1997 Suzuki Sidekick Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick oil type depends on the engine: the JS, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JS, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JS, 4D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts with filter); the Sport JLX, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the Sport JLX, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the Sport JS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the Sport JS, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the Sport JX, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the Sport JX, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- JS, 2D Utility, Automatic: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JS, 2D Utility, Standard: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JS, 4D Utility, Automatic: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JS, 4D Utility, Standard: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JX, 2D Utility, Automatic: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JX, 2D Utility, Standard: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JX, 4D Utility, Automatic: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- JX, 4D Utility, Standard: 5W-30, 8.9 quarts with filter
- Sport JLX, Automatic: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- Sport JLX, Standard: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- Sport JS, Automatic: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- Sport JS, Standard: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- Sport JX, Automatic: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- Sport JX, Standard: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JS, 2D Utility, Automatic — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JS, 2D Utility, Standard — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JS, 4D Utility, Automatic — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JS, 4D Utility, Standard — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JX, 2D Utility, Automatic — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JX, 2D Utility, Standard — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JX, 4D Utility, Automatic — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| JX, 4D Utility, Standard — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 8.90 PTS. | — | — |
| Sport JLX, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| Sport JLX, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| Sport JS, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| Sport JS, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| Sport JX, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| Sport JX, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sidekick
1997 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 1997 Suzuki Sidekick take?
It depends on the engine: JS, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 5W-30; JS, 2D Utility, Standard uses 5W-30; JS, 4D Utility, Automatic uses 5W-30; JS, 4D Utility, Standard uses 5W-30; JX, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 5W-30; JX, 2D Utility, Standard uses 5W-30; JX, 4D Utility, Automatic uses 5W-30; JX, 4D Utility, Standard uses 5W-30; Sport JLX, Automatic uses 5W-30; Sport JLX, Standard uses 5W-30; Sport JS, Automatic uses 5W-30; Sport JS, Standard uses 5W-30; Sport JX, Automatic uses 5W-30; Sport JX, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick take?
Capacity depends on the engine: JS, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JS, 2D Utility, Standard holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JS, 4D Utility, Automatic holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JS, 4D Utility, Standard holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JX, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JX, 2D Utility, Standard holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JX, 4D Utility, Automatic holds 8.9 quarts with filter; JX, 4D Utility, Standard holds 8.9 quarts with filter; Sport JLX, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; Sport JLX, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter; Sport JS, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; Sport JS, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter; Sport JX, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; Sport JX, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Suzuki Sidekick?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.