Example carWheel alignment for a 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
Wheel alignment for the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicles
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1996 Suzuki Sidekick for wheel alignment
- Body: special purpose vehicles (EPA size class).
1996 Suzuki Sidekick: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (17), power train (16) and engine and engine cooling (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V008000 | 2000-01-20 | suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING BASE ON THE UPPER END OF THE FRONT STRUTS CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE UPPER END OF THE FRONT STRUTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Sidekick
Wheel alignment for the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your Sidekick, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
From request to repair
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Your rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
What to ask
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Next step
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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