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1995 Suzuki Swift

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Swift.

Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1995 Suzuki Swift, equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission, delivers EPA fuel economy ratings of 30 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined. Within the model’s 1990–2002 run, this year recorded the lowest number of owner complaints—just one, focused on suspension, seat belts, and seats—and zero recalls, making it the most trouble-free vintage in the lineup.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque48 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy30/35/32 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)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined30 / 35 / 32 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
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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
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 Test12.8 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12.8 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
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 Replacement.590
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) · Fuel Filter (replace) · 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 120,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)

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 1995 Suzuki Swift represents a dramatic improvement over the early-production years of this generation. Compared to 1993 and 1994, which recorded 9 and 8 complaints respectively with a recall in 1993, the 1995 model year shows only 1 complaint—the lowest of any year in the dataset—with zero recalls and zero investigations. This follows a pattern where complaints peaked in 1991 (12 complaints) and again in 1993-1994, then dropped sharply in 1995 before modest increases resumed in 1997-1998. The single 1995 complaint involves suspension, seat belts, and seats rather than powertrain or safety-critical systems, and there was one crash-related complaint with no fire reports. Technical Service Bulletins remained moderate at 4, indicating routine maintenance communications rather than epidemic defects. This data suggests the 1995 Swift benefited from resolved early-production issues, making it the most favorable year in this generation to purchase used, provided the specific vehicle has documented maintenance records and a clean title.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
4
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Suspension,Seat Belts,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 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N-Q-G-0452018-11-20SuspensionThis Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
SW072000-05-04Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE REVISED CLAIMS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES…
113 050971999-01-01SeatsMODIFICATIONS ON TIGHTENING TORQUE OF FRONT SEAT RAIL MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
0204145Engine And Engine CoolingCORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

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

Does the 1995 Swift have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Swift get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 35 highway / 32 combined mpg.