Parts for your 2012 Suzuki Splash-Oil seals

2012 Suzuki Splash oil-seals — purpose, care, and when to replace

Oil-seals are absolutely used on the 2012 Suzuki Splash. Technical sources including the Suzuki Splash (RB series) Service Manual and the Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2012 models list multiple engine and transaxle oil-seals across the 1.0 and 1.2 K‑series petrol engines and the 1.3 DDiS diesel. These include front and rear crankshaft seals, camshaft seals, oil pump and timing cover seals, plus transaxle input/output shaft seals. So oil-seals are relevant to every Splash variant sold in this model year.

On this car, oil-seals keep engine and gearbox oil where it belongs while keeping dust and water out. They ride on rotating shafts with a spring-loaded lip, maintaining a tight film of oil to seal moving parts. When they harden or wear, oil starts to seep, which can lead to low oil levels, messy underbodies, and contamination of belts or clutches.

Common seals on a 2012 Splash include:

• Front and rear crankshaft seals (rear main sits between engine and gearbox)
• Camshaft seals (at the timing chain end on K‑series