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AT will be louder than M&S tires.
Handling with more sidewall will be reduced as well.
-mike
Does sidewall stiffness have a relationship to handling?
1. what type of hitch to get?
2. best deal? i've considered U-Haul and the dealership and wondering if anyone has experience with either/other, positive/negative?
3. any other considerations i should be aware of?
JC Whitney carries it and I think it's about $125 shipped.
-mike
-mike
While I was getting my first oil change yesterday at the Isuzu dealership, the service guy told me it could possibly be related to low-quality or low octane fuel and he called it "spark noise" I think :-) He suggested that I get some good brand gas during my next fill-up and see what happens.
I've been getting my gas from Costco since it's cheap but don't all fuels come from the same pipe anyway? Could it be that I got a bad tank of gas or could it be something else? What do you all think?
-mike
Gas comes from relatively few refineries, but each brand has its own additive package. This sometimes explains spark knock. Also, the gas at Costco could be stale if they don't have a very high turnover (doubtful though - Costco stations always seem to be pretty busy due to the low prices), or they might have somehow gotten a bad batch.
is using 1 quart per 1200 miles. Isuzu Owner Relations says this is normal
usage.
Seems like adding 6 quarts of oil between recommended oil change intervals
is a little excessive to me.
-mike
DMoore
96_i30_5sp does make a good point. A 7500 mile change interval is fairly long and I agree it's advisable only if the vehicle is using a TRUE synthetic (Mobil 1, Amsoil, Redline; NOT Pennzoil, Castrol, etc.) and/or spending most of its time logging highway miles.
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A thing to try: Valvoline MaxLife 5W30 oil. It has seal conditioners and other things intended to reduce or prevent oil consumption. Use it for two 3000 mile oil changes and let this discussion know the results. I don't work for Valvoline, but I have good results keeping my lifters quiet. I sure would like to know the results of this test and Maxlife is not expensive to try. (My 1995 SOHC Trooper does not consume significant oil, except when heavy towing, then not as bad as yours) Thank You.
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?Product=7#
You might want to consider other hitches if you are thinking about accessories.
That being said, the Hidden Hitch installs easily, seems very well designed, and is pretty darn hidden.
On an earlier question, mydaughter calls our Trooper "Truckasaurus." my wife calls it "the Trucklet," and my son and I call it "The Troop."
I probably should consider using the Valvoline MaxLife. Unfortunately, I like the roughly $1/qt price of conventional SL oils better than the $2/qt for MaxLife. Plus I have about a 30-quart supply of conventional SL oil (mostly Citgo SuperGard and some Chevron Supreme). I've heard many good, and no bad, things about MaxLife though.
But assuming the oil consumption is not in itself a problem and is not indicative of some other problem (this may be a BIG assumption), using $1/qt oil and adding 1-2 qts per change interval is a cheaper route than MaxLife with reduced or no consumption.
I'm already changing every 3,000 miles and using Purolator PureOne filter (the oversized PL24458 instead of the PL14459).
Can someone remind me whether an engine is likely to consume/burn/use more 5W30 than 10W30, and 10W30 more than 20W50, etc.?
The good:
1. lowered MSRP prices for 2003 by more than $2000.
2. increased roadside assistance to 7yr/75k (not a big deal to me).
The bad:
1. Prices were lowered by making some equipment optional. Most likely some parts were also cheapened/eliminated.
2. Powertrain warranty is now only 7yr/75k.
I noticed oil all over my new engine compartment, so I was really pissed off since I thought they spilled it while filling it up. Well, that was before I saw a gaping hole in a place where the oil cap should be... Then I noticed more oil all over my driveway and my garage floor. The word 'furious' would understate how I felt.
They made me drive back to the dealership to get a new oil cap next day. I put my old sock in the hole to prevent oil from spilling all over the place again. They cleaned the engine and gave me the next oil change for free but I'm not sure I want it anymore.
I will never feel uncomfortable to pop the hood and check everything right away at the dealership or even look over their shoulders while they're performing this highly complicated "service". Who can you trust?
Huhh???
I STILL haven't seen the Ascender at any local dealerships. Not that I'm looking though.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/021209/lam027_1.html
-mike
Great news article 96 I30...Nice to see something poitive on Isuzu Motors for a change!
I think lowering the MSRP is an excellent idea. Value is a great play for these guys. Now the Rodeo competes pricewise with lesser quality SUVs.
Isuzu is smart to market itself as value.
Cracovian - Sorry to hear about your experince. You might opt for a local garage or trustworthy lube station next time. There is no excuse for that. I had a similar experience when the dealer put on the shipped roof rack. I picked up the vehicle with 13 miles on it, looked at the roof and was disgusted. It looked like they had drug the rack assemblely across the roof. Streaks and marks everywhere. Thanks guys:( Had I known they were that sloppy I would have told them to put it in the back so I could put it on.
Some things are better left to your local garage.
Towed my 3500 lb sports car on a 2100 lb U-haul car trailer over the mountains from LA to SF in the middle of summer. The temp gauge never moved. An impressive tow vehicle.
I have 1000s of miles with subies on the 2100lb uhaul trailer (and a 5500lb modified montero on there too) behind the Trooper!
Love it as a tow rig.
-mike
Here are some photos of mine:
http://www.isuzu.8k.com/BikeRack.htm
C'ent Anni.
I'm still and a mere 46K, since I got my SVX in Sept I've stopped racking up the miles on the Trooper. I'm actually trying to eek out the milage so that I can buy the factory Extended warranty after the new year.
Anyone have pricing on getting the factory extended warranty? I'm looking at something that extends the milage to ~90 or 100K
-mike
-mike
As far as mileage goes I have been driving the wifes car so mileage on the Trooper will stay down. Currently I am at about 64K (although real miles would probably be closer to 70K considering the offset on the odometer due to larger tires.)
Take care all and KeepOnTroopin!!!
Does this need to be done now?
-mike
$85 isn't bad, they need to remove all the wheels, and connect up a pump to suck out the fluid.
-mike
The "Flush" is usually an extended bleed that forces out all of the old fluid. I recommend that the reservoir be siphoned almost dry and refilled with fresh fluid because ABS valves and pumps can be intolerant of particles.
The process can be done by bleeding each wheel one of two ways: pumping the pedal or using a vacuum bleeder. Start with the wheel furthest from the brake reservoir and work your way to the closest wheel.
Tom
Don't necessarily start with the farthest wheel. Check with the factory service manual for the order of wheels to bleed. You'd be suprised that it isn't always furthest to closest.
-mike