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 with filter); the JLX, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JS, 4D Utility takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.75 quarts 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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More specs & repair guides for your Sidekick
1993 Suzuki Sidekick factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.0 quarts (5.2 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
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.
How much oil does a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick take?
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.
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.