1994–1998 ISUZU NPR

3.9L I4 Diesel•RWD•diesel•4BD2-TC•turbo

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$9,850 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,970/yr · 160¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

551 jobs across 18 categories

body (42)

brakes (44)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (25)

electrical (80)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (69)

exhaust (29)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (3)

hvac (23)

ignition (5)

interior (24)

maintenance (34)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (57)

transmission (45)

Vehicle Specs

Engine3.9L I4 Diesel

DrivetrainRWD

Fueldiesel

Engine Code4BD2-TC

Aspirationturbo

Common Torque Specs

Wheel Lug Nuts

441 N·m / 325 lb·ft

Flywheel Bolts

123 N·m / 91 lb·ft

Oil Drain Plug

60 N·m / 44 lb·ft

Spark Plugs — Aluminum Head

20 N·m / 15 lb·ft

Wheel Bearing Hub Bolts

110 N·m / 81 lb·ft

DTC Codes

P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open

P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance

P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low

P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High

P0005Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open

Maintenance

100K Service

4 hr

30K Service

2.9 hr

60K Service

4 hr

90K Service

4 hr

AC System Diagnosis

1.2 hr

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Repair Procedures — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

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body · 42

brakes · 44

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 25

electrical · 80

emissions · 1

Oxygen Sensor Replacement$3 — unlock

engine · 69

exhaust · 29

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 3

hvac · 23

ignition · 5

interior · 24

maintenance · 34

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 57

transmission · 45

Torque Specs — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

Units

129 torque specs across 10 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (12)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

steering (4)

suspension (13)

Fluid Capacities — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

DTC Codes — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

1445 DTC codes across 4 categories

Body (108)

Chassis (70)

Network (262)

Powertrain (1005)

Battery Specs — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

BCI Group 31

Lead AcidOEM

high

850 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

100 Ah

Amp Hours

165 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions13" × 6.75" × 9.44"

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Control Modules — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

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Maintenance Schedule — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

34 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (34)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

No wiper sizes on file for this vehicle yet.

NHTSA Recalls — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1994–1998 Isuzu NPR

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