Suzuki Grand Vitara Transmission Fluid Change

[@LuisAc]

that fluid looks pretty clear.... BTW the interval to change the fluid is every 20 000 miles

[@84montecarlo]

Thank you this is very helpful I just hit 110000 trans fluid little dirty I’m going to change it out but couldn’t find info until now!! Thank you sir

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@blancA4blanc]

Thanks for this video. owners service manual actually says that u should drain 3.3liter of fluid when changing. thanks again :)

[@elizabethwoods8883]

What about filter on transmission in the pan or there is no need for it

[@ricks.8522]

Here is an idea: make a video on your methods for keeping your engine bay soooooooo clean .... oh my gosh ... your car is AMAZING clean ... what is your secret? :) ( by the way, great video ... thank you for posting this info .. really good )

[@redonKiLaus]

I made a video quite a while back showing an overview of some of the techniques I use to clean an engine bay. The link is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIennaBjbcmpbJI Some of my techniques have changed over times as I have learned or as better products have been released, but overall, much of the information should be the same. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@bles4real40]

this is really cool bruce scott.. i live in jamaica and i really cant afford the dealer, who sells parts for the vitara's really expensive, not to mention service charge. now i am doing myself , thanks to you.. keep em coming broo.. yeah one love :) how do you change the other fluids ?.. thank you.

[@redonKiLaus]

See our other videos on how to change many of the fluids. If there are any that are missing, let us know.

[@quietstorm7826]

Is it the same process for the 2014 grand vitara?

[@suzettyandradegalaz9408]

hola tu sabes si el ATF mobil 3309 es lo mismo que toyota type-IV ?

[@dubbit23]

Is your car brand new? I've never seen a car so clean. Nice job. May I see a video on head gasket replacement? I have an oil leak on my 2006.

[@redonKiLaus]

No, this was probably at 40k miles. Just like to keep things clean. You won't see any more videos on this vehicle though, it was totaled years ago. Thanks for watching!

[@redonKiLaus]

@Peter J Sometimes, it was a reliable vehicle but when Suzuki exited the US market and parts dried up it was also almost a blessing in disguise.

[@sistercalhoun4444]

Is the NewTransmission fliuld Red like on most cars. My mom has the same vehicle except she has a 4 cylinder and hers not red but it looks like the color of old oil?

[@redonKiLaus]

Yes, it is indeed red. If it is black like old oil, then it is likely the original fluid with over 100k miles, which effectively means that the transmission life will be reduced. If that's the case, then it would be wise to change it if it's around the 100k mile mark - if significantly higher and on original fluid, you do risk shortening the transmission's life even further by changing the fluid at that point. Personally, I do anyway on vehicles with high mileage that have been neglected because in my opinion it is better to have the transmission fail sooner than later and take care of the rebuild/replacement then. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@redonKiLaus]

Yes, it is indeed red. If it is black like old oil, then it is likely the original fluid with over 100k miles, which effectively means that the transmission life will be reduced. If that's the case, then it would be wise to change it if it's around the 100k mile mark - if significantly higher and on original fluid, you do risk shortening the transmission's life even further by changing the fluid at that point. Personally, I do anyway on vehicles with high mileage that have been neglected because in my opinion it is better to have the transmission fail sooner than later and take care of the rebuild/replacement then. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@chvyguy21]

Are you aware if this car has a filter that needs to be replaced for the transmission?

[@irishuwould5185]

No it doesn’t. They have the screens

[@louisefillinger2116]

There is a dealership in Tucson AZ.

[@mikeanderson1994]

You can use toyota fluid jws 3309 as well

[@redonKiLaus]

Good info for folks to know - thanks for watching!

[@D-syncMonopoly]

No transmission filter?

[@mleindek]

Hey thanks for your dedication! Just bought a 2007 GV 2.7 V6 auto and your videos helped me big time and saved me a bunch of money. Question, how many bottles of 3309 did you use? I used your method and drained almost 3.5 liters out of the transmission but the service manual says to use only 2.5 liters when doing the change from the drain plug? A difference of 1 liter is way too much discrepancy, I really don't want to mess the trans but this has me scratching my head. Level before the change was half way between the f and e marks and as far as I know there are no trans leaks.

[@redonKiLaus]

It's been so long since I did this service that I can't tell you how many bottles of fluid I ended up using. Is that 2.5L spec for the V6 transmission, or is it for the I4 version? I'm not sure if Suzuki mated the different engines to different transmissions for the GV, but if so, there should be a different spec for each version. Otherwise, I would put in the 2.5 liters, start up the vehicle and cycle through the gears, and check the fluid level (with it running, of course) to see where it is after refilling that amount. If it's low, top up as necessary. The spec could also be mis-stated in my manual or yours...I see that happen fairly frequently, particularly with VW. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@mleindek]

Wow, thanks for your answer, the 2.5 lts of trans oil spec is printed in both my user's manual and the service manual for the 2007 V6 2.7 5 speed auto so I guess they're right... Thing is when I drained it almost 3.5 lts came out so I put the same exact amount regardless what the manuals say. Level stick shows 3/4 full when hot so I think I'm good... I hope I didn't screw up but simple logic dictates that if 3.3 lts come out, 3.3 lts go in (the level was fine before the change, wasn't overfilled). Sad that Suzuki is not in the States anymore, the GV has been proven to be a really sturdy, versatile and cheap to maintain suv all around the world. Again, thanks for your answer!

[@josephtraughber8220]

Would I be able to use Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle in the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7L? Castrol's site says it exceeds the requirements of the JASO-1A performance standard created by Japanese Automobile Manufacturers. It also states it's recommended for use in vehicles that use Toyota T-IV and Aisin Warner transmissions that use JWS 3309.

[@redonKiLaus]

According to Castrol's site, they recommend that fluid (the full-synthetic version) for the 2.7L V6 variant of the GV. That recommendation from the manufacturer, combined with the claimed compatibility with 3309 fluid, leads me to believe it should be perfect for your application. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@scottychurilla2440]

Do u know If the location is the same for the manual transmission fluid location as ur 08 I have a 00 grand vitara jlx

[@redonKiLaus]

It's going to be different, though the transmission itself will be in the same rough vicinity. Thanks for watching!

[@64champs]

Autozone has the transmission filter for my 2006 GV for $22.99

[@josequinto17]

you could use also toyota type iv, suzukis grand vitara have aisin transmission

[@redonKiLaus]

Correct, it's more easily available as well. Thanks for watching!

[@josephtraughber8220]

Great video man. I have the same Suzuki Grand Vitara as in this video it's just a 2006 model, and I'm curious and would appreciate your opinion. Mine has about 143,000 miles on it, when I change my transmission fluid next should I also change out the filter since it's getting on up there in miles? Thanks

[@redonKiLaus]

I've never had to change the filter on any of the transmissions in my Asian vehicles (even ones with 200k+ miles), but if you want to do it on yours for peace of mind there's no harm in it. German vehicles are a different story, though, and they get new filters every 50-100k miles. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@josephtraughber8220]

It's a very reliable vehicle. My transmission has never given me any problems, so I'll leave the filter for now. It was helpful, thanks very much.

[@waldemarroman4857]

I bought a 2007 Grand Vitara with 2.7 V6 engine and automatic transmission. I am the second owner and only has 57,000 miles. The previous owner told me that the transmission fluid has never changed. Should I change the transmission fluid or is it not recommended? Thanks!

[@redonKiLaus]

You definitely should, and is well within the safe interval to do so without having gone too far on original fluid. Thanks for watching!

[@gurpreetboparai9181]

How many litres oil ??

[@ananth218Canada]

I cant find the filter for this... and im too scared to remove the pan anyway... is it necessary to change the transmission filter on my truck? Or can i just do the fluid change by itself

[@redonKiLaus]

You don't need to change the filter unless it is clogged from lack of fluid changes. Thanks for watching!

[@ananth218Canada]

can we use a toyota type t4 in this vehicle since that fluid is pretty much the same as mobil 3309 according to wikipedia

[@redonKiLaus]

I can't say since I haven't tried it. I recommend doing your own research through forums to determine if it's a wise decision. Thanks for watching!

[@ananth218Canada]

@@redonKiLaus yes thanks. i put it in my truck today and it runs perfectly. Did a fluid flush from the cooler lines too. My research told me its the exact same fluid just rebranded by Toyota

[@suzettyandradegalaz9408]

hello query every few kilometers or miles you change the ATF oil to the automatic transmision, I have a vitara like yours, but 2.0-liter

[@redonKiLaus]

I would recommend every 50,000 kilometers at maximum. The transmission fluid in Suzuki is a special type, as mentioned in the video.

[@suzettyandradegalaz9408]

redonKiLaus ok thanks

[@wimalpathigoda4360]

hi, can I use ATF 3309 for 2007 suzuki grand vitra J20A .? someone used different fluid and now it is problematic. please give your kind opinion ?

[@redonKiLaus]

As far as I know, all of the 06-08 GV models used 3309 in the transmission, but you should check your owner's manual first. That said, if somebody used the incorrect fluid and it is having issues now, there may be permanent damage to the transmission necessitating a rebuild. Hopefully that is not the case, but you should definitely look into it all the same. Thanks for watching!

[@wjveryzer7985]

Just yesterday I noticed when I shift from park to anything i get a solid jerk. Like it does a nice bump but once im driving it seems to be ok. Its a 2000 grand vitara im really hoping i just need to change tranny fluid and filter

[@redonKiLaus]

If the fluid has over 60k miles or so on it, it is very likely old and dirty fluid causing issues, but typically things like a shifting jerk gets progressively worse as the fluid ages, so if it's something that just popped up suddenly then it could potentially be something else as well. Thanks for watching!

[@wjveryzer7985]

Stupidly i got angry the other day and slammed my gas and went from N to drive like an idiot revving my engine. It started a few days after that. I just brought it to my mechanic today and one said it sounds like mounts and the other said transmission. I asked them to do a filter and tranny fluid change and they said that it was risky and I maybe shouldn't. They said it could help or make it worse?

[@wjveryzer7985]

Goood news! it ended up being the kick down cable!

[@wjveryzer7985]

One weird thing tho....I told them about the need for the rare tanny fluid. They showed me on my transmission plug it says dextron 3. So they used that. And u say not to use it so im worried.

[@redonKiLaus]

Glad to hear it's fixed! The 3309 fluid is only needed for the second generation GV, the first gen (yours, and any others pre-2006) takes DIII like you say.

[@ArteOnez]

why did you rig that funnel to the transmission dip stick for ??? Thanks

[@redonKiLaus]

To refill the transmission fluid. If I recall correctly, the GV does not have a fill plug on the 5 speed auto. Thanks for watching!

[@suzettyandradegalaz9408]

hello you know if the mobil ATF 3309 is the same as toyota type-IV?

[@redonKiLaus]

From what I have read, Toyota Type-IV is the same.

[@yaki5500]

Hi Did you have any transmission problems after changing the transfer fluid?

[@redonKiLaus]

Absolutely none. Thanks for watching!

[@daveoncooper]

i've been trying to source a place to buy the transmission filter...

[@redonKiLaus]

You're very unlikely to be able to obtain an OEM one at this point. Suzuki parts availability is close to null, and what parts are available are marked up quite a bit. Your best bet is aftermarket, if another company makes a transmission filter for these trucks.

[@lexjack9601]

hey, i got same problme whit my grand vitara 2.0 yr'06 automatic transmissin, the problme is that gear same can't tranfer to second or trd gear

[@redonKiLaus]

Unless the those gears are controlled by the same solenoid, I would venture to guess that losing those gears is the beginning of the end of that transmission. I recommend taking it to a qualified, trusted mechanic for them to determine what the issue is, but if the vehicle needs a replacement transmission it may not be worth fixing. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@richkid5423]

I have a question what size is the transmission pan drain plug ?

[@redonKiLaus]

Kendrick Riddick I honestly can't say, but you can take the plug to a hardware store and use their thread sizer to find out. Thanks for watching!

[@richkid5423]

thank you for your help very much appreciated

[@EaStxVaNxiNc]

Kendrick Riddick 14 mm

[@357cdm35]

Hi i dont know much about fluids , what about manual transmission ?

[@redonKiLaus]

Take a look in the back of your owner's manual - it should specify exactly what gear oil is needed for your manual transmission. Thanks for watching!

[@theguymaxqc]

my suzuki grand vitara 2008 got 280k mils on the stock trans oil i just changed the engine oil and diff

[@Sadslantyface]

Makes me feel good nice now I can drop my fluid whenever I’m ready

[@stevenlamphear1945]

Not sure about the drama with the discontinued availability to the states(or where ever). With RockAuto, Fleabay or youtube and a credit card, any part or service is just moments away.

[@syeedahmed5331]

Thanks!

[@hankin_on]

I just bought a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker, do you know if this takes the same atf 3309? Being a few years and a body style older, I don't want to use the wrong fluid.

[@redonKiLaus]

I just checked with Redline oils and it looks like they spec D4 ATF for it, which typically means the transmission was originally designed for Dexron fluids. You can check your owners manual for GM's specific recommendation, or just visit an auto parts store and have the worker look it up for you to confirm. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@lukascoote]

I wish I could find a new res transmission dipstick somewhere..someone put an oil engine oil dipstick in..

[@astghikjuhart]

do we talk about automatic transmission?

[@redonKiLaus]

Yes, our Grand Vitara is indeed an automatic. Thanks for watching!

[@mauriciomacas5198]

Can be placed motorcraft mercon lv

[@redonKiLaus]

I don't believe so, I am not aware of cross compatibility between Ford Mercon LV and 3309. Thanks for watching!

[@plaidski]

FYI.... Dealers that still service Suzuki: www.suzukiauto.com/Service%20Provider.aspx

[@corpsegrinder1979]

can i use mobil3309 with suzuki 3317? 3309 full synthetic?? sorry for my english but i am russian

[@redonKiLaus]

Because the 3317 and 3309 fluids are both listed in the GV service manual, my guess is that you can mix them. Thank you for watching! P.S. your English is good, no worries there.

[@corpsegrinder1979]

thank you very much for your answer, but in som russian internet shops written organic oil. i will change on 3309!!! thank you brother. welcom to Russia. Best regards to you and your family

[@brianbrooks1909]

Lmao. There's plenty of replacement parts for these vehicles.