1993 Suzuki Sidekick Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Suzuki Sidekick oil type depends on the engine: the JLX, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JLX, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 4D Utility takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- JLX, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JLX, Standard: 10W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JS, 2D Utility, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JS, 2D Utility, Standard: 5W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JS, 4D Utility: 10W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JX, 2D Utility, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JX, 2D Utility, Standard: 5W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JX, 4D Utility, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- JX, 4D Utility, Standard: 10W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLX, Automatic — 16 Valve Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JLX, Standard — 16 Valve Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JS, 2D Utility, Automatic — 8 Valve Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JS, 2D Utility, Standard — 8 Valve Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JS, 4D Utility — 16 Valve Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JX, 2D Utility, Automatic — 8 Valve Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JX, 2D Utility, Standard — 8 Valve Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JX, 4D Utility, Automatic — 16 Valve Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| JX, 4D Utility, Standard — 16 Valve Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick take?
It depends on the engine: JLX, Automatic uses 10W-30; JLX, Standard uses 10W-30; JS, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 5W-30; JS, 2D Utility, Standard uses 5W-30; JS, 4D Utility uses 10W-30; JX, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 5W-30; JX, 2D Utility, Standard uses 5W-30; JX, 4D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; JX, 4D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: JLX, Automatic holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JLX, Standard holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JS, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JS, 2D Utility, Standard holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JS, 4D Utility holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JX, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JX, 2D Utility, Standard holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JX, 4D Utility, Automatic holds 4.75 quarts with filter; JX, 4D Utility, Standard holds 4.75 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1993 Suzuki Sidekick?
Most 1993 Suzuki Sidekick owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Suzuki recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Suzuki Sidekick?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.