Toyota Corolla 10th Generation Altis Owners [continued]

[gdcbambico]

I observed the car closely at that portion yesterday and today and there weren't any strange noises at all.

I had my tires pumped to 35 psi last night then tested it on the edsa guadalupe rough road this morning. Surprisingly, it was as quiet as when I first drove that car.

I hate that gap between the asphalt and concrete before it... along with the Guadalupe bridge approach which is subjects your car to bad road conditions, no matter what lane you use).

They managed to fix the gap this morning. Looks like someone from DPWH is reading this thread. Haha

[vinj]

^Yeah, i also noticed they fixed that gap. :D Next, i hope they finally fix that Guadalupe bridge approach.

Good to hear the additional air helped. What tires are you running? The OEM 195/65R15 or 205/55R16?

[gdcbambico]

^Yeah, i also noticed they fixed that gap. :D Next, i hope they finally fix that Guadalupe bridge approach.

Good to hear the additional air helped. What tires are you running? The OEM 195/65R15 or 205/55R16?

I have the OEM 195/65R15. Still looking for the 205/55R16 OEM wish mags though. Question, how do you read the tire pressure guide sa may drivers side? It says 195/65R15 210(30) or something like that.

[vinj]

I have the OEM 195/65R15. Still looking for the 205/55R16 OEM wish mags though. Question, how do you read the tire pressure guide sa may drivers side? It says 195/65R15 210(30) or something like that.

I remember someone selling the OEM 16" Gen 10.5 V-model rims at the Altis Club site a month or so ago. 20K with the tires. Kung matawaran ng mga 16K-18K, good shot na yun. Had i not gotten yet my 17s, i would have gone for these (and just put in new tires).

On the sticker, the (30) i think is the recommended pressure. I however always prefer my tires to have more then that as it gives me better driving feel and has less tire wear and rolling resistance. It also makes me more mindful of bad roads as you can feel bumps more with hard tires so in then long run, my suspension bits and pieces last me a long time.

[gdcbambico]

I remember someone selling the OEM 16" Gen 10.5 V-model rims at the Altis Club site a month or so ago. 20K with the tires. Kung matawaran ng mga 16K-18K, good shot na yun. Had i not gotten yet my 17s, i would have gone for these (and just put in new tires).

On the sticker, the (30) i think is the recommended pressure. I however always prefer my tires to have more then that as it gives me better driving feel and has less tire wear and rolling resistance. It also makes me more mindful of bad roads as you can feel bumps more with hard tires so in then long run, my suspension bits and pieces last me a long time.

Sa zz club ba yan? Was checking the items for sale kaya lang bawal daw tawaran. Haha. Thanks for the advice sir. Ready na ako baklasin yung door panel this weekend buti na lang naagapan.

[vinj]

Sa zz club ba yan? Was checking the items for sale kaya lang bawal daw tawaran. Haha. Thanks for the advice sir. Ready na ako baklasin yung door panel this weekend buti na lang naagapan.

Yep, that was at clubzz.

Update on my 4th fill-up with Petron XCS, I got 11.21km/L. This was a 50-50 mix of highway driving (NLEX-McArthur Highway) and really bad city traffic in Metro Manila. Overall i'm happy with this over Xtra Unleaded (where under the same conditions i would only hit 10km/L+) so i'll be sticking it out with XCS for now.

[celtpinoy]

can anyone recommend a good cargo liner for the 2012 ALTIS?

TIA

[venrich]

celtpinoy, ito po ba yung nilalagay na flexible plastic sa trunk para hindi magkadumi ang carpet?

sa toyota po kami kumuha, nasa P1,200++ ang price.

[celtpinoy]

thanks Venrich...

I got it na nga from the CASA.... P1,275 to be exact....thanks again...


btw... anyone familiar with the BLUETOOTH feature of the audio system?

I have already entered an entry for my phone...but it takes a couple of steps to re-pair my phone with the audio system again the next time I use it .... is there a trick to easily re-pair my phone?

thanks ulit

[jut703]

One more thing, may naka experience ba sa inyo ng pumping sound when pressing the brake pedal?

Thanks

Like a whooshing sound when you press the brakes? It's perfectly normal. If you step on the pedal quickly, it always makes this sound. Even if you don't slam the brakes, tipong mabilis lang yung tapak but only to about 20% of the pedal travel, it'll still make the sound.

[jmax]

Like a whooshing sound when you press the brakes? It's perfectly normal. If you step on the pedal quickly, it always makes this sound. Even if you don't slam the brakes, tipong mabilis lang yung tapak but only to about 20% of the pedal travel, it'll still make the sound.

Tnx Jut for the feedback.

[vinj]

For those with Gen 10.5 Altis models (using the ZR series engines already) and want to get their oil changes done outside of Toyota, try checking out on getting your own oil filter removal wrench for the canister-type design oil filter of the ZR engine. I remember cjv_justice mentioning that the mechanic had a hard time removing it with the standard oil filter wrench and could risk cracking the housing. I searched on the web and asked a cousin of mine to hand carry this Manila for me when she visits:



This is how it looks with the oil filter housing attached:



It costs USD 18.22 on Amazon and fits other Toyota models with the same oil filter design. I'll post feedback on this once i have it with me and give it a try on my next oil change.

[number001]

*vinj

Does that serve as replacement for the existing hard-to-remove cap?

[jmax]

Hi guys, I'll be going for my (Altis 1.6V) 10k service at toyota san fernando tomorrow. Do you have any advice, do's and don't's? Any idea what toyota does for 10k service? Do you have your tires rotated at 10k?

[renzo_d10]

Hi guys, I'll be going for my (Altis 1.6V) 10k service at toyota san fernando tomorrow. Do you have any advice, do's and don't's? Any idea what toyota does for 10k service? Do you have your tires rotated at 10k?

Just don't avail their misc.services such as engine flush, carwash, engine treatment etc. etc. to save you money

[cjv_justice]

For those with Gen 10.5 Altis models (using the ZR series engines already) and want to get their oil changes done outside of Toyota, try checking out on getting your own oil filter removal wrench for the canister-type design oil filter of the ZR engine. I remember cjv_justice mentioning that the mechanic had a hard time removing it with the standard oil filter wrench and could risk cracking the housing. I searched on the web and asked a cousin of mine to hand carry this Manila for me when she visits:


Thank goodness for this product. I hope it becomes locally available for workshops acquire this tool.



* all - I'd like to ask if our cars are included in this latest recall advisory from Toyota?

[bobzy]

over then years, i have learned that it usually rains after i wash my car. now, whenever we want rain, i just wash the car..

haha same thing has been happening to me ;-)

[vinj]

*vinj

Does that serve as replacement for the existing hard-to-remove cap?

It's an adapter to the existing cap. On the second picture, you'll see how it attaches to the oil filter housing cap (the black part).

If you have an Amazon account, you can order it online then have it delivered to a relative or to a courier who ships to the Philippines.

Hi guys, I'll be going for my (Altis 1.6V) 10k service at toyota san fernando tomorrow. Do you have any advice, do's and don't's? Any idea what toyota does for 10k service? Do you have your tires rotated at 10k?

x2 on not going for the miscellaneous services Renzo mentioned. It's basically an oil change, check suspension, and i think the spark plugs are also replaced along with a tire rotation. You also have the brakes cleaned and sometimes they offer to use the spray-on brake cleaner, if the price is okay then this is good as i prefer using spray on brake cleaner over the pressurized air and liha method (or you can bring your own like the 3M brake cleaner spray you can get at Ace Hardware).

Does anyone know if the ZR uses copper or iridium plugs already (i saw this on the specs in the owner's manual before).

[number001]

For those with Gen 10.5 Altis models (using the ZR series engines already) and want to get their oil changes done outside of Toyota, try checking out on getting your own oil filter removal wrench for the canister-type design oil filter of the ZR engine. I remember cjv_justice mentioning that the mechanic had a hard time removing it with the standard oil filter wrench and could risk cracking the housing. I searched on the web and asked a cousin of mine to hand carry this Manila for me when she visits:

Thank goodness for this product. I hope it becomes locally available for workshops acquire this tool.

* all - I'd like to ask if our cars are included in this latest recall advisory from Toyota?

This is the official statement from Rommel Gutierrez, VP Corporate Affairs of TMP:

“In line with our commitment to produce safety and quality, Toyota has initiated a Special Service Campaign (SSC) for specific Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Vios, and Yaris models produced from 2006 to 2010.

For the affected vehicles, the sliding electrical contact point in the driver’s side Power Window Master Switch may experience a “notchy” or sticking feeling during operation which causes the button to get stuck. If vehicles are serviced in non-Toyota dealer and commercially available lubricant is used, melting of the switch assembly may occur.

As a preventive measure, we will inspect the Power Window Master Switch and apply specialized grease or replace specific component if deemed necessary, at no cost to the customer. This program will be offered at all Toyota dealers only.”

[kinse]

any idea on how much the 40,000 PMS cost? thanks ( from what I know around 10??? am I correct???)