Suzuki Vitara
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Suzuki Vitara — from 1999 to 2004.
1999–2001 Suzuki Vitara
1.6L I4 (G16B) · 4WD
97 hp / 98 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 80W-90 GL-4
Fuel
Tank13.2 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
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2001 Suzuki Vitara
1.6L I4 (G16B) · 4WD
97 hp / 98 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity6.6 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 80W-90 GL-4
Fuel
Tank13.2 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
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2002–2004 Suzuki Vitara
2.0L I4 (J20A) · 4WD
127 hp / 130 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill3.6 qt
Full capacity7.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidSuzuki Power Steering Fluid (Dexron II)
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-4
Fuel
Tank17.4 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