6-110 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Diesel Fuels

It is extremely important to select correct lubricants and diesel fuels so that your Isuzu
vehicle demonstrates its full performance over the years.
Top up the lubricants in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule specified for your
vehicle. Use the Isuzu genuine lubricants or those recommended in the list below. The
lubricant change intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule and the terms and
conditions of the new vehicle warranty assume the use of the Isuzu genuine or Isuzu
recommended lubricants listed below.

GRADE
LUBRICATION MAKE BRAND
API ACEA JASO
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO DURAMAX CH-4 (10W-30) CH-4 DH-1
Shell Rimula R3X (15W-40) CH-4/CG-4/CF-4/CF E5/E3 DH-1
Shell Rimula R2 Extra (15W-40) CF-4/CF E2
Shell Rimula R2 (30), (40) CF
Diesel engine ExxonMobil Delvac MX (15W-40) CI-4
crankcase Castrol Tection J-Max (15W-40) CH-4 E3 DH-1
BP Vanellus C6 Extra (15W-40) CH-4 E3/E5
Caltex/Chevron Delo Gold (30), (40) CF E2
Caltex/Chevron Delo Gold Multigrade (15W-40) CH-4/CF E3
Caltex/Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade (15W-40) CI-4 Plus E7 DH-1
Manual transmission ISUZU GENUINE BESCO TRANSAXLE OIL (5W-30)
(MUA/MUX)
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO TRANSAXLE OIL (5W-30)
Manual transmission ISUZU GENUINE BESCO S-3 (40) CD
(MSG) Shell Rimula R3X (15W-40) CH-4/CG-4/CF-4/CF E5/E3 DH-1
Transfer case ExxonMobil Delvac MX (15W-40) CI-4
Caltex/Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade (15W-40) CI-4 Plus E7 DH-1
Automatic ExxonMobil Mobil ATF 3309
transmission
Front differential ISUZU GENUINE BESCO SHIFT ON THE FLY (75W-90) GL-5
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO GEAR OIL SH (80W-90, 90, 140) GL-5
ExxonMobil Mobilube HD (80W-90) GL-5
Rear differential
Castrol Syntrax Universal (80W-90) GL-5
Caltex Thuban GL-5 EP (80W-90), (85W-140) GL-5
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO GEAR OIL LSD (140) *GL-5
Rear differential ExxonMobil Mobilube LS (85W-90) GL-5
(with LSD) Castrol Axle Limited Slip (85W-140) GL-5
Caltex Gear Oil LSD (90) GL-5
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO ATF III
Shell Spirax S3 ATF MD3 (Dexron® III)
Power steering Castrol TQ D III (Dexron® III)
BP Autran DX III (Dexron® III)
Caltex/Texaco Texamatic 1888 (Dexron® III)

*: If API GL-5 limited slip differential gear oil is not available, use API GL-5
differential gear oil together with limited slip differential gear oil additive (Part No.
8-01052-358-0) or an equivalent additive.

sec06_SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE_P101-end.indd 6-110 15/02/2013 22:45:11

 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6-111
GRADE
LUBRICATION MAKE BRAND
API ACEA JASO
ISUZU GENUINE BESCO L-2 GREASE (No.2), L-3 GREASE (No.3)
Center bearing
Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 (No.2)
Kingpins (Multi
ExxonMobil Mobilgrease XHP 222/223 (No.2), (No.3)
purpose grease)
Caltex/Texaco Starplex EP (No.2)
Propeller shaft sliding ISUZU GENUINE BESCO ONE LUBER MO GREASE
yoke Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2 (No.2)
Universal joint Caltex Molytex Grease EP2 (No.2)
(Multi purpose
grease containing
molybdenum
disulfide)

ADVICE
• Be sure to use the LSD gear oil additive mentioned above, otherwise a
chattering noise and/or excessive vibration may occur when turning.

COOLANT MAKE BRAND*

Engine cooling system
ISUZU GENUINE
Caltex/Texaco/Chevron/Arteco
Caltex/Texaco/Chevron/Arteco
Caltex/Texaco/Chevron/Arteco
Caltex/Texaco/Chevron/Arteco
BESCO LLC SUPER TYPE E, AS
Extended Life Coolant
Havoline XLC
Delo ELC
Delo ELC Nitrite Free

*: Use Isuzu recommended coolant, or GENERAL MOTORS ENGINEERING

STANDARDS GM6277M (Ethylene glycol based non-silicate and non-borate coolant)
or equivalent.

ADVICE
• Mix the coolant and water at an appropriate concentration.

Preparing Engine Coolant

→ Refer to page 6-29

FLUID MAKE BRAND GRADE *

Clutch and brake fluid ISUZU GENUINE BESCO BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
reservoir

*: This material meets FMVSS 116 or SAE J1703 requirements.

DIESEL FUEL / APPLICABLE STANDARD

Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) Based on K2204 : 1997 Diesel Fuel
Deutsche Industrie Normen (DIN) Based on EN590 : 1997
Based on D975-04C No.1-D S500 or No.2-D
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
S500 (below 500 ppm)
British Standards (BS) Based on EN590 : 1997

sec06_SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE_P101-end.indd 6-111 15/02/2013 22:45:11

6-112 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION
• For models conforming to Euro 4 emission standards, be sure to use low-sulfur
diesel fuel (containing sulfur of 50 ppm or lower) or extra-low-sulfur diesel fuel
(containing sulfur of 10 ppm or lower).
• If you supply the vehicle with poor-quality fuel, water-removal additive or other
additive, gasoline, kerosene or alcohol-based fuel, it could harm the fuel filter,
prevent proper movement of fuel-lubricated parts in the injectors and adversely
affect engine components, possibly resulting in a breakdown. If you accidentally
put the wrong fuel in the tank, drain it all out. Starting the engine with the wrong
fuel in the tank could result in a fire and engine damage.
• Open the fuel tank filler cap slowly. If you open it quickly, fuel may spurt out.

ADVICE
• Only use fuels listed above. Do not use other fuels as they may adversely affect
the engine.

Refueling Using Fuels that Contain Biodiesel Fuel

(Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME))
Models for the Australian Market
• You can use standard type diesel fuels that meet EN590. A standard type diesel
fuel means the fuel that contains biodiesel fuel (FAME) which meets EN14214.
• Using diesel fuels that do not meet EN590, or using fuels that contain FAME
which does not meet EN14214 may, in the worst case, cause a serious engine
failure.
• Do not leave the diesel fuel that contains FAME unused in the vehicle for a long
period of time. FAME contents may block up the fuel system, causing a serious
engine failure.
• The vehicle is covered under the vehicle warranty given if the fuel that meets
EN590 is used. However, if the vehicle is left unused for a long period of time,
the characteristics of the fuel may change, causing a vehicle failure. The vehicle
warranty is not applicable in such cases.

NOTE
• When changing from 0% FAME diesel to the fuel that contains FAME which
meets EN590, there may be a negative impact on performance when pulling
away and driving in general.

sec06_SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE_P101-end.indd 6-112 15/02/2013 22:45:11

 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6-113

Engine Oil and Gear Oil Viscosity Charts

Select appropriate engine and gear oils in accordance with the tables below. It is also
important to select the viscosity appropriate for the temperature at which your vehicle
operates. Use the following tables for making correct selections.

245-42 6-7 8-161-9 = 

245-42 6-7 8-161-9 5 :2  ;-24 2<2  2
/1( ('0 1 2 +# 
1 2 !
1 2 !

1 2 # 3
1 2 3
!       ! +
!   !  ! @ ?? > !

1 2 3!
1 2 3!

1 2 3+
1 2 3+
1 2 3!

1 2 3!
#
/ ('0

      !"# $ % &  ' $ ( '
 $# %) $# %*"  '*

         + !" &  $ % , -. ( *

sec06_SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE_P101-end.indd 6-113 15/02/2013 22:45:11

6-114 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

                    

               
         
  !" #$%"&  -. ,
 *
 * +

*,5 <,5 
,5 ,5 5 *,5 -,5
*
5 
*5 ,5 <*5 *<5 =,5

*5

)*

)* +


)-

,)-
 ,)*
 ,)* +

'!( #$%"&
+
/ 0" 0 12003!" $( $43"( ("41"#$('#"0 '1 (2 -,5 

*5 2!6  (7" 8$0" 29 0':' "'" 2!;

     !" # $


% * 
     !" # $

%  &  '( )  
+
,-" - .
 

 

  0

 

 
76 =6  6 6 6 76 76 6
7 6  76 6 7=6 6 >6 6 76

 

  0

 

  0

  
+/", - .

0 1 2 ,2 322,4"  54,   53 / 2 /3  6  76# "8 , 9 :2  2/;/ - /, ,"<

sec06_SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE_P101-end.indd 6-114 15/02/2013 22:45:11