Toyota Innova Owners & Discussions [ARCHIVED]

[liv]

Do our new Innovas still need a break-in period? where you should not run them over 100kph for its first 1K km?? When my wife or me used it the first couple of weeks within the village, my FC was only 4.6km/L. Now that I've been using it on the Skyway at 90-100kph, it's been climbing up to 5.6km/L. Wanted to go over the 100 mark since it seems to be helping my FC, but I'm concerned with the break-in rule of old.

I've read it here before that once I go to my first 1K km PMS and shift to fully synthetic, the FC will drastically improve, tama po ba yon? Thank you!

it's always safe to break it in especially during the first 1,000 km. in order for the metal components to seat in properly.



OT: Innova Club will be having an EB on June 27, 2009, 4PM at Net Square/Ericsson Building parking lot in D Fort... newbies are very much welcome to join! kindly check out the Meetings, Events thread. thanks

[Mile2]

I got low maintenance battery on G vvti, almost 3 years now and still okay.

[liv]

Do I need to buy a separate antenna if I'll change my innova G (with printe-type antenna) default stereo/player with a DVD player, with LCD display and TV tuner?

Nagpabili kasi ako sa Hong Kong. Mga 12-15K lang. Kasama rear CAMERA as a supplement or substittute to a back sensor. Basta nag-engage yung reverse gear mo, lalabas sa LCD display yung output ng rear CAMERA.

Ngpa-install na yung kaopisina ko nito sa CRV nya, kaso sa bandang sucat pa.
Any recommended shop in makati that can do a nice installation? Yung hindi balbon at pulido gumawa. How much kaya?

the TV tuner should come with a built in antenna... but according to some members... you can't rely on it as it doesn't get good reception... others chose to buy a diversity antenna instead.

[number001]

marine grade waterproof oil? where to buy? would this work better than those high temp spray paints ?(to limit rusting, baka kumalat kasi one day)

I use MOREY'S WATERPROOF MUTLTI-PURPOSE E.P. GREASE. Bought it from Lucky Bearing at Araneta Ave. (near Big Bert's). I rub the grease on the inside of the exhaust pipe to prevent rusting whenever moisture or water collects inside from the rain, carwash, etc.. But you'll have to keep on applying it once in a while otherwise rust will start to form (again). As for the rust outside, mine doesn't rust so badly or it is very minimal after 3 yrs already. In fact, its the rust inside the exhaust pipe that is much worse.

not always the case... i've been to other dealerships too and inspected their display units and noticed that the others came installed with low maintenance batterries... mine came with an Outlast low maintenance battery... my Innova recently turned 2 yrs. old... haven't experienced any problem up to now... even other members from Innova Club also have the same low maintenance battery from Outlast.

Although this is possible, it does make any economical sense on the part of TMPI to have many different kinds of brands and types of batteries in its supply chain. AFAIK, the current Vios uses Motolite Gold, while the '09 Innova is using Oriental Super Premium (both Maintenance-Free).

[afb]

I went to casa this morning to officially relay my problem with the turning on of 'malfunction indicator lamp.'

Toyota Marikina used their OBD to diagnose the problem. The cause or error or problem is so called 'Exhaust Gas Rotation/rotator (EGR).'

Nainis lang ako kanina kasi halos 30min nakaandar ung unit ko sa casa para lang makita daw uli nila na umilaw ung malfunction indicator lamp. Kaya sinabi ko na pullout ko na lang. Sabi nman nila, itawag ko kung umilaw uli para makaorder na daw ng piyesa. [Para nmang, aantayin kong umilaw uli para lang tumawag. Eh maski ndi man uli umilaw, itatawag kong umilaw uli maski ndi.. heheh. Ni-clear daw kasi nila ung error using their OBD]

Nontheless, umilaw nga uli during my travel from Markina to ortigas.

Nagma-manifest daw ung EGR problem mostly during IDLE state of the car.

Regarding the power windows, they had just lubricated the rubber linings.. using "POMADA" natutuoy daw kasi pag grasa...

Madami na daw cases na ganito... So I wonder why this issue had not been posted earlier here in tsikot.. [o ung mga affected hindi member ng tsikot? ]

Good morning sir lord. Pareho tayo nang problema dun sa MIL. siguro mga 1 week ko nang napapansin na kapag naka IDLE siya, umiilaw yun MIL. Wala naman akong time dalhin sa CASA dahil kailangang kailangan ko yun sasakyan. Mukhang EGR din siguro ang problema nun akin.. Tanong ko lang sir, napalitan mo na ba yun EGR nun sasakyan mo? Magkano kaya inabot dun sa pagpapalit ng EGR?

[rjc0622]

it's always safe to break it in especially during the first 1,000 km. in order for the metal components to seat in properly.



OT: Innova Club will be having an EB on June 27, 2009, 4PM at Net Square/Ericsson Building parking lot in D Fort... newbies are very much welcome to join! kindly check out the Meetings, Events thread. thanks

Many thanks, liv, for the reply and for the invitation for the EB on Saturday!

[Trebuchet]

Good morning sir lord. Pareho tayo nang problema dun sa MIL. siguro mga 1 week ko nang napapansin na kapag naka IDLE siya, umiilaw yun MIL. Wala naman akong time dalhin sa CASA dahil kailangang kailangan ko yun sasakyan. Mukhang EGR din siguro ang problema nun akin.. Tanong ko lang sir, napalitan mo na ba yun EGR nun sasakyan mo? Magkano kaya inabot dun sa pagpapalit ng EGR?

Sir, I think EGR means Exhaust Gas Recirculaton.
From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exhaust_gas_recirculation

A friend of mine, encountered the same problem as you and lord have. The solution is replacing the EGR valve. As per Casa's explanation "This (EGR valve) tends to get clogged, and really needs replacing when it does"

I can't remember though how much it cost.

[akosila]

hi there innova owners

how is the fuel consumption of innova?

how many KM/L does it use?

[supercar10]

Hi guys! anybody know anything about toyota coming up with a 2010 all new innova? Sales rep told me about it coz i was pissed for having my name listed for a 2009 innova v dsl and somehow it's been almost two months and its still not available. Another toyota rep told me they were having a shortage of a component of the D4D at the factory which is the reason for it not being available.

Anybody know something about this?

[Trebuchet]

hi there innova owners

how is the fuel consumption of innova?

how many KM/L does it use?

Me, I get 16 KM/Li tops on a D4D.

But on the average I usually get 13 to 14 Km/Li.

[akosila]

Me, I get 16 KM/Li tops on a D4D.

But on the average I usually get 13 to 14 Km/Li.

thanks sir, but what is D4D? im noob when it comes to acronyms regarding cars :D

[Gumusut_Amige]

thanks sir, but what is D4D? im noob when it comes to acronyms regarding cars :D

CRDI version for toyota

tanong ko lang sa lahat na nag upgrade ng tires keeping the rim stock (still at 15). really appreciate if you can share its handling after the upgrade.

Me, I get 16 KM/Li tops on a D4D.

But on the average I usually get 13 to 14 Km/Li.

wow... ganda naman ng fc mo sir. mine can't go any higher than 9.6km/li for mix city & hiway.

[reloaded_acer]

Good morning sir lord. Pareho tayo nang problema dun sa MIL. siguro mga 1 week ko nang napapansin na kapag naka IDLE siya, umiilaw yun MIL. Wala naman akong time dalhin sa CASA dahil kailangang kailangan ko yun sasakyan. Mukhang EGR din siguro ang problema nun akin.. Tanong ko lang sir, napalitan mo na ba yun EGR nun sasakyan mo? Magkano kaya inabot dun sa pagpapalit ng EGR?

may i ask yung mga problema sa EGR what variant po ito D4D or vvti?

[Mile2]

wow... ganda naman ng fc mo sir. mine can't go any higher than 9.6km/li for mix city & hiway.

Highway driving yata si Trebuchet

[supercar10]

also, the sales dude is giving me free tint, rustproofing (is it the same as undercoating?), seat covers, flr matts, lto registration, 5k gas card, umbrella and key chain.

you guys think i can/should get more than those?

[number001]

also, the sales dude is giving me free tint, rustproofing (is it the same as undercoating?), seat covers, flr matts, lto registration, 5k gas card, umbrella and key chain.

you guys think i can/should get more than those?

The freebies you mentioned are standard that they give away. Try getting a full front tint. Also try getting a discount on the vehicle price.

[Gumusut_Amige]

also, the sales dude is giving me free tint, rustproofing (is it the same as undercoating?), seat covers, flr matts, lto registration, 5k gas card, umbrella and key chain.

you guys think i can/should get more than those?

ask for a 3m tint, kasama sa winshield, swap seat covers & flr matts with other freebies kasi di sya maganda (just get them from the aftermarket shelf), cash ba ser (if not try haggling for free cmf).

tanong ko lang sa lahat na nag upgrade ng tires keeping the rim stock (still at 15). really appreciate if you can share its handling after the upgrade.

up ko lang ang query ko dahil balak kong magupgrade kasi, tia.

[Trebuchet]

thanks sir, but what is D4D? im noob when it comes to acronyms regarding cars :D

Sorry about that, yes Gumusut_Amige is right. The D4D engine is a 2.5 Liter Diesel, 4-Cylinder, In-line 16V, Double Overhead Camshaft, Turbo Charged, Direct Injection, Four Stroke Common Rail Diesel Engine... to be exact.

CRDI version for toyota

tanong ko lang sa lahat na nag upgrade ng tires keeping the rim stock (still at 15). really appreciate if you can share its handling after the upgrade.

wow... ganda naman ng fc mo sir. mine can't go any higher than 9.6km/li for mix city & hiway.

My rims/mags and tires are still stock.

Highway driving yata si Trebuchet

It's a mix of highway and city, I traveled from Urdaneta, Pangasinan to San Miguel, Bulacan. McArthur Highway to Tarlac, then Tarlac-Nueva Ecija road then Maharlika Highway to Bulacan.

[Mile2]

It's a mix of highway and city, I traveled from Urdaneta, Pangasinan to San Miguel, Bulacan. McArthur Highway to Tarlac, then Tarlac-Nueva Ecija road then Maharlika Highway to Bulacan.

I would say it's generally highway driving with few decelerations and stops.

[afb]

Sir, I think EGR means Exhaust Gas Recirculaton.
From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exhaust_gas_recirculation

A friend of mine, encountered the same problem as you and lord have. The solution is replacing the EGR valve. As per Casa's explanation "This (EGR valve) tends to get clogged, and really needs replacing when it does"

I can't remember though how much it cost.

Salamat sir trebuchet dun sa info. will try to call up casa and inquire how much the EGR costs.