Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code K12C – 1.2 VVT / 1.2 DualJet Hybrid (61 kW / 66 kW / 69 kW) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code K12C (1.2 VVT / 1.2 DualJet Hybrid (61 kW / 66 kW / 69 kW)) was installed in models: Suzuki SX4 I (EY / GY) & Grand Vitara I / II (FT / JT), Suzuki Swift III / IV / V, Ignis, Splash & Jimny, Suzuki Vitara (LY) & SX4 S-Cross (JY). Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Viscosity
0W-20 or 5W-30 (0W-16 u 1.2 DualJet K12D)
Oil Capacity
3,1 – 3,3 l (1.0 BoosterJet / 1.2 DualJet) / 3,9 – 4,1 l (1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 VVT & 1.4 BoosterJet)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 610/1 (1.3/1.4/1.6) or W 67/2 (1.0/1.2)
⏱️ Oil change interval (K12C): 15 000 km / 1 year (u 1.0/1.4 BoosterJet doporučeno 10 000 – 12 000 km) (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (K12C): At 150,000 – 180,000 km we recommend preventive replacement of the timing kit including water pump and coolant check.
🏆 Recommended oil & pack: ECSTAR F9000 0W-20 / 5W-30 or Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 (4 až 5 liters (1× 4L/5L jug)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine K12C (3):
Suzuki • 1998 – 2024
Suzuki Swift III / IV / V, Ignis, Splash & Jimny – 1.2 VVT / 1.2 DualJet Hybrid (61 kW / 66 kW / 69 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,1 – 3,3 l (1.0 BoosterJet / 1.2 DualJet) / 3,9 – 4,1 l (1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 VVT & 1.4 BoosterJet) (0W-20 or 5W-30 (0W-16 u 1.2 DualJet K12D)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 610/1 (1.3/1.4/1.6) or W 67/2 (1.0/1.2)
Suzuki • 1998 – 2015
Suzuki SX4 I (EY / GY) & Grand Vitara I / II (FT / JT) – 1.2 VVT / 1.2 DualJet Hybrid (61 kW / 66 kW / 69 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,1 – 3,3 l (1.0 BoosterJet / 1.2 DualJet) / 3,9 – 4,1 l (1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 VVT & 1.4 BoosterJet) (0W-20 or 5W-30 (0W-16 u 1.2 DualJet K12D)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 610/1 (1.3/1.4/1.6) or W 67/2 (1.0/1.2)
Suzuki • 2013 – 2025
Suzuki Vitara (LY) & SX4 S-Cross (JY) – 1.2 VVT / 1.2 DualJet Hybrid (61 kW / 66 kW / 69 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,1 – 3,3 l (1.0 BoosterJet / 1.2 DualJet) / 3,9 – 4,1 l (1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 VVT & 1.4 BoosterJet) (0W-20 or 5W-30 (0W-16 u 1.2 DualJet K12D)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 610/1 (1.3/1.4/1.6) or W 67/2 (1.0/1.2)