Parts for your 2015 Suzuki Splash-Oil pump

2015 Suzuki Splash oil pump — purpose, care, and when to replace

Based on technical references — namely the Suzuki K10B/K12B Engine Service Manual (Lubrication System section) and Suzuki’s Electronic Parts Catalogue listing an “Oil Pump Assembly” for the Splash/Agila platform — the 2015 Suzuki Splash is fitted with a crankshaft-driven, trochoid-style engine oil pump integrated with the timing chain/front cover. It’s a core component of the engine’s lubrication system, not an optional or delete item.

In the Splash, the oil pump’s job is simple but vital: pull oil from the sump, push it through the filter, and feed pressurised oil to bearings, camshafts, and the timing gear. That steady oil pressure keeps friction down, carries away heat, and flushes microscopic debris so the little Suzuki stays chirpy on daily commutes and longer Kiwi and Aussie road trips.

There’s no routine replacement interval for the pump itself, but keeping it healthy is all about good servicing habits:

• Change engine oil and filter every 10,000–15,000 kilometres or 12 months (follow the owner’s handbook and driving conditions), using the correct viscosity — commonly 5W-30 for AU/NZ — that meets the specified API/ACEA ratings.
• Use quality filters with the proper anti-drainback valve to help maintain pressure on cold starts.
• Don’t ignore the red oil pressure warning lamp