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1985 Isuzu Pickup

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1985 Pickup.

Model year19851982

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential, GM Part No. 12377967 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidGM Part No. 12377967
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF
Transfer Case Fluid5W-30 · API
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.6 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miPower Steering System (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Injection System (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Distributor Vacuum Advance (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · EGR System (inspect)
Every 45,000 miPower Steering Line (inspect)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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