1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS, 2.6 EFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.43 LBS. 0.64 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil 2.6L Eng 1.87 QTS. 1.76 L SAE 80 or 80W-90 (Below 50Deg.F), 90W or 80W-90 (0Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 140 (Above 50Deg.F Consistently) S
Engine Coolant 2.6L Eng 9.50 QTS. 8.99 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil 2.6L Eng w/Filter 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L API - SAE 10W-30 API - SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) (Preferred). Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 5W-30 viscosity oils may be required. S
Engine Oil 2.6L Eng w/o Filter 4.10 QTS. 3.88 L API - SAE 10W-30 API - SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) (Preferred). Below 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C), SAE 5W-30 viscosity oils may be required. S
Fuel Tank 21.90 GALS. 82.9 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.6L Eng 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L Use SAE 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 for areas with temperatures of 90Deg F (32Deg C) and higher. For other areas use SAE 5W-30 S
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