Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 4 - Changing Driveline Oils

In this video we change the transfer case, automatic transmission, and differential oils on our 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra.
Link to previous episode – swivel hub rebuild:    • Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 3 - Swiv...  
Model – 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra JLX JB43 (SN413 T6)

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00:00 Introduction
00:24 Draining rear differential oil
02:27 Checking level and draining automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
04:57 Filling rear differential oil
07:37 Changing cabin air filter
08:29 Filling ATF
11:05 Changing transfer case oil
13:41 Conclusion and Outro

Suzuki part numbers:
Differential drain plug – 09246-16010
Differential filler plug – 09248-20003
Differential filler plug gasket – 09168-20003
Automatic transmission drain plug – 09247-10007
Automatic transmission drain plug gasket – 24781-57B00
Transfer case drain plug – 29946-80051
Transfer case filler plug – 29945-80051
Cabin air filter – 95860-81A10

All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle identification number (VIN) into PartSouq:
https://partsouq.com/

Fluids installed:
Rear differential - 1.35L of API GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80W-90 (Castrol Universal 80W-90 shown)
Automatic transmission– approx. 2L of Dexron III ATF (Castrol ATF DEX III shown)
Transfer case – 1.13L of API GL-4 gear oil, 75W-90, 75W-85 or 75W-80 (Castrol Manual VMX-M 75W-85 shown)

Tools and consumables used:
Metric socket set –14 mm
10mm square male socket – T&E Tools No. 5516 (for diff plugs)
Torque wrench
Hammer
Tom thumb 1L hand pump
Oil drain pan
Funnel (narrow end)
Nitrile gloves
WD-40 (or other penetrating fluid)
Paper towel or rags
Degreaser

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.