Subaru EJ20
The most famous problem of engines of this family is high oil consumption.
Isuzu Aska engines
Isuzu Aska is a Japanese family car in the body of a 4-door sedan from Isuzu Motors Ltd. Years of production – 1983-2002. The machines were made in Japan and Chile. The car is named after a Japanese village in Nara Prefecture. In total, four generations of the model were released. Aska has been exported to New Zealand and Southeast Asian countries. In the 3rd and 4th generations, the car borrowed a lot from the models of the manufacturer Aska.
The Isuzu Aska was offered with 3 engines between 1994 and 2002 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 2.0 liters, power output from 115 to 200 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda F20B (about 330,000 km).
Isuzu Aska engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Aska 3 1994–1997 | |||||||
| Honda F20B | 1994–1997 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–200 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~330,000 km |
| Isuzu Aska 4 1998–2002 | |||||||
| Honda F20B | 1998–2002 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–200 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~330,000 km |
| Honda F18B | 1998–2002 | 1.8 L R4 | 135–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Other Isuzu Aska engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Subaru EJ20 | 1989–2015 | 2.0 L | 115–190 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
Isuzu Aska engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Isuzu Aska?
Isuzu Aska 3 (1994–1997): Honda F20B; Isuzu Aska 4 (1998–2002): Honda F20B and Honda F18B.
Which Isuzu Aska engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Isuzu Aska engines are: Honda F20B — about 330,000 km; Honda F18B — about 320,000 km; Subaru EJ20 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Isuzu Aska engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda F18B — 3.8 L (5W-30); Honda F20B — 4.2 L (5W-30); Subaru EJ20 — 4 L (5W-30).
Does the Isuzu Aska have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Honda F18B, Honda F20B and Subaru EJ20. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Isuzu Aska available with a diesel engine?
No, all Isuzu Aska engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Honda F18B
Most of all, car owners complain about lubricant and coolant leaks.
Honda F20B
Most often, car owners with this engine complain about oil consumption.
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