Its all in the manual dude...

Not really sure if that one you list is recommended. Suzuki only lists two options, and apparently its monster important to follow their direction..

People have had issues with other products being different from the Suzuki numbers.

 

auto fluid

Hey dkguffe, Yes read the manual and every post on this site, i am a mechanic by trade of 15 years and now how important the correct fluid is that is why i rang the dealership, several in fact with no listing on the fluid in the manual, one of the dealerships recommended dx3 which even i know is rubbish so just imagine what they are putting in if they can't even get it right, any way it was just my experience for the day. PS i actually spoke the penrite and castrol tech support on the fluid and both the descriptions given are what they told me direct.

 

Hey dkguffe, Yes read the manual and every post on this site, i am a mechanic by trade of 15 years and now how important the correct fluid is that is why i rang the dealership, several in fact with no listing on the fluid in the manual, one of the dealerships recommended dx3 which even i know is rubbish so just imagine what they are putting in if they can't even get it right, any way it was just my experience for the day. PS i actually spoke the penrite and castrol tech support on the fluid and both the descriptions given are what they told me direct.

Oh well.

I don't think I would be game enough to try anything but what's in the manual, considering other peoples experiences.

Let us know how you go, it's always interesting to see if alternatives work.

For the record, the service manual lists these two : SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309

 

Mobil (Mobil1) is very common so you probably will find it on your local shops/stores or you can buy it on internet. And it has to be better than Suzuki's because Mobil1 only knows about oil, and it is one of the bests in the market.

 

It's on the shelf at some (most?) Auto Parts stores here.

Mobil ATF 3309 Automatic Transmission Fluid

Mobil ATF 3309

Here are your local (Aus) distributors.

Mobil Oil's network of Strategic Distributors in the South Pacific

 

Thanks mate

 

Here's some info that might be helpful....

http://www.suzuki-forums.com/2g-2006-grand-vitara/25027-re-2006-auto-tranny-fluid.html

 

Hi Axe Man, thanks for that info mate i went and spoke to the nearest mobil servo today and all i got was a blank look when i asked for the 3309, i will try again soon but will suggest the mobil1 as the first look rather than atf.cheers Snuffy.

 

Has anyone used Wolfs Head Universal Synthetic ATF on their GV 2nd Gen? Having a hard time finding Mobil 3309 here in the NYC area and my local autoparts shop recommended this as an alternative. I checked the specs on ATF and it was compliant with Suzuki 3317 and Mobil 3309. Looking for feedback on this product if anyone's used it. $5 a bottle for synethic beats paying dealer price for Suzuki 3317.

http://www.wolfshead.com/specsheets/UniversalSynthetic.pdf

 

wolfs head

Hi Kwanster, Sorry mate have never heard of it but its probably because i live in Qld Australia, I have been running the penrite atf fluid since august last year and has not missed a beat including towing my camper up the beach and on the highway, even now i still cant buy atf 3309 from my local mobil servo and my local dealer recommends castrol Transmax E, i guess if it looks like a duck smells like a duck and acts like a duck than at $5 a bottle you cant go wrong, but once again thats my opinion only, and just remember opinions are like arseholes everyone has one.LOL )