1987 ISUZU IMPULSE

2.0L I4 Turbo•RWD•MANUAL•gas•turbo

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$24,073 maintenance + likely wear

~$4,815/yr · 400¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

495 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (24)

electrical (69)

engine (66)

exhaust (22)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (11)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (42)

transmission (42)

Repair Procedures — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

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body · 32

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 24

electrical · 69

engine · 66

exhaust · 22

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 11

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 42

transmission · 42

Torque Specs — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

Units

138 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (12)

engine (41)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

Fluid Capacities — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

DTC Codes — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

BCI Group 35

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

500 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

50 Ah

Amp Hours

80 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 6.88" × 8.88"

🛒 Cross-references (buy at any parts store)

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Fitment notes: Japanese compact vehicle; verify battery tray dimensions

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Control Modules — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1987

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 First-generation Impulse coupe, no rear wiper

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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Full wiper guide for this Impulse →

NHTSA Recalls — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1987 Isuzu Impulse

Performance

Horsepower

140hp

Torque

166lb-ft

0–60 mph

8.3sec

Quarter mile

16.2sec

Top speed

125mph

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

18mpg

Highway

23mpg

Combined

20mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

Curb weight

2,560lb

Seating

4seats

EPA class

Subcompact Cars

Wiper blades

First-generation Impulse coupe, no rear wiper

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1987 Isuzu Impulse 2.0L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.

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