Suzuki Equator
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Suzuki Equator — from 2009 to 2012.
2009–2012 Suzuki Equator
2.5L I4 (QR25DE) · RWD
152 hp / 171 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidNissan MTF HQ Multi
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2009–2012 Suzuki Equator
4.0L V6 (VQ40DE) · RWD
261 hp / 281 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Drain & fill4.8 qt
Full capacity11.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2009–2012 Suzuki Equator
4.0L V6 (VQ40DE) · 4WD
261 hp / 281 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Drain & fill4.8 qt
Full capacity11.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi