1992 Isuzu Amigo Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 Isuzu Amigo oil type depends on the engine: the S, 2.3 L, MSG5C takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the S, 2.3 L, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, M5OD-R1 takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MSG5C takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XS, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XS, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XS, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XS, RWD, Standard, MSG5C takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XS, RWD, Standard, MUA5C takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 2.3 L, MSG5C: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- S, 2.3 L, MUA5C: 5W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, M5OD-R1: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, MUA5C: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MSG5C: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MUA5C: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XS, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XS, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XS, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XS, RWD, Standard, MSG5C: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XS, RWD, Standard, MUA5C: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 2.3 L, MSG5C — 2.3L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.3 L, MUA5C — 2.3L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Automatic — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, M5OD-R1 — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, MUA5C — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, RWD, Automatic — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MSG5C — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MUA5C — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| XS, 4WD, Automatic — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| XS, 4WD, Standard — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| XS, RWD, Automatic — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| XS, RWD, Standard, MSG5C — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| XS, RWD, Standard, MUA5C — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 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) | 4.40 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Amigo
1992 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 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1992 Isuzu Amigo take?
It depends on the engine: S, 2.3 L, MSG5C uses 5W-20; S, 2.3 L, MUA5C uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, M5OD-R1 uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, MUA5C uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MSG5C uses 5W-20; S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MUA5C uses 5W-20; XS, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; XS, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; XS, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; XS, RWD, Standard, MSG5C uses 5W-20; XS, RWD, Standard, MUA5C uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1992 Isuzu Amigo take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, 2.3 L, MSG5C holds 3.7 quarts with filter; S, 2.3 L, MUA5C holds 3.7 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, M5OD-R1 holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, 4WD, Standard, MUA5C holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, RWD, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MSG5C holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.6 E, RWD, Standard, MUA5C holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XS, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XS, 4WD, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XS, RWD, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XS, RWD, Standard, MSG5C holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XS, RWD, Standard, MUA5C holds 4.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1992 Isuzu Amigo?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 Isuzu Amigo. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.