Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual — part 1627

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-5

SEVERE CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Severe driving conditions

A : Repeated short trips

C24SE

:

C24SE

Petrol

engine

B : Driving on rough roads

6VE1

:

6VE1

Petrol

engine

C : Driving on dusty roads

4JH1-TC

: 4JH1-TC Diesel engine

D : Driving in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads

MT

:

Manual

transmission

E : Towing trailer or climbing mountain frequently

AT

:

Automatic

transmission

Condition

A B C D E

A+D

C24SE

6VE1

Change every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

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Engine oil

4JH1-TC

Change every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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C24SE

Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

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6VE1

Replace every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)

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Engine oil filter

4JH1-TC

Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Exhaust system

Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Air cleaner element

Replace every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)

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Steering system for looseness
or damage

Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Universal joints and sleeves

Inspect for wear and lubricate every 5,000 km (3,000
miles)

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Transmission or transfer case
oil

MT

Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
after changing at initial 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

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AT

Transmission:
Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)

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Transfer:

Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)

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Differential oil

Change every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
after changing at initial 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

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Front brake pads and discs

Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Rear brake lining and drum
wear

Inspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

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Interval

Item

0B-6 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

In order to obtain maximum performance and longest service life from your ISUZU vehicles, it is very important to
select and use correctly best lubricants and diesel fuels.
When lubricating, be sure to use ISUZU genuine lubricants or recommended lubricants listed below, according to
the maintenance schedule for each vehicle model.
The lubrication intervals in the maintenance schedule and coverage and period of new vehicle warranty are based
on the use of ISUZU genuine lubricants or recommended lubricants as given in the chart which will serve as a guide
for selecting lubricants of proper brand name.

GRADE

LUBRICATION

MAKE

BRAND / TYPE

API ACEA

Petrol engine crankcase

ISUZU GENUINE
ISUZU GENUINE
ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO BACING - ACE SJ (5W-30)
BESCO MALTI - Z SUV (5W-30)
BESCO BACING - ACE (5W-30)

SJ

SH/CF

SG

Diesel engine crankcase

ISUZU GENUINE
ISUZU GENUINE
ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
EXXON / ESSO
MOBIL
CALTEX /
CHEVRON
SHELL
ELF
TOTAL
CASTROL

BESCO MULTI - Z TYPE CE (10W-30)
BESCO MULTI - Z (10W-30)
BESCO MULTI - Z SUV (5W-30)
ESSOLUBE XD-3+ (15W-40)
ESSOLUBE XT 331 (15W-40)
DELVAC HP (15W-40)
DELO CXJ (15W-40)
RIMURA D (15W-40)
PERFORMANCE TROPHY (15W-40)
RUBIA XT (15W-40)
RX SUPER PLUS (15W-40)

CE
CD

SH/CF

CG-4/CF
CG-4/CF

CF/CE

CF

CD/CF

CE

CF-4

CC/CD

CG-4/CH-4

E2/B2
E2/B2

E3
E2

E3/B3

Manual transmission Transfer
case

ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
EXXON / ESSO
MOBIL
CALTEX /
TEXACO
SHELL
ELF
TOTAL
CASTROL

BESCO GEAR OIL TRANSAXLE (5W-30)
ESSOLUBE XD-3+ (15W-40)
ESSOLUBE XT 331 (15W-40)
MOBIL SUPER (10W-30)
HAVOLINE FORMULA-3 (15W-40, 20W-50)
RIMURA D (15W-40)
SUPER SPORTI S (15W-40)
QUARTZ 5000 (15W-40, 20W-50)
RX SUPER PLUS (15W-40)

SG

CG-4/CF
CG-4/CF

SH
SH

CD/CF

SG/CD

SJ/CF

CC/CD

CG-4/CH-4

E2/B2
E2/B2

A2/B2
E3/B3

Differential
Shift on the fly system
(GL-5 only)

ISUZU GENUINE
ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
MOBIL
CALTEX
SHELL
ELF
TOTAL
CASTROL
CASTROL

BESCO GEAR OIL SH (80W-90, 90, 140)
BESCO SHIFT ON THE FLY (75W-90)
GEAR OIL GX (85W-90)
MOBILUBE HD (80W-90, 85W-140)
THURBAN GL-5 EP (80W-90, 85W-140)
SPIRAX HD (90, 140)
TRANSELF TYPE B (80W-90, 85W-140)
TRANSMISSION TM (80W-90, 85W-140)
EPX 90 (90)
DYNADRIVE (80W-90)

GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5

Differential
(Limited Slip Differential)

ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
MOBIL
CALTEX
ELF
TOTAL
CASTROL

BESCO GEAR OIL LSD (140)
GEAR OIL LSA (90)
MOBILUBE HD LS (80W-90)
GEAR OIL LSD (90)
TRANSELF TYPE BLS (90)
TRANSMISSION DA (85W-90)
HYPOY LS (90)

GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5
GL-5

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-7

GRADE

LUBRICATION

MAKE

BRAND / TYPE

API ACEA

Automatic transmission

ISUZU GENUINE

BESCO ATF II, ATF III

Power steering

ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
MOBIL
CALTEX
SHELL
ELF
TOTAL
CASTROL
CASTROL

BESCO ATF II, ATF III
ESSO ATF D (DEXRON



II-D)

MOBIL ATF (DEXRON

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III)

ATF HD (DEXRON



II)

SHELL DONAX TA (DEXRON



II-D)

ELFMATIC G3 (DEXRON



III)

TOTAL FLUID IID (DEXRON



II-D)

TQ-D (DEXRON



II)

TQ DEXRON III (DEXRON



III)

Grease fitting
(Multi purpose grease)

ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
MOBIL
CALTEX /
TEXACO
SHELL
TOTAL
CASTROL

BESCO L-2 GREASE (No.2), L-3 GREASE (No.3)
RONEX MP (No.2)
MOBILGREASE HP 222 (No.2)
STARPLEX-2 (No.2)
RETINAX A (No.2)
MULTIS EP2, EP3 (No.2, No.3)
LM GREASE (No.2, No.3)

Propeller shaft sliding yoke
Universal joint

Multi

purpose

grease

containing

molybdenum

disulfide

ISUZU GENUINE
EXXON / ESSO
EXXON / ESSO
CALTEX
TOTAL

ONE LUBER MO GREASE
BEACON Q2 (No.2)
MULTIPURPOSE GREASE (Moly) (No.2)
MOLYTEX GREASE EP2 (No.2)
TOTAL MULTIS MS2 (No.2)

Engine cooling system

ISUZU GENUINE
TEXACO /
CALTEX


GM GENUINE

BESCO LLC SUPER TYPE E
HAVOLINE EXTENDED LIFE ANTIFREEZE
COOLANT
HAVOLIN XLC
EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT 6280
GOODWRENCH DEX-COOL

(TM)

ANTIFREEZE

EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT

FLUID TYPE

Clutch and brake fluid reservoir

Besco brake fluid (For light duty)
Hydraulic brake fluid SAE J1703
FMVSS 116 DOT.3 grade

DIESEL FUEL/APPLICABLE STANDARD

JIS (JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD)

Based on K2204 GAS OIL

DIN (DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE NORMEN)

Based on EN590 : 1997

SAE (SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS)

Based on SAE J-313C

BS (BRITISH STANDARD)

Based on BS EN590 : 1997

NOTE:
Use the applicable standard or equivalent for diesel fuels.

0B-8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

OIL 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 DIESEL ENGINE

APPLY DIESEL ENGINE OIL

VISCOSITY GRADE - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

-25 C

-15 C

-10 C

32 F

5 F

-13 F

77 F

0 C

40 C

104 F

*Not recomended for sustained high speed driving.

(Multi grade)

SAE 15W-40, 20W

SAE 10W-30

-40, 20W-50

SAE 5W-30

25 C

15 C

*

60 F

14 F

ED-03

OIL VISCOSITY CHART FOR GASOLINE ENGINE

APPLY GASOLINE ENGINE OIL

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