Suzuki LJ/SJ

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Suzuki LJ/SJ manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1 liter to 1,3 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10000 km or 6 months and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
SJ413 (1984-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
SJ410 (1981-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
LJ80 (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Suzuki LJ/SJ manual transmission fluid capacity varies by variant, with the LJ80 and SJ410 both holding 1 liter, while the SJ413 requires 1.3 liters.
  • The 0.3-liter difference between the SJ413 and the earlier LJ80 and SJ410 variants reflects the larger transmission housing associated with the 1.3-liter engine fitted to the SJ413.
  • Across all three variants spanning 1977-1998, the check interval is set at 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The fluid change interval is consistent across the LJ80, SJ410, and SJ413, each specifying 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions.
  • A 1-liter manual transmission fill on the LJ80 (1977-1983) is a relatively modest capacity, consistent with the compact, lightweight drivetrain design common to small off-road vehicles of that era.
  • The SJ413 (1984-1998) carries the largest manual transmission fluid capacity among the listed variants at 1.3 liters, which aligns with a physically larger gearbox unit compared to the earlier 1-liter configurations.
  • The dual-format service intervals, expressed in both distance and time, mean that whichever threshold is reached first under normal use conditions triggers the required check or change.

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