Isuzu Trooper Info

Isuzu Trooper (1984–2002 U.S.)

First-generation Trooper / Trooper II (1984–1991) and second-generation Trooper (1992–2002).

Tech specs Dimensions Capacities Torque specs Trims Fuel economy Colors Brochures

Tech specs

Item	Specification
Generations (U.S.)	1st gen 1984–1991 (also badged Trooper II); 2nd gen 1992–2002
Engines, 1st gen (late)	2.6 L 4ZE1 I4, 120 hp; 2.8 L V6 (1990–1991 Trooper II)
Engines, 2nd gen	3.2 L 6VD1 V6, SOHC and DOHC (1992–1997); 3.5 L 6VE1 DOHC V6, 215 hp (1998–2002)
Transmissions	5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Drive	Part-time 4WD; Torque-On-Demand (TOD) transfer case offered from 1998
Front suspension	Independent (upper/lower control arms)
Rear suspension (1995)	Solid axle with trailing links and lateral rod
Spark plugs (1998 3.5 L)	Gap 1.0–1.1 mm (0.040–0.043 in)

Dimensions

Item	Figure
Wheelbase, 1st gen 5-door	104.3 in (2,649 mm)
Width, 1st gen	65.0 in (1,651 mm)
Wheelbase, 2nd gen 5-door	108.7 in (2,761 mm)
Width, 2nd gen 5-door (1998)	69.5 in (1,765 mm)
Height, 2nd gen 5-door (1998)	72.2 in (1,834 mm)
Ground clearance, 2nd gen (1998)	8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning circle, 2nd gen (1998)	38.1 ft (11.6 m)

Dimensions drawing

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, 2.6 L 1988–1990 (without filter)	4.8 qt (4.5 L)	Add for filter
Engine oil, 3.2 L DOHC 1995 (with filter)	5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine oil, 3.5 L 1998	5.3 L (5.6 qt)	5.6 qt as listed
Cooling system, 1990–1991 4-cyl / V6	8.5 qt (8.0 L) / 10.5 qt (10.0 L)
Cooling system, 1995	9.3 qt M/T; 9.0 qt A/T
Cooling system, 1998	11.0 qt (10.4 L) M/T; 11.1 qt (10.5 L) A/T
Automatic transmission, 1995 and 1998	9.1 qt (8.6 L)	Total fill, DEXRON-III
Manual transmission, 1995 3.2 L	6.2 pt (3.0 L)	Engine oil (non-T5)
Manual transmission, 1998	2.9 qt (2.7 L)	Engine oil
Transfer case, 1990–1995 (manual)	1.5 qt (1.45 L)	Engine oil 5W-30
Transfer case, 1998 TOD	2.0 qt (1.9 L)	DEXRON-IIE/III
Front differential, 1990–1995	1.5 L (3.2 pt)	GL-5
Rear differential, 1990–1995	1.8 L (3.8 pt)	GL-5
Front / rear differential, 1998	1.4 L (1.5 qt) / 3.0 L (3.2 qt)	GL-5
A/C refrigerant	1995: 1.65 lb R-134a; 1998: 1.32 lb R-134a	1990: 2.10 lb R-12

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
Wheel lug nuts, steel wheels (1995 factory table)	58–72 lb-ft (79–98 N·m)
Wheel lug nuts, aluminum wheels (1995 factory table)	80–94 lb-ft (108–127 N·m)
Spark plugs (1998 3.5 L)	13 lb-ft (18 N·m)
Oil pan (1990 2.6 L)	13 lb-ft (18 N·m)
Oil pan bolts and nuts (1998 3.5 L)	89 lb-in (10 N·m)
Pitman arm (1995)	145–174 lb-ft (197–236 N·m)
Idler arm (1995)	80–108 lb-ft (108–146 N·m)
Tie rod end to knuckle (1995)	65–94 lb-ft (88–127 N·m)
Lower ball joint to knuckle (1995)	94 lb-ft (127 N·m)
Upper control arm fulcrum to frame (1995)	112 lb-ft (152 N·m)
Front hub / axle nut (1995)	76 lb-ft (103 N·m)
Rear shock absorber, top (1995)	70 lb-ft (95 N·m)
Rear trailing link (1995)	101 lb-ft (137 N·m)
Flywheel (1995)	40 lb-ft (54 N·m), in sequence

Trims & body styles (U.S.)

Years	Version	Notes
1984–1991	Trooper II / Trooper, 3-door and 5-door	2.6 L I4 or 2.8 L V6 late
1992–1997	Trooper 2-door and 4-door	3.2 L V6 SOHC or DOHC
1998–2002	Trooper S, LS, Limited (LTD)	3.5 L V6

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
1984–1985	Trooper	2.0 L	Manual 4-spd	4WD	17	20	18
1986	Trooper	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	24	26	25
1986–1987	Trooper	2.3 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	16	20	17
1987	Trooper	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	22	23	22
1987	Trooper	2.3 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	15	19	17
1988–1989	Trooper	2.6 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	15	17	15
1988–1989	Trooper	2.6 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	17	15
1989–1991	Trooper	2.8 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	17	15
1990–1991	Trooper	2.6 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	17	15
1990–1991	Trooper	2.6 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	15	17	15
1990–1991	Trooper	2.8 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	17	15
1992	Trooper	3.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	16	15
1992	Trooper	3.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	15	17	15
1992–1995	Trooper	3.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	17	15
1993	Trooper	3.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	17	16
1993–1995	Trooper	3.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	13	16	14
1994–1997	Trooper	3.2 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	17	15
1995	Trooper	3.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	12	16	14
1996–1997	Trooper	3.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	17	14
1998–1999	Trooper	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	18	15
1998–1999	Trooper	3.5 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	18	15
2000	Trooper	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	17	15
2000	Trooper	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	17	15
2000–2002	Trooper	3.5 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	14	17	15
2001–2002	Trooper	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	18	15
2001–2002	Trooper	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	18	15

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.

1984–1991

Pure White

Code 811 · 87–91

Pure White on Seaside Beige metallic

Code 872 · 88

Two-tone: upper / lower

Pure White on Silver Beige metallic

Code 873 · 87

Two-tone: upper / lower

Pure White on Pewter metallic

Code 881 · 89–91

Two-tone: upper / lower

Hyper Silver metallic

Code 867 · 87–89

Platinum Silver metallic

Code 892 · 90–91

Pewter metallic

Code 825 · 87–91

Pewter on Pure White metallic

Code 871 · 87

Two-tone: upper / lower

Ebony Black

Code 826 · 89–91

Parthenon Ivory

Code 809 · 88

French Vanilla

Code 812 · 89

Antique Silver metallic

Code 824 · 90–91

Seaside Beige metallic

Code 827 · 88

Walnut Beige metallic

Code 837 · 89–91

Light Topaz metallic

Code 831 · 87

Hazelnut metallic

Code 832 · 88

Cognac metallic

Code 855 · 89

Claret Red

Code 865 · 87

Spectra Red

Code 806 · 88–91

Spectra Red on Pewter metallic

Code 862 · 89–91

Two-tone: upper / lower

Dark Fire

Code 885 · 87–88

Dark Fire Opal on Silver Beige metallic

Code 878 · 87

Two-tone: upper / lower

Dark Fire Opal on Seaside Beige metallic

Code 876 · 88

Two-tone: upper / lower

Red Mahogany

Code 834 · 89–91

Red Mahogany on Pewter metallic

Code 857 · 89–91

Two-tone: upper / lower

Ivy Green

Code 848 · 90–91

Cavalier Blue

Code 803 · 87–88

Cavalier Blue on Hyper Silver metallic

Code 887 · 87–88

Two-tone: upper / lower

Midnight Blue

Code 833 · 89–91

Midnight Blue on Pewter metallic

Code 847 · 89–91

Two-tone: upper / lower

1992–2002

Cream White

Code 752 · 92–99

Cream White on Light Silver metallic

Code 748 · 93–99

Two-tone: upper / lower

Cream White on Iron Gray metallic

Code 776 · 95–97

Two-tone: upper / lower

Alpine White

Code 877 · 00–02

Alpine White on Light Silver metallic

Code 740 · 00–02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Polar White

Code 610 · 01–02

Light Silver metallic

Code 753 · 93–01

Light Silver on Iron Gray metallic

Code 751 · 95–97

Two-tone: upper / lower

Light Silver on Moonmist Gray metallic

Code 712 · 00–02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Moonmist Gray

Code 857 · 00–02

Moonmist Gray on Light Silver metallic

Code 742 · 00–02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Iron Gray metallic

Code 849 · 92

Ebony Black

Code 826 · 92–97, 99–02

Ebony Black on Light Silver metallic

Code 774 · 93–02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Ebony Black on Iron Gray metallic

Code 775 · 97

Two-tone: upper / lower

Medium Brown on Lt Antelope metallic

Code 798 · 92

Two-tone: upper / lower

Ebony Black on Light Antelope metallic

Code 799 · 92

Two-tone: upper / lower

Light Antelope metallic

Code 761 · 92

Light Antelope on Golden Green metallic

Code 785 · 92

Two-tone: upper / lower

Satin Gold metallic

Code 613 · 02

Satin Gold on Light Silver metallic

Code 616 · 02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Radiant Red

Code 756 · 92–94

Radiant Red on Light Silver metallic

Code 779 · 93–95

Two-tone: upper / lower

Red Rock

Code 872 · 95–99

Red Rock on Light Silver metallic

Code 882 · 95–99

Two-tone: upper / lower

Red Rock on Iron Gray metallic

Code 798 · 95–97

Two-tone: upper / lower

Foxfire Red

Code 865r · 00–02

Foxfire Red on Moonmist Gray

Code 724 · 00–02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Cranberry on Light Silver metallic

Code 783 · 92–94

Two-tone: upper / lower

Cranberry

Code 758 · 93–94

Forest Green on Light Silver metallic

Code 735 · 98–99

Two-tone: upper / lower

Golden Green on Light Antelope metallic

Code 786 · 92

Two-tone: upper / lower

Golden Green

Code 757 · 93–94

Golden Green on Light Silver metallic

Code 780 · 93–94

Two-tone: upper / lower

Fir Green

Code 871 · 95–99

Fir Green on Light Silver metallic

Code 883 · 95–99

Two-tone: upper / lower

Fir Green on Iron Gray metallic

Code 797 · 95–97

Two-tone: upper / lower

Dragon Green

Code 860 · 00–02

Dragon Green on Light Silver metallic

Code 723 · 00–02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Steel Blue metallic

Code 823 · 92

Steel Blue on Windsor Blue metallic

Code 797 · 92

Two-tone: upper / lower

Moderate Blue on Light Silver metallic

Code 794 · 96

Two-tone: upper / lower

Moderate Blue

Code 761 · 97

Fjord Blue on Light Silver metallic

Code 629 · 02

Two-tone: upper / lower

Windsor Blue

Code 755 · 92–94

Windsor Blue on Light Silver metallic

Code 749 · 93–94

Two-tone: upper / lower

Bronze Blue

Code 760 · 95–97

Bronze Blue on Iron Gray metallic

Code 784 · 95–97

Two-tone: upper / lower

Empire Blue on Light Silver metallic

Code 733 · 98–99

Two-tone: upper / lower

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.