Toyota Innova Owners & Discussions [ARCHIVED]

[armando_solis]

I just had my 1000 pms last Friday sa casa. I only had mineral oil since it cost me only PHP 1,400, way less than the P 5,200 for full synthetic. I've also read in the previous thread that since there are some adjustments sa lubrication and the like, mineral oil is better than full synthetic as for now.

In my experience, parang hindi pwedeng manuod during the change oil process.

By the way, also ask for the remaining oil dahil only 5.5 liters lang and ilagay so ask for what is left for future use. otherwise, if you will not ask hindi nila ibigay.

As to the oil filter, they will also change that. The P 1,400 actually includes already the filter. Have a nice day...Happy new year...

Thanks atty! In my case, i got my engine oil sa dealer mismo kaya di sya ganon kamahal. And most important, yung benefits ng fully synthetic na nabasa ko, pati na rin sa mga opinions ng ilang mga ka innova clubs natin, kaya I decided na ang ilalagay ko na lang ay FS. Anyway, gusto ko rin i maintain ung innova ko sa FS for the next 5 years or habang bago pa, kaya sisimulan ko na agad. Yun din kagandahan ng thread na to, dami mo matutunan.

Medyo costly nga ang fully synthetic, nagcanvass ako sa ACE hardware, around 3400+ ung per gal ng Mobil brand. Ang pinaka mura natanong ko 2200+ Shell Helix per gal. So kung 6 liters kailangan, times 1.5 the price, medyo mabigat na.

[j_avonni]

Thanks atty! In my case, i got my engine oil sa dealer mismo kaya di sya ganon kamahal. And most important, yung benefits ng fully synthetic na nabasa ko, pati na rin sa mga opinions ng ilang mga ka innova clubs natin, kaya I decided na ang ilalagay ko na lang ay FS. Anyway, gusto ko rin i maintain ung innova ko sa FS for the next 5 years or habang bago pa, kaya sisimulan ko na agad. Yun din kagandahan ng thread na to, dami mo matutunan.

Medyo costly nga ang fully synthetic, nagcanvass ako sa ACE hardware, around 3400+ ung per gal ng Mobil brand. Ang pinaka mura natanong ko 2200+ Shell Helix per gal. So kung 6 liters kailangan, times 1.5 the price, medyo mabigat na.

Please take note that if you use an FS oil, the changing of oil is done every 10,000 kms and not 5,000 kms. In between, only a liter is topped up for the lost oil in changing the oil filter.


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[reiji0463]

My Innova G is a 2008 release, Does this mean that my battery is maintenance free na? But the manual still show the same pages in the earlier post. Does this mean that my Innova G 2008 is still low maintenance?

Sir Allan,
I have a 2008 Innova G purchased last Aug, ang battery po ay oriental low maintenance. More than 4mos na ngayon pero wala naman white powder na nabubuo.
Pag my white powder po, ibig sabihin may leak sa caps.
May altis ako dati oriental low maintenance din ang stock battery, used it for 4yrs hindi ako nagpalit saka walang white powder na nabuo.
Once a month po ang engine wash ko thru a reputable car wash station.
Water and soap lang pero covered lahat ng electricals ie alternator.

[attyallanlatras]

Sir Allan,
I have a 2008 Innova G purchased last Aug, ang battery po ay oriental low maintenance. More than 4mos na ngayon pero wala naman white powder na nabubuo.
Pag my white powder po, ibig sabihin may leak sa caps.
May altis ako dati oriental low maintenance din ang stock battery, used it for 4yrs hindi ako nagpalit saka walang white powder na nabuo.
Once a month po ang engine wash ko thru a reputable car wash station.
Water and soap lang pero covered lahat ng electricals ie alternator.

Yung sa altis mo, during the 4 years was there a time na nag-fill ka nang distilled water as part sa maintenance ng battery? If so, how many times in a year? Sorry, newbie lang po

[number001]

^Regarding refilling battery.

Refilling from time to time is essential in extending the battery's life.
Inspect it every 2 weeks. Using a flash light, you can see if it needs refilling based on the diagrams on owner's manual pg 294. Btw, don't overfill it, otherwise all of the will leak out and cause surface damage on the metal parts your vehicle.

[attyallanlatras]

^Regarding refilling battery.

Refilling from time to time is essential in extending the battery's life.
Inspect it every 2 weeks. Using a flash light, you can see if it needs refilling based on the diagrams on owner's manual pg 294. Btw, don't overfill it, otherwise all of the will leak out and cause surface damage on the metal parts your vehicle.

I tried to check the level of the distilled water pero mahirap ma determine. Though I havent tried using a flash light since I make the inspection every morning. I try to do your suggestion this morning. Thanks...

[attyallanlatras]

^Regarding refilling battery.

Refilling from time to time is essential in extending the battery's life.
Inspect it every 2 weeks. Using a flash light, you can see if it needs refilling based on the diagrams on owner's manual pg 294. Btw, don't overfill it, otherwise all of the will leak out and cause surface damage on the metal parts your vehicle.

I tried to check the level of the distilled water pero mahirap ma determine. Though I havent tried using a flash light since I make the inspection every morning. I'll try to do your suggestion this morning. Thanks...

[reiji0463]

Yung sa altis mo, during the 4 years was there a time na nag-fill ka nang distilled water as part sa maintenance ng battery? If so, how many times in a year? Sorry, newbie lang po

di po ako nag-fill kahit minsan pero inspection done every other week.

I tried to check the level of the distilled water pero mahirap ma determine. Though I havent tried using a flash light since I make the inspection every morning. I try to do your suggestion this morning. Thanks...

try nyo sir with flashlight na maliit, basta dapat ang water lampas sa plates.

[attyallanlatras]

di po ako nag-fill kahit minsan pero inspection done every other week.



try nyo sir with flashlight na maliit, basta dapat ang water lampas sa plates.

Since you said that you have not ever filled your battery with distilled water, is it possible that during the PMS, casa will check and fill our battery with distilled water?

[j_avonni]

Since you said that you have not ever filled your battery with distilled water, is it possible that during the PMS, casa will check and fill our battery with distilled water?

It's part of the service.


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[attyallanlatras]

It's part of the service.


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Thanks. I'm just worried since, I have not tried filling up my battery... In my previous car, maintenance free ang nainstalled ko and indeed its worry free for at least 2 years.

[leinahtan]

Since you said that you have not ever filled your battery with distilled water, is it possible that during the PMS, casa will check and fill our battery with distilled water?

It's not as tedious a task as you think when checking you battery fluid level and adding distilled water when each chamber requires replenishment. During PMS, casas does checks the battery and replenish the fluid as part of the service. If they indeed replenished it, no owner knows until the owner himself is curious enough to check it when the PMS is done. Well then, checking and inspecting is part of maintenance.

[number001]

Thanks. I'm just worried since, I have not tried filling up my battery... In my previous car, maintenance free ang nainstalled ko and indeed its worry free for at least 2 years.

I rather fill my own batteries than let the casa do it bec. they might overfill it.

For me, I pour a very small amount of distilled water into a clean glass test tube and from there I pour it into the battery's port. Better to do this in small increments and several times so that you won't end up overfilling the battery. I think this is better than using a funnel since with the test tube you can estimate it out until the proper level is reached.

Maintenance free are very convenient but they don't last. In fact one died (two yrs old only) on our seldomly used CRV.

[attyallanlatras]

I rather fill my own batteries than let the casa do it bec. they might overfill it.

For me, I pour a very small amount of distilled water into a clean glass test tube and from there I pour it into the battery's port. Better to do this in small increments and several times so that you won't end up overfilling the battery. I think this is better than using a funnel since with the test tube you can estimate it out until the proper level is reached.

Maintenance free are very convenient but they don't last. In fact one died (two yrs old only) on our seldomly used CRV.

Thanks on your tip on using a test tube. A good practice indeed, though quite taxing.

[woohoo]

I rather fill my own batteries than let the casa do it bec. they might overfill it.

For me, I pour a very small amount of distilled water into a clean glass test tube and from there I pour it into the battery's port. Better to do this in small increments and several times so that you won't end up overfilling the battery. I think this is better than using a funnel since with the test tube you can estimate it out until the proper level is reached.

I further suggest that after measuring the water, pour it from the test tube into a CATSUP dispenser. You know, like the ones they use at Shawarma stalls for their mustard and mayonnaise, the plastic yellow containers? This way, you won't spill any water upon the final pouring into the smallish battery holes.

Maintenance free are very convenient but they don't last. In fact one died (two yrs old only) on our seldomly used CRV.

Maybe the car was TOO seldomly used, that's why the battery died so quickly.

[leinahtan]

Thanks on your tip on using a test tube. A good practice indeed, though quite taxing.

Owning a vehicle isn't just using it. Maintenance is one. Caring is another. Should an owner performs both, surely it will take care of him/her too.

[roberto_minosa]

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[attyallanlatras]

Owning a vehicle isn't just using it. Maintenance is one. Caring is another. Should an owner performs both, surely it will take care of him/her too.

Well said and I could not say it any way better. The fact that I have been reading these threads as well as posting my questions would show that I am trying my best to see to it that I doing what is right for my Innova. Thanks...

[armando_solis]

Please take note that if you use an FS oil, the changing of oil is done every 10,000 kms and not 5,000 kms. In between, only a liter is topped up for the lost oil in changing the oil filter.


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Thanks for the reminder avonni!

Still about changing engine oil, share ko lang ung sa college buddy ko na meron din innova vvti (2007 model G variant). Kakatapos lang ng 10,000 pms nya pero nung nag 1000km pms raw sya, ang naipalagay nya na engine oil ay ung inooffer ng casa na mineral oil pa. Pero after knowing na low grade oil pala ung ginamit saka dahil na rin hindi niya nagustuhan ung naging performance after ng 1st pms, nag try na sya magshift sa FS oil. Naging ok daw ung performance saka mas nag improve daw ung FC nya. Un din kasi advice sa kanya ng lubes technician nila so pati sa 98 corolla gli nya ay un na rin gamit nya.

I think I read this topic several times already pero ngayon lang talaga ako naging concern kasi schedule ko na ng 1st pms this coming saturday.

[wakin]

Hmm... what was the kilometer reading when you had it serviced? Could it be that when they tried to raise your car with a lift they accidentally hit the gas tank?

55k na sya. i was thinking also that this has been damaged when they raised my car on their lifter.