Tsikot Forums https://www.tsikot.com/forums/ #1 Automotive Forum in the Philippines. Discussion Discuss cars with Tsikot member experts. Free car forum. Millions of posts. en Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:24:47 GMT vBulletin 1440 https://www.tsikot.com//www.tsikot.com/forums/images/Smooth/misc/rss.png Tsikot Forums https://www.tsikot.com/forums/ Fortuner 4x4 Conversion https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109930&goto=newpost Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:48:16 GMT Hello all. I currently own a 2011 Fortuner 4x2 with the 2.5L diesel engine and manual transmission. My vision is to swap the drivetrain for a 4x4 and up the engine to the 3.0L diesel, so that the Fortuner is 4x4-3.0L Diesel-Manual Transmission. From my research, the 3.0L D4D should be a... Hello all.

I currently own a 2011 Fortuner 4x2 with the 2.5L diesel engine and manual transmission. My vision is to swap the drivetrain for a 4x4 and up the engine to the 3.0L diesel, so that the Fortuner is 4x4-3.0L Diesel-Manual Transmission.

From my research, the 3.0L D4D should be a (relatively speaking) straightforward bolt in as it has the same mounting points, but would likely need an upgraded transmission to go with. The 4x4 drivetrain is harder to figure out compatibility. I'm trying to determine how possible this is and what the best avenue for getting there is, such as whether I can just swap the transmission, drivetrain and engine individually or if I could buy a Hilux with the 4x4-3.0L-MT config and just swap the bodies.

Originally, I looked to see if I could just buy/swap for a Fortuner with these specs but as far as I can tell, there weren't any made for/sold in the PH market.

For the record, I'm aware how major of a project this is. I'm aware that this conversion will add a lot of cost, complexity, and time that will likely amount to more than the vehicle is worth. I'm attached to this vehicle specifically and I'm prepared to not see any financial ROI and even sink money into it, as I don't plan on ever selling it.

Additionally, does anyone know if there are any shops in Manila that have experience/specialty performing this kind of conversion?

Thanks ]]> Toyota Cars Talk CPC0907 https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109930 2019 Mazda 3 BP https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109929&goto=newpost Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:11:43 GMT Daydreaming ng Nissan Z, tapos napunta sa more attainable MX-5, Tapos sa 3 Fastback. Sulit na din na fun car na pang daily din sa 1.5M ( no AutoExe kit). https://youtu.be/CSvfJtdEcaE https://youtu.be/CSvfJtdEcaE Daydreaming ng Nissan Z, tapos napunta sa more attainable MX-5, Tapos sa 3 Fastback.
Sulit na din na fun car na pang daily din sa 1.5M ( no AutoExe kit).



https://youtu.be/CSvfJtdEcaE ]]> Mazda Cars Talk bxr monkey https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109929 Side-by-Side Comparison of 3 PADM Repair Solutions – Upgraded Sensor Is the Best Choice https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109927&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:45 GMT 1. Full OEM mount replacement: Extremely high cost, merely copies the original design flaw and prone to repeated failure 2. Fault code masking: Only a temporary fix, will damage chassis ECU and interfere with drive mode adjustment long-term 3. Lumistag standalone upgraded sensor: Solves the... 1. Full OEM mount replacement: Extremely high cost, merely copies the original design flaw and prone to repeated failure

2. Fault code masking: Only a temporary fix, will damage chassis ECU and interfere with drive mode adjustment long-term

3. Lumistag standalone upgraded sensor: Solves the root cause with reinforced structure to avoid recurrence, priced at $199

Each sensor is pre-calibrated to OEM precision standards, compatible with both left and right mounts. The left sensor can be replaced in situ without removing the transaxle mount, while the right only needs slight loosening of the oil cooler. Installation can be finished at general tuning shops, eliminating vibration, warning lights and PADM deactivation permanently with better durability than OEM parts.
Lumistag ]]> Porsche Cars Talk Vansinaya https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109927 Aramco Stations Philippines https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109926&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:16:07 GMT Is Saudi Arabia’s Aramco opening fuel stations in PH? (https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/industry-news/aramco-new-ph-fuel-stations-a6888-20260706) | TopGear PH Is Saudi Arabia’s Aramco opening fuel stations in PH? | TopGear PH ]]> Car Economy and Fuel Talk ice15 https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109926 San Juan Eats https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109925&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:07:43 GMT
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]]> Hyundai Cars Talk ice15 https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109924 Coffee/Tea Shops https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109923&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:38:40 GMT Starting this thread for anyone who travels around to check out new cafés and local coffee/tea shops. Starting this thread for anyone who travels around to check out new cafés and local coffee/tea shops. ]]> Travel, Tourism and Holidays ice15 https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109923 <![CDATA[The stupid lina & pangilinan law]]> https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109922&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:16:43 GMT inagaw lupa mo pero ikaw pa magbibigay compensation.

at yung below 18years old law ni kokei pangilinan na masyado disadvantage sa victims. Yung sa tacloban bihira yan pero yung everyday ginagamit ng mafia under 18 magnakaw ayan naabuso kasi dswd lang bagsak.

Both lina & pangilinan eh delawan. May isa pa kagaguhan na batas bakit nakukulong sa bangaan ng kotse kahit hindi kasalanan example yung namatay sya nakabangga tapos nakulong yung binangga. Kanino batas yan at saan ba grumadweyt hahaha!!!

tingnan nyo si inday sara ang focus sa victim.

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grabe aga gumising ni inday sara ah ]]> Politics and Economy Talk nagnilagak https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109922 JAC Philippines https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109921&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:30:53 GMT JAC Group (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JAC_Group) JAC Group ]]> Chinese Cars Talk ice15 https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109921 NBA season 81 (2026–27) https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109920&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:51:43 GMT 2026–27 NBA season (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026%E2%80%9327_NBA_season) 2026–27 NBA season ]]> Sports, Health, Fitness and Games ice15 https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109920 Honda UR-V (Avancier) https://www.tsikot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109919&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:37:50 GMT Honda Avancier (crossover) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Avancier_(crossover)) 2027 Honda Avancier (UR-V) to lead brand as new flagship SUV in SE Asia? (https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2027-honda-avancier-ur-v-to-lead-brand-as-new-flagship-suv-in-se-asia.html) |... Honda Avancier (crossover)

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According to our very reliable insider, Honda is planning to start introducing the Avancier in the region, beginning with Thailand where they also plan to produce it. Yes, there have been plenty of rumors before, but our contact tends to be very reliable given our history with the information we have received and published before.
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Avancier is not sold outside of China where it is known as the (Dongfeng) Honda Avancier and as the (Guangqi) Honda UR-V. It is a 5-seater midsize SUV that, in true Chinese fashion, focuses on second row space instead of trying to squeeze in 7 people in three rows.

The Avancier/UR-V, however, is an aging model already that has been in production in China since 2017. It has also undergone a facelift in 2020 and another in 2023. The age of the model lends us to think that they may be looking at a yet-to-be-revealed new generation model. The word we are getting from other insiders and colleagues is that the vehicle will come with the e:HEV hybrid system that we have experienced in the Civic, HR-V and CR-V. Details, however, are still scarce.


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