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i appreciate your input.
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
Power seems good. Considerable power improvement over our 1993 166K Rodeo, but slightly worse mileage.
"I was called by NHTSA and I was told to expect the fuel sending units on 98-99 Rodeo to be recalled by Isuzu. They said expect 6-8 weeks."
I own a 1995.5 Isuzu Rodeo, 70K miles.
I noticed today that I seem to have a minor front differential leak. My problem is that I am a poor college student. Is this something that I can drive on for a few weeks provided I keep the fluids filled? I am guessing it is some sort of faulty seal. What should I expect to pay for a repair cost? All input is welcomed.
Rick
-mike
I drive lots in some pretty rough terrain. I live on a gravel road in the Appalachian mountains and work as a home health RN. I have to go over some pretty rough roads. I usually have it in 4wd at least once a week. I average about 24k miles a year and it has 86k on it now.
The only things I have ever done is routine oil changes and am on my third set of tires. The gas gague stopped working and since it was under warranty, I had that fixed. It has many squeaks and rattles but I have bounced it around alot so it doesn't bother me. It gets me where I need to go and I like the power (4wd ls 6cyl).
I am planning on having timing belt and serpentine belt changed at 100k. Is there any other preventative maint. that I need to be thinking about? I was told at shop at 40k that the serpentine belt was ready to break and needed to be replaced, looked fine to me so I declined and it's still fine. They handed me a long list of things needing to be done at 60k- I declined that also. I just don't trust them.
I was also told at my last visit that the bearings needed to be repacked before they could do an alignment. This I also declined. My husband says that they are fine and that I was told this since I bought a lifetime alignment on it and I have long since made them lose money on that so they needed to drum up some business. Any thoughts?
I plan on getting at least 150k out of her but have browsed at other vehicles. I prefer a manual transmission. I have found that only the BMWX3 and X5 (and maybe Toureg) have manual transmission. (others do but with smaller hp/engines) Are there any others and is it true that the 6cyl Rodeo now only comes in automatic? How true is it that Isuzu is not going to be with us much longer?
My husband had a Chevy Luv truck years and years ago. It had an Isuzu engine in it and he loved that thing and it lasted forever- I never thought it would die. The doors literally fell off before the engine quit.
Thanks for your time!
Ann
-mike
G/luck
Joel
A few other things to change out:
Fuel filter
Clean out the throttle body and EGR
Change the front and rear diffy fluid
replace the PCV
Also, my '99 LS Rodeo 2WD has about 41K. Besides regular oil changes what is coming up for maitenance? I am the second owner and it had all routine service to 20K. Should I have a auto trans flush and other fluids? What can I expect as costs?
Thanks.
Ric.
G/luck
Joel
Lifetime alignments in my experience are worthless, they don't do a proper job and you keep going back for more of them which is why you are on your third set of tires in 86,000 miles. Yes, you should have had an transmission gear oil change (manual tranny) change by now, coolant, probably the rear end and transfer case as well on a 4 wd and new plugs.
Time to spend some bucks if you want this thing to last. Find an independent mechanic you can trust and get some maintenance done.
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
Second: You purchased a 12 year old SUV with 155k miles on it. What do you expect? Who knows how well the previous owner took care of it, if at all.
Third: All of the things you mentioned are things you should have looked out for before purchasing. I mean lets get real here, it is a 12 year old vehicle with 155k miles. Did you look at the prior owners maintenance records? Somehow I doubt all of these things just happened to start right after you purchased it.
Just my thoughts. Perhaps someone here will give you some advice on fixing your problems.
G/luck
Joel
I removed the console(cassette tapes/armrest) between the seats and bought the cupholder option which allows a single beverage.
You have the 3.1L GM engine. The GM 3.1 is definitely not as good as the Isuzu 3.2 which came out in 1993. Good luck with that?
I use to be on the Prizm page now I'm here. I purchased a 2003 Rodeo back in September (09/03/2004). I now have 21,900 miles. I was told that I need new tires because the shocks may be bad ( not absorbing the bumps) causing the front tires to carpet? ( there uneven, you can feel it with your hand). I was also told that I have an oil leak.
My questions are:
Why am I only getting 17mpg?
What can I do to increase it? ( I do drive fast >=*70mph*)
what are the best tires for a 2003?
What can I do to keep her running well?
other than that she's been good to me...
thanks for all the info,
Squeak...
The stock Dueler 684's are decent all round tire. I put Dueler A/Ts on my Trooper and am happy with them. You may want to consider a larger size if you are getting 4 new tires (and have to pay for them yourself). I don't know what size will fit on a Rodeo, but I put 265/70s (over the stock 245/70s) on my Trooper and like them.
I don't know about the Rodeo, but I would like to see 17 MPG on the highway in my Trooper.
G/luck
Joel
So here goes:
I've experienced the shock bounce induced lack of braking power when the ABS computer thinks the wheels are slipping. This is a little unnerving but I can learn to adjust. I think the problem will be abated if I replace the shocks. Since I don't really plan to do any off-roading, I think the Tokicas, Ranchos, or Bilsteins would be overkill so I think I will go with the Monroe SensaTracs. Anybody strongly disagree?
My other major problem is that my ABS light comes and goes. It sometimes comes on as soon as I start the truck but sometimes it comes on while just driving down the road. Once it comes on, it stays on until the next time the truck is started then it usually goes out. What would be the likely scenario here? I guess it could be a wheel speed sensor but I've also read it could just be a wiring harness issue or corroded connector. How can I pin this down? How does one read the code the ABS has stored?
Last question. How does one get to the bulb behind the temperature control knob on the dash? Mine doesn't light so I presume the bulb is shot. Does the whole facade in front of the stereo have to come off?
Thanks in advance for any help. Keep those post coming -- I'm learning a lot!!!
JWS
P.S. I thought my questions were out of place here, so I started another topic- but I was redirected here again.
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
Here's a quote from another post about ABS on 98's: "Another common problem, the ABS light comes on intermittently. While it may be due to a real ABS problem in some, commonly the wiring harness is at fault. The rear differential sensor connector (sensor not near discs like in front), connector under rubber boot under driver's seat, and the front connectors inside engine compartment, near wheel wheel need only cleaning to stop this problem, particularly when the Dealer says "We don't see any error code for the ABS". "
Anybody know where exactly these connectors are? Can AutoZone read the ABS error codes when they query the ECM or do you have to go to a brake shop? Any help here would be greatly appreciated as I want to get the ABS working without spending a ton of money.
JWS
-mike
Here is my problem... I am moving Austin to Atlanta in July and would like to rent a small (4x8 or 5x8) trailer and tow my stuff there. This particular Rodeo is a 4 cyl, 5 spd. Is it do-able with that engine/trans? I don't drive a stick very well, but I figure I have a couple months to learn. I am just worried about killing the transmission when I tow.
Any insight or advice is appreciated...
and its gonna cost us $300.00.$200 something for the parts plus the labor.Do you guys know where i can buy the parts for lesser price used or new?
-mike
-mike
Also, is it possible to get keyless entry for this vehicle? Our keys suck, they barely fit in the locks (they're copys).
Thanks!