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2003 Isuzu Axiom Base, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Qts. (Lts.) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission (2)(4) | 9.1 (8.6) | |||||||||||
| Ascender | ||||||||||||
| Complete Overhaul | 11 (10.6) | |||||||||||
| Filter/Pan Removal | 5.0 (4.7) | |||||||||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | ||||||||||||
| Axiom | 11.7 (11.1) | |||||||||||
| Ascender | ||||||||||||
| 4.2L | 13.9 (13.1) | |||||||||||
| 5.3L | 14.4 (13.7) | |||||||||||
| Rodeo & Rodeo Sport | ||||||||||||
| 2.2L | ||||||||||||
| A/T | 7.4 (7.0) | |||||||||||
| M/T | 7.3 (6.9) | |||||||||||
| 3.2L | ||||||||||||
| A/T | 11.1 (10.5) | |||||||||||
| M/T | 11.2 (10.6) | |||||||||||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | ||||||||||||
| Axiom | 5.0 (4.7) | |||||||||||
| Ascender | ||||||||||||
| 4.2L | 7.0 (6.6) | |||||||||||
| 5.3L | 6.0 (5.7) | |||||||||||
| Rodeo & Rodeo Sport | ||||||||||||
| 2.2L | 4.8 (4.5) | |||||||||||
| 3.2L | 5.0 (4.7) | |||||||||||
| Differential (3) | ||||||||||||
| Ascender | ||||||||||||
| Front Axle | .85 (0.8) | |||||||||||
| Rear Axle | 2.0 (1.9) | |||||||||||
| Axiom | ||||||||||||
| Front Axle | 1.3 (1.2) | |||||||||||
| Rear Axle | 1.9 (1.8) | |||||||||||
| Rodeo & Rodeo Sport | ||||||||||||
| Front Axle | ||||||||||||
| 2.2L | 1.10 (1.05) | |||||||||||
| 3.2L | 1.33 (1.25) | |||||||||||
| Rear Axle | 1.87 (1.77) | |||||||||||
| Manual Transmission | ||||||||||||
| Rodeo & Rodeo Sport | ||||||||||||
| T5R 4X2 (2) | 3.1 (3.0) | |||||||||||
| MUA 4X4 (1) | 3.1 (3.0) | |||||||||||
| Transfer Case | ||||||||||||
| Axiom (2) | 1.4 (1.35) | |||||||||||
| Ascender | 2.0 (1.8) | |||||||||||
| Rodeo & Rodeo Sport | 1.35 (1.3) | |||||||||||
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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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