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Isuzu Trooper Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Safety Report | Aug 10, 2004
Reported on Aug 10, 2004
2000 ISUZU TROOPER WITH 71,000 MILES. EXCESSIVE OIL LOST. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALWAYS CHANGED THE OIL AT 3000 MILES. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS. YESTERDAY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I ADDED 4 QUARTS. THIS BROUGHT THE OIL LEVEL TO THE ADD 1 QUART MARK . IN 3000 MILES MY TROOPER CONSUMED 5 QUARTS OF OIL. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE ... $7400. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THE WEB AND HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST A RECALL TO HOLD ISUZU RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *JB | |
Make: | Isuzu |
Model: | Trooper |
Manufactured by: | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA |
Year: | 2000 |
Was a crash reported? | N |
Was an injury reported? | |
Was a death reported? | |
Was a fire reported? | N |
Location: | CASTLE ROCK CO |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | JACDJ58X8Y7 |
Mileage: | 71000 miles. |
Speed: | 0 MPH |
Number of cylinders: | 6 |
Vehicle type: | 4WD |
Vehicle fuel: | GAS Fuel injection. |
Was a police report filed? | N |
Tire size: | |
Dealer name and location: | AUTO SOURCE LLC GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111 |
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