Parts for your 1987 Suzuki Swift

1987 Suzuki Swift: info and easy-care maintenance

Built light and lively, the 1987 Suzuki Swift is a no‑fuss city runabout that still charms with simple mechanics and low running costs. It’s a compact hatch that sips petrol, parks anywhere, and keeps rego and insurance friendly. This page gives a quick yarn about the car and the everyday service parts owners usually refresh to keep it sweet: filters, belts, ignition bits, cooling hoses, and tidy suspension odds and ends.

• Change engine oil and filter every 5,000–7,500 km.
• Inspect and replace air, fuel, and cabin filters.
• Check timing belt age, swap if uncertain or cracked.
• Refresh spark plugs, leads, and distributor cap as needed.
• Flush coolant, inspect hoses, and keep an eye on leaks.
• Grease hinges, adjust handbrake, and rotate tyres regularly.

Because the Swift is featherweight, stock brakes and suspension do fine for commuter duties, but fresh fluid and bushings make a world of difference on rough Kiwi and Aussie roads. Carburetted models like clean fuel and tight vacuum lines, any stumble at idle often points to a dirty carb, perished hoses, or a lazy ignition coil. Keep an eye on rust around hatch seals and the spare‑wheel well, especially if it’s been beach‑side.

Parts availability is still decent, and most jobs are spanner‑friendly for a weekend tinkerer. Use quality fluids, stick to regular intervals, and note odd noises early. Treated kindly, this plucky little hatch will rack up the kilometres without rinsing the wallet, all while keeping the drive easy as. That’s the charm of an ’87.

Q: What engines came in the 1987 Suzuki Swift?

A: Depending on market, you’ll typically find a 1.0‑litre three‑cylinder carb or a 1.3‑litre four‑cylinder carb. The hot GTi with a 1.3‑litre DOHC 16‑valve appeared in some regions around this era. Always check local specs and your VIN plate to confirm.

Q: What fuel economy can drivers expect?

A: A tidy, well‑tuned Swift usually returns about 5.5–7.0 L/100 km on the open road and roughly 7.5–8.5 L/100 km around town, depending on engine, carb tune, tyres, and how heavy your right foot is.

Q: Are parts easy to source in Australia and New Zealand?

A: Generally, yes. Common service items are widely available through aftermarket suppliers and wreckers. Some components cross over with period siblings like early Holden Barina models. Match parts by build date and engine code for best results.