1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI

1.3L I4•4WD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$18,521 maintenance + likely wear

~$3,704/yr · 310¢/mile equivalent

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

554 jobs across 18 categories

body (31)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (70)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 31

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 70

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

Units

20 torque specs across 1 category

engine (20)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 35

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

330 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

35 Ah

Amp Hours

55 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 6.88" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Compact battery for small engine compartment; Group 51R may also fit as alternative

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33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1986

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Convertible/hardtop SUV, no rear wiper on soft top models

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

23mpg

Highway

27mpg

Combined

25mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

EPA class

Special Purpose Vehicles

Wiper blades

Convertible/hardtop SUV, no rear wiper on soft top models

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai 1.3L I4 and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.

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