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Isuzu 4LE1 Engine

The Isuzu 4LE1 is a 2.18 L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 23.55 kW. It powers generator sets from Isuzu, MMD Equipment and Winco, including the 4LE1NYBW, 4le1t, ILS-4LE1-A and ILS-4LE1-C. It holds 8.6 L (2.3 gal) of oil and 50 L (13.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Isuzu 4LE1, 4LE1

Part of the Isuzu 4LE1 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

2.179 L
Displacement
4
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
23 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the 4LE1

The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.

Air intake

1 required
5864014350Air filterfind

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Verify against your serial number before ordering.

Engine specifications

Oil capacity8.6 L
Coolant capacity50.0 L
Displacement2.179 L
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power23 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Shared across brands: Isuzu, MMD Equipment, Winco

Isuzu 4LE1NYBWIsuzu 4le1tIsuzu ILS-4LE1-AIsuzu ILS-4LE1-CIsuzu ML23IMRDMMD Equipment Airman PowerPro 25Winco DE20I4

This engine also powers 2 machine(s) on Power Equipment Info.

Common problems

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  • Starter runs but does not start
    Fix: OK
  • No AC output from generator
    Cause: Defective Diode
  • Engine will not crank
    Cause: Low/dead battery
  • Engine will not come up to speed after it starts
    Cause: Insufficient fuel volume getting to the unit
  • Engine starts, then stops and alarm light comes on
    Cause: Engine oil pressure is low
  • Engine starts but does not run continuously
    Cause: Air mixed in fuel pump Retighten, replace packing, bleed air Disordered idling Adjust idling OK
  • Engine speed lacks smoothness
    Cause: Unstable engine rotation Unstable engine idling speed too high Defective control lever adjustment Defective injection pump (Bring it to a specialty shop for repair) Defective idling adjustment Unstable rotation at medium speed (Hunting) Governor spring deteriorated Check fuel pipe for crash (Replace) Defective valve return (Adjust) Check high pressure pipe for cracking, clogging or bending Cracked, clogged or bent (Replace) Check nozzle Defective (Repair or replace) Check cylinder for uneven compression pressure Uneven compression pressure (Adjust) Defective injection pump (Bring it to a specialty shop for repair) Unstable rotation at high speed Check fuel for air mixing Air mixed (Bleed air) Check fuel filter for clogging Clogged (Clean or replace) Check uneven fuel injection Uneven (Adjust) Check valve clearance adjustment Poor adjustment (Adjust) Defective injection pump (Bring it to a specialty shop for repair)
  • Engine does not start
    Cause: Starter does not run, Check battery in discharging, Engine fuel system Fuel injected but check preheating circuit, Poor operation of glow plug control (Replace), Check injection timing Abnormal (Adjust), Check nozzle Defective (Repair or replace)
  • Engine cranks but will not start
    Cause: Improper fuel delivery to the unit

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Isuzu 4LE1.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Filter Element8025818 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel Filter Elements2994048 Amazon eBay
Oil filterOil Filter (2 req’d)2992544 Amazon eBay FridayParts $55.99
BeltAlternator Belt500341810 Amazon eBay
Coolant
OilSpin-on

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Isuzu 4LE1 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
WSLE0406oil filter with full-flow bypass, water-cooled oil cooler and oil jet to cool the pistonoil_filter
WSLE0021valve clearance standard value for inlet valve (mm/in)other_service
WSLE0022valve clearance standard value for exhaust valve (mm/in)other_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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8973295680 KuduParts $38.00 17/932200 FridayParts $40.99 5-87812810-4 FridayParts $52.00 8980305701 FridayParts $159.99 8980305700 FridayParts $159.99 8-98201472-0 FridayParts $16.90 8-97034591-0 FridayParts $172.99 8-97034591-6 FridayParts $172.99 8980490330 FridayParts $59.99 8980305671 FridayParts $139.99 8973148952 FridayParts $237.00 8972112090 FridayParts $26.00 8970488099 FridayParts $219.99 1825530391 FridayParts $65.63 1815530390 FridayParts $65.63 1825530212 FridayParts $65.63 1825530213 FridayParts $65.63 1825530394 FridayParts $65.63 1825530390 FridayParts $65.63 1825530440 FridayParts $65.63 8-97115177-0 FridayParts $450.59 VI8980636630 FridayParts $219.99 VI8980957681 FridayParts $219.99 8942481610 KuduParts $14.00 8941403410 FridayParts $42.50 02/802896 FridayParts $219.99 02/803092 FridayParts $219.99 8971065494 SinoCMP $49.00 8970476042 FridayParts $48.99 5-82550-029-0 FridayParts $14.50 8972177780 FridayParts $68.78 1-82553-040-1 FridayParts $74.80 0-25000-7912 FridayParts $74.80 1825530400 FridayParts $74.80 4294135 KuduParts $14.00 4157882 FridayParts $17.99 8972584792 KuduParts $47.00 02/802961 KuduParts $47.00 8-94214962-0 FridayParts $16.99 8973617700 FridayParts $16.99 8970898910 FridayParts $16.99 8-94382546-0 FridayParts $27.00 8971690151 KuduParts $47.00 8-97169015-0 KuduParts $47.00 9-13713038-1 KuduParts $47.00 9-13713038-0 KuduParts $47.00 8981442741 FridayParts $388.90 8981262311 FridayParts $64.99 8972895430 FridayParts $159.99 8943656742 FridayParts $159.99 8971424110 FridayParts $31.50 104139-1040 FridayParts $155.95 8972293682 FridayParts $155.95 8972293672 FridayParts $199.99 8980928210 FridayParts $679.99 8980928211 FridayParts $679.99 4720761 FridayParts $319.99 8980756761 FridayParts $36.00 8980756760 FridayParts $36.00 32/926119 FridayParts $36.00

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Isuzu 5864014350 Isuzu 8972599390 Donaldson P775687 Donaldson P821575 Donaldson P822858 Wix 46368 Wix 46438NP Wix 42985
  • Fuel filter: Isuzu 8944015310 Donaldson P502166 Wix 33263
  • Oil filter: Isuzu 5876100080 Donaldson P550162 Wix 51334 Ac Delco X45

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Hitachi EX40U — Excavator Compact
  • Hitachi EX50U — Excavator Compact
  • Hitachi EX55UR-3 — Excavator Compact
  • Hitachi EX58MU — Excavator Compact

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Isuzu 4LE1?

The Isuzu 4LE1 engine has an oil capacity of 8.6 liters.

What is the displacement of the Isuzu 4LE1?

The Isuzu 4LE1 has a displacement of 2.179 liters with 4 cylinders.

Which generators use the Isuzu 4LE1 engine?

The Isuzu 4LE1 powers 7 generator set(s), including Isuzu 4LE1NYBW, Isuzu 4le1t, Isuzu ILS-4LE1-A, Isuzu ILS-4LE1-C, Isuzu ML23IMRD.

What oil filter does the Isuzu 4LE1 use?

The Isuzu 4LE1 uses oil filter part numbers Isuzu 5876100080, Donaldson P550162, Wix 51334.

What fuel filter does the Isuzu 4LE1 use?

The Isuzu 4LE1 uses fuel filter part numbers Isuzu 8944015310, Donaldson P502166, Wix 33263.

What air filter does the Isuzu 4LE1 use?

The Isuzu 4LE1 uses air filter part numbers Isuzu 5864014350, Isuzu 8972599390, Donaldson P775687.

What is a common problem with the Isuzu 4LE1 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Isuzu 4LE1 is: Starter runs but does not start. Fix: OK.