Isuzu Dmax Owners [continued]

[d_mac]

Grabe naman ang Isuzu Phil pag ang ilalabas nilang all new Dmax ay ganyan lang ang engine. After a very long wait, sa halip na madagdagan ang hp, mas lalo pang bumaba though the torque got higher. Wala ng masyadong magkaka interest sa Dmax considering ang gaganda ang offer ng competitors.

Could not be far from the truth, as what Isuzu Phils. had been offering us through the years - a no longer in massive production and outdated Philippine-Dmax with the old 2004 4JJ1-TC "standard" (and detuned) engine. So, i wouldn't be surprised if they give us the 4JK1-TC with single VGT new D-max - yet another of those lower-class engine (136 hp, 320 Nm from 1400-2400 rpm), instead of the engine that i have been clamouring for since way earlier years, the VGT-equipped model 2006 4JJ1-TCX 3.0-litre engine platform that is now slightly improved to 180 hp and 380 Nm torque from 1800-3000 rpm, in stock trim. It used to produce 163 hp with 360 Nm torque from 1800-2800 rpm from years 2006 to 2011.

Well, maganda naman kasi talaga, sulit sa performance. My unit is more than 5 yrs old, though a few problems here and there before, overall, hindi siya sakit sa ulo.

Yes, maganda naman, at madaling i-tono makina (receptive sa mods ang 4JJ1-TC "standard", at tingin ko marami pa siyang tappable power), matibay makina at ladder frame chassis, at pinaka-matipid pa sa lahat. Taob kahit pa mga maliliit ang makina gaya ng 2.5-litre Hilux D-4D sa tipiran (slightly better though sa 2.5 D-4D), 2.5-litre Strada VGT at Di-D, former 2.5-litre Ranger TDCi, and quite sizeable difference when you compare it to the 2.5-litre "hi-power" engine Navara lalo na sa pahirapan ;)

Cheers!

[rna800]

Could not be far from the truth, as what Isuzu Phils. had been offering us through the years - a no longer in massive production and outdated Philippine-Dmax with the old 2004 4JJ1-TC "standard" (and detuned) engine. So, i wouldn't be surprised if they give us the 4JK1-TC with single VGT new D-max - yet another of those lower-class engine (136 hp, 320 Nm from 1400-2400 rpm), instead of the engine that i have been clamouring for since way earlier years, the VGT-equipped model 2006 4JJ1-TCX 3.0-litre engine platform that is now slightly improved to 180 hp and 380 Nm torque from 1800-3000 rpm, in stock trim. It used to produce 163 hp with 360 Nm torque from 1800-2800 rpm from years 2006 to 2011.

Yes, maganda naman, at madaling i-tono makina (receptive sa mods ang 4JJ1-TC "standard", at tingin ko marami pa siyang tappable power), matibay makina at ladder frame chassis, at pinaka-matipid pa sa lahat. Taob kahit pa mga maliliit ang makina gaya ng 2.5-litre Hilux D-4D sa tipiran (slightly better though sa 2.5 D-4D), 2.5-litre Strada VGT at Di-D, former 2.5-litre Ranger TDCi, and quite sizeable difference when you compare it to the 2.5-litre "hi-power" engine Navara lalo na sa pahirapan ;)

Cheers!
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If that's the case, good luck sa sales.hehe Baka mas ok pa ung current Dmax kaysa diyan sa all new.

Sakin di ko na kailangan ipa tono, ok na ako sa performance niya. Basta may power siya to overtake, tackle steep climbs and carry heavy loads, oks na un. Sa fuel efficiency, ok padin sakin at more than 5 yrs old. It registers 10.8+/- kms/liter pure city driving. Sa suspension, ok na ok pa. Ang sarap idaan sa lubak, it feels like it is not even there.hehe

I hope they would also release a new look SUV. Especially now that Ford has released the concept of the all new Everest and it looks really good.

[d_mac]

If that's the case, good luck sa sales.hehe Baka mas ok pa ung current Dmax kaysa diyan sa all new.

Sakin di ko na kailangan ipa tono, ok na ako sa performance niya. Basta may power siya to overtake, tackle steep climbs and carry heavy loads, oks na un. Sa fuel efficiency, ok padin sakin at more than 5 yrs old. It registers 10.8+/- kms/liter pure city driving. Sa suspension, ok na ok pa. Ang sarap idaan sa lubak, it feels like it is not even there.hehe

I hope they would also release a new look SUV. Especially now that Ford has released the concept of the all new Everest and it looks really good.

Chief RNA, in stock trim you get 10.8 km per litre in Metro Manila.... With the Racechip Pro setting at C-C (which is a low setting combo, in fact), i get 11.4 km per litre also in Metro Manila driving. I gain an extra oooomph while at the same time i get quite a sizeable fuel efficiency - depends also on how light-footed you are onto the pedal hehe ;)

I put the RC Pro diesel EFi tuning chip at low setting since i don't have a 3-inch diameter down pipe to address higher exhaust temp when you raise up further the power settings....

And yes maganda sa akyatan at kargahan ang hinDMAXsiado natin sa Pinas even in stock-trim ;)

[dadwel]

Sir d_mac,

Need some advice here.

We are planning to buy Isuzu Dmax LT. We will use it on business and daily commute:

1. 98% pure stop and go city driving, for delivery of assorted light items.
Alot of on and off on engine, some longer idle time for waiting with aircon.
And daily commute, so comfort is 2nd thing.

2. 2% from time to time long distance drive. Can handle unpredictable
type of fuel along province.

3. We need to wade knee deep waters pag umuulan.

4. Maingat ako sa PMS ng car, I follow proper PMS. What we need is very reliable,
durable under-chassis, and importantly fuel economy pickup.

Here are my questions sir/s:

a. Is LT model still best buy now a days?

b. Which is best buy LT or Nissan Bravado 2.7?
As we can see alot of TV networks uses Nissan Bravado 2.7
for their crew service.

c. Can I install Racechip pro for LT model?

d. Tell me more about this LT model pros and cons.

Salamat your reply will be great help.

Other tsikotters are welcome to reply but please no bashing.

-Dadwel

[rna800]

*dadwel:

Welcome to Tsikot, sir.

I am not really keen on the LT but based on what I saw in the specs, it uses the engine similar to the Crosswind.

1) For sure it can suffice on what you will do to it based on what you wrote.

2) The LT is not common rail so its engine is not sensitive to dirty fuel.

3) Knee deep flood is kinda high already in my 4x2 LS with a height of 1790 mm. How much more the LT which is 1645 mm only. So be very careful if you wanna decide to cross a knee deep flood with the LT.

4) Fuel economy, the Dmax is good as well as the under chassis.

A) For me, I would rather get the Dmax LX OR I would look at the Hilux J. They have much better engine than the LT.
B) Between LT and Bravado, I would get the LT. I don't care if all the networks use the Bravado unless budget is an issue.
C) Racechip can only be installed in common rail engines and the LT is not, so you can not install it.
D) Based on the brochure, there is not much to say in the LT. I think it's a pickup where you will not get afraid on who will drive it and how they drive it. Just purely start and run. But if you want to feel a bit better at the same time doing your stuff, you will be better off with the LX.

[dadwel]

Sir rna800,

Thanks for the inputs.

Yup it seems LX is much attractive than LT with a difference of P100K++ it is almost LS
less some features.

But there will be upcoming upgrade for DMAX this september according to the Isuzu Manager
we talked to, he says maybe for LS variant only not on LT.

Anyway, tomorrow we will check this Strada 2.5 GLX V 4X2 AT Limited Edition for 1,094,000.
Wiffy saw the brochure, she want to see it in person, ummm seems she like it. =)

Anyway, we are still scouting and studying which brand we will buy, personally
exterior wise I like the Hilux G, but it uses timing belt.

I still go for less maintenance and durability. Minimum year I'm planning to keep the
pick up is 10years. So it must be a durable/reliable horse and eat less fuel.

Hilux, Dmax or Strada... we'll see.

[d_mac]

d_mac,

Need some advice here.

We are planning to buy Isuzu Dmax LT. We will use it on business and daily commute:

1. 98% pure stop and go city driving, for delivery of assorted light items.
Alot of on and off on engine, some longer idle time for waiting with aircon.
And daily commute, so comfort is 2nd thing.

2. 2% from time to time long distance drive. Can handle unpredictable
type of fuel along province.

3. We need to wade knee deep waters pag umuulan.

4. Maingat ako sa PMS ng car, I follow proper PMS. What we need is very reliable,
durable under-chassis, and importantly fuel economy pickup.

Here are my questions sir/s:

a. Is LT model still best buy now a days?

b. Which is best buy LT or Nissan Bravado 2.7?
As we can see alot of TV networks uses Nissan Bravado 2.7
for their crew service.

c. Can I install Racechip pro for LT model?

d. Tell me more about this LT model pros and cons.

Salamat your reply will be great help.

Other tsikotters are welcome to reply but please no bashing.

-Dadwel

Sir rna800,

Thanks for the inputs.

Yup it seems LX is much attractive than LT with a difference of P100K++ it is almost LS
less some features.

But there will be upcoming upgrade for DMAX this september according to the Isuzu Manager
we talked to, he says maybe for LS variant only not on LT.

Anyway, tomorrow we will check this Strada 2.5 GLX V 4X2 AT Limited Edition for 1,094,000.
Wiffy saw the brochure, she want to see it in person, ummm seems she like it. =)

Anyway, we are still scouting and studying which brand we will buy, personally
exterior wise I like the Hilux G, but it uses timing belt.

I still go for less maintenance and durability. Minimum year I'm planning to keep the
pick up is 10years. So it must be a durable/reliable horse and eat less fuel.

Hilux, Dmax or Strada... we'll see.

Hi sir (Kyoichi of TopGear PH????) ....i thought there's a 4x4 D-max LT chief - comes with the current Pinoy version-Dmax engine, the 3.0-litre 4JJ1-TC "standard", which you can mate easily with the Racechip Pro, or any other diesel EFi tuning kit available in Pinas.

Should be one of the best buys for throwing around like a true workhorse should be and the most fuel efficient and most durable while performing such tasks of daily grinding.... The D-max glaring difference in fuel efficiency against the others is when the going gets tough, all the others will consume more - and the more it is pronounced to those ones with "smaller displacement" diesel engines (less than 3.0-litre diesel engine) since they rev higher when hauling, towing, and climbing, thus they drink more fuel. The D-max will take you up there even without whining nor cringing; it is largely described by hardcore Aussie-based pickup experts as the "LOW-STRESS" engine ute (utility pickup) ;)

The 2.5-litre D-max LT, on the other hand, comes with the Jurassic-dinosaur age Crosswind engine that is non-CRDi hehe, thus it won't accept the diesel EFi tuning kit , but a gentleman here shared an info that you can actually bump up its turbo to 15 psi, hence better power ;)

Yet, any of the current Philippine-Dmax are old tech (but good), and suspension is not as plush as the others. If you're the guy needing pampering all the time in city roads, then get the Navara or the Strada.

Now should you care about my opinion or advice chief, of all the current pickups available these days in Pinas, i would (still) go for THE KING of pickup sales worldwide ---- the Toyota Hilux 3.0 D-4D ;)

But of course chief, should you happen to be a Mitsu fanatic-Toyota hater like the guy i know, you would 120% hate my opinion....

Have a pleasant day ahead.

Cheers. GOD bless!

[dadwel]

sir d_mac,

tnx for the info.

Yup 3.0 D4D is tempting but the price is beyond our budget right now
and we dont yet see the benefit of 4x4 for 98% city driving use.

From service vehicle for our business and daily commute ride,
now WIFFY - aka CFO wants it as her daily service too... complicating our
criteria for the pick up.... and she want it to be A/T... haizzzzz

Good thing she like looks of pickup, which is good for me =)

If she persist on A/T we might fall into Strada GLX 4x2 A/T L.E. tag at 1.094M
Right now we don't need 4x4... sadly Hilux A/T is for 3.0 4x4 G A/T only
and it is tag 1.479M that's almost 1/2 million pesos difference.

I want to see the coming Dmax upgrade if will fit wiffy taste with that we can see
if we can squeeze some more pesoses.

Tnx again sa mga nag reply. =)

[rna800]

*dadwel:

Meron ng pics ng upcoming Dmax, sir. I-print mo then ipakita mo kay wifey mo kung gusto niya. Matagal na yan sa Thailand and it's really puzzling na padating pa lang sa atin. Tapos baka ung mas lower hp engine pa ata un dadalhin dito. If I were to buy a pickup, baka yan all new ang pinaka huli kung titignan pero kung ung 180 hp engine ang iri-release, siyempre that would be another story.

Mas ok sir, kung yan Strada GLX nalang ang kunin mo kaysa sa LT. Sa features pa lang, malayong mas maganda na. Sa Dmax kasi, LS na ang dapat mong kunin if you want an A/T and medyo mahal na siya.

[dadwel]

*sir rna800,

oo nga sir medyo bare nga yung LT ayaw ni wiffy.
mukhang she is leaning towards GLX V A/T 4x2 limited edition,
heto nga she is asking kung ano meron ung GLX V A/T vs GLX V A/T L.E. hehehe

sabi ko ang difference ng GLX A/T L.E. is:
- skid plate
- body graphics

if lucky we can huggle these:
- tow hitch
- utility box
- back camera

GLX V A/T is 1.085M while GLX V A/T L.E. is 1.094M wala pa mga promo dito.

But I will show her the picture of the upcoming DMAX, we hope the price will be
friendly too. Isuzu engines are tough they use timing gear instead of belt.
It is a ++ factor for durability.

[d_mac]

*sir rna800,

oo nga sir medyo bare nga yung LT ayaw ni wiffy.
mukhang she is leaning towards GLX V A/T 4x2 limited edition,
heto nga she is asking kung ano meron ung GLX V A/T vs GLX V A/T L.E. hehehe

sabi ko ang difference ng GLX A/T L.E. is:
- skid plate
- body graphics

if lucky we can huggle these:
- tow hitch
- utility box
- back camera

GLX V A/T is 1.085M while GLX V A/T L.E. is 1.094M wala pa mga promo dito.

But I will show her the picture of the upcoming DMAX, we hope the price will be
friendly too. Isuzu engines are tough they use timing gear instead of belt.
It is a ++ factor for durability.

*sir rna800,

oo nga sir medyo bare nga yung LT ayaw ni wiffy.
mukhang she is leaning towards GLX V A/T 4x2 limited edition,
heto nga she is asking kung ano meron ung GLX V A/T vs GLX V A/T L.E. hehehe

sabi ko ang difference ng GLX A/T L.E. is:
- skid plate
- body graphics

if lucky we can huggle these:
- tow hitch
- utility box
- back camera

GLX V A/T is 1.085M while GLX V A/T L.E. is 1.094M wala pa mga promo dito.

Chief, bare talaga ang LT, wa class pang barako talaga hehe ....Di magugustuhan talaga ni misis mo hehe ;)

Kunin mo na ang Strada dahil sadyang binaba ng Mitsu yan dahil MAGRE-RELEASE sila daw ng 2014 Strada na updated din daw ulit ang 4D56....

But I will show her the picture of the upcoming DMAX, we hope the price will be
friendly too. Isuzu engines are tough they use timing gear instead of belt.
It is a ++ factor for durability.

Don't bother na din to show the all-new D-max kay misis. There's no guarantee na 3.0-litre ang engine na darating sa Pinas, kundi downgraded to 2.5-litre pero naka-single VGT, not the twin-turbo na pang Euro-spec lang....

Yes sir, hindi lang stainless steel timing chain-and-gear ang Isuzu. Sila din nagpauso ng 8-ladder frame chassis (the most in its class of midsize pickup) na kinopya lang ng GMC-Chevrolet o GMC-Holden, at pinaka-fuel efficient sa lahat ng pickups.... But it's not the pickup to desire for at this stage unless we see it in person (the all-new model)....

Cheers!

[rna800]

Tama si sir d_mac. Pang barako ung LT. Mas gusto ko nalang bumili ng 2nd hand na LS kaysa sa brandnew na LT.

Siyempre, if you will drive it everyday, gusto mo naman na maganda ung minamaneho mo kahit papano. Lalo pa kung pati wifey mo magda drive din.

[d_mac]

Tama si sir d_mac. Pang barako ung LT. Mas gusto ko nalang bumili ng 2nd hand na LS kaysa sa brandnew na LT.

Mas gusto ko naman 4x4 na LT chief kaysa sa LS 4x2, but that's just me only....

Siyempre, if you will drive it everyday, gusto mo naman na maganda ung minamaneho mo kahit papano. Lalo pa kung pati wifey mo magda drive din.

Pero chief RNA, wifey and my younger sis rave about my LS manual-tranny naman ;) ....They love driving it even after 5 years of ownership because of my 2 rear suspensions upgraded to the Bilstein (for pickup sets), that Mercedes-Benz uses officially as its brand of suspension grin:

Wifey has been driving around Metro Manila and out of town for almost 20 years now that she even started with a manual tranny Jeep and old sluggish Nissan Patrol. Sister, on the other hand, started driving with an old Toyota Corolla, AND THEY PREFER THE MANUAL over the auto despite of the traffic in Metro Manila - NO DRAMAS at NO PA-KIYEME kumbaga sa kanila hehe ;) ....Alam mo naman typical na Pinay lalo na mga dalaga natin, madami kieme muna at project na project kahit magmamanejo lang o tatawid sa daan nagpapa-intende sa mga motorists hehe

[rna800]

Mas gusto ko naman 4x4 na LT chief kaysa sa LS 4x2, but that's just me only....

I mean if I were in the shoes of sir dadwel who is looking for a 4x2 AT pickup and wants it to be an Isuzu, I would rather look into the 2nd hand market for a a 4x2 AT LS than buying a brandnew 4x2 LT. Pero kung gusto niya ng brandnew na 4x2 AT, the cheapest brand that can offer such is Mitsubishi.

Pero chief RNA, wifey and my younger sis rave about my LS manual-tranny naman ;) ....They love driving it even after 5 years of ownership because of my 2 rear suspensions upgraded to the Bilstein (for pickup sets), that Mercedes-Benz uses officially as its brand of suspension grin:

Wifey has been driving around Metro Manila and out of town for almost 20 years now that she even started with a manual tranny Jeep and old sluggish Nissan Patrol. Sister, on the other hand, started driving with an old Toyota Corolla, AND THEY PREFER THE MANUAL over the auto despite of the traffic in Metro Manila - NO DRAMAS at NO PA-KIYEME kumbaga sa kanila hehe ;) ....Alam mo naman typical na Pinay lalo na mga dalaga natin, madami kieme muna at project na project kahit magmamanejo lang o tatawid sa daan nagpapa-intende sa mga motorists hehe

Ano ang difference sir, sa ride nung pinalitan mo ng Bilstein yung suspension mo? As to the tranny, yes ok talaga siya, malakas siya in all gears. Un lang for those who are looking for sprinter pickups, talo ito. From a red to green light nga, inuunahan ako ng mga L300, Crosswind, Advie and other old school diesels from 0 to 60 kph. Mabilis silang nakaka arangkada. Un lang hanggang doon lang naman sila kasi pag dating ng mga 70 kph siguro, nakabuntot na.

Maganda din siya sa traffic kasi gumagapang lang siya ng hindi namamatay or judder even if you release your foot on the clutch, so parang AT na din. Then tapak nalang ulit sa clutch when it comes to a full stop.

[d_mac]

I mean if I were in the shoes of sir dadwel who is looking for a 4x2 AT pickup and wants it to be an Isuzu, I would rather look into the 2nd hand market for a a 4x2 AT LS than buying a brandnew 4x2 LT.

If i were in both of your shoes naman chief, if only lang naman, i'd STILL WON'T be into AT's. But, that's just me - different folks, different strokes ;)

Ano ang difference, sa ride nung pinalitan mo ng Bilstein yung suspension mo? As to the tranny, yes ok talaga siya, malakas siya in all gears. Un lang for those who are looking for sprinter pickups, talo ito.

Ma-tsalap chief, suaveng-suave hagod hehe ;), improved na improved kumbaga, plush, improved damping and all the adjectives you can think of ;) .... Actually kahit after market lang na KYB (Kayaba), not our stock Isuzu KYB's, will improve the ride quite significantly. I just changed the rear shocks only to Bilstein, not all the 4; in case, i went ahead with all 4, then no doubt, the damping would even be way smoother. Other than Speedlab, madami din naman diyan sa Metro Manila na nag-iimprove ng suspension sa mga pickups, kahit sa molye lang ng D-max, mag-iimprove na (daw) - this i heard from some D-max and Hilux owners.

From a red to green light nga, inuunahan ako ng mga L300, Crosswind, Advie and other old school diesels from 0 to 60 kph. Mabilis silang nakaka arangkada. Un lang hanggang doon lang naman sila kasi pag dating ng mga 70 kph siguro, nakabuntot na.

Maganda din siya sa traffic kasi gumagapang lang siya ng hindi namamatay or judder even if you release your foot on the clutch, so parang AT na din. Then tapak nalang ulit sa clutch when it comes to a full stop.

That's why we've always emphasised here that the D-max 3.0, kahit naka-VGT pa yan, is not meant to be a dragster like the others since the engine is configured as a LONG-STROKE diesel - small bore with long stroke.... All the others can rev faster in a given time because they have relatively shorter strokes. Que Ranger 3.0 TDCi pa yan o Hilux 3.0 D-4D, if you look closely sa specs nila, they have less stroke lengths than the D-max. The D-max 3.0 Ddi-iTEQ and the iTEQ VGS Turbo all have almost much of the same stroke length as the Strada 3.2 Di-D engine's stroke, i.e. 104.9mm vs 105.00mm, only that the bigger Strada has the bigger bore diameter.

Pang-akyatan magaganda at kargahan ang mga longer stroke diesel engines sir, which incidentally is also how haul trucks, tractors are also configured for higher and broader torque to reach even at low revs or rpm-range. Mabilis pa nga umarangkada Innova 2.5 D-4D namin kaysa sa dalawang D-max, namely, 3.0 TD Intercooler (Pinas-model) at 3.0 Ddi-iTEQ namin.

By the way chief, nagda-drive din ako ng D-max 3.0 iTEQ VGS Turbo sa Spain (nung andun pa ako na-assign at ang emblem nito sa Europe ay 3.0 TD Intercooler) at sa Australia (ganun din same emblem 3.0 TD Intercooler).... This is the hood-scoop D-max that we all know of anyway, at ganon din acceleration nila, mabagal din kahit naka VGT pa sila kasi long-stroke diesel din design. It takes more time for them along the cylinder to travel from top dead centre (TDC) to bottom dead centre (BDC) to complete a stroke relatively than those short-stroke ones and those "not so much" a long-stroke ones ;)

Magaganda gumapang mga D-max hindi lang sa patag chief, kahit pa sa akayatan. "Gapang" in English is what is known as "LUGGING", where you think the engine will shut down due to its low revs but it can still sustain going through the ascent due to its "rolling" power, even when, say, the dirt road is slippery, that's why the D-max engine is ever described by the Australian 4x4 pickup experts as "LESS STRESS" engine pickup among the bunch ;)

Cheers!

[rna800]

If i were in both of your shoes naman chief, if only lang naman, i'd STILL WON'T be into AT's. But, that's just me - different folks, different strokes ;)

Ako din, sir, mas gusto ko ang MT. It's like being one with the car.

Ma-tsalap chief, suaveng-suave hagod hehe ;), improved na improved kumbaga, plush, improved damping and all the adjectives you can think of ;) .... Actually kahit after market lang na KYB (Kayaba), not our stock Isuzu KYB's, will improve the ride quite significantly. I just changed the rear shocks only to Bilstein, not all the 4; in case, i went ahead with all 4, then no doubt, the damping would even be way smoother. Other than Speedlab, madami din naman diyan sa Metro Manila na nag-iimprove ng suspension sa mga pickups, kahit sa molye lang ng D-max, mag-iimprove na (daw) - this i heard from some D-max and Hilux owners.

Magkano naman ang damage sa wallet mo, sir?hehe But it's good to know that the ride improved. Pero napansin ko, iba iba ang "tagtag" tolerance ng mga taong umuupo sa likod. Ako I find it really stiff and bumpy while ung iba naman, they don't at all.

That's why we've always emphasised here that the D-max 3.0, kahit naka-VGT pa yan, is not meant to be a dragster like the others since the engine is configured as a LONG-STROKE diesel - small bore with long stroke.... All the others can rev faster in a given time because they have relatively shorter strokes. Que Ranger 3.0 TDCi pa yan o Hilux 3.0 D-4D, if you look closely sa specs nila, they have less stroke lengths than the D-max. The D-max 3.0 Ddi-iTEQ and the iTEQ VGS Turbo all have almost much of the same stroke length as the Strada 3.2 Di-D engine's stroke, i.e. 104.9mm vs 105.00mm, only that the bigger Strada has the bigger bore diameter.

Pang-akyatan magaganda at kargahan ang mga longer stroke diesel engines sir, which incidentally is also how haul trucks, tractors are also configured for higher and broader torque to reach even at low revs or rpm-range. Mabilis pa nga umarangkada Innova 2.5 D-4D namin kaysa sa dalawang D-max, namely, 3.0 TD Intercooler (Pinas-model) at 3.0 Ddi-iTEQ namin.

By the way chief, nagda-drive din ako ng D-max 3.0 iTEQ VGS Turbo sa Spain (nung andun pa ako na-assign at ang emblem nito sa Europe ay 3.0 TD Intercooler) at sa Australia (ganun din same emblem 3.0 TD Intercooler).... This is the hood-scoop D-max that we all know of anyway, at ganon din acceleration nila, mabagal din kahit naka VGT pa sila kasi long-stroke diesel din design. It takes more time for them along the cylinder to travel from top dead centre (TDC) to bottom dead centre (BDC) to complete a stroke relatively than those short-stroke ones and those "not so much" a long-stroke ones ;)

Magaganda gumapang mga D-max hindi lang sa patag chief, kahit pa sa akayatan. "Gapang" in English is what is known as "LUGGING", where you think the engine will shut down due to its low revs but it can still sustain going through the ascent due to its "rolling" power, even when, say, the dirt road is slippery, that's why the D-max engine is ever described by the Australian 4x4 pickup experts as "LESS STRESS" engine pickup among the bunch ;)

Cheers!

Kaya pala. Sometimes I thought mas mabilis lang sila mag change ng gears.hehe Lalo ung pag 2nd to 3rd gear, biglang tumatalon or tumutulin sila and lalayo ng mga 1 to 2 car lengths pero hanggang doon lang naman.

Tama sir, mabilis din umarangkada ang 2.5 D4D na Innova. May nakahabulan ako noon on a provincial road kaso un nga, sa umpisa lang siya mabilis. Kasi saka lang siya nakaka habol sa akin when I get stuck in a queue of slow cars.

"Lugging" pala ang term sa crawling. Pero that is true, you don't need to rev high the Dmax kahit on steep climb. Kahit less than 2k rpm, kaya na ng engine igapang pataas ang vehicle.

[d_mac]

Magkano naman ang damage sa wallet mo, sir?hehe But it's good to know that the ride improved. Pero napansin ko, iba iba ang "tagtag" tolerance ng mga taong umuupo sa likod. Ako I find it really stiff and bumpy while ung iba naman, they don't at all.

The full set that time cost around PhP35k, di ko na alam ngaun how much since i availed it. You may be looking into somewhere >PhP20k for two rear shock absorbers including installation na kasama na rin tuning chief?

The D-max and the Hilux share the same model Bilstein shocks.

Cheers!

[nabig8]

Good day po mga sirs..kakabili ko lang po ng dmax ls.ayon po sa manual nya makikita daw yung chassis number sa frame sa right side..wala po ako makita...bukod po sa plate na naka attached malapit sa battery.may iba pa bang area kung saan makikita na naka stamp ang vin number ng dmax?thanks po naguguluhan na kasi ako.

[rna800]

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Sa ilalim ng passenger side, sir. Doon nag stencil ung sa LTO each time we register it and nung adjuster ng insurance namin.

[monong]

Hi, saan po located ang abs sensors ng isuzu dmax 2010?