Change Car Oil Filter Suzuki Grand Vitara
Change Car Oil Filter
| Estimated time | 0h45 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
When should you change the Suzuki Grand Vitara oil filter?
The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.
Should you change the oil filter at every Suzuki Grand Vitara oil change?
It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.
Is it difficult to change the Suzuki Grand Vitara oil filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara 1998-2005 | 1998-2005 | 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G16B), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (RHW), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (RHW), 2.0 TDI 8V Diesel (RHZ), 2.5 V6 24V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H25A), 2.7 V6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H27A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Grand Vitara 2005-2015 | 2005-2015 | 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A), 1.9 DDiS DPF Diesel (F9Q), 1.9 DDiS DPF Diesel (F9Q), 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (J20A), 2.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (J24B), 3.2 V6 Petrol (N32A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
