1998 Suzuki Sidekick Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Suzuki Sidekick oil type depends on the engine: the JLX Sport takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the JS Sport takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JS, 4D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JX Sport takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 2D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the JX, 4D Utility, Standard takes 5W-30 (8.9 quarts qt with filter); the Sport JLX, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport JLX, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport JS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport JS, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport JX, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport JX, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- JLX Sport: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- JS Sport: 5W-30, 11.0 quarts with filter
- 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 Sport: 5W-30, 11.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLX Sport — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| JS Sport — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 PTS. | — | — |
| 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 Sport — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 11.00 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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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick take?
It depends on the engine: JLX Sport uses 5W-30; JS Sport uses 5W-30; 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 Sport 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.
What is the oil capacity of a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: JLX Sport holds 11.0 quarts with filter; JS Sport holds 11.0 quarts with filter; 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 Sport holds 11.0 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
Most 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.