size is to quote the vehicle to the merchant. Amazon links:
US: http://amzn.to/2ncru6g | UK: http://amzn.to/2nctQlI
* 17 mm hex socket with bar and/or ratchet.
* Oil filter wrench of some kind, try Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YJPQK0 | UK: https://amzn.to/2xIOnbB
* Rags.
* Oil tray to drain old oil.
* Container in which to dispose of old oil.
* Funnel.
* Ideally: torque wrench for tightening drain plug (50 Nm).
(Using the above links will support my channel and is appreciated!)
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Amazon links to relevant products (from the description):
* Oil, 10w40 or 5w30 ~ US: http://amzn.to/2n5OJ5a | UK: http://amzn.to/2mpzaSP
* Replacement filter ~ US: http://amzn.to/2ncru6g | UK: http://amzn.to/2nctQlI
This 10w40 in this engine is too much. I am using 0w20. 54.000 km in the engine. And they dont recommend 10w40.
Where’s the fuel filter ?
I use 5w40 full synthetic.
Very comprehensive and clear presentation. Thanks mate.
the suzuki swift you got is a Gen 4 not 2
gen 2 is from 1989 – 1995
Hi Craig,,very good presentation,but just one thought.
When ever l change oil filters that are vertical like the swift's,l always add atleast a reasonable amount of oil in the filter,. This allows the motor to start up with new oil flowing through the engines main bearings,and prolong the life of the motor, diesels are particularly sensitive to dry start ups.
Brother what if we use semi or part synthetic, does it effect the car engine
By the way you do not have other video of the Swift. Did you sell it ?
First time seeing your channel. Great video, very explanatory, nice video. Great job !
Hi,
Could we put the jack stands just beside or a bit in front of the recommanded placement point (which looks like a square shape) for lifting jack. This is quite at the door frame.
Because the lifting jack came with the car cannot lift the car high enough in-order to put the jacks stands at where we see in your video.
Thank you.
Oil capacity is actualy 3.7L
New drain plug washer needed on every change?
This car sounds smooth as butter and looks clean as milk !!
Better wear nitrile gloves, it's the kind of oil you want on your skin
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Why you dont use compressor air to clean the reduce oil???