Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

[2Dmax]

ARB,

yan ba ung shop mo sa pix? mukhang dami mo binebentang acessories ah. sarap pumunta dyan..

punta na tayo kina ARB. dalin natin mga DMAX natin by land. kaso walag game ata e. para matest din natin ung endurance ng ride natin..

[2Dmax]

pag VOLK RACING ang shoes ng DMAX natin siguradong titipid ang fuel consumption, kasi talagang magaan ang mga yan. astig talaga lalo na ung gunmetal na color. how muc kaya ang goma nun? baka around 150,000 php un, or mahigit pa..

[ARB]

shop yan ng ka partner ko sa ARB/OME products. Maliit lang kami na accessory store dito and yes welcome kayo pumunta rito.

[x_jason_x]

pag VOLK RACING ang shoes ng DMAX natin siguradong titipid ang fuel consumption, kasi talagang magaan ang mga yan. astig talaga lalo na ung gunmetal na color. how muc kaya ang goma nun? baka around 150,000 php un, or mahigit pa..

tires for 18" wheels mga 9,000php yata. Yup ang gaan sobra ng volk racing. Kaya mo buhatin isang mags with your 4 fingers only. May nakita ako sa mandaluyong hi-lux na bago naka volk racing te 37 18", gandaaaaaaaaa!

[Jet A-1]

hi guys,

I just registered now. Very new to this forum indeed...I'm still finding my way around. I'm about to buy my second car. I've narrowed my choice between the new civic and the d max. I like both. But I figure out, I can do more with a d max than with a civic. A pick up will definitely help me lead a more active lifesyle...like working my dogs. But my impression is that a pick up ages faster than a sedan (i don't know if this is true). My main concern is that in about two to three years' time, how would a d max look (and perform)? I don't have any plans to sell whichever car I would eventually end up with (too early). Between the two, I know that it should be a compromise on my part. Anyway, I'm soliciting from you d d max strongest and weakest points...engine performance, finish, rattling sound, shocks, aircondition, ride quality, overall condition of the car, etc. Thanks in advance!

[OTEP]

Welcome to Tsikot.com sir!

Napagbaligtad niyo ata sir. It's the sedan that ages faster than the pick-ups.

Why? Because sedans are subject to the whims of fashion and what is 'uso'. A truck on the other hand is built for a purpose and is not very much affected by trends in fashion and with what is 'uso'.

A Civic will be replaced by a new model in 5 years (you can bet your life on it). A truck's lifespan is not as short. An 8-10 year model run is not unheard of in this category.

Trucks are also built tougher with heavier duty components to withstand commercial usage. As an added plus, most truck parts are serviceable (e.g. there are grease fittings on the suspension, not the 'sealed type' parts on cars; shocks can be replaced easily, etc.). Unlike car parts which are usually sold as 'assemblies' and can be difficult to repair when damaged.

[Djerms]

Jet A1:
Welcome to Tsikot.

The notion that Pick-ups age faster than a Sedan is due to the fact that these are utility vehicles and if used as such MIGHT deteriorate faster.

However these are ladder frame, diesel-fed engines made to withstand major beatings compared to sedans. Rough roads and floods are its eveyday route and as many would say...its home.

As for the looks, I personally like the squarish tonka design of the Dmax. Compared to the ***y and futuristic lines of the hilux and strada, the Dmax has a safe design that will give an ageless impression among enthusiasts (hey look at the gen1 L200 Strada....it still looks good after all these years).

I share the same sentiments. WHen I buy a vehicle, I build on it and keep it for as long as I can. Just do the recommended pms of your rig and you will have no problems.

As for the Dmax:
Power is more than enough. Overtaking is easy and engine response is given the moment you flick that pedal. Ride is not as bone jarring as the hi-lux even if bed is unladen. Aircon is way better than its predecessors'.

Owners encountered the usual problems but were easily remedied (read thru the pages).

IMO, get a pick-up truck and dump the sedan idea. As for what truck to get...hey you posted in the Dmax Owner's Thread...guess what I and other owners would recommend? Hehe...

Good luck on your future rig sir!

[Memphis Raines]

hi guys,

I just registered now. Very new to this forum indeed...I'm still finding my way around. I'm about to buy my second car. I've narrowed my choice between the new civic and the d max. I like both. But I figure out, I can do more with a d max than with a civic. A pick up will definitely help me lead a more active lifesyle...like working my dogs. But my impression is that a pick up ages faster than a sedan (i don't know if this is true). My main concern is that in about two to three years' time, how would a d max look (and perform)? I don't have any plans to sell whichever car I would eventually end up with (too early). Between the two, I know that it should be a compromise on my part. Anyway, I'm soliciting from you d d max strongest and weakest points...engine performance, finish, rattling sound, shocks, aircondition, ride quality, overall condition of the car, etc. Thanks in advance!

Welcome po to Tsikot!

I guess otep and djerms have said it all. I suggest that you try driving a Dmax at your local Isuzu Dealer and you will instantly know why we love our Max. The interior feel is very car like (especially the short stick in manuals). Acceleration is superb, just like gas! .

Engine? It's an Isuzu baby.

I have a Civic myself but I haven't spent quality time with since I got my Max. I use it daily because fuel consumption wise it is hard to beat, then I get to park on areas too rough or high for a car. In fact, I never had this much fun driving since my Pajero .

Ride quality, well, it is a Pick-up. We can't compare that to the Civic or any car for that matter. But this is part of the fun in owning one; you get to put-on mods in suspension and so on while still beating the hell out of a gravel road no sedan can even dream of crossing (or jumping over hehe).

And oh, your dogs will love it too .

[2Dmax]

Also, pick up means legendary reliability (esp ISUZU). ang kotse madaling malaspag. resale value is much higher compared to sedan. I have my 2003 lancer. ngaun parang nagsisisi ko bakit kotse pa nabili ko nung tym na un. malakas sa gas. inisip ko nga nun sana hindi na pala sedan nabili ko. don't br fooled ba CIVIC. maganda lang sa umpisa ang kotse, one year after, out-dated na..

[Jet A-1]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I really appreciate it.

Trucks are also built tougher with heavier duty components to withstand commercial usage. As an added plus, most truck parts are serviceable (e.g. there are grease fittings on the suspension, not the 'sealed type' parts on cars; shocks can be replaced easily, etc.). Unlike car parts which are usually sold as 'assemblies' and can be difficult to repair when damaged.

Didn't know about this until now. Thanks OTEP. I guesst this will equate to a more economical and easier maintenance in the long run.

Acceleration is superb, just like gas!

How about the AT Memphis? If I'll get a d max, my initial pick kc would be an automatic.

I have a Civic myself but I haven't spent quality time with since I got my Max. I use it daily because fuel consumption wise it is hard to beat, then I get to park on areas too rough or high for a car. In fact, I never had this much fun driving since my Pajero .

I can't believe this at first. My thoughts were the bigger the ride, the higher the fuel consumption, diesel or gas! I only found this out after talking to a couple of people I know who own diesel engined vehicle. But I still didn't expect it to beat the civic! Very nice to know, Memphis. Actually fuel consumption factors very well in my choice that's why I initially pick a civic. Now I know.

As for the looks, I personally like the squarish tonka design of the Dmax. Compared to the ***y and futuristic lines of the hilux and strada, the Dmax has a safe design that will give an ageless impression among enthusiasts (hey look at the gen1 L200 Strada....it still looks good after all these years).

I completely agree. The d max looks way tougher than any other pick up...which is what a pick up is supposed to look in the first place. Aside from being pricey, I feel toyota took too much gamble on their new hilux in terms of overall appearance.

IMO, get a pick-up truck and dump the sedan idea.

I like this one. What's IMO, by the way (sensya na )?

You guys made pretty strong arguments for the d max. But if I may insist, what is in the d max that you don't like (don't get me wrong on this, I myself like the d max very much but rides are never perfect or else newbies like me wouldn't have a tougher choice.) Thanks again!

[Memphis Raines]

Jet A-1,

I haven't been able to drive an AT Dmax but what I can really say is that the fact that it is a Turbodiesel, it accelerates a whole lot quicker than your regular diesel engine.

By the way, I think IMO stands for "In My Opinion", right guys? .

[Djerms]

Jet A-1,
IMO: In my opinion.

I own an AT Dmax and having driven both, all I can say is there is little difference when it comes to torque and overall power. AT's nowadays are intelligent. It knows when to upshift and downshift unlike in older vehicles wherein "gear hunting" is very evident.

Given a powerfull engine, I think you will not have any problem with the AT variant. The MT variant's advantage however lies in the fact that you can control the gear shifting and of course it is more fuel efficient (not that the AT variant isn't). If you are looking for convenience however (with all the city traffic jams), AT is the way to go.

Recommendation:
If you travel mostly on Highways: Get the MT
If you're faced with the irritating city traffic: Get AT

My fuel consumption:
City: 9km/l
Highway: 12km/l

I think the MT can do the following:
City: 12km/l
Highway: 14-16km/l
Paging Ian Rex, Memphis and MT owners...correct me nalang if I'm wrong.

What I dont like about my Dmax: Actually I can't think of anything...hmmm...okay just to write something...its the AT dipstick positioned really really deep down the engine bay and the Gold painted engine cover.

Compared to the Hi-lux, I think the Dmax has a more complete package in terms of engine power, ride comfort, hauling capacity, entertainment system, and most specially SAFETY (ABS, Dual Airbags, EBD).

[x_jason_x]

honestly, maganda naman ang ride ng dmax lalo na kung ikaw nagdadrive. Hindi siya matagtag. Kaya go for the dmax pick up.

Btw im driving a dmax AT. Malakas makina niya and malakas humatak considering im carrying 70 kilos of weight everyday in my bed.

[Jet A-1]

I'm getting lots of help here.

Djerms, I like the fuel consumption numbers. It's way above what I expected. Your recommendation is well noted, sir.

Jasopn, nice pix on your avatar (tama ba)?

Compared to the Hi-lux, I think the Dmax has a more complete package in terms of engine power, ride comfort, hauling capacity, entertainment system, and most specially SAFETY (ABS, Dual Airbags, EBD).

Based on what I know about the two, I definitely agree!

[Djerms]

ARB,
How much ang OME shocks for Dmax? I plan just to replace the rear...okay ba ang results or should I stay with my OEMs?

Guys,
Im nearing my 20tkms na. I dont plan to have isuzu casa do the job since Autotechnika Da Fort is open already and an AT transtech device is available.

As recommended, lahat ng filters at fluids kailangan palitan. Do I really need to do this or just top off?

Anyway ano ba ang gamit na engine oil ng casa? What specific shell oil and rating?

As for the coolant, brake fluid (do I really need to replace this already), and differential oil, I'll just buy them outside rather than getting from Isuzu..may mga recommended brands ba kayo?

As for the power steering and AT fluid, I'll still get them from Isuzu para safe.

How much inabot ang labor and materials ninyo sa Isuzu just for me to compare?...

TIA

[Memphis Raines]

Hey guys tulungan nyo nga ko mag-compute ng mileage ko, here are the figures...

I travelled 219kms total ( all hi-way) then my average speed was 100 to 120kph max.

Ang nakuha lang sa tank is exactly 1/4 lang according to the gauge.

Hindi ko kasi alam ang exact capacity ng fuel tank.

Thanks!

[Djerms]

MR,

How many liters did you pay for last full tank? Just divide 219 by the total liters poured.

Djerms

[Djerms]

MR,

Unless you consume at least half of your tank, you won't get an accurate km/L reading. Why? Because the gause is not symetric. 1/4 does not necessarily mean 1/4 consumed. Kaya nga minsan mas mabilis na bumaba ang needle gauge to empty at certain points.

HTH.

[ian_rex]

ARB,
How much ang OME shocks for Dmax? I plan just to replace the rear...okay ba ang results or should I stay with my OEMs?

Guys,
Im nearing my 20tkms na. I dont plan to have isuzu casa do the job since Autotechnika Da Fort is open already and an AT transtech device is available.

As recommended, lahat ng filters at fluids kailangan palitan. Do I really need to do this or just top off?

Anyway ano ba ang gamit na engine oil ng casa? What specific shell oil and rating?

As for the coolant, brake fluid (do I really need to replace this already), and differential oil, I'll just buy them outside rather than getting from Isuzu..may mga recommended brands ba kayo?

As for the power steering and AT fluid, I'll still get them from Isuzu para safe.

How much inabot ang labor and materials ninyo sa Isuzu just for me to compare?...

TIA

Djerms, i think the casa uses Shell Rimula X with SAE 15W 40 rating. as for the filters, yes you'll need to replace. same with fluids and coolant.



my dmax, d-I-Y lagi. also, i heard that it is much cheaper to by at Isuzu Makati (Gencars) for the parts- much cheaper ang price.

[ian_rex]

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Hindi ko kasi alam ang exact capacity ng fuel tank.

Thanks!

72 Liters ang capacity. gawin mo sa pagkuha mo nang fuel consumption, regardless of the meter reading, top-up mo sya then note mo yung time of the day(early mornings preferrably) then next time you fill up- same time as previous.