2004 Isuzu Ascender Oil Type & Capacity
The 2004 Isuzu Ascender oil type depends on the engine: the Limited, 4.2 S takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.3 P, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.3 P, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4.2 S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4.2 S, RWD takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 5.3 P, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 5.3 P, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4WD takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the S, RWD takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Limited, 4.2 S: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.3 P, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.3 P, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4.2 S, 4WD: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4.2 S, RWD: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 5.3 P, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 5.3 P, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4WD: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- S, RWD: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, 4.2 S — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 5.3 P, 4WD — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 5.3 P, RWD — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4.2 S, 4WD — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4.2 S, RWD — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 5.3 P, 4WD — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 5.3 P, RWD — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4WD — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, RWD — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Ascender
2004 Isuzu Ascender factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.9 quarts (13.15 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and drinkable water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2004 Isuzu Ascender take?
It depends on the engine: Limited, 4.2 S uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.3 P, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.3 P, RWD uses 5W-30; LS, 4.2 S, 4WD uses 5W-30; LS, 4.2 S, RWD uses 5W-30; LS, 5.3 P, 4WD uses 5W-30; LS, 5.3 P, RWD uses 5W-30; S, 4WD uses 5W-30; S, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2004 Isuzu Ascender take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Limited, 4.2 S holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.3 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.3 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4.2 S, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4.2 S, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; LS, 5.3 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 5.3 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; S, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; S, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2004 Isuzu Ascender?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2004 Isuzu Ascender. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.