Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

[maxXxed]

at this time, both the fortuner and alterra are in their break-in pd.. both are basically new releases.. one factor to consider is the driver's will to push the limits (well, if u'r not worried of the consequences of overworking ur engine during the break-in pd )

the alterra crDi lacks the acceleration of dmax's 4jh1 but has more to give with it's 140hp engine in long stretches when it has achieved momentum

[Automahn]

... Soon To Arrive (august 2005) Dmax 4x2 Lx - P930k (ckd)...

On second thought, maybe this is the D-Max SLX model with lower ground clearance & a 2.5 Ddi engine. Hmm...

[horexen]

I'm a bit surprised as well as amazed at the speed, coz I've read from another thread that one new Fortuner owner reached 140kph on his break-in period and was able to overspeed the Alterra which I think is the same with Dmax in most cases. What do you think of this? Is it because of the added weight of the body compared to a pickup truck?

Sir, I think the driver is a factor here.

[cardo]

D-Max 4x2 A/T, 160 kph tops.

whoa! I've reached 160 to0 on NLEX Though short-lived because engine noise and wind was really high. 140 is good but I usually do only 120. Kinda scary

[ian_rex]

Makikipost lang.
Baka gusto nyo ito.

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Available po sa amin. Introductory Price: Php45000 while supply lasts.
There is tuning support.

Meron din pang Patrol 3.0 TDi

KW(KiloWatts) x 1.33 = HP.
If anyone's interested pa email off board na lang. Ty.

sir curios lang ako, ecu ba ito?

[Psalm136:2]

whoa! I've reached 160 to0 on NLEX Though short-lived because engine noise and wind was really high. 140 is good but I usually do only 120. Kinda scary

Hehe. Ako nga pag umaabot sa 140 sinisigawan nako ni esmi.

[cardo]

Up ko lang.

Dmax geeks... have you guys ever experienced squeaky brakes? I've first experienced just less than a month ago. I called up isuzu and they gladly refaced and replaced the pads for free. Afterwards, the squeaking sound has come on back. What could be the problem? The only reason I'm thinking of has been the rain for the past weeks, which could be corroding the disks. but that should not happen... I dont have that problem on my other cars.

[isketi]

Yup, my D-Max had squeaky brakes before during the 1st 15,000 kms. The squeaks disappear when I have the linings sandpapered. Now at 23,000++ kms, the brakes are squeak-free. During the last PMS at 20T kms, I saw for myself that the linings were still thick.

[ian_rex]

another new problem. my panel light on the aircon goes off.

anyone who has an e-book (service manual) of dmax? pa-share naman.

[wildthing]

speed is no problem with the 4x2 LS dmax we drive (our office still owns it kahit na car plan sa amin kasi)...it can do 170kph on is odometer ... but I am not encouraging everybody to follow suit (actually even my frontier can do that speed)....anyways I love the acceleration of the dmax beter than the frontier...iba talaga ang intercooler turbo.

I have noted that I don't have anyproblem with the whole vechicle (like nginig at topspeed)...in fact mas mukhang mas stable yung dmax kaysa dun sa frontier ko when we are running speed above 160kph...mas feel ko na napakabilis na ng ride sa frontier...yung dmax swabe...gulat nga ako 170 na yung speedometer reading...parang 120 lang kasi yung cruising feeling niya

PS. I don't normally run this fast unless the road is clear (sa NLEX) and I am really in a hurry to reach my destination.

Anyways, my point is I am very satisfied sa dmax performance...laman siya ng dalawang ligo sa frontier 2.7 elite ko.

...I wonder how will the fortuner or hilux fair with the dmax???

[ian_rex]

i keep on hearing that the hilux is quite bouncier than that of dmax. maybe because of the higher payload of the hilux. di ko alam kung sayang pero parang mas ok sana kung ang makina nya e 4jx1-tc. kaya nga lang sabi nila may problema daw kasi crdi. tumitirik.

[kurt]

hi dmax owners

posting an update. just had my 50000km pms. got 2 busted shocks again, 1 front left and 1 rear right, only the rear was replaced under warranty, and its under normal driving conditions for a pickup, no off-road or the rough stuff. went thru 2 sets of front schocks and only 1 pc for the reAr. just inquired about Procomp shocks at ride.inc. and checked out the websites. Procomp seems to ba a reputable brand and the prices of ride look affordable. I will get a pair of ES1000's for the front

no other serious problems encountered, just the usual replacements worn out parts like belts.

As for the performance at 50000kms. Engine still very strong but seems to be emitting light smoke in the morning during warmups. and it also seems to emit puffs of black smoke upon reaching 140kph.

currently using chemrez biodiesel. smell of the exhaust is less noxious but no improvements on the fuel consumption or engine power.

very satified dmax owner here.

[wildthing]

posting an update. just had my 50000km pms. got 2 busted shocks again.....

.. just inquired about Procomp shocks at ride.inc. and checked out the websites.

As for the performance at 50000kms. Engine still very strong but seems to be emitting light smoke in the morning during warmups...currently using chemrez biodiesel. smell of the exhaust is less noxious but no improvements on the fuel consumption or engine power.

very satified dmax owner here.

Not bad for a less than 2 years old ride with a high milleage (yun nga lang yung frontier ko dati hindi ako nagkaroon ng shock problems at all...upto now na 90k km na ito at bearly 2.5years old).

Why not use KYB shocks instead, its cheaper and performs well din naman?

Smoke at warm-up and high speeds...kahit naka chemrez biodiesel....I thought chemrez biodiesel could prevent that?

....probably you're often running at high speeds too (like me hehehe) kaya walang improvement sa fuel consumption even if you were using chemrez...

On other matters, who among you dmax owners' installed a TURBO TIMER and or TURBO BOOST CONTROLER (yung pressure control valve)?

Did it help the performance?

[ian_rex]

am nearing 35T km at the moment. no problems at all except:

rattling hood

busted panel lights in the A/C switch.

still have to rectify these. lapse na ang warranty ko. anyone could help me?

[kurt]

additional info;

tried both shell rimula x and mobil delvac mx on long term testing. during 5000kms PMS periods, mobil delvac seems to be more "burn proof" retaining its oil level better while rimula x gives better fuel milage (11.90 km/l for mobil vs 12.3km/l for shell). factors like reducing engine noise, etc. they seem to be equal or i cannot tell the diffrence.

right now using rimulax, but will also use mobil delvax once in a while since its CI4 rating should give better engine protection. Isuzu manila and pasig allows "owner's oil/parts" during PMS.

from the shell website sana sa Phils may "rimula super" semi-syn at 15-40w. this would probably be the best oil i can afford; i can afford oils upto php275/liter.

also, i do not know exactly if it makes a difference but; since i often ride without cargo at the bed, matagtag dmax. so i occasionally check and ensure that the fuses are securely inserted in to their slots and not made loose by the jarring vibarations. sometimes when i push them, it feels slightly loose. parang my own preventive maintenance, coz i do not see any casa service doing this.

wildthing; will try procomp shocks kasi its a well known aftermarket brand kaya may pogi points din sana. made in usa kaya hoping matibay talaga at makabawas sa tagtag.

[ian_rex]

another problem. my headlights seemed to moist when exposed overnight sa labas.

[ARB]

ian, did you change your bulb? if yes the rubber at the back of the headlights might not been properly returned. if it is properly returned there might be minute crack on you lights for moisture to form.

[mikey_mike]

May mga naka a/t ba dito na dmax? Oks ba power nya yung frontier ko kasi na a/t 3.2ltr dati sobra kupad isip ko kung matic pa din kunin ko na pick up tamad kasi ako magmanual sa city driving e. Please share your experience thanks

[isketi]

I drive a 4x2 A/T D-Max. Oks na oks ang power nya, you won't feel na matic sya. Sarap pag kumagat yung turbo nya, you can give some sedans a good fight out there in the highway.

[mikey_mike]

Isketi kamusta sa highway kaya ba 140kph? Yung 3.2 a/t ko na frontier hanggang 115-120kph lang max kaya binenta ko matagal na.