1989 Isuzu Amigo Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Isuzu Amigo oil type depends on the engine: the S, 2.3 L, MSG5E takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the S, 2.3 L, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.2 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, RWD, MSG5E takes 5W-20 (5.2 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, RWD, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (5.2 quarts with filter); the XS, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.2 quarts with filter); the XS, RWD, MSG5E takes 5W-20 (5.2 quarts with filter); the XS, RWD, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (5.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 2.3 L, MSG5E: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- S, 2.3 L, MUA5C: 5W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.2 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, RWD, MSG5E: 5W-20, 5.2 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, RWD, MUA5C: 5W-20, 5.2 quarts with filter
- XS, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.2 quarts with filter
- XS, RWD, MSG5E: 5W-20, 5.2 quarts with filter
- XS, RWD, MUA5C: 5W-20, 5.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 2.3 L, MSG5E — 2.3L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.3 L, MUA5C — 2.3L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, 4WD — 2.6L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, RWD, MSG5E — 2.6L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, RWD, MUA5C — 2.6L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| XS, 4WD — 2.6L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| XS, RWD, MSG5E — 2.6L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| XS, RWD, MUA5C — 2.6L Eng | 5W-20 (Below 20Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (Above 20Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F). | — | 4.80 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Amigo
1989 Isuzu Amigo factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L) — 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze & water.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Isuzu Amigo take?
It depends on the engine: S, 2.3 L, MSG5E uses 5W-20; S, 2.3 L, MUA5C uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, 4WD uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, RWD, MSG5E uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, RWD, MUA5C uses 5W-20; XS, 4WD uses 5W-20; XS, RWD, MSG5E uses 5W-20; XS, RWD, MUA5C uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1989 Isuzu Amigo take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, 2.3 L, MSG5E holds 4.2 quarts with filter; S, 2.3 L, MUA5C holds 4.2 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, 4WD holds 5.2 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, RWD, MSG5E holds 5.2 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, RWD, MUA5C holds 5.2 quarts with filter; XS, 4WD holds 5.2 quarts with filter; XS, RWD, MSG5E holds 5.2 quarts with filter; XS, RWD, MUA5C holds 5.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Isuzu Amigo?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Isuzu Amigo. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.