1983 Isuzu Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Isuzu Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 1.9 A, 4WD takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 1.9 A, 4WD takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LS, 2.2 S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 1.9 A, 4WD: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 S, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 1.9 A, 4WD: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LS, 2.2 S, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 1.9 A, 4WD — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 S, 4WD — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| LS, 1.9 A, 4WD — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.30 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2.2 S, 4WD — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F), 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 15Deg.F), 30 (Above 35Deg.F), 40 (Above 80Deg.F). | — | 5.60 QTS. | — |
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1983 Isuzu Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.2 quarts (7.76 L) — 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze & water.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Isuzu Pickup take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 1.9 A, 4WD uses 5W-20; Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K uses 5W-20; Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 S, 4WD uses 5W-30; Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K uses 5W-30; Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K uses 5W-30; LS, 1.9 A, 4WD uses 5W-20; LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K uses 5W-20; LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K uses 5W-20; LS, 2.2 S, 4WD uses 5W-30; LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K uses 5W-30; LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Isuzu Pickup take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 1.9 A, 4WD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 S, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 1.9 A, 4WD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Automatic holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG4K holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LS, 1.9 A, RWD, Standard, MSG5K holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LS, 2.2 S, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG4K holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2.2 S, RWD, Standard, MSG5K holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Isuzu Pickup?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Isuzu Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.