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203 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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Replying to: malsua (Jan 08, 2009 5:49 am) Glad to have all that behind me for sure - it was the main problem I experienced with my Axiom. But, I also had tranny problems at about 40K miles. The seal on the side of the tranny blew out by the side of the road at Disneyworld in Orlando, believe it or not. Half the tranny fluid leaked out right there. Got it replaced under warranty, and they claimed there was no permanent damage done. But at 75K, I had the tranny fluid replaced with synthetic tranny fluid, just to be sure. With no dip stick, this is a task that only your mechanic can do for you - it's a big pain. But, mechanics I have spoken with actually told me that the Borg Warner tranny in the Axiom is an excellent transmission- so I am left to wonder why there are so many tranny problems reported with Axioms and if the side seal issue is the root cause of everyone's problem, and I just got lucky. In the meantime, at 88K, I am keeping my fingers crossed on that, as there are no local dealers to do Isuzu service within a 50 mile radius. Still, my plan, given this awful economy, is to make good use of the Isuzu Axiom service manual I bought, and patch this vehicle up and continue to drive it until it hits like 160K miles and is completely falling apart - it's the only way to recoup my investment, since I bought this one new from the showroom, and not at any super discount. Besides, I like its features and how it looks - it is still very stylish - and my golden retriever rides in the front seat with me, which is not something I would do with a new SUV. But, to be sure, my next vehicle will be a Toyota or a Honda. Take care and stay safe! |
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| I too have heard the same thing but what they have told me is to not go by the Isuzu maintenance schedule. Change out the fluid every 30k and at 60k intervals do the filter. They said it should virtually last the life of the truck if you do this. I now have over 70k and never any issues, knock on wood. | |
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Replying to: cptsesso (Jan 11, 2009 5:17 am)
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Replying to: MadMace (Feb 04, 2009 2:16 pm) Hmm. Ok. 1st Transmission in 02 Axiom was replaced at 200 miles.(long story but I found out that a dealer that had lost their medallion used mine as a parts car then sold it to another dealer who I bought it from). 2nd transmission was replaced at 86000 miles. Currently at 118k and this is the _last_ transmission. When this one goes, the vehicle is getting towed away for $100 and hopefully crushed into a little square. It's in good shape, but enough is enough. I do intend to get the tranny fluid changed soon though. Perhaps it will make it to 150k.
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Replying to: malsua (Feb 17, 2009 12:38 pm) 
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Replying to: malsua (Feb 17, 2009 12:38 pm) 
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Replying to: exchngcarinfo (Nov 23, 2007 9:34 pm)
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Replying to: mcwillij (Feb 17, 2009 5:51 pm) Regards Bert
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| First things first i have over 200k miles on my axiom and have since changed the trans twice, and the brakes a million times. My question now is I need as a/c compressor and shocks and the list goes on so i have plenty of questions. please help. | |
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Replying to: bertbcfm (Feb 20, 2009 6:16 am) |
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