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2010 Suzuki Equator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Equator.

Body TRUCK

The 2010 Suzuki Equator is a truck that demands specific routine maintenance, notably requiring 4.9 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for proper engine lubrication. When evaluating its place in the model's reliability history, this year presents a somewhat dual nature, as it garnered only seven total owner complaints—predominantly targeting the suspension—yet was simultaneously subject to three separate recalls. Consequently, this positions the 2010 model as a year where generally low complaint volume is offset by notable safety and defect interventions, meaning prospective researchers should weigh its minor everyday quirks against the significance of its recall record.

Model year2012 2011 2010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 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 24F · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnPARKOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	220.9 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	70.1 in
Wheelbase	139.8 in
Curb weight	4519 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.9
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.2 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.9 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	11 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	98 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	101 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	MT: 625, AT: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	625 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Timing	15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-1.65 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	550 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	24F

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-17 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	177-182 °F
Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-17 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	177-182 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	136 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.020
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Finish	1.024 μin / 0.63 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8.3

1.5 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14 ft. lbs., Step 3:90

20 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

14 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., step 2: 84

33 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	37 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
2	60 ft. lbs.	60 ft. lbs
3	Loosen bolts.
4	29 ft. lbs.	29 ft. lbs
5	75 degrees.	75 degrees
6	75 degrees.; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 12 mm and 55 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.23 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting bolts.	75 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	72 ft. lbs.	72 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts in reverse order.
3	29 ft. lbs.	29 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	90 degrees; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 11 mm and 48 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.11 mm, replace bolts.	90 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., step 2: 21 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 8

5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 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.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Suzuki Equator, as the first model year of this generation, logged six complaints across its top areas—suspension and air bags each accounting for two—with no crash or fire reports. In contrast, the 2011 and 2012 model years show a downward complaint trend (two and one, respectively) but an upward recall trend (one recall in 2011, two in 2012), while TSBs remained steady at six per year. This pattern suggests that the 2010 model year experienced more owner-reported issues early on, with later years seeing fewer complaints but more official recall actions, possibly addressing underlying problems. Without recall data for 2010 itself, the data does not specify whether those early complaints led to later fixes. Given the higher complaint count and absence of recall information for 2010, this model year appears less refined than the 2011 or 2012 versions, making it a riskier buy compared to the later, more corrected years.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Suspension2

Air Bags2

Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train1

Air Bags,Seats1

Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 6 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SUZ_016008	2022-07-08	Suspension	Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
DOR-M9J4S-07	2020-06-03	Engine And Engine Cooling	These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication…
DOR-M3J3F-07	2020-06-03	Engine And Engine Cooling	These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication…
N-Q-G-045	2018-11-20	Suspension	This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
SC-75R	2018-03-22	Air Bags	This is a revised version of a previously-issued bulletin providing Suzuki Service…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Equator take?

4.9 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Equator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.