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Thanks,
EE
As for plugs I have read this about 30X now about folks switching to Bosch Plus plugs and the ECM tossing a code. Solution is to not use Bosch Plus plugs.
-Ryan
-mike
Anyone have comments on other tire brands they have used on their Rodeo. Thanks
I switched over to Pirellis Scorpion ATs. Depending on your driving you can try some Yokohama Geolanders, or Scorpion STs. Bridgestone Dueller HTs are also highly reccomended.
-mike
I got just under 20K mi and will probably have to replace the tires closer to 30K (hopefully not sooner). My local Discount Tire store highly recommended Pathfinders. I don't remember who makes them, but they are supposed to be very good. Also, 245/75 - 16 is somewhat unusual size, as I noticed, so you might have to go with a little bit wider or a little bit taller tires. It shouldn't make any difference (at least noticeable difference) to speedometer reading and performance.
-mike
You can also read reviews for each tire model at www.tirerack.com
75's are relatively easy to find while there are not too many 70's around. At least that's the information that I got from Discount Tire store
I put 265/70R16 Dueler A/T's on my trooper recently. They handle great wet/dry. No offroad details yet. The only issue I had with larger than stock tires is that they are a little harder to balance than the stock size (larger tire with respect to rim size, etc). But not a big deal, just had to go back a second time to get one tire re-done.
-mike
Jim
-Ryan
Good Luck.
Also can anyone recommend some good driving light to putt of the Brush Guard. Thanks
I would guess that it's just hydrogen peroxide.
tidester
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When I get out of the car after driving, I also smell burning oil. Could this be a bad rear seal? If so, would the warranty cover the repair??
Any input it appreciated.
All things considered I can't complain, considering I saved around $400.
Paisan, any help would be great.
Steve
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I'm not sure how to post pics here but the above link is to a pic of your belt. These belts start to show wear (small cracks) at about 25K and should be switched out at about 30-35K. It is about 5 min job and the belt costs about 35.00 or so from www.stcharlesauto.com (Factory OEM Isuzu belt free shipping). The Stealer will charge you about 80 to replace this.
http://www.geocities.com/treading_lightly/knfilter.html
The big thing is that a OEM filter (Fram or the like) cost about 23.00! I long for the days of my 3.00 S10 filter. So if you plan on keeping the truck another 3-5 yrs it will pay off. The only thing oyou will need to do is re-oil your filter once a year (10.00).
If you do this mod make sure you disconect the battery for 15-30 mins to reset the the ECU, so the truck can relearn the new stuff that you have added.
Now do I have a filter? Nope I'm happy with the stock power as it is.
-Ryan
-mike
-mike
Most engines today can take a huge amount of abuse. At least you know that the oil was not neglected (only 500 km on it). You should know by 8000 km if it was abused by then if any oil consumption etc. If it runs fine by then forget it. Also, you do have the warranty.
So far the '97 wen 120K miles on only gas, oil changes 1 set of tires and 2 sets of brakes.
The '00 is doing well at 42K miles.
-mike
4L30. Has anyone changed their own trans.fluid and filter? how hard is it to get the fluid back in since their is no dipstick? and where do you fill the transmission back up at? The dealer wants $150.00 just to change the fluid, the filter would be extra.
The dealership wants $80 to install the Anchor Bracket for the Child Seat, the part cost $15, I tried to install myself, but the instructions came with the kit is very vague and it seems it requires drilling the holes too, which is not mentioned in the instructions.
Please let me know of similar experineces, suggested fixes,advice, recommendations etc. Isuzu dealership seems to be expensive. I called the Isuzu owner relations, but they were not of much help.
Thanks in advance
On saturday, my wife and I test drove and subsequently bought a '00 Amigo, V6, 4WD, AT w/26K miles. We took a short trip with it on Sunday, and truely fell in love with this vehicle. This is our first Isuzu, and we had no idea that an SUV could be so much fun to drive. On Monday while finishing the paperwork on the '00 Amigo, the dealer talked us into trading our '98 Cherokee in on a second Isuzu: a new '02 Rodeo S V6, 4wd. So, now in the matter of 4 days, I have two Isuzu's and really don't know much at all about them (was a Jeep man, hehe) :-)
Ok, now on to my questions:
1. Where can I get a cheap yet complete service manual that covers these 2 vehicles? Does Chilson offer one? I do most of my own maintenance, and found the owners manual to be grossly inadequate.
2. I have lived several frigid places the past few years. I have converted all of my vehicles to synthetic fluids (Amsoil/ Mobil 1)in the AT, engine, diffs, transfer cases, etc. Are there any known issues with synthetics in these vehicles- especially the AT?
3. The seat material on both of my Isuzu's seems to be pretty light duty. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a "stock looking" seat cover for these vehicles??
4. I tow snowmobiles all winter. Usually no more than 3000 pounds. Can anyone make a recommendation for a good hitch (non OEM) that I can use with my Rodeo? My Rodeo has the spare under the rear end of the vehicle (which concerns me)...
5. My Rodeo S came with a stereo AM/FM cassette which seems to work ok...sounds ok....not great but not bad. I have seen that there is a Isuzu CD player that can be installed in the spot below this stereo...Is there a cheap place to get one for my '02 Rodeo? Is it worth it since I am on a budget? Or should I just scrap the whole OEM stereo concept for something different? Remember, I am on a budget!!
Any help from you "experts" is invaluable!!!
Ziemann
(Wisconsin)
Now, as to changing the ATF fluid, a bear on the Rodeos with no dipstick. You have a drain plug and fill plug. First, test that you can remove the fill plug just in case. Drain fluid via drain plug and then (get a new rubber gasket becasue if the old one leaks you have wasted all of the fluid) replace the drain plug.
Remove filler plug and with a fluid pump (available at most auto stores or equip stores) form a hook with plastic tubing that will hook into the filler plug hole (my filler hole is straight up, no angle on it so only a hook type of tubing would stay in) pump in new fluid until it runs out. Replace plug with old gasket. Drive for 10 miles and park, leave engine running and again remove filler plug,(yes, instructions require that engine remain running) no ATF will drainout. Pump in more fluid until it again runs out and replace the filler plug with one with new gasket., You are now finished.
Not as bad as it appears, forming the hook out of plastic tubing may be the worse part of it. I have not replaced the filter as yet as there is a cross beamn in the way which has to possibly be removed first. I checked on the filter and pan gasket, this is about $100 by itselt. I may wait until 100,000 to replace filter, until then a drain and fill only.
Ok, so my next question is:
1. What percent of the fluid are you able to drain just by opening the drain plug? I know in some AT's, you only get 75% of the fluid out (because of remaining fluid in valves, lines, coolers, etc). If I am not able to get almost all of the fluid out in this manner, is it worth trying to convert to synthetic ATF?
2. I see the drain plug on the bottom of the AT pan, as well as the drain plug for the transfer case. Hehe- Where in the hell is the fill plug??? I looked at the diagram in the owners manual....and it really isn't very helpful....
3. Oh yeah, where can I get a service manual?
As always, thank you to you all for your help! Sorry for the noob questions.....
Ziemann
(recovering Cheesehead- going to relapse in Dec.)
Does anyone know how much the 4x4 Rodeo LS is going for nowadays? I'm interested in the 0% financing, hopefully with additional rebates. The TMV on Edmunds seems to be pretty high, especially compared to what I've seen on isuzudealers.com & other advertisements. Can anybody tell me how much they've payed for their 2002 4x4 LS or 4x4 S with performance package (and whether u got 0% financing)? I live in the Chicago area and it would be extremely useful to get estimates for this area. I plan on going shopping this weekend, so any tips would be helpful!! I currently own a 2001 Trooper (love it!) and the Rodeo will be for my sister. Gotta get the family hooked on Isuzus! Really appreciate the help, thanks a lot.
In the past, when I was shopping for new cars I took these print-outs to dealer and told them that that's the price I can get it for and they can either beat it or I'll go to either different dealer or buy it from carsdirect. After that if they refuse to beat it, I'd settle for the same price. Make sure that you show them this print-out after you spend at least an hour - hour and a half driving the car around and negotiation. Otherwise, they will not be too interested :-)
Good Luck!