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1996 Suzuki Swift DLX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 Swift DLX.

Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1996 Suzuki Swift DLX is EPA-rated at 26/31/28 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque48 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/31/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 26R · 440 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 26R · 440 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length149.6 in
Overall width62.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase93.3 in
Curb weight1872 lb
Track (front / rear)55.1 / 53.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 31 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 48 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings25 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts12 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head StepsFinal torque: 51-54 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head StepsFinal torque: 51-54 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts42-47 ft-lbs
Main Bearings37-41 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-28.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts48 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug13.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub127 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary ResistanceMT: 800, AT: 850 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance50 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque21.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance1 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number26R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance440 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Injector Primary Resistance0.5-1.5 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure48-62 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM4000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.0090-0.0110 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0102-0.0118 in

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.236; Rear: 0.236 specification
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .590; Rear: .315
Maximum Rotor Runout.0039
Maximum Drum DiameterHatchback: 7.170; Sedan: 7.958

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miBrake System (inspect)
Every 7,500 miDoor Stop (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Shift Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)
At 90,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

What gas mileage does the Swift DLX get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg.