Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 6

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Automatic Transmission Fluid
Replacement

Under harsh operating conditions, such as constant
driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or in hilly or
mountainous terrain, change the transmission fluid and
service the sump filter after every 20,000 miles (32,000
km) of operation.
More over, the remaining life percentage of ATF can be
estimated by using TECH–II as an auxiliary tool to judge
the right time for ATF replacement.
The remaining life percentage is calculated from ATF’S
heat history. When it is close to 0%, ATF replacement is
recommended.

Auto Cruise Control Inspection

Check to see if the clearance between cruise link and
accelerator link is normal. Also check that the connected
properly.

Accelerator Linkage Inspection

Inspect for interference, binding, and damaged or
missing parts. Check accelerator pedal for smooth
operation and even pedal effort. Replace parts as
needed.

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

Engine

API SE, SF, SG, SH or ILSAC GF-1 Engine oil (See oil
chart on the following page for proper viscosity)

Engine coolant

Mixture of water and good quality ethylene glycol base
type antifreeze.

Brake system

DOT-3 hydraulic brake fluid.

Power steering system

DEXRON



 -III Automatic transmission fluid.

Automatic transmission

DEXRON



 -III Automatic transmission fluid.

TOD SYSTEM (TOD system model only)

DEXRON



 -IIE or DEXRON



 -III Automatic transmis-

sion fluid.

Rear axle and front axle

GL-5 gear lubricant (Standard differential)
GL-5 Limited slip differential gear lubricant together
with limited slip differential lubricant additive (Part No.
8-01052-358-0) or equivalent (If equipped with optional
limited slip differential) (See oil chart in this section for
proper viscosity)

Hood latch assembly

a. Pivots and spring anchor

Engine oil

b. Release pawl

Chassis grease

Hood and door hinges

Engine oil

Chassis lubrication

Chassis grease

Parking brake cables

Chassis grease

Front wheel bearings

Multipurpose grease

Shift on the fly system

GL-5 gear lubricant (SAE 75W-90)

Body door hinge pins and linkage, fuel door hinge, rear
compartment lid hinges

Engine oil

Windshield washer solvent

Washer fluid

Key lock cylinder

Synthetic light weight engine oil (SAE 5W-30)

Accelerator linkage

Chassis grease

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Lubricant Viscosity Chart

Lubricants should be carefully selected according to the
lubrication chart. It is also important to select viscosity of
lubricants according to the ambient temperature by
referring to the following table.

Oil Viscosity Chart for Gasoline Engine

905RT011

Oil Viscosity Chart for Front Axle

B00RW003

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Oil Viscosty Chart for Rear Axle

B00RW004