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okeitrucker
08-19-2007, 10:35 AM
I have a '93 Suzuki Carry and would like to check the gear oil in the transmission. But, other than locating a dust cap at the top of the bell housing, I can't seem to find a plug for where you can check the oil level or add more if needed. I did see a plug with a square hole on the bottom of the transfer case, which I suspect would let me drain the oil. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
chadhite
08-19-2007, 09:14 PM
Okie,

You will have a plug with a square inset on the driver side of the tranmission. A 3/8 socket extension will be what you will use to remove the plug, be careful when removing not to strip the plug. Once you remove the plug there will be a plug in the rear of the transfer case. Remove it also. Your transmission and transfer case are conected so when you put fluid into the transmission you are filling the transfer case also. Use standard gear oil 85 weight to fill tranmissions and differentals.

If you do strip the plug you can buy one at the local hardware store in the pluming department. Buy one that you can get a cresent wrench or pliers on.
Speaking from expericance on this one.
okeitrucker
08-20-2007, 10:05 AM
Chad,

Thanks for your reply. I have a '90 and a '91 Suzuki, both have the plug with square inset that you mention. The '93 doesn't have that plug. There is a round hole in that location that was never drilled and tapped. Any other possible location to fill with oil? Thanks for the advice about replacing the plug with one that you can get a wrench on, I'll do that for the older Suzukis.
chadhite
08-20-2007, 10:52 AM
I have a 93 Suzuki for sale. I will look at it later today and let you know something.
okeitrucker
08-20-2007, 11:02 PM
Chad,

You're one busy guy on this forum! Thanks for all your answers to other people's questions, I've been learning lots!
okeitrucker
08-20-2007, 11:13 PM
Found it!! It's on the passenger side, at the back of the transfer case, somewhat hidden by the muffler. But if you get your head all the way under, it's one of those bolts with a square indent. Pretty easy to find once you know where it's at!