Isuzu Oasis Info

Isuzu Oasis (1996–1999 U.S.)

Front-wheel-drive minivan built alongside the first-generation Honda Odyssey.

Tech specs Dimensions Capacities Torque specs Trims Fuel economy Colors Brochures

Tech specs

Item	Specification
Engines	2.2 L I4 (1996–1997); 2.3 L SOHC VTEC I4 (1998–1999)
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Tires (1998)	P205/65R15 92S
Spark plugs (1998)	Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Dimensions

Item	Figure
Wheelbase	111.4 in (2,830 mm)
Overall length (1998)	187.0–187.2 in (4,750 mm)

Fluid capacities

Capacities are approximate refill amounts from Isuzu factory service manual data for the year shown. Always fill to the level/check plug or dipstick, not just by volume.

System	Capacity	Notes
Engine oil, 1998 (with filter)	4.5 qt (4.3 L)	4.2 qt (4.0 L) without filter
Cooling system, 1998	6.7 qt (6.3 L)	Includes 0.6 L reservoir
Automatic transmission, 1998	Drain and refill 2.9 qt (2.7 L); overhaul 6.3 qt (6.0 L)
Power steering, 1998	Fluid change 0.4 L; overhaul 1.1 L

Torque specs

Safety first — verify with your service manual. These figures are transcribed from Isuzu factory service manual data for the model and year shown. Specs can change by year, engine and body style. Always confirm the figure in the service manual for your exact vehicle before final tightening, use a calibrated torque wrench, tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check them after the first 50 miles.

Fastener	Torque
Engine oil drain bolt (1998)	32 lb-ft (44 N·m)
Oil pan bolts	9 lb-ft (12 N·m)
Spark plugs	13 lb-ft (18 N·m)
Front spindle nut	181 lb-ft (245 N·m)
Hub attaching bolts	32 lb-ft (44 N·m)

Trims & body styles (U.S.)

Years	Version	Notes
1996–1999	Oasis S and LS	2.2 L / 2.3 L I4

Fuel economy (EPA)

U.S. EPA estimates in miles per gallon as currently published on fueleconomy.gov (older models are shown on the revised 2008 EPA method, so they read lower than the original window sticker). To convert: L/100 km = 235.2 ÷ mpg.

Model year	EPA listing	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb
1996	Oasis	2.2 L	Auto 4-spd	FWD	18	22	19
1997	Oasis	2.2 L	Auto 4-spd	FWD	18	24	20
1998–1999	Oasis	2.3 L	Auto 4-spd	FWD	19	24	21

Factory colors & paint codes

Swatch colors are approximate screen representations. Always match paint by the color code on your vehicle’s paint label (usually on the driver door jamb or under the hood), not by the swatch. Availability varied by body style, trim and year (U.S. market). Two-tone swatches show the upper color over the lower color.

Frost White

Code NH538 · 96

Taffeta White

Code NH578 · 97–99

Sebring Silver metallic

Code NH552M · 96

Bordeaux Red

Code R78P · 96–97

Vivid Red

Code R504P · 98–99

Sherwood Green

Code G78P · 96

Cypress Green

Code G82P · 97–98

Clover Green

Code G95P · 99

Seafoam Mist metallic

Code BG37M · 97–98

Crystal Silver metallic

Code B91M · 99

Pacific Blue

Code B68P · 96

Super Marine Blue

Code B84P · 97–99

Factory brochures

Original U.S.-market Isuzu sales brochure pages, shown for reference. Tap any page to enlarge. Specs and colors in brochures were subject to change during the model year.