Suzuki Sidekick
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Suzuki Sidekick — from 1989 to 1998.
1989–1995 Suzuki Sidekick
1.6L I4 (G16A) · 4WD
80 hp / 94 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeNone
Differentials
Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-4
Fuel
Tank11.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1989–1995 Suzuki Sidekick
1.6L I4 (G16A) · 4WD
80 hp / 94 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity6 qt
Power Steering
TypeNone
Differentials
Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-4
Fuel
Tank11.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–1998 Suzuki Sidekick
1.8L I4 (J18A) · 4WD
120 hp / 114 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi