Just got an LC80

[OTEP]

odell,
Kapag sinagi mo yung baka lightly (kapag nirarancho mo na sila), hindi masusugatan ang fender mo. Or kung ikaw ang masagi nila.

Try pushing a cow without them, lubog fender mo sigurado.

[ARB]

also try to check pala the timing belt, if it had been replaced already or needs replacing.

[wolfpack]

waaahhhh!!! parang awa mo na wolfpack. ang dami pa ring gasgas ng gilid ng sasakyan ko... :oops:

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[jayvee]

At Last!!! Naayos din landline ko!!!!!:D

ARB: Thanks for the number of Rats. I'll give them a visit soon. Yup black ang fenders ng local version. I don't know lang for the later models. Ung timing belt ok pa naman daw sabi ng mechanic but I already have a spare just in case.

Wolfpack: thanks din for the number of Armark. Tignan ko rin ung TJM before I decide.

Jackaroo: Changed the air filter na pero me white smoke pa rin pero konti lang especially pag bagong start. 85,000 na nga pala ang ODO. What oil should I use? Sabi sa manual 10W - 30W but so far wala akong nahanap na ganun. kung Delo 500 Gold na 30W ok ba?

Well guys after much deliberation Ive decided to have the transmission taken down sa Toyota Pasong Tamo na lang. The other shops Iv visited kasi have not done so in a cruiser and halos pareho lang ang presyo. Also the history of the car is there in their computer up to the last tune up (80,000 km). I didn't know casa maintained pala. And most importantly..... ang ganda ng receptionist! ....ang CUTE:D Wish me luck....

[tebs]

wish u luck saan? :wink:

[ARB]

its better to have it done there. the transmission of the lc80 is heavy and they have a lifter and a hydraulic jack for the transmission. my friend once had his clutch changed at a local mechanic and after one week the clutch was taken apart again. reason is it did not align properly.

as for the timing belt, i suggest you just change it now since it is in the casa. it better to be safe than sorry. you dont want that to break while the engine is running. it is supposed to be changed when the odo hits 100k so its just only 15k away. its better to have it done there. the transmission of the lc80 is heavy and they have a lifter and a hydraulic jack for the transmission. my friend once had his clutch changed at a local mechanic and after one week the clutch was taken apart again. reason is it did not align properly.

as for the timing belt, i suggest you just change it now since it is in the casa. it better to be safe than sorry. you dont want that to break while the engine is running. it is supposed to be changed when the odo hits 100k so its just only 15k away.

[kimpOy]

good luck...........sa receptionist

[vinj]

You can use a "thicker" oil like 15W-40. In fact it might be better since this grade is more suited for our hot weather conditions. This is the grade of the Mobil Delvac MX.

The 10W-30 grade isnt so popular since with the locally distibuted oils since this is a bit thin for our hot climate... and given the age of your engine, it might be better to use a thicker oil as well to help prevent leaks.

If you really want 10W-30, i think i saw Castrol, Penzoil, and Caltex oils of this grade in True Value Hardare... these were imported oils though. A local oil with that grade i think is the Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic.

I'd also suggest you change the timing belt already... this is one part that just brakes suddenly and will cause quite a biug and costly damage. Even if you did not reach 100K, you should consider the age of the car as well plus you do not know how the previous owner took care of the car. the timing belt will be good for another 100K under your care at least.

Goodluck din sa receptionist :D

[jayvee]

hehehe thanks guys pag la kayo gawa punta kyo dun and see if I'm telling the truth....sa receptionist:D

tama kayo on the timing belt issue. might as well change it na nga since the car is already there. So is Mobil Delvac 15W - 40W good enough or should I use synthetic oil?

My appointment is on Monday and I was told it will be there for around 4 days. Will keep you guys posted. Thanks again.

[Ibaloi]

javee,
have the timing belt tensioner checked also. usually that wears out if it nears the 100,000 mark. I recommend that you replace it also just to make sure. On the receptionist issue, why not go there for 4 days too, if your truck will stay there for that duration, who knows maybe after four days, you can invite her for a test drive to check if they did a really nice job on the truck. Unless of course you ain't single no more. javee,
have the timing belt tensioner checked also. usually that wears out if it nears the 100,000 mark. I recommend that you replace it also just to make sure. On the receptionist issue, why not go there for 4 days too, if your truck will stay there for that duration, who knows maybe after four days, you can invite her for a test drive to check if they did a really nice job on the truck. Unless of course you ain't single no more.

[jackaroo]

If the LC80 was casa maintained, then they used Toyota's CD40 mineral oil, unless a synthetic was specified- check with their records. Try the Mobil Delvac MX 15w40 first and monitor if the engine eats oil, if after 4k km and there's no significant reduction in oil then switch to full synth- Mobil Delvac 1 5w40.

Typically, you'll see white smoke after a cold start but it should disappear after the engine is fully warmed up- about 20-30min.

The 80k km service is a major check-up, suggest you ask what was replaced at this interval- should include all gear oils, coolant, brake/clutch fluid, fuel/air filter. Also consider having the front wheels bearings repacked, think the rears are sealed. Check if there's a leak in the aircon system by looking for bubbles in the sight glass- think this is located above the left fender, beside the battery.

Replace the release and pilot bearing too when they change the clutch. The LC80 may vibrate if they misalign the prop shafts upon assembly.

[jayvee]

Ibaloi: I'm not single anymore but this is subject to negotiation hehe joke lang nag aadmire lang ako ng beauty. good suggestion on the timing belt tensioner, I'll replace that also. Thanks!!

jackaroo: If I use full synthetic can I replace every 10,000 or still 5,000k? Advisable ba pa change ko na rin ung inner axle oil seal pag repack ng bearings? Check ko on Monday what was done sa 80,000km check up. thanks again!!

[vinj]

Contrary to popular belief, whether you're using synth or mineral oil you should still change every 5K at the least due to raod conditions we have here (dust, traffic, humidity, etc...). Even if synth oil does not lose its viscousity as fast as standard oils, it still picks up dirt from your engine.

[jackaroo]

jayvee,
If you use quality full synth like delvac 1, you may extend to 10k km PROVIDED you replace oil filter every 5k km, air filter every 10k km and take long drives- if purely city driving then change at 5k km. The oil filter for the 1HD-T engine is a twin element filter, meaning it has full flow and a by-pass combined thus more effective in trapping dirt from the oil.

Think you'll only need to replace the axle oil seal if the hubs were not properly maintained/greased. Ask the mechanic if he sees a leak when he repacks the bearings.

[xox]

the lc80's are the best, i have two one sa manila for city driving and one sa province sa used papunta construction site, yung nasa province 250T+ kilometers wala pa major problem, good resale value and low maintenance :D

[jayvee]

xox: grabe!!! I was expecting the lc80 to last long but not that long! What model do you have and what have you replaced so far? What maintenance procedures do you follow? Sana mine will last just as long. I'm lucky to have one, imagine.... you have two!!!:D

vinj and jackaroo: duly noted. siguro I'll be changing every 10,000k but 5,000 lang for the oil filter. i live in quezon city naman so hindi gaano traffic. thanks again guys. BTW how do I know if the turbo is still ok or needs to be cleaned?

[jackaroo]

jayvee,
Pls let us know if you uncover any major repairs (engine, drivetrain, suspension) carried out on your LC80 after checking the records at the casa. Would tell us what to watch for!8O

[vinj]

Jayvee, i'd strongly suggest you change every 5K instead of 10K... another factor is that your engine is turbocharged, it works under more stress then NA (normally aspirated) engines so changing the oil regularly is quite vital. If your budget is tight, using regular mineral oils with a CH-4 specification is more than good enough.

Another reason why i'm a bit persistent on changing the oil regularly is that i've already encountered some rides with sludging problems in the engine due to extended drain intervals (even with synths)... Not a very nice experience IMO (you experience low oil pressure, have to open up and clean the engine, increased wear and tear, etc...) It's better to be safe then sorry.

My .002

[ARB]

i read somewhere that diesel engines like it more if they are turboed than N/A. they are less stressed than N/A. They work effeciently, produces less pollution, more mileage. diesels like more air especially dense air provided by the turbo. unless maybe if you install a turbo on N/A engines, then that is another story but factory turboed engines last as long as N/A versions.

olease clarify, thanks.

[jayvee]

jackaroo: will do, no problem. the service supervisor just called me a moment ago and suggested that I change pilot bearing, clutch disk, release bearing and pressure plate. pati flywheel kailangan daw i reface. front tie rod ends have to replaced also. as to the past repairs i still have to check when I go there, the driver was the one who brought it there kc.

vinj: in that case i think ill just use Petron Rev-x All Terrain and change every 5,000 so that the cost wont be so painful. thanks:D any idea on my turbo question above?