Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Isuzu Impulse Base, Standard, MSG4KFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 1.9L Eng | 6.70 QTS. | 6.34 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.9L Eng | 2.52 PTS. | 1.19 L | SAE 80 (Below 50Deg.F), 90W (0Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 140 (Above 50Deg.F Consistently) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 1.9L Eng | 9.30 QTS. | 8.8 L | 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze & water. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 1.9L Eng | 3.80 QTS. | 3.59 L | SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below -13Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Below 100Deg.F). | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 1.9L Eng | w/o Filter | 3.40 QTS. | 3.21 L | SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below -13Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Below 100Deg.F). | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 1.9L Eng | 15.10 GALS. | 57.15 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.9L Eng | 3.28 PTS. | 1.55 L | Areas with temperatures of (90Deg.F and higher) SAE 40. Other areas SAE 5W-30 SF | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | DEXRON-II | S | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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