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.
2004 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2 W, RWD, AutomaticFACTORY 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 | 1.54 LBS. | 0.69 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 9.20 QTS. | 8.7 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | With a G-License Number (G-34318). | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 1.33 QTS. | 1.25 L | SAE 75W-90 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 75W-90 (0Deg.F to 90Deg.F), SAE 80W-90 or SAE 80W-140 (Above 50Deg.F Consistently) | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 1.87 QTS. | 1.76 L | SAE 80W or 80W-90 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 90 or 80W-90 (0Deg.F to 90Deg.F), SAE 140 (Above 50Deg.F Consistently) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Automatic Trans | 11.10 QTS. | 10.5 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and drinkable water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 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 | w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 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 | 19.50 GALS. | 73.81 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.10 QTS. | 2.93 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 | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.37 QTS. | 1.29 L | API - SF or SG, SAE 5W-30 | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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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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