Isuzu Dmax Owners [continued]

[TheGreenThing]

Guys yung dmax ko 40000km 2012 m/t nag check engine.. ano kaya possible problema? Recently change the fuel filter lang nung 30000km. Regular maintenance naman siya change oil, oil filter, air filter.

[ChoyJo]

Guys yung dmax ko 40000km 2012 m/t nag check engine.. ano kaya possible problema? Recently change the fuel filter lang nung 30000km. Regular maintenance naman siya change oil, oil filter, air filter.

Madalas EGR or SCV ang culprit..

[ChoyJo]

Cabin Noise Vs. Hilux

Hello,

Is there any owner of the DMAX who also has experience driving the Toyota Hilux for a period of time? Is the cabin noise better on the Hilux?

My wife test drove the new DMAX and she said it is quite noisy. I have to test it myself in a couple of weeks time.

Reason for the question is we are looking between the 2 models:

Hilux = reputation for reliability, spare parts availability
DMAX = Superior fuel consumption, Diesel engine heritage

Really torn between the two. If anyone has experienced driving both, I'd very much appreciate any input.

Thanks!

Tahimik ang Hilux compared sa Dmax but I prefer the power distribution of Dmax compared to Hilux..

[TheGreenThing]

Guys saan ba pwede magpalinis ng EGR and intake manifold sa banawe? Parang may nabasa ako na bosch yata yun or denso ?? Reply would be very much appreciated.. tia

[bugoys]

Tahimik ang Hilux compared sa Dmax but I prefer the power distribution of Dmax compared to Hilux..

ChoyJo- Are you comparing both the 3.0? Or the 2.5 for the Hilux?

Really interested kasi in buying the new Hilux, if it will be released early next year Jan-Mar. But also looking at the new Dmax. Its a 50/50 love affair. Hahahah

[tisoy555]

Good day every one. Had my 2014 dmax ls at 4x2 for a week now. Initial observation is that engine is quite nosier compared to other diesel engines. Also outside noise is more louder compared to a monty. Suspension ride is nice, it just drive to rough roads and no roads at all. I was able to drive it in Aklan province covering all the towns in that area.
Heading back to Iloilo, after clocking 1k kms in the odo, I encountered another bnew ranger not sure if it 3.2 or 2.2, but the hell he is surely very fast. Iam doing a 120kph to 130kph in straight roads and 70 to 90kph in curved roads but he was still tailing me. So to release the preasure from me i let him pass then i tried to tail him. Boy he is really one hell of a speedy driver. Mas matulin talaga Ranger. Pero kung sa akyatan sa ibajay or nabas area kami mag kasama baka ma iwan ko sya. Was able to have a topspeed pf 150kph pero hindi ko pa rin masyado sinasagad kasi kaka 1kms pa lng si max.
I will surely replace my stock to tires to 265 width, nag skid ang 245 sa curves e.

[ChoyJo]

ChoyJo- Are you comparing both the 3.0? Or the 2.5 for the Hilux?

Really interested kasi in buying the new Hilux, if it will be released early next year Jan-Mar. But also looking at the new Dmax. Its a 50/50 love affair. Hahahah

Both 4x4 Sir.. 3.0 Dmax and 3.0 Hilux.. Yung Comparison po pala sa Loob ng Cabin ha.. Though pagdating sa Labas pareho lang silang maingay.. Pero mas tahimik pa din ng ilang porsiyento ang Hilux..

[ChoyJo]

Guys saan ba pwede magpalinis ng EGR and intake manifold sa banawe? Parang may nabasa ako na bosch yata yun or denso ?? Reply would be very much appreciated.. tia

Sir, pacheck mo na lang muna sa CASA bakit ka nag-check Engine.. Under Warranty ka pa naman..

[bugoys]

Both 4x4 Sir.. 3.0 Dmax and 3.0 Hilux.. Yung Comparison po pala sa Loob ng Cabin ha.. Though pagdating sa Labas pareho lang silang maingay.. Pero mas tahimik pa din ng ilang porsiyento ang Hilux..

Thanks. How about the power distribution? You said you like the Dmax's power distribution compared sa Hilux.

[rna800]

*tisoy555: Good to know that you are enjoying your truck.

Engine on the Dmax is really noisier due to the timing gear. It even vibrates more. That's the trade off when you don't use timing belt.

Of course the Ranger will be faster on straight roads coz its specs are higher regardless if it's 2.2L or 3.2L. But when the road starts to climb and become winding, that's where you will feel the power distribution within the gears and the torque coz it's not about top speed anymore. The max torque on the Dmax starts at 1400 rpm and it will be same until 3200 rpm. Anlawak ng torque range niya that's why you can tail him too on uphill roads and hindi ka niya maiiwanan not unless the driver is so reckless.

[tisoy555]

Tnx for the reply sir rna800. Yup i really enjoying this rig. Coming fron a nissan frontier, the dmax is really fun and relaxing to drive.

Scheduled for my 1st pms after clocking 1.6kms, after i had this unit for 2 wks. isuzu iloilo quoted me for the materials around 6.3k

A had passengers commented that the ride of the dmax is more softer compared from a monty and hilux, after traveling with them on rough roads here. Is this really true? I had drove my mos new monty, but only in the busy streets in mla, so no chance of experience on rough roads.

[rna800]

*tisoy555: Coming from the Frontier, for sure you will immediately feel the difference even if you are blindfolded.hehe Commonrail diesel engine runs way better & smoother.

I haven't ridden in the all new Dmax but I have the older brother with a meaner look.hehe

With mine, unladen on city streets, it's really bumpy and stiff. On the other side, load it and it just follows the contour of the road. Also, the beauty of the stiff ride is you can run through potholes, cracks as if they are non existent. Hindi ung tipong feeling mo mawawarak ang pang ilalim ng vehicle. Shocks, stabilizer links, engine support in mine are still the original considering they are more than 6 yrs old and the truck has clocked more than 117k kms. But the bushings on the rear have been replaced 2x already. Telltale sign is when you the shake the bed, it squeaks.

I have ridden in my uncle's Montero, 2009 4x4 GLS SE, a lot of times. I find the Montero's ride better and softer regardless on where I sat.

[tisoy555]

Na pasok ko sa isuzu service ang unit ko kangina for 1st 1.5kms pms. I was qouted for 6,200++, na pansin ko aside sa usual change oil and cleaning procedures, pati transmission fluid papalitan na? LS a/t 4x2 nga pala unit ko.

Meron na ba naka subok mag install ng osram night breaker sa low beam (projector type) sa dmax nila, ano model #? Ano po review re dito? Tia

[Djerms]

Atf, and gear oil will also be changed durkng the first 1.5tkms. For me its a good practice.

[elaz]

Mga sir tanong ko lang po kung sulit ba yun extra 40K sa dmax na xserries?

[tisoy555]

Badtrip. Na involved sa vehicular accident Dmax LS ko yesterday. Nag ka sabitan ang unit ko at wingvan sa isa blind curve, company driver pa namin ang may dala, masama kasi pakiramdam ko. Kaya yun lalong lumala. Wasak, tangal side mirror, gasgas front fender at bumper sa driver side. Sagutin ng insurance ng wingvan kasi sa police report sideswipe at hindi sya himinto sa scene. Hinabol pa namin yung loko. Upon further inspection may maliit dent din sa front door at malalim na gasgas si window. Ka badtrip talaga. 1 month old pa lng ito inot kp.

[Dmax2014LT]

That is sad to hear Sir, sa description mo medyo hassle talaga sa dami ng damage. Accident lang talaga, at least sir you are safe and yun ang important =)

[tomtom]

Gudpm sirs. i would like to get your piece of advice. I own a brand new dmax LT. What is the maximum tire dimensions that I can install without changing my current rim size (15) and without lifting the body. parang manipis and lapad po kasi ang stock na tire. Thanks a lot

[kurt]

Having my rear brakes serviced at shell station. Need replace brake shoes surprised they will provide bendix brake shoe. Its pricey (2k ++) versus previous replacements ko na rico brand. According to catalog Bs5010 ang model. Sana pareho at genuine ibigay.

[kurt]

haay install sa dmax ko "ds4496" bendix brake shoe for isuzu application. quick google search wala naman ganun.

anyways im not blaming anyone. iniwan ko talaga duon sasakyan to take care of other matters.
palitan ko agad pag may na feel ako hindi tama sa rear brakes.

for non-crdi dmax dapat talaga BS5010 ang rear brake shoes like the catalog indicates.

Having my rear brakes serviced at shell station. Need replace brake shoes surprised they will provide bendix brake shoe. Its pricey (2k ++) versus previous replacements ko na rico brand. According to catalog Bs5010 ang model. Sana pareho at genuine ibigay.