The oil filter on a 2004 Suzuki XL-7 is located on the driver's side of the engine, near the bottom. It is a cylindrical-shaped object with a black cap.
Oil Drain Plug Location:
The oil drain plug on a 2004 Suzuki XL-7 is located on the bottom of the oil pan. It is a 17mm bolt with a copper sealing washer.
Here are the steps on how to change the oil and oil filter on a 2004 Suzuki XL-7:
1. Gather the necessary materials:
* New oil filter (Suzuki part number 16510-71E00)
* New oil drain plug gasket (Suzuki part number 09168-10004)
* Oil drain pan
* Funnel
* Wrench (17mm)
2. Prepare the vehicle:
* Park the vehicle on a level surface.
* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
* Engage the parking brake.
* Crawl under the vehicle and locate the oil drain plug.
3. Drain the oil:
* Place the oil drain pan under the oil drain plug.
* Use the wrench to loosen and remove the oil drain plug.
* Allow the oil to drain completely into the oil drain pan.
4. Replace the oil drain plug:
* Once the oil has drained completely, replace the oil drain plug.
* Tighten the oil drain plug to the specified torque (18 ft-lb).
5. Locate the oil filter:
* Crawl under the vehicle and locate the oil filter.
6. Remove the oil filter:
* Use the wrench to loosen and remove the oil filter.
* Allow the remaining oil to drain from the oil filter.
7. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
8. Install the new oil filter:
* Screw the new oil filter onto the oil filter housing.
* Tighten the oil filter to the specified torque (18 ft-lb).
9. Add new oil to the engine:
* Use the funnel to add new oil to the engine.
* Add the amount of oil specified in the owner's manual (4.3 quarts).
10. Check the oil level:
* Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
* The oil level should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks on the dipstick.
11. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
12. Check for leaks:
* Check under the vehicle for any leaks.
* If you see any leaks, tighten the oil drain plug or oil filter until the leaks stop.
