Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

0B–5

Explanation of Complete Vehicle
Maintenance Schedule

Brief explanations of the services listed in the preceding
Maintenance Schedule are presented below.
Replace all questionable parts and note any necessary
repairs as you perform these maintenance procedures.

Front and Rear Axle Lubricant
Replacement

Check the lubricant level after every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) of operation and add lubricant to level of
filler hole if necessary.
Replace the front and rear axle lubricant at 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) and 30,000 miles (48,000 km) and after
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) of operation thereafter.

Manual Transmission Lubricant
Replacement

Check the lubricant level after every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) of operation and add lubricant to level of
filler hole if necessary.
Replace the transmission lubricant at 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) and 30,000 miles (48,000 km) and after
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) of operation thereafter.

Transfer Case Lubricant Replacement

Check the lubricant level after every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) of operation and add lubricant to level of
filler hole if necessary.
Replace the transfer case lubricant at 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) and 30,000 miles (48,000 km) and after
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) of operation thereafter.

Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Replace the air cleaner under normal operating
conditions every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Operation of the vehicle in dusty areas will necessitate
more frequent replacement.

Spark Plug Replacement

Replace the plugs at 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
intervals with the type specified at the end of this
section.

Cooling System Service

Drain, flush and refill system with new engine coolant.
Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this
section, or ENGINE COOLING (SEC.6B).

Timing Belt Replacement

V6–3.2L engine:
Replace the timing belt at every 100,000 miles (160,000
km).
L4–2.2L engine:

Replacement of the timing belt is recommended at
every 75,000 miles (120,000 km).
Failure to replace the timing belt may result in serious
damage to the engine.

Valve Clearance Adjustment (V6, 3.2L ENG)

Incorrect valve clearance will result in increased engine
noise and reduced engine output.
Retorque the camshaft bracket bolts before checking
and adjusting the valve clearance.
Check and adjust the valve clearance whenever
excessive engine noise occurs.

Tire Rotation

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Spark Plug Wire Inspection

Check the spark plug wires at 60,000 mile (96,000 km)
intervals.

Front Wheel Bearings Lubricant
Replacement

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings axial rattle at
60,000 miles (100,000 km) intervals.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM (SEC. 4C).

Radiator Core and Air Conditioning
Condenser Cleaning

Clean the front of the radiator core and air conditioning
condenser, at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) intervals.

Fluid Level Check

A fluid loss in any system (except windshield
washer) may indicate a problem. Repair the system
at once.
Engine oil level
Check level and add if necessary. The best time to
check the engine  oil level is when the oil is warm. After
stopping the engine with the vehicle on a level surface,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil
pan. Pull out the oil level indicator (dipstick). Wipe it
clean and push the oil level indicator back down all the
way. Pull out the oil level indicator,  keeping the tip
down, and look at the oil level on it.
Add oil, if needed, to keep the oil level above the “ADD”
mark and between the “ADD” and “FULL” marks in the
operating range area. Avoid overfilling the engine since
this may cause engine damage. Push the oil level
indicator back down all the way after taking the reading.
If you check the oil level when the oil is cold, do not run
the engine  first. The cold oil will not drain back to the
pan fast enough to give a true  oil level.
Engine coolant level and condition
Check engine coolant level in the coolant reservoir and
add engine coolant if necessary. Inspect the engine
coolant and replace it if dirty or rusty.

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