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Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 5

0B–4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

DIESEL ENGINE MODEL

I: Inspect and correct or replace as necessary

A: Adjust

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T: Tighten to specified torque

L: Lubricate

SERVICE INTERVAL:

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DIESEL ENGINE
* Engine oil
* Engine oil filter

Oil leakage and contamination

Idling speed and acceleration

Fan belt tension and damage

Timing belt

Exhaust system
All hoses and pipes in engine compartment

for clog or damage

Valve clearance

* Air cleaner element

Fuel filter

Radiator coolant concentration
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NOTE: In the 4JXI-TC diesel engine, there is provided sub (2nd) oil filter for fuel injection at the upper part of crank case on the left

side of the engine. This oil filter maintenance-free and does not need a periodic replacement. See reverse side the (back)
cover for installation location of the sub (2nd) oil filter.

(Replace every 200,000 km or 125,000 miles)

*Marks:Under severe driving conditions, additional maintenance is required.

Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions”.

CLUTCH

Clutch fluid
Clutch pedal travel and free play

TRANSMISSION OR TRANSMISSION WITH
TRANSFER CASE
* Manual transmission with transfer case oil
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Automatic transmission fluid

Transfer case oil

PROPELLER SHAFT

Loose connections

* Universal joints and splines for wear

Universal joints and sliding sleeve (front and rear)

FRONT AND REAR AXLE
* Differential gear oil (Front and rear)

Shift on the fly system gear oil
Front axle shaft rubber boot for damage
Axle case for distortion or damage
Axle shafts for distortion or damage

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STEERING
* Power steering fluid

Oil leakage

* Steering system for looseness or damage

Power steering hose
Steering wheel play
Steering function
Right and left turning radius
Wheel alignment
Joint ball for oil leakage or damage
Joint ball rubber boot for damage

SERVICE BRAKES

Brake fluid
Brake system for fluid leakage
Brake function

* Disc brake pads and discs wear

Brake pedal travel and free play
Pipes and hoses for loose connections or damage

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B–5

DIESEL ENGINE MODEL

I: Inspect and correct or replace as necessary

A: Adjust

R: Replace or change

T: Tighten to specified torque

L: Lubricate

SERVICE INTERVAL:

x 1,000 km

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or months whichever comes first) or months

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PARKING BRAKE

Parking brake function
Parking brake lever travel
Cables for looseness or damage and guide for

damage

Ratchet for wear or damage

SUSPENSION

Spring leaves for damage
Mount for looseness or damage
Shock absorbers for oil leakage
Shock absorbers mount for looseness
Rubber bushes of suspension wear or damage
Spring action for loss of balance due to weakening
Joint ball rubber boot for damage

WHEELS

Wheel pins
Wheel disc for damage
Hub bearing grease
Front and rear hub bearings for looseness
Tire pressure and damage
Tire rotation

OTHERS

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
Lube front free-wheeling hubs

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*Marks:Under severe driving conditions, additional maintenance is required.

Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions”.

0B–6 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

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Condition

A+D

Engine oil

: Change every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Engine oil filter

: Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

: Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Air cleaner element

: Replace every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)

: Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)

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Power steering fluid

Replace every 50,000 km (30,000 miles)

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Steering system for looseness
or damage

Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Universal joints and sleeves

Inspect for wear and lubricate every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)

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Transmission with

Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)

transfer case oil

after changing at initial 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

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Transmission :

Change every 32,000 km (20,000 miles)

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Transfer:

Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
after changing at initial 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

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Differential oil

Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
after changing at initial 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Disc brake pads and discs

Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Timing belt

: Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

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EXPLANATION OF COMPLETE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Explanations of the services listed in the proceeding
Maintenance Scheduled are presented in “Service
Information” 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

Repeated short trips

Driving on rough roads

Driving on dusty roads

Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B–7

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 / TYPE

GRADE

API

ACEA

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO MULTI – Z TYPE CE (10W-30)

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO MULTI – Z (10W-30)

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO MULTI – Z SUV (5W-30)

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO S – 3 (10W, 20W, 30, 40)

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 / CHEVRON

DELO CXJ (15W-40, 30, 40)

SHELL

RIMURA D (15W-40, 30, 40

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PERFORMANCE TROPHY (15W-40)

TOTAL

RUBIA XT (15W-40)

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ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO RACING ACE (7.5W-30)

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO MULTI ACE (7.5W-30)

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO ACE (10W-30)

EXXON / ESSO

ESSO SUPERFLO (15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50)

Gasoline engine

EXXON / ESSO

ESSO UNIFLO (15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50)

crankcase

MOBIL

MOBIL SUPER XHP (15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50)

CALTEX / TEXACO

HAVOLINE FORMULA-3 (15W-40, 20W-50)

SHELL

HELIX SUPER (10W-30)

ELF

SUPER SPORTI S (15W-40)

TOTAL

QUARTZ 5000 (15W-40, 20W-50)

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO GEAR OIL TRANSAXLE (5W-30)

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)

Transfer case

CALTEX / TEXACO

HAVOLINE FORMULA-3 (15W-40, 20W-50)

SHELL

RIMURA D (15W-40)

CD/CF

ELF

SUPER SPORTI S (15W-40)

SG/CD

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ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO GEAR OIL SH (80W-90, 90, 140)

GL-5

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO SHIFT ON THE FLY (75W-90)

GL-5

Differential

EXXON / ESSO

GEAR OIL GX (85W-90)

GL-5

Shift on the fly system

MOBIL

MOBILUBE HD (80W-90, 85W-140)

GL-5

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CALTEX

THURBAN GL-5 EP (80W-90, 85W-140)

GL-5

SHELL

SPIRAX HD (90, 140)

GL-5

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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

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GEAR OIL LSA (90)

GL-5

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MOBIL

MOBILUBE HD LS (80W-90)

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(Limited Slip Differential) CALTEX

GEAR OIL LSD (90)

GL-5

ELF

TRANSELF TYPE BLS (90)

GL-5

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TRANSMISSION DA (85W-90)

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