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2.6 reliable? #781504 01/19/07 03:11 AM
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axledeep Offline OP
Wheeler
I'm thinking of getting a 95.5 - 97 Rodeo. Would like the mpg of the 4cyl. Is the 2.6 a reliable motor? Any common problems with them? Thanks for the help.
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: axledeep] #781505 01/19/07 03:37 AM
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Lafayette, IN
strawmyers Offline
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Keep the valves adjusted every 10-15k miles and the cooling system flushed/refilled every 2 years and they are great engines. They have a tendency to blow head gaskets/crack heads when allowed to overheat... but said overheating is usually a result of owners slacking on regular maintenance such as the items above.

I wouldn't expect to get steller fuel economy out of that truck, BTW (just depends what you are expecting). Yes, its a 4 cyl; but its a 4 cyl strapped to a heavy truck with the aerodynamic properties of shipping crate.

Sean Strawmyer
Back and ready to rock...... crawl.

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Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: strawmyers] #781506 01/19/07 03:48 AM
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axledeep Offline OP
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I can't imagine most owners check valves every 10-15k miles? Does the 2.6 have more issues than most motors with keeping valves in spec?

Any ideas on real world mpg for 2.6/5spd/4wd Rodeo? I'm hoping for 20 mpg average.
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: axledeep] #781507 01/19/07 04:16 AM
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Dallas, GA
litnin Offline
Rock Warrior
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I can't imagine most owners check valves every 10-15k miles? Does the 2.6 have more issues than most motors with keeping valves in spec?

Any ideas on real world mpg for 2.6/5spd/4wd Rodeo? I'm hoping for 20 mpg average.


Most manufacturers recommend manually adjusted valves in the 15k range.

... and you're right, "most" people don't do it...just like
they don't do any other maintenance on their vehicles until it's too late.

1995 Trooper LS auto 3.2 DOHC /w SOHC intake
1989 Trooper 2.6 auto
1989 I-Mark RS DOHC 1.6
1991 Stylus XS DOHC 1.8
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: axledeep] #781508 01/19/07 05:26 PM
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Idaho
TatoHead Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I can't imagine most owners check valves every 10-15k miles? Does the 2.6 have more issues than most motors with keeping valves in spec?

Any ideas on real world mpg for 2.6/5spd/4wd Rodeo? I'm hoping for 20 mpg average.


I think this is very doable. I got 20 in both my 87 2.6/5-speed Trooper, and my 92 3.1/5-speed Rodeo. Keep in mind both were completely stock suspension and tire size.

Good luck

1993 Trooper
"Purple People Eater"
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: axledeep] #781509 01/19/07 06:27 PM
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AZ
pucci Offline
Rock Warrior
the 2.6 Rodeo/Passports only came 2wd

2.6 Trooper
2.0 Impulse Turbo
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: pucci] #781510 01/19/07 09:35 PM
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axledeep Offline OP
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the 2.6 Rodeo/Passports only came 2wd


Is this confirmed? I've read reports that the 2.6 was offered with 4wd in the Rodeo. It was NOT available in the Passport. Also, looking at ads, I'll occasionally find them listed with 4cyl (including displacement) and 4wd. Just haven't found one in person yet...
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: axledeep] #781511 01/19/07 10:24 PM
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Lafayette, IN
strawmyers Offline
Isuzu Moderator
IIRC, one of the guys in our group has a 94-ish Rodeo with the 2.6 + MUA5 combo. We have a trail run tomorrow; so I'll look into it and report back. I know for sure that he has the MUA5; but those also came behind some 3.2's and just had a different patterned integrated bellhousing.

Sean Strawmyer
Back and ready to rock...... crawl.

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Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: axledeep] #781512 01/19/07 11:25 PM
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JLEMOND Offline
Body Damage is Cool
THAT IS CORRECT THE RODEOS NEVER CAME WITH 4 CYL AND 4WD ANY YEAR, IN 90-92 THE 4CYL CAME WITH THE MUA MANUAL TRANS AND THE 90-92 V6 CAME WITH THE MUA,

93-99 CAME WITH THE BORGWARNER IN 4CYL 2WD
ALL 4WD CAME WITH THE MUA TRANS
AND AFTER 92 ALL V6 VEH CAME WITH THE MUA IN MANUAL
ODDLY IN 2002 THE 4CYL WENT BACK TO THE MUA TRANS

JERRY
Re: 2.6 reliable? [Re: JLEMOND] #781513 01/21/07 02:48 AM
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Lafayette, IN
strawmyers Offline
Isuzu Moderator
Not that Jerry didn't already clear this up; but the guy I mentioned above came out to the trail run today and he does have the 3.2 SOHC in his Rodeo.

Sean Strawmyer
Back and ready to rock...... crawl.

From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com
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