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2008 Suzuki Xl-7 FWD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Xl-7 FWD.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2008 Suzuki Xl-7 FWD is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (S5) transmission and an engine requiring 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API oil to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 15/22/18 mpg. Within the model's reliability history, this specific year accumulated 74 total owner complaints with steering identified as the top complaint area, yet it records 0 recalls. This indicates a reliability profile where owner-reported issues are present despite the absence of recalls.

Model year2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S5)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1 Pints
Engine Coolant	USE DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Timing	15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Single A/C, 1.30; dual A/C, 2.12. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	Single A/C, 4.40, dual A/C, 8.10. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	55.0-60.0 psi
Engine Compression	140 psi @ rpm. 70% maximum variation psi.
Engine Oil Pressure	10 psi @ Idle, 20 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	136 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	.140 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Finish	1.079 μin / 0.724 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Bolts:

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees.; M8 Bolts 9-10:	150 degrees
1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees.; Do not reuse cylinder head bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head, head bolt bosses.	75 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2008 Suzuki Xl-7 FWD lead in one area — the steering, 16 of 74 reports (22%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering16

Engine10

Air Bags5

Unknown Or Other3

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3

Structure3

Electrical System2

Steering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 65 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SUZ_016008	2022-07-08	Suspension	Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
16NA383	2020-05-08	Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for…
16NA338	2019-10-14	Power Train	This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to…
PIT5074L	2019-06-03	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIC5260C	2019-04-23	Visibility	This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Xl-7 FWD take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 Xl-7 FWD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Xl-7 FWD get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.