Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

[jarhead]

2damx--- ok lng ba sound ng horn ng dmax mo since you placed ur horns behind the bumper? hind ba humina? i spliced my wires but soldered it also para walang loss sa voltage and used abigger wire with relay and fuse... but im not planning naman ikabit ulit ang stock kc pangit ng sound.. buti pa honda civic ko malakas ang horn... hehehehe...

[Djerms]

I'm having my 15tkm check-up now at Isuzu Pasig. Grabe pala ang 20tkms... 2 days aabutin.

Hey Isuzu and DMAX Peeps, EB naman tayo!!! Lets widen our knowledge and make our database! Meet tayo sa sat!

[2Dmax]

JARHEAD -- hindi naman humina. Or talagang malakas lang talaga ng NAUTILUS. And hindi naman na-enclosed masyado ung horn ko dahil may large opening sa bandang gilid nya. Pero protektado naman sa tubig and other foreign dirt that could damage my horn. I don't want to splice any wiring kasi gusto ko STOCK pa rin ang mga essential specifications sa sa dmax ko. saka para style "PLUG and PLAY".

And advise ko nga pala pre, use INSULATOR HOSE sa mga wiring mo lalong lalo na sa positive wire mo. negative body ground kasi grounding system natin. marami nyan sa autosupply. just a precautions.. God bless..

[2Dmax]

To All:
Be careful sa mga casa. minsan maganda lang sa pandinig if sinasabi nating CASA. but it also depends sa mga technicians dun. my friend told me na ung ibang casa kasi hindi nila pinapalitan ng oil filter and sometimes oil. sasabihin nila OK na. before you go to casa, mark your oilfilter, then after they serviced your car, check whether they realy changed the filter. also, check the oil level if it's between the minimim and the maximum level. One time na nagpachange oil ako, when i checked the oil level, i was surprised it was one inch above the maximum level. hindi ko tuloy alam if talaga bang napalitan ung oil ko or they just topped-up or simply added oil.. God bless..

[kurt]

kaya inayawan ko isuzu pasig, 2 days for 20000km pms. one time nung 10k.kms pms ko nakita ko nakatambay lang dmax ko for over an hour, me hindi man naka lift. wala technician or anything. what are they waiting for, for the fluids to settle. lagi overfilled pa engine oil ko in the 4 times i used their service, i think they pour all 6 liters.

my 20k.kms pms was with isuzu makati, 40k and 60k kms pms, isuzu manila. all done within the day using an appointment or with a block number within no.5.

can you suggest a way to safely paint or lighten the color of the dmax's dipstick. with its dark color its hard to tell the quality of the oil inside the engine.

for my out of warranty dmax. i have used the service of my local servitek for oil changes with mobil oils. and in a previous post, i now know the reputable VIC has relacement parts suitable for the dmax. but all other mechanical jobs, (brakes, bearing repack), sa casa pa. not yet tried other mechanics or shops.

some diy jobs are clearly instructed in the owner's manual

thanks

[Djerms]

Ok naman kami sa isuzu pasig, except for the high oil level (mistubishi pasig din ganyan). Yup they pour all 6 liters.

After the warranty, sa servitek na rin ako papagawa for my suspension parts and sa personal mechanic nako papa change oil.

Habol ko lang talaga is the warranty, baka kasi may biglang masira at hindi ma-claim.

[Djerms]

Mukhang ayaw ninyo mag-eb ah...tara!

[Djerms]

I just got my DMAX from Isuzu Pasig. All else were okay except for the following:

Brake Pads - needs to be replaced na daw. Orig costs 7k. May nakapagpalit na ba gn pads? Parang ang bilis naman mapudpod for 15tkms di kaya? Anyway, may bendix pads na ba for dmax?

Rear Shocks- May visible leak daw yung isang shock absorber sa likod. They will be replacing it daw upon approval ng head nila. Sa ngayon mahina naman daw ang leak pero dapat palitan nila. (I think kurt also had the same problem)

[kurt]

I just got my DMAX from Isuzu Pasig. All else were okay except for the following:

Brake Pads - needs to be replaced na daw. Orig costs 7k. May nakapagpalit na ba gn pads? Parang ang bilis naman mapudpod for 15tkms di kaya? Anyway, may bendix pads na ba for dmax?

Rear Shocks- May visible leak daw yung isang shock absorber sa likod. They will be replacing it daw upon approval ng head nila. Sa ngayon mahina naman daw ang leak pero dapat palitan nila. (I think kurt also had the same problem)

the brake pads price, is it for 1 wheel or for the whole front set? mahal din pala, at 62000kms, so far faint squeaking sounds pa lang. was thinking of replacing na nga but at that price might wait a little longer, d naman nila note for replacement brakes ko nung 60000kms pms so ok pa cguro.

yes you should have them replace it agad. charge to the warranty. our payback. to recall, had isuzu replaced both my front shocks twice, and 1 rear shock absorber. est at 2k a piece, thats 10k value.

busy mga dmax owners.

ps. for MT, engine oil capacity is at 5.2 L, for AT its 5.8 L, according to the manual. kaya tolerable na cguro ang 200ml

thanks

[Djerms]

Kurt,

15tkms pa lang ang dmax ko and Isuzu pasig is noting them for replacement already...mukhang may mali yata or gusto lang nila kumita. Anyway, if I find the time, I might visit Servitek Marcos Highway on Saturday to have them take a second look at my pads.

Once na naapprove na ang replacement ng shocks ko ibabalik ko na kaagad para mapalitan yung leaking shocks. KYB din ba gamit nila?

So 6 liters is not that bad at all for my AT DMAX...thanks dude.

[Djerms]

Kurt,

Would you know kung may bendix brakes na for DMAX? If eer magpapalit ako yun na rin gagamitin ko.

[kurt]

have not searched for replacement brake pads, if its only sqeaking try hosing down the discs and pads, with some scrubing using fingers or rags. sakin kasi nawala nang kaunti, maybe caused by dirt or similar after driving thru floodwaters. ito ay syempre to remedy the squeak. better nga kung pa 2nd opinion with servitek baka manipis na talaga

black colored kyb and with isuzu markings and part number. for silver colored kyb replacement (used the as per sample method) i think for nissan urvan ang naka tatak sa box.


but still the practice of over filling engine oil is bad. especially coming from the casa people, who are certified by the manufacturer to take care of your vehicle. sa MT, thats over 50% overfill, nearly a liter na. thats why i buy the 5-liter container of mobil delvac mx. sakto na yun.

Kurt,

Would you know kung may bendix brakes na for DMAX? If eer magpapalit ako yun na rin gagamitin ko.

[cardo]

I've had squeaky brake pads too since like 7k. they did reface the disk and replaced the pads, but still some squeaking though not as loud. I tried inquiring for aftermarket pads like those at goodyear servitek but they do not have it. they would have to take out the pad and check for similar sizes on their stock. sabi ko wag na lang, baka kase iba ilagay - guessing game. madamage pa yun overall brake system. but if you guys ever find one, post it here.

edit: by the way, i only have around 10k on the mileage. that was last May, before I left PH.

[Djerms]

Hi Cardo,

Automatic din ba ang DMAX mo? I guess sa AT lang ito nangyayari kasi fully dependent sa brakes due to the lack of engine braking. Anyway, I've asked servitek kung may pads na sila and they quoted me 1,200 for the Bendix pads yahoo!!!

Kurt,
Dapat ba idemand ko na palitan lahat ng shocks or yung part lang na nagleleak?

Thanks.

[Djerms]

Kurt,
7k for both wheels na yun sa harap - the brake pads. Wala naman ako naririnig na ingay or any squeaking eh..tataka nga ako baka gusto lang ako perahan. Pero si Cardo nagplit na daw at 7tkms...

[Djerms]

Guys ano ano ba ang maaapektuhan kung hindi na orig brake pads ang nilagay ko and the vehicle is still within warranty? Kung halos wala naman mavovoid na parts, bendix nalang ipapalit ko. Hindi naman siguro maaapektuhan ebd and abs diba?

[Djerms]

Iniisip ko paltan na ng bendix pads for safety tapos ibabalik ko nalang yung orig brake pads everytime na magpa pms ako..ayos ba yun? hehe

[x_jason_x]

guys kakakuha lang ng dmax ko kanina sa isuzu pasig for the 20k check up. Ang inabot sakin is 12,000php for the whole check up. Maraming pinalitan.

Honestly for me mas maganda ang service ng isuzu pasig than isuzu manila. Yun car ko binili ko sa isuzu manila pero after 5k km check up, sa isuzu pasig na ako. Hanapin niyo c Ryan or Dave, maayos sila kausap. Naiinis ako sa isuzu manila kasi hindi marunong magcoordinate yun service and sales nila. Dati yun nagpacheck up ako ng 1k km, tinawagan ako ng ahente sinabi sakin pwede na pick up tapos pagdating ko di pa ginagawa. Nakakabad trip yun ganun. MAs gusto ko nalang matagal car ko sa casa kaysa niloloko ako.

Dati nagleak rin yun rear shock ko. Sa isuzu pasig ko na rin pinapalit.

guys ano pa ba pwede lagay or palitan sa dmax? ngayon kasi naka HID's na ako, horns, and sound system. Ano pa pwede lagay? except wheels kasi sa states ako bibili incase. Thanks guys!

[Djerms]

Jason,
Welcome to the group bro. Yup satisfied din ako sa isuzu pasig and yup si Dave and Ryan nga ang okay na service advisers doon.

So common na pala sa Dmax ang leaking shocks. If this is the case, malamang lamang na palitan na din nila ang leaking shocks ko. Sinilip ko kanina and its leaking alright...hehe.

Andun din ako kanina..ikaw ba yung naka maroon na dmax or yung white? anyway, how much inabot ang HID's mo?

[jarhead]

guys, iv learned dat trooper brake pads wud likely fit the dmax brake pads also... sa waranty, ma void if hindi magamitan ng orig n hindi ata mawala ang ingay if ull use replacement pads.. as per experience ko lng... hehehe.... and yup common ang leaking shocks but sa old model lng ata yan... wala na ako napansin sa mga new dmaxs... automatic trans brake pads usually runs out earlier than than manual trans.... automatic ba inyo lahat ng dmax?