Welcome to all owners of Toyota Fortuner [ARCHIVED]

[konde]

count me in got my fortuner last nov. 10 2.7liter gas silver

sir Lim 88::: sikat na kulay ang silver. madami kayo kamukhang kulay dito sa tsikot.com, isa na si sir vicoyski. kaya lang magkamukha din kayo avatar, medyo nakakalito.

[vicoyski]

sir Lim 88::: sikat na kulay ang silver. madami kayo kamukhang kulay dito sa tsikot.com, isa na si sir vicoyski. kaya lang magkamukha din kayo avatar, medyo nakakalito.

Una ako sa avatar ko ha... Hehehe...

[toadstool]

m having reservations on installing the turbo timer. one of our friends went to thailand and looked for turbo timer made "by toyota for fortuner". he found none. all the turbo timers available in the market are made by aftermarket companies. why is this so?
bro vicoy, any insights on this?

[vicoyski]

.... all the turbo timers available in the market are made by aftermarket companies. why is this so?
bro vicoy, any insights on this?

A basic turbo timer is an electronic device that's connected to your key/starter control. It's not even connected to the turbo. So, there's no mechanical connection... All connections are electrical (wiring taps).

Since the Hilux Vigo was the first IMV model launched in Thailand (late 2004), it makes sense that the turbo timer would be designed for the most readily available IMV model then. But, remember that the Hilux Vigo, the Fortuner, and even the Innova share the same wiring harnesses. So the OEM Timer designed for the Vigo will work for the other turbo IMVs. The turbo timer manufacturer (in my case MICCON) would, of course, save money by retaining the packaging for the Vigo.

About the aftermarket company thing... When one says OEM it doesn't necessarily mean "Made by Toyota". It's like the OEM leather seatcovers for the Fortuner made by KelSeat.

Hope this helps shed some light...

[toadstool]

A basic turbo timer is an electronic device that's connected to your key/starter control. It's not even connected to the turbo. So, there's no mechanical connection... All connections are electrical (wiring taps).

Since the Hilux Vigo was the first IMV model launched in Thailand (late 2004), it makes sense that the turbo timer would be designed for the most readily available IMV model then. But, remember that the Hilux Vigo, the Fortuner, and even the Innova share the same wiring harnesses. So the OEM Timer designed for the Vigo will work for the other turbo IMVs. The turbo timer manufacturer (in my case MICCON) would, of course, save money by retaining the packaging for the Vigo.

About the aftermarket company thing... When one says OEM it doesn't necessarily mean "Made by Toyota". It's like the OEM leather seatcovers for the Fortuner made by KelSeat.

Hope this helps shed some light...

thanks vicoy. will check out the turbo timer one of these days. iba pala pagkakaintindi ko sa OEM. akala ko basta OEM, gawa nung car manufacturer.

[OTEP]

Even most in-house CASA accessories are aftermarket units wrapped in different packaging. The Mitsubishi tire sensors, Everest backing mirror, Expedition backing sensor, etc. Even the Ralliart wheels are subcontracted by Mitsubishi.

I'm guessing it's the same case with the Toyota turbo timer. It just pays to have it casa installed to avoid warranty issues.

[toadstool]

bro otep,
there's none made or packaged as toyota product. the one i saw is made by an aftermarket company, designed for VIGO(locally HILUX).
my question is this: if the turbo timer is necessary, why toyota did not make such a product?
takot kasi ako magkabit ng hindi gawa ng manufacturer ng oto. please enlighten me on this. thank you.

[OTEP]

Turbo timers are not necessary as long as you are patient enough to cool down your turbo.

But for those who desire convenience, a turbo timer is a good idea.

And cars have a life of around 5 years or so. After that, manufacturers expect you to buy a new one already. If you plan to keep your car longer and don't want to put up with turbo cooldowns, then a turbo timer is still a good idea.

[pajojo]

Turbo timers are not necessary as long as you are patient enough to cool down your turbo.

But for those who desire convenience, a turbo timer is a good idea.

And cars have a life of around 5 years or so. After that, manufacturers expect you to buy a new one already. If you plan to keep your car longer and don't want to put up with turbo cooldowns, then a turbo timer is still a good idea.

sir, how patient is "patient"... im not familiar with turbo timers kasi eh... and dapat ba pag long drive lang magpapa cool down ng turbo or every time gamitin ang sasakyan? thanks

[Lim 88]

thanks konde, idol ko si vicoyski eh kaya parehas din avatar, oh siyangapala vicoyski ang binili ko yung stebel magnum na, mas type ko sound.......nilagay ko 4 pcs.