Toyota Innova Gas Tank woes

[annika]

sir mile2,are the older model and the 2010 model have the same filler cap and charcoal canister?

[Mile2]

The 2009-2010 models have the new design filler cap with larger breather holes. I'm not sure about the charcoal canister if they have new design.

[whitelion]

hmmmm, i am planning to get the Innova G 2.0 Gas AT instead of Mitsubishi Fuzion GLS Sport, but it looks like i have to think again. Maybe look for other brands?

I want Toyota above other car manufacturers, but thanks to this forum, i got enlightened before parting away with my hard-earned money.

'still needs to weigh the pros and cons of the Innova though...

[dwaynescarface]

madalang nagagamit ang innova namin. one day nagtaka na lang ako ng mag amoy gas yung parking namin at yun, may leak na pala ang gas tank. So mga masters, ano po ang da best na maipapayo nyo since na pede ulit ma warp ang tank pag pinapaltan. di bumababa sa half ang fuel nya kaya nagtaka na lang kami bat nagkaganun? napansin ko na kupi ang tank pero ala naman tama kaya imposible na may hard object na nag cause dun....

So ano po ba ang dapat na gawin? papalitan ang tank, canister & filler cap or iparepair na lang ang tank at magpalit ng charcoal canister at filler cap?

ano kaya ang masasabi ng toyota rito? aantayin kaya nila na magcause ng maraming aksidente ito bago nila gawan ng action?

[jimnyeatworld]

Looks like this is isolated to VVTi variants.

Fuel tank is located underneath on the driver side, and has a length that stretch starting from the driver seat up to the rear axle.

fuel tank is located underneath the driver side? that's scary if it has a leak and traveling in a hot humid day, spark na lang kelangan

[Mile2]

madalang nagagamit ang innova namin. one day nagtaka na lang ako ng mag amoy gas yung parking namin at yun, may leak na pala ang gas tank. So mga masters, ano po ang da best na maipapayo nyo since na pede ulit ma warp ang tank pag pinapaltan. di bumababa sa half ang fuel nya kaya nagtaka na lang kami bat nagkaganun? napansin ko na kupi ang tank pero ala naman tama kaya imposible na may hard object na nag cause dun....

So ano po ba ang dapat na gawin? papalitan ang tank, canister & filler cap or iparepair na lang ang tank at magpalit ng charcoal canister at filler cap?

ano kaya ang masasabi ng toyota rito? aantayin kaya nila na magcause ng maraming aksidente ito bago nila gawan ng action?

If warranty pa unit mo, claim it underwarrty para walang cost. Pag na deny ng SA, punta ka sa CRO (Customer Relation Officer) doon mo habulin. Ako hinabol hanggang makarating ako sa Dealer's president pero inabot ako ng almost 2 months. Pag warranty 3 parts dapat ang papalitan (Gas Tank, Charcoal Canister at Filler Cap).

If out of warranty, have the tank repaired sa mga gumagawa ng radiator. Tingga at suplete ang gagamitin nila panghinang, mas maganda kung lalagyan nila ng reinforce sheet sa corner bend para siguradong walang leak. Yung big dent can be pushed back by taking out the Floater Assembly, then from that hole the dent can be pushed back. Then bili ka na lang ng Charcoal Canister at Filler Cap.

[Mile2]

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[dwaynescarface]

Thanks for the advise mga master. Nga pala baka may mairecommend kayo na shop na mapapagpagawaan nun sir Mile2. Thanks!!!

[erwinjason76]

Thanks for the advise mga master. Nga pala baka may mairecommend kayo na shop na mapapagpagawaan nun sir Mile2. Thanks!!!

hi sir, just wanna ask kung anong year/model yung innova nyo? thanks!

[dwaynescarface]

Mine is 2005 vvti. Pinakalas ko na lang sa mekaniko ko at pina spotan na lang namin yung butas. Grabe pala ang mahal ng charcoal canister sa toyota, it costs almost 9.5K - Tinawagan ko ang Gant , ala daw sila ganong part sabi ng nakasagot na girl, ewan ko kung di nya alam yun or ayaw ako bentahan....

May nakapagpakabit na ba sa inyo sa labas ng charcoal canister or sa kasa pa rin?

[dwaynescarface]

Mine is 2005 vvti. Pinakalas ko na lang sa mekaniko ko at pina spotan na lang namin yung butas. Grabe pala ang mahal ng charcoal canister sa toyota, it costs almost 9.5K - Tinawagan ko ang Gant , ala daw sila ganong part sabi ng nakasagot na girl, ewan ko kung di nya alam yun or ayaw ako bentahan....

May nakapagpakabit na ba sa inyo sa labas ng charcoal canister or sa kasa pa rin?

[riben007]

Sirs, hindi kaya sa design ng gas tank ang problema? yung gas tank design casi is plain sheeted panel. plain sheeted panel is more prone to warping and dent as compared to corrugated panel which can handle much stress.

[Mile2]

Mine is 2005 vvti. Pinakalas ko na lang sa mekaniko ko at pina spotan na lang namin yung butas. Grabe pala ang mahal ng charcoal canister sa toyota, it costs almost 9.5K - Tinawagan ko ang Gant , ala daw sila ganong part sabi ng nakasagot na girl, ewan ko kung di nya alam yun or ayaw ako bentahan....

May nakapagpakabit na ba sa inyo sa labas ng charcoal canister or sa kasa pa rin?

Try mo muna kunin part number sa parts section ng dealer and then go to Banawe stores that has signs of Genuine Toyota Parts like Celica, Toyorama etc.

Yung sa akin kasi nakuha sa warranty claim kaya di ko naramdaman na mahal pala.

Try mo muna kahit filler cap muna palitan and later na yung charcoal canister. Observe na lang muna kung babalik yung warping ng gas tank floor before you decide to replace the charcoal canister.

[jungal229]

* Dwaynescarface - Sir, yung bang 9.5K sa casa kasama na ung filler cap at charcoal canister? Or Canister lang.

[SRGuy]

Labo naman ng toyota, bakit di pa rin nila binabago gas tank design?

[grandprix]

dapat i re-design ng TOYOTA ang pressure/vacuum filler cap or i calibrate. the design (+ & -) pressure on filler cap should be less than the design (+ & -) pressure of fuel tank to prevent fuel tank distortion which lead to crack.

Any storage tank with full of any product, once you discharge or drain will produce a vacuum pressure if the vacuum relief valve is not working.

Kahit ilang beses pa kayong mag palit ng gas tank at canister with the same specification paulit ulit lamang po ang problema.

[SRGuy]

Im sure kayang kaya gawan ng solution yan ng toyota kung gugustuhin diba?

[Ginnova]

Mine is past 3years already. pano ba malaman kung may vacuum.no signs of any dent so far. o dahil kaya palagi ako empty?

[Mile2]

Mine is past 3years already. pano ba malaman kung may vacuum.no signs of any dent so far. o dahil kaya palagi ako empty?

Mahirap mapansin kung may sign na, pero kung palagi mong nasisilip ang ilalim maari mong makita agad. Sa umpisa maliit na dent lang sa malapit sa front gas tank strap support and then palaki na ng palaki at palapad ng palapad ang dent and then eventually you will hear metal popping sound sa ilalim after na pumarada ka at patay makina for about 10-15 mins. Yung popping sound sa gas tank floor ay sign ng pressure relief after the engine is off.

[annika]

good day to all innova owners, i'm confusion which is right or wrong. In previous page it was discuss that having full tank always will prevent the this gas tank problem and right now ginnova experience having always empty tank doesn't have cause any problem at present. my question now, which between having full or empty tank can cause more vacuum pressure?