1998 Suzuki Sidekick Scheduled Maintenance

When it comes to your Suzuki Sidekick, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Sidekick has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Sidekick maintenance. Just follow your 1998 Suzuki Sidekick maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Suzuki, your vehicle manufacturer. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Sidekick perform better, keep you safer on the road, and prevent common 1998 Suzuki Sidekick problems.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1998 Suzuki Sidekick for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Sidekick’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1998 Suzuki Sidekick? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Suzuki Sidekick battery, and so can frequent short drives. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Sidekick) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Suzuki Sidekick won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1998 Suzuki Sidekick running newer, longer. To learn how often Suzuki recommends you have the oil changed in your 1998 Sidekick, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1998 Suzuki Sidekick.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Suzuki Sidekick can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Suzuki Sidekick steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Suzuki Sidekick's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Suzuki Sidekick maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Suzuki Sidekick cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Suzuki Sidekick? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1998 Suzuki Sidekick maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.