Good General VX Info

[Joe_Black]

I know this info is readily available but thought it would be nice to have in one combined format, especially the capacities. Enjoy!

KEY SPECS 2001 ISUZU VEHICROSS

6VE1 ENGINE SPECS

Type: V6, 3.5L, belt/gear-driven DOHC, four valves,
open-deck aluminum block and aluminum heads
Displacement: 3494cc (213 cid)
Bore x stroke: 93.4 x 85mm (3.677 x 3.346 in.)
Horsepower: 215 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque: 230 ft.-lbs. @ 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Emission control: EGR, EVAP
Fuel system: General Motors
Fuel pressure: 42-55 psi unregulated, 3-15 psi lower Q idle
Fuel injectors: 11.8-12.6 ohms
Oil pressure: 57-80 psi @ 3,000 rpm
Valve clearance: Intake: 0.009-0.013 in. (0.23-0.33mm);
Exhaust: 0.010-0.014 in. (0.25-0.35mm)
Spark plug gap: 0.040 in. (1.05mm)
Firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 (Odd on right bank)
Ignition timing: 20[degrees] @ idle
Base Idle speed: 750 rpm

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery: 12V, 582 amps
Alternator: 90 amps
Ignition: Direct

CAPACITIES

Oil change: w/filter 4.3 qt. (4.0L)
Automatic trans: 9.1 qt. (8.6L)
Transfer case: 2.0 qt. (1.9L)
Front differential: 1.5 qt. (1.4L)
Rear differential: 3.2 qt. (3.0L)
Fuel tank: 22.5 gal. (85L)
Cooling system: 7.4 qt. (7.1L)
Refrigerant: R134a, 1.43 lb. (650g)
Compressor: PAG, 3.0 oz. (90cc)

LUBRICANTS

Brake fluid: DOT 3
Engine oil: API SE or newer, SAE 10W-30
Automatic trans oil: Dexron III
Transfer case oil: Dexron III
Differential/axle oil: GL5, SAE 75W-90
Power steering: Dexron III

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Oil and fixer: 7,500 miles
Coolant: 30,000 miles or two years
Spark plugs: 100,000 miles
Timing belt 100,000 miles
Transfer case/axles: 15,000 miles
Front hub grease: 30,000 miles

CHASSIS SPECS

Drivetrain: Rear/AWD, four-speed automatic transmission
w/overdrive, automatic transfer case,
limited slip differentials. See Technical
Notes.
Brake system: Disc/disc, three-channel ABS with G-sensor
for off-road
WS sensors: 1,300-1,900 ohms
Front disc thickness: 0.969 in. (24.6mm) minimum
Rear disc thickness: 0.654 in. (16.6mm) minimum

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Front: Upper and lower wishbones, torsion bars,
stabilizer bar
Rear: Solid axle, coil springs, 3 trailing links,
one lateral link, stabilizer bar
Lug nut torque: 87 ft.-lbs. (118 Nm)

FRONT ALIGNMENT SPECS

Toe: 0 [+ or -] 2mm (0.0 [+ or -] 0.080 in.)
Camber: 0[degrees]0' [+ or -] 0[degrees]30'
Caster: 2[degrees]10' [+ or -] 45'

[Heraclid]

Thanks Joe!

[Tone]

LUBRICANTS: Transfer case oil spec is INCORRECT - should be DexronIII as well. Oil viscosity IS based on temperature to be operated in before next oil change as is Front and Rear diffs to a lesser degree - see your owners manual which states all of the above as well.

[Joe_Black]

Fixed! Thanks for catching that Tone, it's cut-n-pasted from a Delphi servicing CD system a buddy got for his auto shop.

[etlsport]

bump for an awesome post!

[Ldub]

I'm a bit skeptical on the "oil change w/ filter capacity"...
Five quarts always brings mine up to the full mark.

[etlsport]

hm yep, i'm with you on that one, didnt even notice it 4.3 quarts is usually what comes out.. but 5 quarts always goes back in

[JHarris1385]

I read it is 6 quarts.....I will find the link hopefully.

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks, Joe!

Printed and added to my binder!!

Bart

[Moncha]

Being this will eventually get lost in the archives, I'll copy this into the Knowledge Base These specs will be in caps and search able. At the top, you will find the whole list for printability.

[JoFotoz]

.
This may be a DUMB question...

....but are these specs good for a 1999 model as well.
(Its only climate stuff and wheel size that are really different from a 1999 isnt it?)

Is Allignment different due to 18 inch wheels...shouldnt be????!!

Thanks

jo

[etlsport]

I read it is 6 quarts.....I will find the link hopefully.

i dunno, ive changed my oil many many times and never been able to get more than 5 quarts without going over the full line

[JHarris1385]

Found it:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...346#post109346

I have always put more than five in and I have never burned oil.

[Joe_Black]

Since the original data is from an ASE service book they tend to be a bit conservative on the oil capacity to keep some oil-pit jockey from overfilling. I typically use 5 quarts with a filter change using the Mobil-1 M104 filter, but do keep in mind that depending on the filter used your actual amount could vary by 1/2 quart. It's always better to run a little low than a little over on oil!

[Gussie2000]

You're totally right tough