Toyota Innova Owners & Discussions [continued 3]

[papi smith]

but in fareness,
some older batteries near the end of their lives (i.e., batteries way past their warranty periods), do not take well to long-standing non-use, while waiting for the body repairs to be finished..
these batteries can sometimes die spontaneously because of 1-2 weeks of non-use.
running the engine can sometimes keep those batteries from dying.
my one such battery died.

my view on this,
"it's a mixed bag."

I thought they use battery chargers for this [emoji23]

[dr. d]

I thought they use battery chargers for this [emoji23]

they do?
i wouldn't know.
is that routine, or is that on as-needed basis, with extra "charge" to the costumer ?

[Stigg ma]

but in fareness,
some older batteries near the end of their lives (i.e., batteries way past their warranty periods), do not take well to long-standing non-use, while waiting for the body repairs to be finished..
these batteries can sometimes die spontaneously because of 1-2 weeks of non-use.
running the engine can sometimes keep those batteries from dying.
my one such battery died.

my view on this,
"it's a mixed bag."

its the modern age na, meron na computerized batt testers na kahit casa meron din. di na kailangan mag sayang ng gasolina/krudo para lang ma maintain ang laspag na baterya...

[dr. d]

its the modern age na, meron na computerized batt testers na kahit casa meron din. di na kailangan mag sayang ng gasolina/krudo para lang ma maintain ang laspag na baterya...

the casa is not the one making sayang the crudo; the car owner is, as he's the one paying for it!
heh heh.

i do not doubt the modern-ness of the age.
... but do they do such service, in the casa?
ang alam ko kasi sa casa, they replace. they do not repair.
but i suspect, they do have battery charger, but only to start costumer's dead-battery car, when being claimed by owner.
or maybe jumper wires.
whatever.
bahala na ang owner, when he can't start the car the next day.

errr,
i do not maintain laspag na baterya. i replace it asap, because it's usually a gambling game that i have a large chance of losing in.
but back in the day, when we were students and had very thin wallets, we would persevere with laspag battery syndrome, until we got enough money to buy a new battery.

[knightindustrie]

hello may naka experience na po ba nito Click here for video, parang may naiiwan na thin film ng tubig, yung aircon vents di naman po nakatutok sa windshield less than 4 months lang yung wiper blades(Bosch Aerotwin Banana type wipers), need po ba i glass detailing ito or di magandang klase yung nabiling wiper?

[oj88]

hello may naka experience na po ba nito Click here for video, parang may naiiwan na thin film ng tubig, yung aircon vents di naman po nakatutok sa windshield less than 4 months lang yung wiper blades(Bosch Aerotwin Banana type wipers), need po ba i glass detailing ito or di magandang klase yung nabiling wiper?

Napaka-humid lang talaga sa labas at malamig setting ng aircon mo.

[dr. d]

hello may naka experience na po ba nito Click here for video, parang may naiiwan na thin film ng tubig, yung aircon vents di naman po nakatutok sa windshield less than 4 months lang yung wiper blades(Bosch Aerotwin Banana type wipers), need po ba i glass detailing ito or di magandang klase yung nabiling wiper?

it's not a very good view, as only a little bit of the windshield is visible.
but here goes.

i am not sure if that is condensation from outside (happens when it is humid outside, i..e, rain, and it is very cold inside your car because of the aircon).
alas! there is no solution, except to heat your windshield.
you can kill your aircon, but then the condensation will be inside your windshield naman!
turning off the aircon and opening the window will clear up all the condensations, in and out, but i personally also do not want to. not in the rain!
personally, i do not think it is condensation, because condensation is easily wiped off by even a bad wiper blade.

a second possibility is, your windshield is very finely scratched already from wear and tear, or from acid rain. if so, you need a good polishing.
also, it might not be scratched, but it is contaminated with oil or grease. a good washing with soap should clear this up. wash also the blades.

a third possibility, is your wiper blades are worn and need replacement.

lastly, there is a combination of the above.

good luck.

[Deestone]

i can't access right now, what uls above posted.
office blocking mechanism at work. heh heh.
but,

each door has a couple of drain holes underneath.
humiga kayo o gumamit nang salamin or handheld cellphone, upang makita.
tigtapos ay suksukan nang tingting, and wait for the water to flow out.

Follow-up question.... are rainwater supposed to get inside the side doors and drips automatically? or there is already a problem with my gasket seals in my side doors?

[sirkosero]

Follow-up question.... are rainwater supposed to get inside the side doors and drips automatically? or there is already a problem with my gasket seals in my side doors?

Design ng innova yan. May plugs sa ilalim ng doors. Problema lang kapag dumumi, nagbabara kay naiipon ang tubig.

Inalis ko na lang lahat ng plugs. My older cars dont have it naman at di kinalawang

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[dr. d]

Follow-up question.... are rainwater supposed to get inside the side doors and drips automatically? or there is already a problem with my gasket seals in my side doors?

no car manufacturer wants water to get inside their cars' doors. but to make them truly waterproof, would be prohibitively expensive.
so they do the next best thing: provide drainage.

look at your car, sir, and see if the glass runners and the window rubber are warped.
kung hindi naman... just enjoy your car, keep the drain holes open, and let the drain holes do their job.

so why do car doors' drain holes get clogged?
"dirt."

[Deestone]

no car manufacturer wants water to get inside their cars' doors. but to make them truly waterproof, would be prohibitively expensive.
so they do the next best thing: provide drainage.

look at your car, sir, and see if the glass runners and the window rubber are warped.
kung hindi naman... just enjoy your car, keep the drain holes open, and let the drain holes do their job.

so why do car doors' drain holes get clogged?
"dirt."

Okay noted thanks dr. d

[yapoy86]

Follow-up question.... are rainwater supposed to get inside the side doors and drips automatically? or there is already a problem with my gasket seals in my side doors?

Yes..

Meron lang plastic cover yan to protect yung sidings.. others use plastic with butyl waterproofing.. may iba naman na whole cover talaga..

May drain holes yan usually 3.. corners and middle portion

[Mountain_Trail]

Hello mga Bossings, malapit na ako magpalit ng timing belt for Innova 2015 Dsl. Nagtanong ako sa casa ang sabi ay 14.4k yung belt replacement kit and labor. Nagtingin din ako sa online sellers at may nagbebenta ng timing belt replacement kit ranging from 5-8k lang. Meron ba dito nakapagtry bumili sa online sellers na 5-8k lang kung legit na genuine parts or OEM or class A or just total waste of money? Salamats sa mga sasagot.

[sirkosero]

Hello mga Bossings, malapit na ako magpalit ng timing belt for Innova 2015 Dsl. Nagtanong ako sa casa ang sabi ay 14.4k yung belt replacement kit and labor. Nagtingin din ako sa online sellers at may nagbebenta ng timing belt replacement kit ranging from 5-8k lang. Meron ba dito nakapagtry bumili sa online sellers na 5-8k lang kung legit na genuine parts or OEM or class A or just total waste of money? Salamats sa mga sasagot.

Masyadong important ang timing belt.

I would only buy it from the casa or an autosupply known to sell genuine toyota parts

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[dr. d]

Hello mga Bossings, malapit na ako magpalit ng timing belt for Innova 2015 Dsl. Nagtanong ako sa casa ang sabi ay 14.4k yung belt replacement kit and labor. Nagtingin din ako sa online sellers at may nagbebenta ng timing belt replacement kit ranging from 5-8k lang. Meron ba dito nakapagtry bumili sa online sellers na 5-8k lang kung legit na genuine parts or OEM or class A or just total waste of money? Salamats sa mga sasagot.

i wouldn't try non-casa timing belt and labor.
i have little ex-casa experience with timing belt kasi.

[yapoy86]

Meron naman shops that offer orig toyota parts like toyosco along edsa... piyeza din at ATCO meron orig toyota parts..

Nung pina overhaul ko toyota 3zz engine, lahat orig parts kinuha ko sa toyosco

[blank check]

Yes..

Meron lang plastic cover yan to protect yung sidings.. others use plastic with butyl waterproofing.. may iba naman na whole cover talaga..

May drain holes yan usually 3.. corners and middle portion

pulled the weatherstrip temporarily after i heard water splashing eventually removed the proper rubber plugs after i got home.

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[konichiwa888]

Hi guys, I have a 2005 Toyota Innova Diesel J variant. Lately nagpatint ako ng medium dark sa front pati sa side, and pinalitan ko din ilaw ko ng LED for both headlight and fog lamp (daylight yun beam). Medyo hindi ako sanay parang madilim kahit na both nakabukas ang headlight at LED. And sabi ng iba kapag umuulan daw or fog, mahihirapan akong magdrive kasi parehong puti ang ilaw ko.

Ang question ko ay meron bang headlight na ang hi and low beam ay magkaibang color? Let's say low beam is white then hi beam is yellow. Can you guys recommend any LED or HID na medyo bright for dark tint pero hindi nakakasilaw sobra sa kasalubong? And if possible maginstall pa ako ng isang third light aside from headlight and fog lamp, possible kaya?

Also, yun sa gulong ko, yun wheel center hub, yun isa nanakaw, san kaya ako makakabili ng ganon? I saw sa online parang may mga nagbebenta pero not sure if the size will fit.

Thank you mga katsikot.
God Bless.

[dr. d]

Hi guys, I have a 2005 Toyota Innova Diesel J variant. Lately nagpatint ako ng medium dark sa front pati sa side, and pinalitan ko din ilaw ko ng LED for both headlight and fog lamp (daylight yun beam). Medyo hindi ako sanay parang madilim kahit na both nakabukas ang headlight at LED. And sabi ng iba kapag umuulan daw or fog, mahihirapan akong magdrive kasi parehong puti ang ilaw ko.

Ang question ko ay meron bang headlight na ang hi and low beam ay magkaibang color? Let's say low beam is white then hi beam is yellow. Can you guys recommend any LED or HID na medyo bright for dark tint pero hindi nakakasilaw sobra sa kasalubong? And if possible maginstall pa ako ng isang third light aside from headlight and fog lamp, possible kaya?

Also, yun sa gulong ko, yun wheel center hub, yun isa nanakaw, san kaya ako makakabili ng ganon? I saw sa online parang may mga nagbebenta pero not sure if the size will fit.

Thank you mga katsikot.
God Bless.

if you want fog and rain penetration, you will have to get yellow bulbs,
and as it is illegal to sport yellow headlights in the metro...
your only option is to have regular headlights, and yellow foglights.
peruse the LTO's foglight laws, po, so you know what you are up against.

that innova's standard headlight design allows for only one double-filament headlight bulb. i do not know of any source for double-color double-filament headlight bulbs.

center caps? lazada or shopee, but they are sold in sets.
puede rin banawe or evangelista, kung one piece lang. "who knows, you might end up purchasing your own purloined center cap!"

finally,
to those who find their stock headlights too dark for after they install front windshield tint,
my suggestion is, remove your front windshield tint, and stick to stock headlights, po.
it is not right to allow yourself the luxury of augmented headlights to compensate for your front tint, if said headlights will only cause oncoming motorists to be blinded by your glare.

i have heard of LED aftermarket assemblies that promise increased illumination but controlled glare...
learned ones please chime in.

[Dr.Kamiya]

Hi guys, I have a 2005 Toyota Innova Diesel J variant. Lately nagpatint ako ng medium dark sa front pati sa side, and pinalitan ko din ilaw ko ng LED for both headlight and fog lamp (daylight yun beam). Medyo hindi ako sanay parang madilim kahit na both nakabukas ang headlight at LED. And sabi ng iba kapag umuulan daw or fog, mahihirapan akong magdrive kasi parehong puti ang ilaw ko.

Ang question ko ay meron bang headlight na ang hi and low beam ay magkaibang color? Let's say low beam is white then hi beam is yellow. Can you guys recommend any LED or HID na medyo bright for dark tint pero hindi nakakasilaw sobra sa kasalubong? And if possible maginstall pa ako ng isang third light aside from headlight and fog lamp, possible kaya?

Also, yun sa gulong ko, yun wheel center hub, yun isa nanakaw, san kaya ako makakabili ng ganon? I saw sa online parang may mga nagbebenta pero not sure if the size will fit.

Thank you mga katsikot.
God Bless.

PIAA Hyper Arros is really good. Brightness of LED, but color temp of regular halogen, around 4000K IIRC.
But the bulbs are pricey. I suggest looking out for sales at the official Blade or PIAA store on Lazada or Shopee.