Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 1 - Basic Service

In this video we get started on fixing the problems with our cheaply purchased 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra. We start with changing the engine oil, oil filter and air filter, as well as the spark plugs.
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Model - 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra JLX JB43 (SN413 T6)
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Draining engine oil
01:23 Replacing air filter
02:13 Replacing spark plugs
06:42 Replacing windscreen washer nozzles
07:14 Reinstating sump plug
08:55 Replacing oil filter
09:47 Filling with new engine oil
11:53 Outro
Parts installed:
Engine oil - 4.3L of 5W-30 full synthetic engine oil (Nulon)
Engine oil sump plug gasket - Suzuki 0916814015
Engine oil filter - Suzuki 1651061A31
Engine air filter - Suzuki 1378081A00
Spark plugs (x4) - Suzuki 0948200508 (x4) = Denso K20PR-U11 (x4)
Windscreen washer nozzles (x2) - Suzuki 3848081A00 (x2)
Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.

[@cryoine7194]

guys i really wanna thank you for showing me that the jimny does have a cabin air filter, i popped mine out today to reveal a literal biohazard in my Jimny, i was looking at it and joked around with my friends 'no wonder i cant get sick'

[@2ndGearLow]

No worries mate, thanks for watching! Sounds like a good time to change it 😮

[@96juliusb]

Thank you very much for this series. It helms immensely for getting an idea of how much work it is to buy a used car and get it back on track!

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for your feedback Julius, we appreciate you watching!

[@LecimyzKoksem]

Im so glad you guys doing this series. Going to pick up 02 jimny tomorrow if the rust isnt too bad ill get it! Your videos will be so much of a help. Thanks

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Lecimyz! Great to hear you're enjoying the series and hope it all goes well with getting yourself a Jimny

[@troyball826]

Epic guys

[@richieakram]

Excellent info as gonna change my plugs today....thanks guys and very interesting too🙂

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with the job!

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Love the Jimny. Looking forward to Ep 2 and more ASPW impersonations.

[@2ndGearLow]

Thank you very much! Episode 2 is now live, and ep. 3 has been filmed and will come out soon too

[@Old_Blue_Jimny]

I just want to start by saying great video and you guys put out some quality content. Due to yourself and a couple other content creators, I’ve recently decided to give this automotive content creation a go - with my old blue JB43 taking centre stage. I was wondering if you might have some tips on what might get my content out there? Again, keep up the great work and thanks for taking the time to read my comment 👍

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for the feedback! Try to be consistent in releasing content regularly. This helps with the algorithm and attracts more people to your channel. Over time, you will see which videos do well and you can then focus on that type of content. But most of all, have fun with it!

[@lmalesci]

greetings from Italy Florence I on my Suzuki Jimny 4x4 petrol 1.3 with m13a engine year 2001 I did the engine oil change in 2021 with Liqui Moly leichtlauf performance 10w40 a good product and in 2022 I did the oil change of 12,000 km it took the ceratec additive and as engine oil I put the liqui moly leichtlauf mos2 10w40 also a good lubricant and then I use the Liqui moly additives to clean the petrol injection system and the valves!

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Luca! Greetings from Western Australia :)

[@lmalesci]

@@2ndGearLow thank you so much greetings from australia! (didn't you answer me on what brand and grade of engine oil do you use in australia in your m13a petrol engine of the suzuki jimny in question?) greetings again from florence italy!

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Luca, we've been using 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil in the Jimny M13A. We used Nulon brand in the video shown, but also quite often use Castrol Edge in our vehicles.

[@lmalesci]

@@2ndGearLow I use liqui moly leichtlauf 10w40 in the engine of my Suzuki Jimny 4x4 year 2001 with m13a engine! what do you think of the brand of motor oil that I use in Italy in Florence?

[@Josh-gj1up]

Great video! When is Ep. 2 coming out :)

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for that Josh, we really appreciate it! We took our time but episode 2 is now live, and episode 3 has been filmed and edited, which will also be live soon. Thanks

[@danielemery7447]

Awesome video’s. May I ask where you printed the information book for the specs? Thanks

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Daniel! We found a downloadable copy online, by searching for our Jimny year model and FSM. E.g. 2008 Suzuki Jimny Factory Service Manual

[@xiaoyu88]

Hi thanks I will replace spark plugs soon. is 25 nm the right torque spec to tighten? Also, will you show how to replace transmission oil?

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi, thanks for watching. The Factory Service Manual (FSM) for our Suzuki Jimny JB43 shown states that the tightening torque for the spark plugs is 18 lb-ft (25 Nm). Our Jimny is automatic, and the automatic transmission fluid drain and fill will be included in a future video in this series!

[@xiaoyu88]

@@2ndGearLow Hi thanks. Hope to see it :) till then I will replace on my own :D The torque for the drain plug should be 17 nm :)

[@89smanager51]

Hey make a video cleaning the ac evaporator of suzuki jimny please🙂

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching and we appreciate the suggestion!

[@ogenrwotjoshua]

Guys i have a mazda az offroad, with a faulty engine. Does the spares of suzuki jimny fit

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi mate, to find parts for your engine we would recommend entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into Partsouq.com. At that site you can see exploded diagrams of the engine (and many other parts of the vehicle), including seeing the OEM part numbers for each part. We use it all the time for working on cars and it's a great resource

[@kennedymurithi3992]

How to restore 79landcruiser series overhaul gearbox

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Kennedy, unfortunately we don't have access to a 79 series gearbox at the moment but will keep this in mind if we do in future.

[@ammarmahmood5450]

Hi I need a help please I have suzuki jimny 1999 automatic I change to manual But not working now what the steps now can you help me please

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Ammar, unfortunately I don't think we can provide any help with this situation, suggest working back through the steps and ensuring you haven't missed anything (apologies as I know that's very general). Thanks for watching.

[@woraponsatatarat6415]

Tang you

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching!

[@karlshaman1752]

What's next 😎

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Karl - Ep. 2 (lift kit install) has just gone live, and we have also filmed an episode 3 which will be coming out shortly too

[@karlshaman1752]

Nar I want him to grow it and a beard so he looks like a viking 💪😎

[@2ndGearLow]

Haha thank you Karl!

[@lukeserra-sanfelin8998]

so blown head gasket then hey coolant out exhaust pipe hey

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Luke, thanks for watching! Fortunately no other signs of a blown head gasket as yet (e.g. overheating, milky oil from coolant mixing, or blowing white smoke) so we're thinking at this stage that it's just rust mixing with condensation in the exhaust.

[@paulkomn946]

disturbing me job with songs.