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Hope ya'll had a happy turkey day...*wave*
-Cobbo
I just remembered these numbers are uncompensated for tire size, which would add 7% to the mpg, but they are rough numbers anyway. I don't get out the calculator or anything when I fill up...
Hwy:55-75 MPH range: 18.7 (2x300+ mile trips)
My truck is a 99, tire pressure 35 font and back (standard 245s), TOD Auto OFF (although I just put it on for winter).
Oil consumption after 3000 miles: < 1 pint
-mike
-mike
-mike
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The standard filter will work great, I have changed to the higher capacity PL24458 because my 1995 SOHC Trooper can get the lifter tick noise and I am trying to find all the inexpensive ways to prevent the noise from coming back. The replacement of all the lifter ticking parts in both heads would be around $3000!!!! I want my Trooper to last 200K to 300K without that expensive repair.
Tom
-mike
I just took delivery of a new Trooper S. This is my third Trooper(if you count the Acura SLX I bought in 96). I traded in a 97 Trooper S with 90k miles on it. I'm glad to have the TOD! Anyway, because I had my heart set on Moonmist Gray, I had only one car to choose from and it does not have a CD player. Does anyone have thoughts on where I can get one? I don't want to completely trash the existing radio because it has a cassette player that I need. So I'd really like to just add a CD player in the slot under the current radio (I want a player and not a changer). I'll be checking crutchfield.com as soon as I complete this post. The dealer said it would be $400 to add the Isuzu player and he suggested I go aftermarket.
Also, since my Trooper was so inexpensive, I want to add some "cool" stuff to it. Namely brush bars, lights etc. Do you have any ideas where I can find this stuff at reasonable prices?
FYI here are the numbers on my deal 2002 Trooper S, with TOD and Isuzu-issue bug shield (I think those are the only two options).
Selling price: $22,000
Traded in 97 Trooper (blue - my kids call it purple but it's BLUE!) with 90k miles, cracked windshield, large dent running the length of the front left fender, another good sized dent on the rear door, and almost bald tires. Got $9,000 for the trade in.
Although I think the selling price might be a little high, I was really pleased with the $9k for my trade in so that makes up for it.
I live in Colorado.
Thanks for your thoughts!
PS...as if I haven't written enough already...BUT...are there any Trooper Clubs in Colorado (Denver area) I can hang out with?
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/021203/autos_isuzu_table_1.html
I still see a bunch of them sitting around at a few remaining dealerships in the Atlanta area.
Now, I replaced the battery not too long ago. Can anyone guess what this might be? Could it be spark plugs?
Thanks
-mike
I think there are a few things you can look at...Fuel regulator...someone else just had this replaced with similar symptoms. Intake manifold gasket...this is known to go on some 99's (I guess due to bad glue used during installation?)...Exhaust issues? My catalytic converter just went, it has caused some rough running here and there.
-mike
Philip
I bought my Trooper at Denver Isuzu on 104th as well. Pretty painless. I had my 4 year old daughter with me when I went by there at lunch time. She was getting antsy so I had to leave. They let me take the car home for the day. Later in the afternoon, I called and did all the negotiating over the phone. Then went back around 8pm to sign papers etc. I took my 97 Trooper there once for service and was completely unimpressed. But that is the only option close by to me as I live in Arvada. Jerry Roth Isuzu on Colfax sold out to Osborne (not Ozzie!) and they're dumping Isuzu (they have only one on the lot). The next closest dealer is Courtesy Isuzu near Highlands Ranch. Mostly I had my 97 serviced at a smaller local shop in Broomfield who I trust. They do a good job. Let's face it tho, oil changes and tire rotations are about all these trucks need!
-mike
I wouldn't suspect the spark plugs at all, although some other part of the ignition system could be involved. Maybe even something like a bad ignition switch.
Sounds like you dealt with the same group that I dealt with. They really wanted to move those vehicles. I have had great success with my Trooper and hope to live with it for a long time. My wife has the idea that we should actually pay for a vehicle before we sell it. This is the first time that I really enjoy driving my car. I liked driving her 97 Seville more than my GMC, so we will see if this is a vehicle that is a keeper. Usually things go wrong with a car and I get the new car fever. I think the "hunt" is half the fun. The bad thing is the lose that you take on most trades. This time I came out on top and I feel that I got a great vehicle in the deal.
A question for all of you out there, what do you call your Trooper when you refer to it? I do not like SUV, Trooper seems odd, Isuzu is really odd, I not comfortable with truck, so what do you all call it????
-mike
As for me, I just call it a truck.
Our other vehicle is a Kia Sedona, and I've been considering a bug shield for the van.
Bluedevils: To me, one owner sharing info with other owners about a source for good prices on accessories is not soliciting.
Sometimes it is obvious that the intent is to shill and sometimes it is less obvious. We're not in business to promote other business! :-)
tidester, host
tidester, you said Edmunds isn't in business to promote other business. Understood. Do you consider a Town Haller mentioning a store/web site/etc. he heard of as a good source for accessories to be okay? I do. It's consumers helping other consumers, not consumers promoting businesses for the sake of promotion. Not trying to be argumentative here, just trying to understand the Edmunds viewpoint.
As I said, it's usually obvious which is which but occasionally the line is blurred. I am aware this can sometimes create confusion on the part of members but we try our best to keep everything in proper perspective!
P.S. I hadn't seen the "extended" definition of shill either until I came here!
tidester, host
-mike
Philip
-mike
How do TSB's work? Will the dealer fix these at no charge?
Thanks
Having said that, after reviewing your symptoms the fuel pressure regulator certainly could be suspect, although with that problem usually it won't die once you get it running, because the fuel pump can maintain pressure while running.
You still should be under powertrain warranty, so maybe you should take it to a dealer for diagnosis. Unfortunately, the FPR is not covered under the powertrain warranty.
The dealer can tell in minutes. If the truck in not under warranty, you may want to take it an inedpendant, cost a lot less $$$.
Good luck
Tom
Good grief! Someone asked a question and I replied - that's excessive? Gimme a break!
tidester, host
Bsmart1...Do you get a mild thump under heavy braking, and then again when you release the brakes and take off? Mine does that sometimes and the dealer has tightened evrything there is to tighten but has been unable to track it down. My friends new 2002 also does it.
Names ... Well mine is a Foxfire Red 2000 Jackaroo Monterey, so my wife named it "Foxy Monty". My friends new Ebony Black 2002 Jackaroo Equipe has licence plates of MUD50K, or "MUD'S OK". "MUD" for short.
I like the description of the
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/dpp/glamourindex2.asp?passProductID=1055
It comes in many sizes. I am wondering about going with the P265/70/16 which has 13/32 of tread depth or the LT265/75/16 load range C which has 16/32 of tread depth. The 70 tire has 44 psi and a hundred less pounds of load rating. The LT75 tire is larger in diameter and turns only 655 times in a mile, compared to the original Trooper tires 245/70 that turn 705 times a mile. This would screw up my speedo by more than 5mph at 70mph, or 7.6%.
This Revo AT tire is rated as far quieter than most AT tires, will it be a lot louder than my M&S tires?
I do not have the plastic fender flares, I do like my mpg to be high, what should I do? 70 series or LT75?
Thank you.