The Kizashi DIY/FAQ Index

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bootymac
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Manuals:
- Online Manual: https://avnet.ws/kizashi/Xml/SAW10A/
- 2010 Owner's Manual: see attachments
- 2010-2011 Service Repair Manual: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 008#p21008
- 2011 Service Manual: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7sa4wbee9zwi ... 4wMHa?dl=0
- Repair/workshop manual: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3457


Fluid Specs: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2777
- Engine oil: API 5w-30; 4.5L (4.8 qts)
- Engine coolant: Suzuki Super Long Life; 6.6L (6.9 qts)
- CVT fluid: Suzuki CVT Fluid Green -1 or Shell Green 1V; 8.34L (8.8 qts)
- MT fluid: API 75w-80 GL4 gear oil; 2.5L (2.6 qts)
- Transfer gear box (AWD): API 80w-90 GL5 hypoid gear oil; 0.9L (0.95 qts)
- Rear differential (AWD): API 80w-90 GL5 hypoid gear oil; 0.9L (0.95 qts)
- Air conditioning refridgerant: HFC R134A; 530g (1.16 lbs)
- Fuel: 63L (16.6 US gal)

Maintenance Parts (for cross referencing): http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=2383
- Oil filter: OE 16510-61A31, Mobil 1 M1-103, Bosch 3325, Purolator 14477, etc
- Air filter: OE 13780-57L00, NAPA FIL9008, Wix 49008, Purolator A36123, Fram CA10998, EcoGard XA6123 (reuse OE gasket), K&N 33-2441, etc
- Spark plugs: NGK 5468 SILFR6A11
- Cabin filter: OE 95861-57L00, Wix 24120, Fram CF10546, etc
- Wiper blades: 24" and 20"
- Front brake pads: Akebono ACT1338, Akebono ASP1338, StopTech 309.13380, etc
- Rear brake pads: Akebono ACT537, Akebono ASP537, StopTech 309.05370, etc
- Shock absorbers: KYB Excel-G 349141 (rear), 339265 (FR), 339266 (FL)
- Key fob remote battery: CR2032


DIY Maintenance Guides:
- Oil change: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=1483
- Air filter: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=1555
- Spark plugs: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=1578
- Cabin filter: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=1556
- CVT fluid and filters: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 621#p39621
- Manual transmission fluid: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2623
- Tire rotation: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=3064
- Key fob battery change: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=2957
- TPMS re-learn, etc: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/postin ... 64&p=33533
- Plugging a tire puncture: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=3188


DIY Lighting:
- HID install: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2861
- LED highbeam install: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2900
- Osram 65w H7 headlight bulb upgrade: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=3070
- H9 fog light bulb upgrade: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=2919
- Access/aim fog lights: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2329
- Disable daytime running lights (DRL): http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=3012
- Remove L/R adjusting screw covers: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2140


DIY Exterior:
- Bumper and headlight removal: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2861
- License plate mount: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3830
- GTS wheel rash repair: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... f=32&t=844
- Self opening trunk with springs: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 879#p34879


DIY Interior:
- Steering wheel upgrade - http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=3120
- LED bulbs - http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=2556


DIY Suspension:
- Rear shocks and revised bump stopper: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =30#p40105
- RRM rear sway bar info: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=2977
- Front sway bar bushings and endlinks: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=3056


References:
- Alignment specifications: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 208#p10208
- OEM oil filter dissected: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =28&t=3085
- OEM air filter info: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 704#p31704
- Bulb replacement reference: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=2858
- Gear oil index: http://bit.ly/1w1QYkI
- OE and KYB strut and shock part numbers: http://kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 708#p38115


Common Problems:
- Pump noise after engine off (it's normal): http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 250#p11250
- "Service Start System": http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 104#p23104
- USB port fell into center console: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =32&t=2663
- Manual transmission shifting problems: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 161#p32161
- CVT noises and problems: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=3160, http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=3158, http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=2491, http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =13&t=2813, http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=1358, http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =13&t=1579,
http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... f=12&t=649, http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =13&t=1356


OE Suzuki Parts and Genuine Accessories Websites:
http://kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=3911


Technical Service Bulletins (TSB):
- TS 0105223 Rear shock and bump stopper: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=3186
- TS 0210261 Extended cranking time: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 205#p10205
- TS 0210111R Reprogram CVT controller: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 207#p10207
- TS 0507013 Paint peeling: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 671#p20671
- TS 0312170 Immobilizer registration: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 671#p20671


Recalls:
- VG Spiders in evaporative canister vent line: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... f=3&t=3203
- VL Automatic shift selector moved from P: http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 149#p34149


Service Schedules:
- see attachments
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Servicing intervals Severe.pdf
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Last edited by bootymac on Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:49 am, edited 1 time in total.
murcod
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Very nice work on both of the posts. I'll "desticky" the other posts so this will always stay at the top.
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Well done.
bmw&kizzyownr
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Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you for posting this. That's why I joined this forum to get valuable info from folks much smarter than I. Will print your summary and keep it in my car .... really, really appreciate it!
KansasKid
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The maintenance guide for "Oil Change" leads to a thread titled: "Bumper Removal, Headlight Removal, and HID Kit Installation"

Also: The service bulletin for the ole "spider-in-the-fuel-vent" issue needs to be added.
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murcod
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Fixed.

If any further mistakes/ updates are found please include the relevant links. ;)
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Very nice! I'll be using this quite a bit when looking up specs. :-)
sx4rocious
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Good work! Thanks for taking the time!
FmrLCpl
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- Transfer gear box (AWD): API 80w-90 GL5 hypoid gear oil; 0.9L (0.95 qts)
- Rear differential (AWD): API 80w-90 GL5 hypoid gear oil; 0.9L (0.95 qts)

I want to use synthetic gear oil for transfer gear box and rear differential.
But I could not find synthetic 80w-90.
Can I use synthetic gear oil 75w-90 instead? Any input?
2012 Kizashi SE AWD (purchased Dec 2012)
Blue Ext, Beige Int.
bootymac
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FmrLCpl wrote:- Transfer gear box (AWD): API 80w-90 GL5 hypoid gear oil; 0.9L (0.95 qts)
- Rear differential (AWD): API 80w-90 GL5 hypoid gear oil; 0.9L (0.95 qts)

I want to use synthetic gear oil for transfer gear box and rear differential.
But I could not find synthetic 80w-90.
Can I use synthetic gear oil 75w-90 instead? Any input?
You should be fine with 75w90, as long as it's GL5. Other members have reported that dealerships used Mobil 1 75w90
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