can any one give recommendations on some stuff i can do for tune up on my new 2001 isuzu rodeo v 6.. there was no owners manual that came with the truck...last people had for 3 years and i dont think they did any regular maintenance. it has 89000 miles on it and i would like to take care of it..(my new baby) can try and do the simple stuff my self (more time then money)...thanks all <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Congrats on your new acquisition.
First, go to your local ISUZU dealer and order the owners manual for your year and model. Second, go to your local auto parts super-store (PEP BOYS, Auto Zone, etc.) and buy the HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL for the ISUZU RODEO & AMIGO/HONDA PASSPORT 1989-2002,(All models). It's all the same book and will cost about $20 but is worth every penny.

It gives very detailed tune-up info and other tidbits. So even if you don't wanna do all the labor yourself (who does?), at least you'll know what's wrong when you take your baby to your favorite mechanic!
Good luck!
Lee

At 90k, I replaced the timing belt, all fluids, all spark plugs, the brake pads (turned rotors), bled brakes and greased every zerk I could find under the truck. Does yours feel like the drivetrain jerks a little when you step on the gas from a dead stop? You can regrease the slip joint (?) of the drive shaft and it may go away for a while.

Besides normal interval fluid changes and greasing rounds, that's all I've really had to do to ours. Ours burns a little oil, but that's expected (not normal like some may say). Congrats on buying the truck! My wife loves hers.

BTW, welcome to the wire!
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yesss it does jerk...thanks was starting to get scared it was tranny........well start on the plugs and fluid soon..brakes just done last month.lucky me...been here for a bit you guys saved me lots of hair pulling and money on my 88 trooper II thanks again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />