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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Suzuki Grand Vitara — from 1999 to 2013.

19992002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2.5L V6 (H25A) · 4WD

155 hp / 160 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter16510-61A30

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill3.7 qt
Full capacity7.9 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen HOAT (Ethylene Glycol)
Capacity8.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidSuzuki Power Steering Fluid (Dexron II)
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4

Fuel

Tank17.4 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/60R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA500 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20032005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2.5L V6 (H25A) · 4WD

155 hp / 160 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter16510-61A30

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen HOAT (Ethylene Glycol)
Capacity8.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidSuzuki Power Steering Fluid (Dexron II)
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4

Fuel

Tank17.4 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/60R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA500 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20062008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2.7L V6 (H27A) · 4WD

185 hp / 184 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.8 qt
Filter16510-61A30

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill4.2 qt
Full capacity8.6 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen HOAT (Ethylene Glycol)
Capacity9.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidSuzuki Power Steering Fluid (Dexron II)
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4

Fuel

Tank17.4 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/55R17 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA500 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20062008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2.7L V6 (H27A) · FWD

185 hp / 184 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.8 qt
Filter16510-61A30

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill4.2 qt
Full capacity8.6 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen HOAT (Ethylene Glycol)
Capacity9.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidSuzuki Power Steering Fluid (Dexron II)
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank17.4 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/55R17 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA500 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20092013 Suzuki Grand Vitara

3.2L V6 (J32A) · 4WD

230 hp / 213 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF

Coolant

TypeGreen HOAT (Ethylene Glycol)
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidSuzuki Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4

Fuel

Tank17.4 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/55R18
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/55R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA550 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi