Suzuki Carry

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Suzuki Carry manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1 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 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Carry (1990-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Carry (1990-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Carry (1986-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Carry (1986-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Suzuki Carry manual transmission fluid capacity appears in two distinct values across the 1986-1994 generation: 1.0 liter and 1.3 liters. The difference between these two figures reflects variation across transmission configurations rather than a single universal fill volume.
  • A 1.0-liter capacity is the lower of the two specified values and is associated with a smaller transmission unit, while the 1.3-liter figure applies to a physically larger gearbox requiring a greater fluid volume to reach the correct operating level.
  • Both the 1986-1990 and 1990-1994 model ranges carry identical capacity options of 1.0 liter and 1.3 liters, indicating that the same transmission configurations were carried across the generational boundary without a change in fluid volume requirements.
  • The fluid check interval for all listed configurations is set at 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. A check interval at this frequency is intended to monitor fluid level and condition without necessarily performing a full drain and refill.
  • The fluid change interval across all rows is 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions. At 40,000 km, a full drain and replacement of the manual transmission fluid is specified to maintain lubrication quality within the gearbox.
  • The ratio between the check interval and the change interval is 4:1 on a distance basis, meaning fluid level is to be inspected four times for every one full fluid change cycle across the 1986-1994 Carry manual transmission specifications.

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