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| I have a 1991 Isuzu Rodeo 4 wheel drive. I took it to a mechanic yesterday because when the vehicle gets warm and it idles the pressure needle on the gauge goes down to "0" and the oil light comes on. They took the oil pan off to replace the oil pump and discovered that the pump was working fine so they put the pan back on. I am sure they did some other things also to check it. The oil level is fine and I get regular oil changes but this problem started a couple days ago. Is my engine in danger? Can anyone help me? What is the possible cause of this problem. When I am driving along the gauge is fine but when it idles it goes to the zero and the oil light comes on. I am desperate for some advice since I know nothing at all about vehicles. | |
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Just signed up on this forum. It was nice to find others to chat with about Rodeos. I bought a 97 4WD 3.2L Rodeo in 99 with 23K. (Always loved the body style). After reading through the post here, it was nice to find that "problems" I have are shared by many others. I have a little over 200,000 on mine now. Leaks oil like a sieve, fuel gauge is off, wind noise, lifter tick, oil pressure up and down, stripped lug nuts, out of round steel wheels . This is my praise part, I drive close to 450 miles a week and have never been left stranded by my Rodeo. With the mileage she does, there is no way that things will not wear out. Third set of tires, 4th set of shocks, 3rd set of brake pads, 3rd set of drive belts, gallons of oil. In all this, I have yet to replace any major componants of the chassis, body, engine etc. Some of the things I do to cope with the quirks: Oils leaks, I give up. I was using Mobil One, a bit pricey to keep the lifter quite, so I use a bit a Marvel Mystery Oil when I refill the oil when its low. If it starts up ticking, I shut it off and restart it, most of the time that fixes it. I go by the odometer rather then the fuel gauge, I get 19 miles to the gallon no matter what and I know how much fuel I have used. Mechanics have checked the oil pressure dilemma and scratched their heads. As long as I am checking the oil, I stop worrying about it. My thought is; how could it have pressure with the leaks?? Flow through oil system!! I had my tire dealership I deal with paranoid about not using hand tools when installing the tires. After replacing at least 12 different lug nuts and studs and them buying them, they make sure they do it right. They are not cheap. I finally put on Trooper alloy wheels. The original steel wheels were getting to the point where the tires couldn't be balanced. Great decision, smooth as glass. More of my story, I recently had the timing belt, tensioner and the water pump etc replaced while it was opened up. My friend who did the work assures me it could drive across the country. I believe it! He said that as long as I could live with the leaks,(the underside will never rust) and the tick, the engine should last quite awhile longer. The exterior and interior are in great shape. He mentioned there was a crate engine from GM that had a bit more guts that could be dropped in. Anyone heard of that? I haven't pursued it in depth with him yet. I am not the best preventative maintenance guy and I don't follow a perfect maintenance schedule. For that, my Rodeo has been very forgiving to me. Maybe mine was built on a Weds or something. Thanks for letting me bend an ear or two. I really had not thought about a forum to share experiences with over the years. Glad I got here! |
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I have a 1991 Isuzu Rodeo 4 wheel drive. I took it to a mechanic yesterday because when the vehicle gets warm and it idles the pressure needle on the gauge goes down to "0" and the oil light comes on. They took the oil pan off to replace the oil pump and discovered that the pump was working fine so they put the pan back on. I am sure they did some other things also to check it. The oil level is fine and I get regular oil changes but this problem started a couple days ago. Is my engine in danger? Can anyone help me? What is the possible cause of this problem. When I am driving along the gauge is fine but when it idles it goes to the zero and the oil light comes on. I am desperate for some advice since I know nothing at all about vehicles. My main problem I guess now is that in this state we are required to get a smog test before we sell a vehicle and it will not pass smog with the oil light coming on. |
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Replying to: wjf (Dec 29, 2004 9:41 am) Good luck! tidester, host
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10-40 for sure you could even go to 15-50 if need be. -mike |
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Replying to: wjf (Dec 29, 2004 9:41 am)
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I saw a Rebuild/ Remanufacturing company that suggested buying a used engine rather then a reman/rebuild because of the lack of material for grinding/ honing etc. which would thin the engine out and reduce its life span. On the other hand, there are "hundreds" of engine reman/rebuild companies that say nothing about that, and will sell you a remanufactured engine. With 200,000 miles on my Rodeo, I would like to start thinking about a new heart for her. So, any ideas or knowledge about this? Rebuild the engine I have, a used engine or a remanufactured engine? Thanks... |
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Replying to: 97rodeo (Dec 31, 2004 5:39 am) Try asking over in Got a Quick, Technical Question? too. Steve, Host
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 31, 2004 5:58 pm) Below is the site URL that got me started (confused) on this. www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com It appears that some engines are OK to use a reman engine and others a used engine. Even the 02 Explorer shows that it should be replaced with a used rather than a reman. engine. The 6VD1 in the 97 Rodeo happens to show used. I also have a 91 Isuzu pick-up, 235,000 miles, and it shows that a reman engine is OK to use. As I had mentioned, this was the only site that talks about weather to use one or the other. No other sites I have looked at mention it. I will post my question on the other site and let you know if I come up with anything. Thanks and Happy new year! pjs |
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Replying to: tidester (Dec 29, 2004 10:04 am) |
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