Toyota altis 2003 1.6E

[Tolites63]

Help ! Just bought a Toyota Altis 2003 1.6e, what should I do to keep it good running condition.

Thanks

[vinj]

First things first, do a general check-up and service. That would mean getting a tune-up, changing the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, brake fluid, gear oil (or ATF), and power steering fluid. Check your suspension, serpentine belt, get an alignment and have the brakes cleaned. Have the MAF sensor cleaned with electric contact cleaner just as well.

The Altis engine is also prone to sludging if the previous owner did not change it every 5,000kms so you can have the mechanic check your engine as well by opening the valve cover and doing a visual inspection.

May cost you a bit but heck, its worth the peace of mind and starting fresh with your new vehicle

[Tolites63]

thanks a lot , follow up question, does it use a timing chain or belt?

Thanks again

[vinj]

Timing chain. As long as the oil is regularly changed (every 5000kms, no need for synthetic), the timing chain should also last.

[Tolites63]

sir vinj, may ma recommend ba kayo na carshop dito sa area ng pasig for my altis, thanks

[vinj]

Try Servitek in Kapitolyo or Auto Camp, or Petron CCC near Auto Camp/ Home Depot (Across Meralco) along Ortigas Ave. if you're just doing the regular service.

[noel_anacta38]

First things first, do a general check-up and service. That would mean getting a tune-up, changing the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, brake fluid, gear oil (or ATF), and power steering fluid. Check your suspension, serpentine belt, get an alignment and have the brakes cleaned. Have the MAF sensor cleaned with electric contact cleaner just as well.

The Altis engine is also prone to sludging if the previous owner did not change it every 5,000kms so you can have the mechanic check your engine as well by opening the valve cover and doing a visual inspection.

May cost you a bit but heck, its worth the peace of mind and starting fresh with your new vehicle

sir vinj ok lang ba maglagay ng ibang atf sa altis like shell spirax thanks

[dr. d]

i just got a 2003 altis E AT.
it drives well enough.
except, i can't move the AT stick from P to R to N to D to 2 to L and vice versa, as easily as i can with my other AT. parang may kinakalawang...
i'm not new to AT, but this altis got me stumped.
what can possibly be wrong, and what can i do DIY?

[jut703]

i just got a 2003 altis E AT.
it drives well enough.
except, i can't move the AT stick from P to R to N to D to 2 to L and vice versa, as easily as i can with my other AT. parang may kinakalawang...
i'm not new to AT, but this altis got me stumped.
what can possibly be wrong, and what can i do DIY?

You can try removing the center tunnel (the one with the handbrake and cupholders) to be able to access the shifter mechanism. Try to check if there's anything stuck, and try to grease up the shifter itself as well. Check also if any rubber bits have worn out.

I had the same case with my Mazda and solved it that way.


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[dr. d]

You can try removing the center tunnel (the one with the handbrake and cupholders) to be able to access the shifter mechanism. Try to check if there's anything stuck, and try to grease up the shifter itself as well. Check also if any rubber bits have worn out.

I had the same case with my Mazda and solved it that way.


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weekend mechanic, here we go again!
thanks.
susubukan.

[vinj]

sir vinj ok lang ba maglagay ng ibang atf sa altis like shell spirax thanks

Try to get the specs of Shell Spirax to see if it matches with the Toyota ATF specs.

Personally i prefer the toyota fluids for the gear oil, coolant and ATF.

[carguy101]

ask ko na lng din since this is a 2003 altis thread.

anyone had hard start issues with their altis? altis ko is 2003 pero ever since new 2-3 clicks bago magstart. well maintained yun and complete service records nun dati in toyota.

hard start ba talaga sakit ng altis of that generation? 3zz-fe yun engine 1.6 E


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[1D4LV]

ask ko na lng din since this is a 2003 altis thread.

anyone had hard start issues with their altis? altis ko is 2003 pero ever since new 2-3 clicks bago magstart. well maintained yun and complete service records nun dati in toyota.

hard start ba talaga sakit ng altis of that generation? 3zz-fe yun engine 1.6 E


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the car is 13 years old. naturally, may mga masisira dyan. di naman habambuhay casa maintained yan eh.
could be the starter, could be the ignition coil.

[carguy101]

the car is 13 years old. naturally, may mga masisira dyan. di naman habambuhay casa maintained yan eh.
could be the starter, could be the ignition coil.

yes, i know. pero yung altis ko was like that since it was brand new.

ilang beses na binalik sa casa, they replaced the fuel pump, etc.

and then recently pinapalit ko ulit fuel pump in the talyer. nawala for awhile pero bumalik din agad...


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[vinj]

ask ko na lng din since this is a 2003 altis thread.

anyone had hard start issues with their altis? altis ko is 2003 pero ever since new 2-3 clicks bago magstart. well maintained yun and complete service records nun dati in toyota.

hard start ba talaga sakit ng altis of that generation? 3zz-fe yun engine 1.6 E


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Our 2007 1.6 J is a 2-3 click starter as well. seems normal.

[carguy101]

Our 2007 1.6 J is a 2-3 click starter as well. seems normal.

ever since brand new din ba hard starting na din altis nyo? naisip ko lang din kasi na baka lemon unit nakuha ko all those years ago and ako lang ang nagkakaganun...


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[vinj]

ever since brand new din ba hard starting na din altis nyo? naisip ko lang din kasi na baka lemon unit nakuha ko all those years ago and ako lang ang nagkakaganun...


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Always been that way. This is an M/T.

You can check also your engine ground wires. When these age and deteriorate, it contributes to hard starting.

[carguy101]

Always been that way. This is an M/T.

You can check also your engine ground wires. When these age and deteriorate, it contributes to hard starting.

alright, ill clean the engine wires with a wire brush.


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[carguy101]

ask ko na lng din since this is a 2003 altis thread.

anyone had hard start issues with their altis? altis ko is 2003 pero ever since new 2-3 clicks bago magstart. well maintained yun and complete service records nun dati in toyota.

hard start ba talaga sakit ng altis of that generation? 3zz-fe yun engine 1.6 E


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by the way, i also noticed na whenever full tank siya. bawas ang chances of hard starting, kaya most of the time full tank na lng ako...


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[dr. d]

by the way, i also noticed na whenever full tank siya. bawas ang chances of hard starting, kaya most of the time full tank na lng ako...


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mine sometimes needs a second try, when i start her and the fuel warning light is already on.
otherwise, one click lang. medyo mahaba lang ang click, compared to my other non-toyotas.