Target Audience:
Isuzu D-Max P190 owners (2007-2010) seeking to perform maintenance and repairs themselves, saving on labor costs
Manual Type Comparison:
Factory-sourced, authentic, providing dealership-level technical information compared to third-party or Haynes-style manuals
Benefit To Owner:
Enables owners to perform all servicing, maintenance, and repairs, leading to significant cost savings on labor
Information Value:
Wealth of indispensable information for any serious owner, empowering them with factory-trained technician knowledge
Cost Savings:
Potential savings of $50-$60 per hour on shop labor costs by empowering owners to perform their own repairs and maintenance.
Powertrain:
Engine (including fuel injection, cooling, emission systems), Transmission, Differential, Drive Axle
Chassis:
Brake System, Suspension, Steering, Chassis, Body
Electrical:
Electrical System, Wiring Diagram, Engine Control System, Restraint System (including SRS/airbags)
Comfort And Convenience:
Heater/Air Conditioner, Interior
Fuel System Details:
Includes service and repair for fuel injection systems, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters, and emission control systems related to fuel delivery.
Cooling System Details:
Covers radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, coolant types, and maintenance procedures for the engine cooling system.
Steering System Details:
Includes service and repair for power steering systems (hydraulic or electric), steering rack, tie rods, and steering column components.
Axle And Differential Details:
Provides repair procedures for front and rear axles, differentials, drive shafts, and CV joints (if applicable).
Emission System Details:
Covers components of the emission control system, including EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), catalytic converters, and related sensors and diagnosis.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Advanced troubleshooting guide to help diagnose and correct any problem
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step, detailed instructions for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding
Maintenance Procedures:
General maintenance, periodic lubrication
Engine Rebuilding:
Covers detailed procedures for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly, including internal components like pistons, rings, bearings, and cylinder heads.
Transmission Rebuilding:
Detailed guides for manual and automatic transmission overhaul, including clutch packs, gear sets, valve bodies, and torque converters.
Electrical Diagnostics:
Focuses on diagnosing electrical faults using wiring diagrams, testing components, and understanding circuit operation.
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering all aspects of repair, comparable to information used by professional technicians
Illustrations And Diagrams:
Includes all necessary illustrations, drawings, photos, and enlarged insets for detailed part examination
Torque Specifications:
Includes crucial torque specifications for all critical fasteners and components to ensure proper assembly and prevent damage.
Schematics:
Provides detailed wiring schematics for various vehicle systems, crucial for electrical troubleshooting.
Instruction Format:
Numbered instructions, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings
Engine Family:
Likely Isuzu's 4J series diesel engines (e.g., 4JA1, 4JB1, 4JJ1) common in this era D-Max, depending on specific market and configuration. Specific displacement and configurations would be detailed within the manual.
Horsepower Torque:
Specific figures vary by engine and market. The manual will provide exact specifications for each variant covered (e.g., typical ranges from 100-170 HP, 200-350 Nm torque for common diesel variants).
Fuel Delivery:
Commonly indirect or direct injection diesel systems, potentially with Common Rail technology depending on engine variant. The manual covers fuel injection system service and repair.
ECU Coverage:
Covers Engine Control System (ECU) diagnostics and calibration, including Engine Control Unit (ECU) data and troubleshooting.
Aspiration:
Typically naturally aspirated or turbocharged diesel engines, detailed within the manual.
Crash Test Results:
Information on safety systems and potential structural integrity related to repair procedures. Specific crash test ratings would require referencing independent sources, but the manual covers restraint systems.
Braking Systems:
Detailed coverage of the brake system, including ABS (if equipped), brake fluid specifications, and service procedures.
Restraint Systems:
Comprehensive coverage of the restraint system, including airbags (SRS), seatbelt mechanisms, and associated wiring.
Recommended Intervals:
The manual provides factory-recommended service intervals for all major components (e.g., oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes) based on mileage or time. Specific intervals are detailed within the General Maintenance and Periodic Lubrication sections.
Engine Oil:
Specifies the correct viscosity grade (e.g., 5W-30, 10W-40 for diesel) and API service classification for engine oil. Also details oil capacity and filter part numbers.
Coolant:
Details the required type of engine coolant (e.g., long-life, OAT/HOAT) and the correct mixture ratio with distilled water, as well as system capacity.
Brake Fluid:
Specifies the DOT classification for brake fluid (e.g., DOT 3, DOT 4) and recommended replacement intervals.
Transmission Fluid:
Provides specifications for both manual and automatic transmission fluids, including type, grade, and capacity.
Power Steering Fluid:
Specifies the correct type of power steering fluid if the vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic power steering system.
Differential Fluid:
Details the required lubricant specifications and capacities for front and rear differentials, as well as transfer cases for 4WD models.
Common Wear Items:
The manual's troubleshooting section and repair procedures implicitly address common wear items such as brake pads, suspension components, clutch kits (for manual transmissions), and timing belts/chains (if applicable, though diesel often uses timing chains).
Grease Points:
Detailed information on periodic lubrication points, including types of grease recommended for suspension, steering, and driveshaft components.