Where is the drain plug on an Isuzu Rodeo?
The drain plug is in the middle of the transmission on the bottom. The fill plug is about 6 inches to the rear of the drain plug; it will be inside a recessed groove on the rear of the oil pan.
Where is the transmission pan on a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
The hotter the transmission fluid, the easier it will come out of the transmission. Park the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo on a level surface and turn the engine off. Crawl under the Rodeo on the driver side and locate the transmission pan. The pan is on the bottom of the transmission. There are two bolt heads located on the bottom of the transmission.
How do you change the oil in an Isuzu Rodeo?
This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Rodeo. For most Isuzus, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Isuzu Rodeo oil filter wrench.
What kind of transmission fluid does an Isuzu Rodeo use?
Isuzu Recommends only Mercon-3 Transmission Fluid for both the manual and automatic transmissions. It takes 9.2 quarts of transmission fluid to fill a completely empty Isuzu Rodeo automatic transmission. This figure includes the fluid in the torque converter. Always wear safety glasses when working around transmission fluid.
The drain plug is in the middle of the transmission on the bottom. The fill plug is about 6 inches to the rear of the drain plug; it will be inside a recessed groove on the rear of the oil pan.
The hotter the transmission fluid, the easier it will come out of the transmission. Park the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo on a level surface and turn the engine off. Crawl under the Rodeo on the driver side and locate the transmission pan. The pan is on the bottom of the transmission. There are two bolt heads located on the bottom of the transmission.
This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Rodeo. For most Isuzus, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Isuzu Rodeo oil filter wrench.
Isuzu Recommends only Mercon-3 Transmission Fluid for both the manual and automatic transmissions. It takes 9.2 quarts of transmission fluid to fill a completely empty Isuzu Rodeo automatic transmission. This figure includes the fluid in the torque converter. Always wear safety glasses when working around transmission fluid.
Where is the transmission dipstick on an Isuzu Rodeo?
Remove the plastic hose. Reinsert and tighten the fill plug. If the Isuzu Rodeo has an automatic transmission, you will check the transmission fluid level with the dipstick. If adding fluid is necessary, you’ll add fluid through the filler neck where the dipstick seats. Locate the transmission dipstick on the passenger side of the engine bay.
When to change transmission fluid in an Isuzu Rodeo?
Isuzu recommends you change the fluid in your Rodeo’s transmission after 50,000 to 75,000 miles of wear. Whether it’s time for a transmission fluid change or not, you need to periodically check your Rodeo’s transmission fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
What to do if your transmission fluid level is low?
Remove the fill plug on the rear passenger side of the transmission with the ratchet and 7/8-inch socket. Turn the fill bolt counterclockwise to loosen and remove the plug. If no transmission fluid comes out of the recessed fill hole, then the transmission fluid level is low.