1988 Isuzu I-Mark Oil Type & Capacity

The 1988 Isuzu I-Mark takes 5W-30 motor oil — 3.4 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-303.4 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.5 7, Automatic — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.5 7, Standard — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.5 9 — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 1.5 7, Automatic — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 1.5 7, Standard — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 1.5 9 — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
LS — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
S, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
S, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
S, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
S, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
XS, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
XS, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
XS, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.
XS, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).3.40 QTS.3.00 QTS.

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1988 Isuzu I-Mark factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

6.8 quarts (6.43 L) — 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze & water.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1988 Isuzu I-Mark take?

The 1988 Isuzu I-Mark takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F).), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 1988 Isuzu I-Mark take?

The 1988 Isuzu I-Mark holds 3.4 quarts with a filter change, or 3.0 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1988 Isuzu I-Mark?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1988 Isuzu I-Mark. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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