Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

[srbogoy]

Memps, 3.5K bai with paint na....

[2Dmax]

I don't think that modifying your suspension and tires will void anything simple lift-up kit and 33" to 35" tires wont harm anything in the underchassis. Not unless the stock suspension has been constructed very poorly but hey, this is an Isuzu!

For me, any sales agent who gives you an open ended answer like "might" or "maybe" in relation to the product he is trying to sell you is irresponsible. Especially in this case that your inquiry is in regard to warranty, an important after sales matter.

It means that he is not well versed with the product and the policies of the company that he represents.

wala naman kasing pakialam ang mga sales agent with regards sa warranty. ang importante sa kanila is makabenta ng car (commission hehehe ). pagnabentahan ka na, talu-talo na kayo..

[koykoy]

^^ I agree. Will have to check out the other dealer here then. Maybe the salesman there is more responsible. hehe.

Just saw another new dmax yesterday. I dont know if its the 3.0 or 2.5 version but it seems a bit low ah.

[2Dmax]

This is my DIY reverse light. The lamp is HELLA COMET 550 using H3 bulb. The lamp automatically lights up during reversing but only during when the parking light is switched ON. other words, hindi i-ilaw while reversing when the parking light is switched OFF.

I used 2 relays to do this. also naka-ready ang wiring ko so puede manual switching mode so puede ko pailawin kahit hindi ako umaatras. ang problem lang is nanghihinayang akong butasan ung sa engine bay to route the wire papuntang dashboard..

[Memphis Raines]

I like your wiring system, smart. Yung wiring na papuntang dashboard, di ba meron naman tayong default na wiring hole going to the engine bay with rubber seal beside the steering column?

I think nakita ko yung gusto ni x_jason_x kagabi sa isang movie; the setting was in Europe and an SUV (Land Rover ata yun) was backing up then yung back-up lamp nya na sobrang lakas was inside the taillight housing, parang projector type. Ganda nga tignan.

[2Dmax]

I like your wiring system, smart. Yung wiring na papuntang dashboard, di ba meron naman tayong default na wiring hole going to the engine bay with rubber seal beside the steering column?

I think nakita ko yung gusto ni x_jason_x kagabi sa isang movie; the setting was in Europe and an SUV (Land Rover ata yun) was backing up then yung back-up lamp nya na sobrang lakas was inside the taillight housing, parang projector type. Ganda nga tignan.

ayaw ko kasing butasan ung rubber seal na yun. nanghihinayang ako.. siguro pag medyo luma na dmax ko.. hehe

[isketi]

Ito picture Memph's,UK (Denver Max) Rodeo 07 at 05 na model yan.

Gusto ko rin niyan! :drool:

[2Dmax]

mas malaki pala ang chassis ng dmax kaysa sa hilux. meaning more robust ang design ng dmax.

top speed lang kasi ang basihan ng discussions sa ibang thread. not knowing that pick ups are not meant for racing or top speed but for its reliability and robustness on which other pick ups are lacking..

[jarhead]

mas malaki pala ang chassis ng dmax kaysa sa hilux. meaning more robust ang design ng dmax.

top speed lang kasi ang basihan ng discussions sa ibang thread. not knowing that pick ups are not meant for racing or top speed but for its reliability and robustness on which other pick ups are lacking..

yup tama ka 2dmax.. kung makita mo ang cross member ng dmax.. malaki and makapal din dats why its been used by the colorado dito sa US... kung makita noy lang ang colorado d2,, ang laki.. mas malaki pa sa dmax natin and heavier pa....

meron nga ako nabasa sa isang preview about the chassis ng hilux kc its also been used sa fortuner... and the prob was that the chassis twisted kc the fortuner was used for off road talaga... dontknow lang kung wer but it was used literally for off road, maybe construction or wat ang gamit....

[kurt]

sa isuzu manila dealership, yun 80k pms ko cost 6500 w/o air filter change.

with all the crdi units i wonder how much mga PMS nila.

back in 2004 when we were comparing pickups may talk na about hilux crdi, but we went ahead with the dmax. we believe its a good balance of old reliable engine (at user servicable instructions ay nasa manual pa) with a bit of new tech sa ECU and complete safety devices.

true enough the toyota 2.5 crdi had issues in the beginning. and the cost of a dmax 4x2 LS is equal to a low riding 2.5 hilux w/o ABS and intercooler.

Keeper talaga 2004 dmax, pang 5 yrs pa.

though may makita na usok pag idling, hindi ko maalis.

[kurt]

need help and advice on the ff;

meron bang local store para sa mga ito

http://www.usrack.com/hawaiian_sawhorse_rack.sht
http://www.usrack.com/utility_rack.shtml

or anything similar. purpose is to be able to carry wood boards and planks.

also does anyone know the correct size and model of monroe shocks to fit a stock dmax. for replacement lang.

thanks

[jarhead]

sa isuzu manila dealership, yun 80k pms ko cost 6500 w/o air filter change.

though may makita na usok pag idling, hindi ko maalis.

kurt, maybe its ur air cleamer... but depende narin sa color ng usok.. pinalitan na ba ang air cleaner mo b4? kc nasa 80k pms ka na...

[2Dmax]

yup tama ka 2dmax.. kung makita mo ang cross member ng dmax.. malaki and makapal din dats why its been used by the colorado dito sa US... kung makita noy lang ang colorado d2,, ang laki.. mas malaki pa sa dmax natin and heavier pa....

meron nga ako nabasa sa isang preview about the chassis ng hilux kc its also been used sa fortuner... and the prob was that the chassis twisted kc the fortuner was used for off road talaga... dontknow lang kung wer but it was used literally for off road, maybe construction or wat ang gamit....

so sa robustness lamang talaga ang dmax. tipid pa sa diesel.

ung strada naman, parang nabali ung rear bed. hehe baluktot kasi eh hihi

[kurt]

yup bagong service, changed all filters. faint but distiinct smoke exhaust when idling. but way low naman reading nun nagpa emission test. kita ito pag nasa black background mo tignan like the rear tires.

[2Dmax]

yup bagong service, changed all filters. faint but distiinct smoke exhaust when idling. but way low naman reading nun nagpa emission test. kita ito pag nasa black background mo tignan like the rear tires.

normal lang sa diesel ang medyo may usok kahit na idling. mas madumi talaga ang diesel combustion compared to gasoline..

[jarhead]

so sa robustness lamang talaga ang dmax. tipid pa sa diesel.

ung strada naman, parang nabali ung rear bed. hehe baluktot kasi eh hihi

eh meron nga ako ng nabalitaan na bagong strada nabangga tapos nahulog sa bangin... tanggal ang engine as in literaly and nahati ang cab and the bed... and the cliff was not dat deep cgro mga 6 feet lang... hehehe...

[Memphis Raines]

Is that the strada na nahulog sa may Bukidnon sa Cagayan? One of our suppliers told me this last month that there was a 4x4 model na nahulog doon, shallow ditch lang beside the hi-way pero medyo malakas daw ang impact.

When they pulled it out, naiwan ang engine like it got yanked from the mounts. He said the engine separation was due to Mitsu's "breakaway design" when the car is subjected to high impact collisions, sort of like energy absorbing.

By the way, just had an underbody wash and ang kapal nga ng chassis!

[jarhead]

memps, dats a literal meaning of the "breakaway" concept.. hahahaha... saying dat doesnt mean the word literally... it means dat the engine breaks.. like the engine cover, the transmision, the drive shaft, etc and it goes under the car not thrown out like its been ripped off.. hehehe.. mas delikado yan kung buong engine matangal... pano yun hood? it would slam into the windshield if the engine would come off... hehehehe... or beak away din kaya yun hood? which is more dangerous kc baka meron ibang kotse or property madamage db? meron crumple zones ang mga rides natin and the engine engine is also designed na kung magcrash man ang ride it would break apart or it crumple to absorb the impact... but it doesnt mean dat not durable ang engines natin ngaun, it is durable but deisgned to be safe...

[Yoki]

Sa mga new dmax Ddi owner,mayroon na po ba sa inyo nagkaproblema sa aircon ng unit ninyo? Sa Bacolod kasi dalawa na kami ang nagkaproblema.Its a tube vibration sa high side ng evaporator at sabi ng isuzu authorised shop dito na expansion valve daw ang problema.Ang laki ng trabaho nito pag ginawa nila kasi ang expansion valve kasama na sa evaporator,sa Japan pa manggagaling ang unit.huh!Napansin ko pa sa new dmax na wala ng auxillary fan ang condenser unlike sa unang labas ng dmax at sa mga alterra's.

Hinihintay ko pa ang replacement na manggagaling pa sa Japan,pag dumating na siguro paunahin ko muna yung isa na may ganung sira din.At least may experience na ang taga casa kung paano gagawin.Mahirap na baka new model sasakyan ko tapos maraming rattle ang lalabas pag ako ang mauna magpagawa.
Yung sayo confirmed na ba na ganun din ang trouble?

Bro good news. Yung sa akin D-Max pana warranty check ko sa Isuzu Makati. Magaling mechanic doon. Naayos nila squeaking sound na nangagaling sa aircon. Sabi sa tinanggal daw nila dash board. Ang nakita yung bracket ng aircon pinangagalingan ng metal to metal na naririnig ko tuwing aabante o kaya malulubak d-max. Ayos na ala ng tunog. Baka dapat pakalas mo rin dyan dashboard para makita tunog.

[t-maxx]

Bro good news. Yung sa akin D-Max pana warranty check ko sa Isuzu Makati. Magaling mechanic doon. Naayos nila squeaking sound na nangagaling sa aircon. Sabi sa tinanggal daw nila dash board. Ang nakita yung bracket ng aircon pinangagalingan ng metal to metal na naririnig ko tuwing aabante o kaya malulubak d-max. Ayos na ala ng tunog. Baka dapat pakalas mo rin dyan dashboard para makita tunog.

Bro,napalitan na yung expansion valve ng dmax ko 2weeks ago.so far ok na at wala na akong narinig na ingay from aircon.