1997 Suzuki Swift
Vehicle Specs & Maintenance Data
The 1997 Suzuki Swift maintenance specs on this page cover the key fluids, torque values, and wear items you need for routine service. Use these numbers as a quick reference when performing oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and other scheduled maintenance on your Suzuki Swift.
For oil changes, the 1997 Suzuki Swift takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic motor oil with a capacity of 3.3 quarts. Brake fluid type is DOT 3, the recommended coolant is Super Long Life Coolant (Blue/Green), and transmission fluid is Suzuki ATF 3317. Always use the manufacturer-recommended fluids to maintain warranty coverage and engine longevity.
When mounting wheels on the Suzuki Swift, torque the lug nuts to 48 ft-lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. Over- or under-torquing can lead to warped brake rotors or loose wheels. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles on newly installed wheels.
There is 1 NHTSA safety recall on file for the 1997 Suzuki Swift. Check the Recalls tab below for full details.
Specifications on this page are compiled from multiple publicly available sources including manufacturer documentation, NHTSA data, and automotive databases. Always cross-reference with your owner's manual or official factory documentation before purchasing parts or performing any service.
The 1997 Suzuki Swift uses 5W-30 Full Synthetic motor oil (3.3 qt capacity), requires lug nuts torqued to 48 ft-lbs, takes DOT 3 brake fluid.
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No known problems reported for this vehicle yet.
1 NHTSA safety recall for the 1997 Suzuki Swift. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THE SHIFT LEVER APPEARS TO BE IN "PARK," BUT CAN EASILY BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, TRANSAXLE LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.
IF THE SHIFT LEVER WERE TO COME OUT OF "PARK" WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, OWNERS ARE ADVISED WHEN SHIFTING TO "PARK," ALWAYS APPLY THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE RELEASING THE SERVICE BRAKE.