Parts for your 2014 Suzuki Splash-Transmission filter

2014 Suzuki Splash transmission filter — what’s fitted and how to look after it

For a 2014 Suzuki Splash, whether a transmission filter is “a thing” depends on the gearbox. The 5‑speed manual has no transmission filter at all, it simply uses gear oil and a filter isn’t part of its design. The 4‑speed automatic, however, does have an internal pan strainer (often called a transmission filter). Technical sources that cover the Splash/Agila platform and its Aisin 4‑speed automatic confirm this arrangement: Suzuki Splash Owner’s Manual (2014) service schedule mentions ATF checks but no routine filter change, Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue lists an automatic transmission oil strainer for Splash auto variants, and the Aisin AW60‑41SN/AF13‑II technical manuals (used in Opel/Vauxhall Agila B, the Splash’s twin) describe an internal suction strainer under the pan that’s serviceable when the pan is removed.

On auto models, the transmission filter’s job is to protect the hydraulic circuits by catching clutch material and fine metal wear from everyday driving. In the Splash’s 4‑speed auto it’s a mesh strainer rather than a fine paper element, so it’s there for engine‑of‑life protection and oil pick‑up integrity more than frequent maintenance. Suzuki doesn’t schedule routine filter changes for normal use, but it’s smart ownership in Australia and New Zealand to pair a pan‑off service with filter replacement and magnet cleaning at higher mileage or if the fluid’s past its best. A sensible window is around 100,000–150,000 kilometres, sooner for lots of stop‑start, towing, hills or hot climates. Use only the exact ATF specified for the VIN (commonly a JWS 3309/T‑IV type for the 4‑speed Aisin unit) and never mix fluids. A proper service involves dropping the pan, replacing the strainer and pan gasket, cleaning the magnets, then refilling and setting the level at the correct fluid temperature using the level plug per workshop procedure.

Drivers should consider a filter and fluid service if they notice any of the following:

• Harsh or delayed shifts, flare or shudder under light throttle
• Dark or burnt‑smelling ATF on the dipstick or level plug check
• Debris in the pan at prior services, or after gearbox repairs/overheating

Manual Splash owners can relax on this front — there’s no transmission filter on the manual, and routine care is simply using the correct grade gear oil and changing it at the intervals Suzuki specifies.

Technical references: 2014 Suzuki Splash Owner’s Manual (Maintenance/Automatic Transmission sections), Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue for Splash automatic transmission (oil strainer listing), Aisin AW60‑41SN / AF13‑II service information and ATSG technical manual (internal suction strainer beneath pan, non‑scheduled item).

Popular questions about 2014 Suzuki Splash transmission filters

Does a 2014 Suzuki Splash have a transmission filter?
Automatic models do — it’s an internal pan strainer on the Aisin 4‑speed. Manual models do not use a transmission filter at all. If it’s a manual, there’s nothing to replace, if it’s an auto, the strainer can be serviced when the pan is off.

How often should the Splash’s transmission filter be changed?
It’s not a set maintenance item in Suzuki’s schedule. In local conditions, many workshops recommend inspecting and replacing the strainer when the pan is removed for ATF service around 100,000–150,000 km, or earlier if the fluid is discoloured or there are drivability symptoms.

What transmission fluid does the Splash 4‑speed auto use?
Use the exact ATF spec listed in the owner’s manual for your VIN — commonly a JWS 3309/T‑IV type for the Aisin 4‑speed. Don’t substitute or mix, the wrong fluid can cause shift quality issues and premature wear.