Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

**2Dmax** · November 20th, 2006 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Djerms

2dmax. Nakapagpa 20tkms pms nako the other day. All orig Isuzu parts and fluid. Here's what they did to my rig:

1. Change ATF
2. Change Brake fluid
3. Change PS fluid
4. Change Gear Oil
5. Change All filters
6. Repack front wheel bearings
7. Change oil of course
8. Change radiator coolant
9. Tire rotation
10. Routinary checking of worn out parts

Sa trusted mechanic ako nagpagawa.

Guess what: Labor is only 900 petot for everything. hehe.
Including the parts, total cost is: PhP7,500.00 (but take note that I bought extra 1 liter of every fluid - oil, brake fluid, atf). I think the cost can be at a minimum of 7k if you're confident of the exact amount you will use next time. The extra fluids can be used next time anyway.

For the ATF, I only did the manual flushing - used up 4 liters. At 40tkms however, I might perform the transtech at Autotechnika.

I'm still under warranty up to March of 2007 but I also have the general knowledge naman when it comes to diesel rigs (of course I asked for second opinions from fellow tsikoteers).

If you are confident with your Rig, then go for the cheaper service. But if you have limited know hows and having second thoughts, stick with the casa nalang (but take note that not all casa service do what they say they do and not all of them do a good clean job).

Also kung matagal pa ang duration ng warranty mo, don't gamble muna.

HTH

DJERMS,

How much ung mga nabili mong mga langis? per liter and and ilang qty..
Ang ayaw ko lang sa CASA hindi mo makikita ung pagservice nila sa sasakyan mo. marami-rami na rin akong naririnig and naranasan na rin na bad impression sa CASA servicing..

**jarhead** · November 20th, 2006 10:24 AM

just an insight guys, mejo imposible naman that the casa wont change your oil or the necesary thing sa PMS kc meron din sila quota sa oils and lubricants that they need to fullfill kaya papalitan talaga nila yan... sa mga parts naman, naka keep track din ang planta kun gbakit hindi masyado nagmove ang parts nila, specially the filters and consumable parts... kaya mejo malabo magpalusot ang casa sa service nila... maybe meron pinapagawa ang owner but pahabol na and hindi na naperform sa technician kc nagipit sa oras, etc. or meron nagclaim ng waranty tapos hindi na honored cause of some reasons... marami cuases why the customers would say bad or pangit ang service sa casa na yun...

**Djerms** · November 20th, 2006 02:52 PM

2Dmax,
Oil I bought from casa is Shel Rimula X (7 liters for dmax AT - but I only used 5.5Liters). I think its around P130.00 per liter. Its almost the same price outside. Basta all orig parts (fliuds and filters) cost me PhP5,700.00.

If I were you, just buy your oil and other fluids outside casa. Ang bilihin mo nalang sa casa are the filters and the washer. Why? because damn casa charged me almost PhP800 for VAT! Sa suking auto supply wala nun!

**2Dmax** · November 21st, 2006 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Djerms

2Dmax,
Oil I bought from casa is Shel Rimula X (7 liters for dmax AT - but I only used 5.5Liters). I think its around P130.00 per liter. Its almost the same price outside. Basta all orig parts (fliuds and filters) cost me PhP5,700.00.

If I were you, just buy your oil and other fluids outside casa. Ang bilihin mo nalang sa casa are the filters and the washer. Why? because damn casa charged me almost PhP800 for VAT! Sa suking auto supply wala nun!

mdyo pangit na rin kasi impression ko sa CASA. dati ngpachange oil ako sa CASA, aba akalain mo ba namang one inch above the maximum ang oil level ko. naisip ko tuloy baka topping up lang ang ginawa. so immediately nagpa-change-oil ulit ako sa suking petron. although hindi naman lahat ng CASA ganun..

**Djerms** · November 21st, 2006 09:28 AM

2Dmax,
If you want, I can refer you and accompany you one saturday sa Petron (Marikina) mechanic ko. He has been working on our rigs for the past 5 years now and I can vouch for him in the technical know hows when it comes to repairs and maintenance. Malinis at masinop din siya.

He did my 20tkms pms with no problems and the good thing was I was there supervising his work.

Just tell me if you want his service.

**2Dmax** · November 21st, 2006 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Djerms

2Dmax,
If you want, I can refer you and accompany you one saturday sa Petron (Marikina) mechanic ko. He has been working on our rigs for the past 5 years now and I can vouch for him in the technical know hows when it comes to repairs and maintenance. Malinis at masinop din siya.

He did my 20tkms pms with no problems and the good thing was I was there supervising his work.

Just tell me if you want his service.

ahhh. akala ko sa CASA ka nagpagawa. ang mura lang kasi ng labor. sa PETRON ba mismo kaw nagpagawa? ang hindi ko lang kayang gawin is ung:

1. HUB BEARING GREASE REPACK
2. VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
3. BRAKE and CLUTCH fluid change
4. FUEL FILTER CHANGE

sige samahan mo ko minsan. set natin. how much kaya aabutin ng labor alone nito? anong grasa ginamit mo sa HUB BEARING? dala na lang ako ng ibang materyales. and ung sinasabi mo bang washer is ung sa oil pan? kindly PM me ur CP#.. thanks a lot..

**jarhead** · November 24th, 2006 09:36 AM

guys, what up na sa thread natin? but nawala ata mgatao... anyway, hows the funrun to bacolod or dumguete going?

**109** · November 24th, 2006 04:56 PM

mga friends who are dmax owners, me tanong yung cousin ko, sana matulungan natin siya magdecide. 4x2 LS ang tinitingnan niya sa dealer.

in a nutshell, considering the model age of dmax and the current competition, would you still buy the Dmax if u were to buy a new pickup at this time?

why and why not?

**2Dmax** · November 24th, 2006 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by 109

mga friends who are dmax owners, me tanong yung cousin ko, sana matulungan natin siya magdecide. 4x2 LS ang tinitingnan niya sa dealer.

in a nutshell, considering the model age of dmax and the current competition, would you still buy the Dmax if u were to buy a new pickup at this time?

why and why not?

aminin man natin or hindi, may lalabas at may lalabas pa rin na magandang rides. the competition is always there. it may be the best car that time, but sooner or later laos na naman..