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0BÐ6 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Item IntervalCondition
ABCD A+D
Engine oil G : Change every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)
D : Change every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) ll
Engine oil filter G : Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
D : Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) ll
Air cleaner element G : Replace every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
D : Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)l
Power steering fluid Replace every 50,000 km (30,000 miles)ll
Steering system for looseness
or damage Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)l
Universal joints and sleeves Inspect for wear and lubricate every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)ll
Transmission with MT Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
transfer case oil after changing at initial 10,000 km (6,000 miles)l
Transmission :
AT
Change every 32,000 km (20,000 miles) lll l
Transfer:
TF Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
after changing at initial 10,000 km (6,000 miles)l
Differential oil Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
after changing at initial 5,000 km (3,000 miles) l
Disc brake pads and discs Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)lll
Timing belt G : Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)ll
EXPLANATION OF COMPLETE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Explanations of the services listed in the proceeding
Maintenance Scheduled are presented in ÒService
InformationÓ section of each manual.Replace all questionable parts and note any
necessary repairs as you perform these
maintenance procedures.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
Severe driving conditions
A: Repeated short trips
B: Driving on rough roads
C: Driving on dusty roads
D: Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0BÐ7
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS
AND FUELS
In order to obtain maximum performance and longest service life from your ISUZU vehicles, it is very
important to select and use correctly best lubricants and diesel fuels.
When lubricating, be sure to use ISUZU genuine lubricants or recommended lubricants listed below,
according to the maintenance schedule for each vehicle model.
The lubrication intervals in the maintenance schedule and the coverage and period of new vehicle warranty
are based on the use of ISUZU genuine lubricants or recommended lubricants as given in the chart which
will serve as a guide for selecting lubricants of proper brand name.
LUBRICATION MAKE BRAND / TYPEGRADE
API ACEA
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO MULTI Ð Z TYPE CE (10W-30) CE
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO MULTI Ð Z (10W-30) CD
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO MULTI Ð Z SUV (5W-30) CD
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO S Ð 3 (10W, 20W, 30, 40) CD
Diesel engine crankcase EXXON / ESSO ESSOLUBE XD-3+ (15W-40) CG4/CF E2/B2
EXXON / ESSO ESSOLUBE XT331 (15W-40) CG-4/CF E2/B2
MOBIL DELVAC HP (15W-40, 20, 30, 40) CF/CE
CALTEX / CHEVRONDELO CXJ (15W-40, 30, 40) CF
SHELL RIMURA D (15W-40, 30, 40 CD/CF
ELF PERFORMANCE TROPHY (15W-40) CE E3
TOTAL RUBIA XT (15W-40) CF-4 E2
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO RACING ACE (7.5W-30) SG
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO MULTI ACE (7.5W-30) SF
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO ACE (10W-30) SE
EXXON / ESSO ESSO SUPERFLO (15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50) SJ A2
Gasoline engine EXXON / ESSO ESSO UNIFLO (15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50) SJ A2
crankcase MOBIL MOBIL SUPER XHP
(15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50)SJ A3
CALTEX / TEXACOHAVOLINE FORMULA-3 (15W-40, 20W-50) SJ
SHELL HELIX SUPER (10W-30) SJ
ELF SUPER SPORTI S (15W-40) SG
TOTAL QUARTZ 5000 (15W-40, 20W-50) SJ A2
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO GEAR OIL TRANSAXLE (5W-30) SG
EXXON / ESSO ESSOLUBE XD-3+ (15W-40) CG-4/CF E2/B2
EXXON / ESSO ESSOLUBE XT331 (15W-40) CG-4/CF E2/B2
Manual transmission MOBIL MOBIL SUPER (10W-30) SH
Transfer caseCALTEX / TEXACOHAVOLINE FORMULA-3 (15W-40, 20W-50) SH
SHELL RIMURA D (15W-40) CD/CF
ELF SUPER SPORTI S (15W-40) SG/CD
TOTAL QUARTZ 5000 (15W-40, 20W-50) SJ/CF A2/B2
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO GEAR OIL SH (80W-90, 90, 140) GL-5
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO SHIFT ON THE FLY (75W-90) GL-5
DifferentialEXXON / ESSO GEAR OIL GX (85W-90) GL-5
Shift on the fly systemMOBIL MOBILUBE HD (80W-90, 85W-140) GL-5
(GL-5 only)CALTEX THURBAN GL-5 EP (80W-90, 85W-140) GL-5
SHELL SPIRAX HD (90, 140) GL-5
ELF TRANSELF TYPE B (80W-90, 85W-140) GL-5
TOTAL TRANSMISSION TM (80W-90, 85W-140) GL-5
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO GEAR OIL LSD (140) GL-5
EXXON / ESSO GEAR OIL LSA (90) GL-5
Differential MOBIL MOBILUBE HD LS (80W-90) GL-5
(Limited Slip Differential) CALTEX GEAR OIL LSD (90) GL-5
ELF TRANSELF TYPE BLS (90) GL-5
TOTAL TRANSMISSION DA (85W-90) GL-5
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0BÐ8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
FLUID TYPE
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir Besco brake fluid (For light duty)
Hydraulic brake fluid SAE J1703
FMVSS 116 DOT.3 grade
LUBRICATION MAKE BRAND / TYPEGRADE
API ACEA
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO ATF II, ATF III
EXXON / ESSO ESSO ATF D (DEXRONÒ
II-D)
Automatic transmission MOBIL MOBIL ATF (DEXRONÒ
III)
Power steering CALTEX ATF HD (DEXRONÒ
II)
SHELL SHELL DONAX TA (DEXRONÒ
II-D)
ELF ELFMATIC G3 (DEXRONÒ
III)
TOTAL TOTAL FLUID IID (DEXRONÒ
II-D)
ISUZU GENUINE
BESCO L-2 GREASE (No.2), L-3 GREASE (No.3)Propeller shaft sliding EXXON / ESSO RONEX MP (No.2)
yoke, Universal joint MOBIL MOBILGREASE HP 222 (No.2)
Grease fittingCALTEX / TEXACOSTARPLEX-2 (No.2)
(General purpose grease)SHELL SHELL RETINAX A (No.2)
TOTAL MULTIS EP2, EP3 (No.2, No.3)
Propeller shaft slidingISUZU GENUINE ONE LUBER MO GREASE
yoke EXXON / ESSO BEACON Q2 (No.2)
Universal joint EXXON / ESSO MULTIPURPOSE GREASE (Moly) (No.2)
General purpose greaseCALTEX MOLYTEX GREASE EP2 (No.2)(in Molybdenum)TOTAL TOTAL MULTIS MS2 (No.2)
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO LLC SUPER TYPE E
TEXACO / CALTEX HAVOLINE EXTENDED LIFE ANTIFREEZE
Engine cooling system COOLANT
HAVOLINE XLC
EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT 6280
NOTE:
When the recommended lubricants are specified in the workshop manual, follow them.
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0BÐ9
NOTE:
Use the applicable standard or equivalent for diesel fuels.DIESEL FUEL/APPLICABLE STANDARD
JIS (JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD) Based on K2204 GAS OIL
DIN (DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE NORMEN) Based on EN590 : 1997
SAE (SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS) Based on SAE J-313C
BS (BRITISH STANDARD) Based on BS EN590 : 1997
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0BÐ10 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
OIL VISCOSITY CHART
Lubricants should be carefully selected according to the lubrication chart. It is also important to select
viscosity of lubricants according to the ambient temperature by referring to the following table.
OIL VISCOSITY CHART FOR GASOLINE ENGINE
APPLY GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
SAE 30
SAE 5W-30
SAE 15W-40,20W-40,20W-50
SAE 10W-30
SAE 20,20W
SAE 10W
EG-01 (Multi grade) (Single grade)VISCOSITY GRADE - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
µ25˚C
µ13˚Fµ15˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F
OIL VISCOSITY CHART FOR DIESEL ENGINE
APPLY DIESEL ENGINE OIL
VISCOSITY GRADE - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Multi grade
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
–25¡C –15¡C0¡C –10¡C15¡C25¡C30¡C
–13¡F5¡F32¡F 14¡F60¡F77¡F86¡F
905RW017
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0BÐ11
OIL VISCOSITY CHART FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
APPLY ENGINE OIL
SAE 5W-30
SAE 15W-40,20W-40,20W-50
SAE 10W-30
SAE 40,50
ET-12 (Multi-grade) (Single grade)VISCOSITY GRADE - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE 30
µ25˚C
µ13˚Fµ10˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F
OIL VISCOSITY CHART FOR FRONT AXLE (Manual and Auto locking hub model)
AND REAR AXLE
APPLY GEAR OIL
SAE 75W-90
SAE 80W-140
SAE 80W-90
GA-06 (Multi grade)(Single grade)GEAR OIL VISCOSITY GRADE - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
µ25˚C
µ13˚F ˚C
˚F µ10˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F ˚C
˚F
SAE 80W
SAE 75W
SAE 140
SAE 90
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0BÐ12 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
OIL VISCOSITY CHART FOR FRONT AXLE (Shift on the fly model)
APPLY GEAR OIL
GEAR OIL VISCOSITY GRADE – AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
(Multi grade)
SAE 80W – 90, 80W – 140
SAE 75W – 90
–25¡C
–13¡F14¡F32¡F59¡F86¡F95¡F –10¡C15¡C30¡C35¡C 0¡C
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SECTION 00
SERVICE INFORMATION
CONTENTS
PAGE
Troubleshooting........................................................00Ð 3
Main Data and Specifications.............................................00Ð45
Fixing Torque...........................................................00Ð48
Special Tools...........................................................00Ð52
SERVICE INFORMATION 00 Ð 1