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#352 of 381 Re: Oil Consumption [a9x2] by massmusclecar

Nov 24, 2011 (10:11 pm)

Replying to: a9x2 (Nov 24, 2011 9:42 pm)
I have always changed the oil in my rodeo-now 100k and axiom 76K every 4-5k miles at the most or 4-5 months max. I use 10w30 Conv. or high mileage oil. with the conventional oil I mix it- I use 4 qts of conv oil and a quart or so of the synthetic. I am usually down about 3/4 of a quart between oil changes so rather than add oil I change it. In the late fall and over the winter I use 5w-30 oil for easier starts up here in the north-though that will use a little more oil. I use a qualtiy filter , preferably Isuzu one.
From experience and what I have heard, even if there is just a bit of oil on the dipstick, and it looks like it is terribly low, 1 quart will usually fill it up to the full line. Be sure you have changed the PCV valve at least every 30k miles. the maintenance manual does not mention when to change it, it but a clogged pcv valve will cause the engine to burn more oil so change. It is easy, it screws into the top of the left side valve cover. right side as you face the motor. the top plastic covering comes off the 4 rubber grommets holding to the studs. be sure you work the cover off easily, the grommets can fall out. ( they look like a well nut but without the metal nut inside. I lightly tape the rubber grommets to the cover they do not fall out when the cover is put back. Be aware of parts books that list and incorrect pcv valve. earlier Isuzu have a plastic push in pcv valve, but later ones, post 2001 I think they use a metal screw in one. I think all Axioms had the metal screw in one. Still easy to do.
Regards.
Ken

#353 of 381 Re: Oil Consumption [a9x2] by walk_the_walk2

Nov 25, 2011 (9:08 am)

Replying to: a9x2 (Nov 24, 2011 9:42 pm)
I always used fully synthetic oil and the best after-market oil filter I could find at the local parts store. While the oil may cost you a bit more, you can go 5-6 K miles between oil changes, rather than 3K per change. 7500 is pushing it a bit in my opinion. I traded in at 120K miles, and NEVER had a problem with oil consumption or with the engine. I use synthetic oil on our 07 Prius and on our 2011 Honda Pilot, too. It's worth it in my opinion.

#354 of 381 Re: Oil Consumption [massmusclecar] by a9x2

Nov 25, 2011 (9:37 am)

Replying to: massmusclecar (Nov 24, 2011 10:11 pm)
Thats interesting... I will have to mention that PCV valve when I go in for service. My car idles like a diesel when the oil is low. Is this what you are referring to?
 
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#355 of 381 Re: Oil Consumption [walk_the_walk2] by a9x2

Nov 25, 2011 (9:46 am)

Replying to: walk_the_walk2 (Nov 25, 2011 9:08 am)
I was contemplating switching to synthetic but I was worried that the car would need the thicker oil or it might leak and cause more problems. AND, I have my car dealer serviced......synthetic oil changes are $100+ Though if I can go twice as long--it wouldn't be soo much more expensive. Would I still have high oil consumption with synthetic? BTW, I have 165k on the odo

#356 of 381 Re: Oil Consumption [a9x2] by massmusclecar

Nov 27, 2011 (7:03 am)

Replying to: a9x2 (Nov 25, 2011 9:37 am)
I don't know if that would be the cause, but low engine oil level is never good. the pcv valve has vacuum to it and when plugged up def will cause oil consumption. We know that for a fact on these engines. it is so easy to change. take off the top plastic cover as I mentioned and you see the hose coming to the top of it from the right side as you look at the engine. it screws in tot he valve cover. the new one will have some lock tite on the threads.

#357 of 381 Re: Oil Consumption [a9x2] by massmusclecar

Nov 27, 2011 (7:13 am)

Replying to: a9x2 (Nov 25, 2011 9:46 am)
You must be doing many things right to have 165K on your car or any car. use the correct weight oil 10-30 in summer and i use 5-30 in winter here in the northeast. Use the high mileage oils as they don't cost that much more than conv and are part synthetic. I have no leaks under my 76k 2002 axiom at all. anywhere.
myths about synthetic is that it is thinner and will cause leaks is not true. Synthetic oil is real oil that had just been processed and refined more so the molecules are smaller and more equal is size than conventional oil. they are all oil products. Toyota now is using 0w-20 in most of its new cars with a 1 year-or 10k change interval. not that I would go that far. 4-5K in 4 months to me is a good compromise for my high mileage or conv oils. so far so good for me. But if you use conv oil every 3k then that is all great too. You can't change it too much,,, well you can wear out the oil drain plug hole. be sure to use a new copper gasket each time btw.

#358 of 381 Re: Axiom Problems [alexbecker] by isuzu_addict

Apr 26, 2012 (11:12 am)

Replying to: alexbecker (Jul 10, 2009 10:32 am)
Man... it looks to me like the evap solenoid problem... low speed, no power traction... it is safe mode driving condition.
 
Your mechanic is the shhh.... Make an electronic check and discard code by code. Download the isuzu repairing manual.
 
This vehicle is full electronic and has a very sophisticated control system in powertrain, suspension, transmission... any electronic code related to powertrain or transmission would produce check engine signal on and after 3 times not cleaned... will put the suv in a fool proof mode.

#360 of 381 Re: How I Replaced My 02 Axiom Active Shocks [walk_the_walk2] by dschubach

Jun 04, 2012 (10:36 pm)

Replying to: walk_the_walk2 (Jun 13, 2011 12:00 pm)
I have a 2002 Rodeo and it now needs new rear shocks. It has the same active ride system and I would like to disconnect it just like you did with your Axiom. I can't find any information on it in the repair manuals and was wondering if you think that it would be similar to the same steps you took to disable your Axiom?

#361 of 381 Re: How I Replaced My 02 Axiom Active Shocks [dschubach] by walk_the_walk2

Jun 05, 2012 (6:23 am)

Replying to: dschubach (Jun 04, 2012 10:36 pm)
Dear Dshubach: That's hard to say without doing some research on the Isuzu part number for BOTH vehicles, and I do not have the Service Manual for the Rodeo to know the Rodeo part numbers. However, doing a quick search on Google for your vehicle, I see lots of aftermarket listings for Monroe, Bilstein and KYB shocks for both front and rear. Contrast that with the Axiom, where NO manufacturer listed ANY replacement units for my vehicle, and when I called Monroe Tech Support, they could only guess which model might work based on the shaft length, as they had no cross reference either (although I did my best to inspire them to look into this further).
 
My guess is that it's an even easier swap on your vehicle than the Axiom. And, if your Rodeo has the ISC system built in to it, the fuse, connectors and electronic dampeners can all be removed in a similar fashion. It's been a while, but I recall that the process was reversible, if I wanted to buy OEM shocks, but I was quite satisfied without the ISC, and the ride was much better. Bert also converted his Axiom (now for sale) and reported being similarly satisfied.
 
I hope that info is helpful to you. But do your own due diligence on this. I am sure if you are able to do the swap, you'll like the ride better.

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