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Key Features
Vehicle Strengths:
Known for durability, reliability, and capability in various conditions. Often praised for value for money and practicality.
Manual Value Proposition:
Empowers owners and independent mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance and repairs, potentially saving on dealership costs and ensuring proper upkeep of a robust vehicle.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Primary Market:
Global (Isuzu KB, Holden Rodeo)
Page Count
Estimated Page Count:
Comprehensive (Specific count not provided, but implied to cover all repair procedures)
Ethylene Glycol based, long-life coolant (e.g., Dex-Cool equivalent, or specific Isuzu coolant)
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear (manual transmission), diesel injector wear, turbocharger longevity (dependent on maintenance), suspension bushings, and leaf springs (due to load carrying).
Common Diesel Issues:
EGR valve clogging, glow plug issues, injector pump or injector problems if fuel quality is poor or maintenance is neglected.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Isuzu Lc History:
Isuzu has a long and reputable history in producing robust and reliable diesel engines and commercial vehicles.
Model Evolution
D Max Heritage:
The Isuzu D-Max (and its rebadged counterparts like the Holden Rodeo) replaced the older Isuzu TF pickup truck. It is known for its body-on-frame construction and tough chassis.
Production
Manufacturing Locations:
Thailand (Primary), also assembled/manufactured in other locations globally for different markets.
Generation Timeline:
This model represents the second generation of the Isuzu D-Max platform, which ran from approximately 2002 to 2011.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Model Reputation:
Consistently ranked well for reliability and value by automotive publications in markets where it was sold as the Holden Rodeo or Isuzu D-Max.
Ratings
Jdpowe Rating Similarity:
While specific 2007 ratings for this exact variant might be hard to find, Isuzu vehicles from this era are generally recognized for dependable performance.