Welcome to all owners of Toyota Fortuner [ARCHIVED]

[E2E]

Hi All, Just joined in now after taking delivery of a spanking Fortuner 3.0 - a month ago! But guess what? I only got to drive it decently for one week due to limits on the conduction sticker. Up to now still waiting for the plates from TPT (what other headaches do you have for me?) . Real bummer!

Nasa garage na lang at pasakay-sakay reliving the experience.

This should be a nice car though. Nipped-out a Prado on it's third day.

[hector angel]

1.summer75 - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
2. Monseratto - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
3. andre - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
4. trader - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
5. vicoyski - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
6. lara - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
7. jackaroo - 3.0V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
8. hyperev - 3.0V D4-D, Black Mica
9. spiff41398 - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
10. Forza – 3.0V D4-D, Super White II
11. jad - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
12. fortfan - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
13. greenlight - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
14. fortuner13 - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
15. toadstool - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
16. JunDC – 3.0V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
17. retinasurgeon - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
18. allenjo - 2.5G D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
19. patron - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
20. magikels - 2.7G VVTi Black Mica
21. Pilgrim - 3.0V D4-D, Black Mica
22. Kurosaki Ichigo - 3.0V D4-D, Dark Grey Mica Metallic
23. attynorby - 2.5G D4-D, Silver Metallic
24. big_jo - 2.5G D4-D, Silver Metallic
25. seanjedi - 3.0V D4-D, Black Mica
26. kent - 2.5G D4-D Dark Gray Mica Metallic
27. liliputman - 3.0V D4-D, Brown Metallic
28. Ram_001 - 2.5G D4-D, Grayish Brown Metallic
29. tocloy – 2.5G D4-D, Grayish Brown Metallic
30. bilog - 2.7G VVTi, Super White II
31. beebs-2.7G VVTi, Super White II
32. mechanixx-3.0V D4-D, Grayish Brown Metallic
33. Shockz - 3.0V V D4-D, Silver Metallic
34. IWC-3.0V D4-D, Super White II
35. Conix - 2.7G VVTi, Super White II
36. herbularyo - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
37. letranboy- 2.7G VVTi, Greyish Brown Metallic
38. SPEEDYG77 - 2.7G VVTi, Dark Grey Mica Metallic
39. konde - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
40. franci_rod - 2.5G D4-D, Silver Metallic
41. katsudon_ph - 3.0 V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
42. Rexxxs - 2.5G D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
43. mbclubph - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
44. LIM 88 - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
45. monpogi - 2.7G VVTi, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
46. KST - 3.0V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
47. bigbrother - 2.7G VVTi, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
48. Batman 007 - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
49. Chen - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
50. Chrisrhob - 3.0V D4D, Black Mica


Future Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. Bry – 2.5G White
2.
3. Vmax - 3.0V Dark Gray
4. Onestab - 3.0V Black
5. 4wrider - 2.7G Dark Gray Metallic or Brown Metallic
6. kmo - 2.7G Silver or Dark Gray
7. wilcats - 2.7G Black or Dark Gray

[E2E]

Count me in as well;

E2E - 3.0 V D4-D, Dark Grey Mica Metallic.

Thanks.

[kurosaki_ichigo]

Wow, it's been a while! abnormal kasi yung naging DSL provider ko, ayaw gumana ng Tsikot. Ngayon naka-PLDT myDSL na ko, and everything seems to be working fine again

May question lang ako, although let me know if nasagot na to before in this forum:

Aside from [P]ark, [R]everse, [D]rive, Para san ba talaga yung 3,2,1 dun sa kambyo? Is it for going uphill, downhill, slippery roads, or what?

I also haven't tried the 4wd stick shift, when do I need to use it? Going uphill?

Sensya na, d ko pa po talaga alam ang mga yan -_-' After all, we're here to learn!

Thanks everyone!

[kurosaki_ichigo]

Forunter owners, meron pa kong question. Kasi I'm used to driving our old CRV this way, and now my Fortuner 3.0 D4D:

While driving relatively fast, I see the red stoplight or I need to stop, I put the stick to [N]eutral, and then just let go of the accelerator and just use the momentum take me forward; gamit na lang ng brakes in case I need to stop. I do this with my Fortuner, but is this ok? I mean will it damage the car in any way? (Freewheeling ba tawag dito, I forgot...)

[retinasurgeon]

You may overtax your breaks, better use the engine break by not putting it in "N", at least you don't have to push your brake pedal harder.

[letranboy]

nabasa ko yung sa net na bad daw sa engine yung nuetral while running. damage daw yung piston or something

[shockz]

Hi All, Just joined in now after taking delivery of a spanking Fortuner 3.0 - a month ago! But guess what? I only got to drive it decently for one week due to limits on the conduction sticker. Up to now still waiting for the plates from TPT (what other headaches do you have for me?) . Real bummer!

Nasa garage na lang at pasakay-sakay reliving the experience.

This should be a nice car though. Nipped-out a Prado on it's third day.

E2E,

Pwede mo gamitin Fortuner mo basta dala mo lagi ang release papers mo sa dealer. I was given 3 sets of release docs by my agent, each dated 1 week apart. So I could drive my new unit until I get my plates. I got my plates around 1 month later.

Better ask your SA to provide you with the docs until the you get your own plates. Hope this helps and that you get your plates soon.

[shockz]

Forunter owners, meron pa kong question. Kasi I'm used to driving our old CRV this way, and now my Fortuner 3.0 D4D:

While driving relatively fast, I see the red stoplight or I need to stop, I put the stick to [N]eutral, and then just let go of the accelerator and just use the momentum take me forward; gamit na lang ng brakes in case I need to stop. I do this with my Fortuner, but is this ok? I mean will it damage the car in any way? (Freewheeling ba tawag dito, I forgot...)

Freewheeling wont cause any damage to your engine but will wear out your brakes. This is also unsafe and not advisable. If you get into a situation where you need power to avoid an accident, then it will take you a second or so to react as you need to shift back into gear. The very minimal fuel savings you get by freewheeling is negligible against any risk plus wearing out your brakes prematurely will cost you more in the end. Engine braking is still the best practice for me.

[number001]

Updated owner's list - Mar 22, 2006

1.summer75 - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
2. Monseratto - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
3. andre - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
4. trader - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
5. vicoyski - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
6. lara - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
7. jackaroo - 3.0V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
8. hyperev - 3.0V D4-D, Black Mica
9. spiff41398 - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
10. Forza – 3.0V D4-D, Super White II
11. jad - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
12. fortfan - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
13. greenlight - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
14. fortuner13 - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
15. toadstool - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
16. JunDC – 3.0V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
17. retinasurgeon - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
18. allenjo - 2.5G D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
19. patron - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
20. magikels - 2.7G VVTi Black Mica
21. Pilgrim - 3.0V D4-D, Black Mica
22. Kurosaki Ichigo - 3.0V D4-D, Dark Grey Mica Metallic
23. attynorby - 2.5G D4-D, Silver Metallic
24. big_jo - 2.5G D4-D, Silver Metallic
25. seanjedi - 3.0V D4-D, Black Mica
26. kent - 2.5G D4-D Dark Gray Mica Metallic
27. liliputman - 3.0V D4-D, Brown Metallic
28. Ram_001 - 2.5G D4-D, Grayish Brown Metallic
29. tocloy – 2.5G D4-D, Grayish Brown Metallic
30. bilog - 2.7G VVTi, Super White II
31. beebs-2.7G VVTi, Super White II
32. mechanixx-3.0V D4-D, Grayish Brown Metallic
33. Shockz - 3.0V V D4-D, Silver Metallic
34. IWC-3.0V D4-D, Super White II
35. Conix - 2.7G VVTi, Super White II
36. herbularyo - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
37. letranboy- 2.7G VVTi, Greyish Brown Metallic
38. SPEEDYG77 - 2.7G VVTi, Dark Grey Mica Metallic
39. konde - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
40. franci_rod - 2.5G D4-D, Silver Metallic
41. katsudon_ph - 3.0 V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
42. Rexxxs - 2.5G D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
43. mbclubph - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
44. LIM 88 - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
45. monpogi - 2.7G VVTi, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
46. KST - 3.0V D4-D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
47. bigbrother - 2.7G VVTi, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
48. Batman 007 - 2.5G D4-D, Black Mica
49. Chen - 3.0V D4-D, Silver Metallic
50. Chrisrhob - 3.0V D4D, Black Mica
51. E2E - 3.0 V D4-D, Dark Grey Mica Metallic

Future Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. Bry – 2.5G White
2. bigbrother - 2.7G Dark Gray
3. hector angel - 2.7G Black or White
4. Vmax - 3.0V Dark Gray
5. Onestab - 3.0V Black
6. 4wrider - 2.7G Dark Gray Metallic or Brown Metallic
7. kmo - 2.7G Silver or Dark Gray
8. wilcats - 2.7G Black or Dark Gray

[vicoyski]

Forunter owners, meron pa kong question. Kasi I'm used to driving our old CRV this way, and now my Fortuner 3.0 D4D:

While driving relatively fast, I see the red stoplight or I need to stop, I put the stick to [N]eutral, and then just let go of the accelerator and just use the momentum take me forward; gamit na lang ng brakes in case I need to stop. I do this with my Fortuner, but is this ok? I mean will it damage the car in any way? (Freewheeling ba tawag dito, I forgot...)

I do this with my CRV (manual transmission), in a way. But, never when I'm about to stop. I do it only during long highway drives. I speed-up to 100kph, set the gear to neutral and wait for the speedometer to read 80kph before accelerating up to 100kph again. It helps improve consumption.

But, you don't need to do this with your Fortuner, if your purpose is to improve fuel consumption. Leaving the A/T shift at D and stepping-off the gas (coasting), you will notice that the tachometer will drop to 1000rpm, whatever speed you're at. It's about the same rpm if you leave the stick at neutral. Just step on the gas when you feel that you're already going too slow. Coasting this way will help improve your consumption.

[tocloy]

hello!

i saw a stainless steel billet grille for fortuner this afternoon. meron na ba nagpa install sa inyo? how much po? yung horizontal yung design ng grille tapos its just a bolt-on. sobrang mahal dito sa gensan, 10k tapos d pa kasali yung sa ibaba na front grille.

[vicoyski]

hello!

i saw a stainless steel billet grille for fortuner this afternoon. meron na ba nagpa install sa inyo? how much po? yung horizontal yung design ng grille tapos its just a bolt-on. sobrang mahal dito sa gensan, 10k tapos d pa kasali yung sa ibaba na front grille.

I think you're referring to the 4 piece billet grille inserts. The set costs around P7.5T. I'm waiting for a full front billet grille. Like the ones on some Ford Expeditions I've seen.

[tocloy]

I think you're referring to the 4 piece billet grille inserts. The set costs around P7.5T. I'm waiting for a full front billet grille. Like the ones on some Ford Expeditions I've seen.

yup it's the billet grille inserts. in P7.5k, included na yung lower grille? any idea how much is the "full front billet grille"?

thanks.

[kurosaki_ichigo]

Thanks to everyone who sent replies regarding freewheeling I'll try to remember your tips, kaya lang mahirap na tanggalin pag naging habit na talaga...pero I'll definitely try ;)

Walang sumagot nung mga tanung ko regarding sa automatic transmission gears na [3][2][1] ah, kaya post ko ulit!

[vicoyski]

yup it's the billet grille inserts. in P7.5k, included na yung lower grille? any idea how much is the "full front billet grille"?

thanks.

Nobody's selling a full billet grille, as of yet. I'll be on the look-out, though...

*kurosaki_ichigo: You're most welcome!

[E2E]

Thanks a lot for the advise Shockz. Mentioned this to the wife but she hesitated and pointed-out that the issue is not compliance to regulations but more on being stopped by would be carjackers pretending to be "the police".

I think she has a point.

Pagsasawaan ko munang himas-himasin (the car)

Thanks Again

[number001]

Wow, it's been a while! abnormal kasi yung naging DSL provider ko, ayaw gumana ng Tsikot. Ngayon naka-PLDT myDSL na ko, and everything seems to be working fine again

May question lang ako, although let me know if nasagot na to before in this forum:

Aside from [P]ark, [R]everse, [D]rive, Para san ba talaga yung 3,2,1 dun sa kambyo? Is it for going uphill, downhill, slippery roads, or what?

I also haven't tried the 4wd stick shift, when do I need to use it? Going uphill?

Sensya na, d ko pa po talaga alam ang mga yan -_-' After all, we're here to learn!

Thanks everyone!

[L] is the first gear, used mostly for going up steep uphills, utilizing engine braking for continous downhills (to prevent overheating the brakes), and off-road purposes (used in conjunction with the transfer case setting - [LL] ). The [3-D] is the setting or gear used for normal driving. Use this when driving on normal conditions. As for the [2], it is used for purposes somewhere between those intended for the [L] or [3-D] settings.

[kurosaki_ichigo]

[L] is the first gear, used mostly for going up steep uphills, utilizing engine braking for continous downhills (to prevent overheating the brakes), and off-road purposes (used in conjunction with the transfer case setting - [LL] ). The [3-D] is the setting or gear used for normal driving. Use this when driving on normal conditions. As for the [2], it is used for purposes somewhere between those intended for the [L] or [3-D] settings.

I see, cool, thanks But what exactly is the difference between engine braking and the normal braking? I used to think there was only one kind

[vicoyski]

I see, cool, thanks But what exactly is the difference between engine braking and the normal braking? I used to think there was only one kind

Normal braking makes use of your vehicle's disc or drum brakes. When going down from Baguio, constant use of the brakes will wear out your brake shoes earlier than usual.

As I understand it, engine braking makes use of the higher torque of your engine's lower gears to slow down the vehicle. Using engine braking during downhill drives will relieve your brake shoes from over use. Of course, you still have to use normal braking... Have you noticed how going downhill on your 2nd gear tends to make your engine hum louder and slow the vehicle down? That is engine braking...