Suzuki Transmission Oil
In Jamaica, Suzuki transmission servicing centers on four main fluid specifications: Suzuki ECSTAR / Jatco CVT Green-1 & Green-2 for Continuously Variable Transmissions, Suzuki ATF 3317 / ATF 5D06 for conventional torque converter automatics, Suzuki Genuine 75W / 75W-80 GL-4 Gear Oil for Auto Gear Shift (AGS) electro-hydraulic manual gearboxes, and 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5 for traditional manual gearboxes and transfer cases.
Jamaica Transmission Oil Overview & Servicing Guidelines
- CVT Green-1 vs. Green-2 (Jatco CVTs): The vast majority of JDM Suzuki imports (Swift, Solio, Ignis, SX4/S-Cross) run on Jatco CVTs. Older CVT models require Suzuki CVT Fluid Green-1, while modern Jatco CVT7/CVT8 systems strictly require low-viscosity Suzuki ECSTAR CVT Green-2. Using standard ATF or generic CVT fluid leads to severe push-belt slipping, shudder under load, and premature pulley wear.
- Auto Gear Shift (AGS / AMT) Oils: Subcompact models imported from Indian/Maruti platforms (Alto K10, Dzire, Baleno, Ciaz) frequently feature Suzuki’s Auto Gear Shift (AGS)—a 5-speed manual transmission with an electro-hydraulic actuator unit. The mechanical gearbox requires synthetic 75W or 75W-80 GL-4 gear oil, while the actuator system operates on dedicated hydraulic fluid.
- ATF 3317 / 5D06 (Torque Converter Automatics): Rugged 4WDs, light commercial vans, and older sedans (Jimny, Vitara, Every) use conventional Aisin 3, 4, or 6-speed torque converter automatics requiring Suzuki ATF 3317, ATF 5D06, or Mobil ATF 3309 equivalents.
- Tropical Heat & Service Intervals: Kingston’s high ambient heat and congested stop-and-go driving degrade fluid viscosity and friction modifiers. Draining and refilling transmission fluid every 40,000 km is a standard practice across local Suzuki specialists and spare parts suppliers (e.g., Stewart’s Automotive, Berts Auto Parts, and Japanese parts importers along Hagley Park Road and Maxfield Avenue).
Suzuki Models in Jamaica: Transmission Fluid Mapping
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Suzuki Model |
Transmission Type(s) |
Required Transmission Fluid Specification |
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Alto |
5-Speed AGS (AMT), Jatco CVT, 5MT |
Suzuki 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS gearbox), CVT Green-2 (JDM CVT), or 75W-90 (Manual) |
|
Baleno |
5-Speed AGS (AMT), Jatco CVT, 5MT |
Suzuki 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS), Suzuki CVT Green-2 (CVT), or 75W-90 (Manual) |
|
Ciaz |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Suzuki ATF 3317 / Mobil ATF 3309 (4AT) or 75W-80 GL-4 (Manual) |
|
DZire |
5-Speed AGS (AMT), 5-Speed Manual |
Suzuki Genuine Gear Oil 75W / 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS/Manual) |
|
Every |
3/4-Speed Auto, 5-Speed AGS, 5MT |
Suzuki ATF 3317 / Dexron-III (3AT/4AT), 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS), or 75W-90 |
|
Fronx |
5-Speed AGS (1.2L), 6-Speed Auto (1.0T), 5MT |
Suzuki 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS), Aisin AW-1 / ATF 3317 (6AT), or 75W-80 |
|
Grand Vitara |
4-Speed Auto, 6-Speed Auto, e-CVT, 5MT |
Suzuki ATF 3317 / 5D06 (4AT/6AT), Toyota ATF WS (Full Hybrid e-CVT), or 75W-90 |
|
Ignis |
Jatco CVT, 5-Speed AGS, 5MT |
Suzuki ECSTAR CVT Green-2 (CVT), 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS), or 75W-90 |
|
Jimny |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Suzuki ATF 3317 / Mobil ATF 3309 (4AT) or 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (Manual & Transfer Case) |
|
Landy |
Xtronic CVT, e-POWER Single-Speed |
Nissan Genuine CVT Fluid NS-3 (Jatco CVT) or Nissan Matic-S ATF (e-POWER) |
|
Solio |
Jatco CVT (Gas/Mild Hybrid), 5AGS |
Suzuki ECSTAR CVT Green-2 (CVT) or 75W-80 GL-4 (Strong Hybrid 5AGS) |
|
Swift |
Jatco CVT, 5-Speed AGS, 6AT, 5MT |
Suzuki CVT Green-1 / Green-2 (JDM CVT), 75W-80 GL-4 (AGS), or ATF 3317 (6AT) |
|
Swift RS |
Jatco CVT with 7-Speed Paddle Shift |
Suzuki ECSTAR CVT Green-2 (Do NOT use standard ATF) |
|
SX4 |
4-Speed Auto (Early), Jatco CVT, 5/6MT |
Suzuki ATF 3317 (Early 4AT), Suzuki CVT Green-1 / Green-2 (CVT), or 75W-90 |
|
Vitara |
6-Speed Automatic, 5/6-Speed Manual |
Aisin AW-1 / Suzuki ATF 3317 (6AT) or 75W-90 GL-4 (Manual) |
|
XL-7 |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Suzuki ATF 3317 / Mobil ATF 3309 (4AT) or 75W-90 GL-4 (Manual) |