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.
Service parts for the 4LE1
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Air intake
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Engine specifications
| Oil capacity | 8.6 L |
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| Coolant capacity | 50.0 L |
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| Displacement | 2.179 L |
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| Cylinders | 4 |
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| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
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| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
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| Gross power | 23 kW |
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Generator sets powered by this engine
7Shared across brands: Isuzu, MMD Equipment, Winco
This engine also powers 2 machine(s) on Power Equipment Info.
Common problems
9- 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
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
3| Part # | Description | Category |
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| WSLE0406 | oil filter with full-flow bypass, water-cooled oil cooler and oil jet to cool the piston | oil_filter |
| WSLE0021 | valve clearance standard value for inlet valve (mm/in) | other_service |
| WSLE0022 | valve 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
60Parts 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
4- 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.