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You 2K has over 50K already? Damn! I only have 35K on my 2K.
-mike
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm
http://api-ec.api.org/about/index.cfm? objectid=DAC32780-7704-11D5-BC6A00B0D0E15BFC&method=display_body&er=1&bitmask=001002002001000000
the CEL came on AFTER overheating/stalling/towing to dealer/engine head replacement due to 2 cylinders with 'casting defect'.
After that, the CEL came on first time while we were on Christmas vacation in NW Wisconsin. Had it TOWED to nearest Minnesota dealer (we did not know how serious it was and did not want to cause damage). They found 'random cylinder misfire', but OK'd to drive it back home (400mi) to have it checked by 'our' dealer.
'Our' dealer said that thay could not see the problem because it is 'self-correcting'. Claimed to have re-set the computer. It came back on flashing on the 2nd day or so after trip to dealer.
Thi CEL appears/disappears intermittently from Christmas until last week. Finally, when it came on and stayed, my husband drove it to the dealer where it currently is.
-mike
I think we all feel bad about the problems you are having with your Trooper.
As for the API link, I searched on "fuel octane" and found the article entitled "Octane: Making the Right Choice at the Pump." Your link didn't quite work. I see that Edmunds does not allow a string longer than 115 characters; that must be why you separated the link into 2 strings?
So, I dropped the Trooper off at the local Dealer today for that ECU update that has been talked about on here and asked about the tranny flush. By the way, the service guy did not seem to understand what in the hell I was talking about when I said ECU update. Sort of like looking into a cow's eyes. Know what I mean. I hoped that the mechanic would know about all of this. Anyway, I asked about the Tranny flush and he said that it would be $162 w/o tax. I asked him what that involved and he said that it was a pandrop. I was unimpressed. I would like to get a full fluid swap for my Trooper. Any suggestions from you guys. Thanks, JR
I have noticed that I get better mpg when the fuel injectors are clean. I use the Valvoline anual flush every year or two and the difference is noticeable in smoother idle, quicker response, and a little better mpg.
I use mid grade fuel. I did a study of mpg vs octane on my old 1984 Trooper over 200K miles and found that mpg would increase with octane enough that 11 cents a gallon more for midgrade paid for itself with better mpg. I did not repeat that test on my 1995 Trooper, but we use midgrade in all our vehicles as a result. The engine computer learns how to run your engine, how much to advance timing etc... You might try following your reset the computer procedure (probably just unhook the negative battery lead for a half hour or something like that) to see if the engine computer might learn to use less fuel after you clean the injectors and switch to midgrade. If you don't reset the computer, I think it eventually learns the new parameters anyway, but it takes longer.
Robert
The trick of course is that without a dipstick they may not know how to check the level for a proper refill. I suggest you try calling around to another shop that knows that it is full when the fluid is warm, the engine is running and ATF just drips out the upper plug on the bottom of the tranny. At least that is how I set the level in mine. Also it might be a good idea to go in with a gasket for the fill plug as it is a special design and others have reported problems when trying to reuse them.
Also, I rechecked Carfax recently, but did not find anything suspicious.
http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/fuels/gas_qanda/api_octane.shtml
http://isuzu-suvs.com/events
-mike
-mike
The hood was propped open when I noticed this, so perhaps it's always done this but I've never noticed before because when the engine shuts off I'm usually inside the truck and the hood is closed.
Has anyone heard a similar sort of thing? Does this seem like anything to be worried about?
Truck has always run well, except 3,000 miles ago (at 59,000 miles) we had the intake manifold gasket (?) replaced under warranty to address a rough idle and constant Check Engine light.
Sorry if this has been addressed before, i read as many posts as possible.
My 95 Troop S (88k) has developed an on-again/off-again groaning sound when i start it. It's definitely under the hood, but when i stick my head under there with the girlfriend at the wheel, I am unable to discern exactly where it's coming from (front left?). It lasts about a full second, then goes away. No ill effects when starting or driving, but this sound has me nervous.
The t-belt was changed at 65k, and the drive belts are all in good shape. All fluids are in the normal operating range. Mileage not effected.
The sound comes most often in a cold starting situation, though sometimes when it's already warmed up. Doesn't happen more than 50% of the starts, never longer than 2 seconds.
I'd appreciate any thoughts/opinions/ideas on this, as well as preferred dealers/mechanics in the Minneapolis area.
Thanks,
John
maybe we should trade trucks for a while, so I can see what i'm missing ; )
How come I never see you guys at any of these places in the Pine Barrens. Check out the link.
http://www.axelfiles.com/pb1099/pb1099.html
maybe we should trade trucks for a while, so I can see what i'm missing ; )
-mike
Sound occurs for less than 5 seconds.
-mike
-mike
Just a quick question: How do you check AT oil level if there is no dipstick? I love the way Troppers look but had bad experiences with cars with no way of checking th AT fluid level. So how is it done??? Thanx! Saxon II
For the past several years (probably as far back ask 1992 model year), the ATF has had no dipstick. Instead, you must remove the overfill plug underneath the truck and see if any fluid drips out. If it pours out, there's too much ATF. If it trickles out or you can feel fluid by poking your finger in a little way, the ATF level is roughly correct.
This is a bit of a pain to check.
With 88k, you also may have a bad accessory bearing or idler bearing. Try removing the accessory belt(s) and starting the vehicle briefly. Also, spin them by hand to see if there is any binding.
Tom
-mike
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-mike
Did Buick make a Marquis? I thought that was a Mercury moniker. And I certainly don't remember the "Grandma" trim level...
I ask this becuase a dealer has a 98 I am interested in buying that he has labeled as silver, but there is no picture available and it's about a 60 mile drive to go and take a look at it. Thanks for any info you guys can provide!
98-02 Silver = goldisht/silver
00-02 LS = Monotone
00-02 S = 2-tone with Moonmist Grey on the bottom
00-02 Limited = 2-tone with Moonmist Grey on the bottom
Rodeos came in Bright Silver which was the non-sandy color. Check out http://isuzu-suvs.com for a pic of an 00 LS in Silver (goldish silver)
-mike
2: What is the "passenger footrest" that the brochures are so proud of? All I can see is a tiny plastic trim piece at the lower back edge of the front seats. It certainly provides no support and does not keep your shoes off the fabric. Is this a joke? Or am I so stupid I should just be shot and put out of my misery? Still love the Troop, though I could do without some of these "oddities".
-mike
Also, beware of stations with big puddles in the drive through lanes when it rains. A lot of the underground storage tanks have bad or missing gaskets on the caps to the tank. Water runs into the tanks every time it rains.
I also stick to name brand gas at high volume stations. After lots of problems with fuel injectors in other vehicles I did some research and switched to mostly Chevron and Texaco fuel. With these brands you usually end up with clean high quality fuel with the right additive package to keep your fuel system running clean. The worst problems I had came from cheap no-name fuel so now I avoid them whenever possible. Any savings from buying cheap fuel was wiped out by poor performance, having to clean injectors etc.
-mike