Toyota Hiace Commuter/GL Grandia/Super Grandia Owners & Discussions Thread [Merged]

[ronw123w124]

hi, would like to ask,
-Ilan po ang engine oil requirements/liters ng GL Grandia2016 natin
Also what recommended oil for the engine (A/T)
-does it also required engine threatment oil (1 liter)
-need po ba ng STP ENGINE FLUSH Before change oil?
-please suggest shops where to buy oils and filters. Thanks alot for the help.

Flushing and oil treatment actually do more harm than good.

[monty_GTV]

hi, would like to ask,
-Ilan po ang engine oil requirements/liters ng GL Grandia2016 natin
Also what recommended oil for the engine (A/T)
-does it also required engine threatment oil (1 liter)
-need po ba ng STP ENGINE FLUSH Before change oil?
-please suggest shops where to buy oils and filters. Thanks alot for the help.

for oil and filters, you might want to PM bro Crazy_Boy dito sa tsikot o kaya visit his fb page Andy's Parts Depot.

pwede rin sa Zix Performance shop. i bring my S. Grandia there for periodic maintenance.

no need for engine treatment or flushing

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[ardumawal]

for oil and filters, you might want to PM bro Crazy_Boy dito sa tsikot o kaya visit his fb page Andy's Parts Depot.

pwede rin sa Zix Performance shop. i bring my S. Grandia there for periodic maintenance.

no need for engine treatment or flushing

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okay po sir,
pm ko nalang po sir crazy_boy
siguro maandang dalin ko nalng sa kanya ang gl namin for
kilometer check-up/maintenance.

thanks alot

[acgq]

Di naman... ang gaan ng kaha. Pag alang pasahero ang gaan patakbuhin...feeling ko wigo dala ko. Pag puno naman pasahero, mas masarap patakbuhin. Gumaganda ang suspension. Sa 14 seater na commuter natry ko na magsakay ng 18. Siksikan sa loob... kayang kaya.

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[oying23]

My commuter for almost 4 month

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[richardesc]

Hi. Got our unit from Toyota Alabang since it's the nearest dealership. You're right, the two tone is much readily available and was offered to me too but I insisted on the monotone. I like the all white front bumber contrasting the new chrome grill design. I guess I was just lucky that there was an allocation for me. I am the only one who ordered the monotone. Almost all of their clients prefers the two tone. The captain seats are comfy according to my wife and kids. The leather used are of good quality. As I checked the unit, it's really CBU from Japan, except for the backup warning device device and the alarm system which I guess was installed here( base on the manual they gave me cuz it's clearly printed locally). I must say I am happy with the unit. Now the waiting game begins with the CAR PLATES...

[richardesc]

After reading the owners manual. How I wish our unit was equipped with little features(toys) to play with. Like the auto sliding door closer, rear view mirror mounted back up camera, DPF sensor and regenerator, more interior lights, etc. But I understand that this will definitely make the purchase price of the unit more prohibitive.
Hopefully you'll get your unit ASAP.

[richardesc]

Any suggestions for a good car mats for the super grandia ? Thank you

[rna800]

*richardesc: I guess we have the same taste since that is also my reason why I am willing to wait for the monotone.

I wanna agree too that more people prefer the 2 tone, talking about the leather variant only, since I see more of that on the road than the monotone. Or perhaps what deters them from getting the monotone is the waiting time. If you are in hurry to acquire a unit and you don't like the lower variants, you would really bite their offer and just add 15k to get the 2 tone.

How about the headunit, I believe it has GPS navigation. Is that correct?

I am not going to ask you anymore how fast it runs since I didn't buy the SG for top speed and acceleration.hehe I want the comfort that it gives whenever I am sitting in it and not being tossed around as if there is a trophy at the destination for being the fastest.

That is why I was in a dilemma whether to get the SG leather or GS CVX before finally deciding to go with the SG. Imagine the SG is priced at 1.980M and the 2 tone is 1.995M while the GS CVX is 1.930M (quote from Eurostandard). At 1.930M, the toys, features of the GS beat the SG no question. But the SG for me really has a charm that no matter how good the other van is, I was willing to let them go since I love the SG more. Plus I prefer the seating configuration of the SG more than the GS. I find it more spacious and easier to move and seat 9 people comfortably at the back.

With the DPF sensor and regenerator, I am not sure if I should be happy that the SG doesn't have it since it is pretty much like the EGR, it is gonna give you headache when the vehicle gets older. Like the EGR, when it gets clogged with soot and carbon, it will make your vehicle run like crap until you have it replaced or cleaned. That means additional parts to be serviced and another added expense.

I think Toyota Philippines priced the SG like that is due to it is Japan CBU. I think the tax is higher hence resulting to more pricey unit.

For the car mats, I wonder if WeatherTech or the 3M Nomad has floor mats for the SG. They say that some shops in Banawe can make a custom matting for your car. Not sure though on the price.

[richardesc]

Hi sir rna800.
The headunit does have GPS navigation,Bluetooth,IPod/USB/Aux in. With regards to riding comfort, I must say its softer compared to the GS which we still use. Though, I can't remember how the ride was when our GS was brand new. Top speed? We'll I don't want to know nor try it. As I bought the SG for the family and safety is my concern. I will check out the shops in Banawe for the custom made mats if time permits.

[rna800]

*richardesc: Try also ACE or TruValue, sir. If my mind serves me right, I think that was in SM Fairview or Megamall when I asked the salesman if they do customized matting and he said yes. All they need to do is to measure the floor area of your vehicle. The material/matting is pretty similar to a 3M Nomad.

[aylwyn]

If you guys want orig 3m matting customised try winter pine. Around 21k+

If you want 3m copy (also customised) try Team Auto Banawe, cost around 7k. Quality not that far from orig 3m

[attorney]

Yes pls i want the weathertech type floormats but i dont know where to get them..pls inform us when you find the perfect mats for the SG..thanks

[rna800]

*attorney: Sir, WeatherTech Philippines has an FB page. If you have an FB account, try to contact them and ask if they have floor mats for SG.

[akosidags]

Is the sliding door automatic?

[richardesc]

Is the sliding door automatic?

Nope. It's not automatic. But it does have an automatic door closer if you lightly close the sliding and rear doors.

[rna800]

*akosidags: Like what sir richardesc said, the sliding doors are not automatic but if ever you didn't close the door properly, it will properly close it for you.

[akosidags]

Thanks for the info,any idea how to make the ride better? I heard its a bit harsh compared to the Starex.

[oying23]

Mga Sir yung new Commuter ko po for hire din. email nyo lang po ako sa oying23*yahoo.com a mga interesado.. madali po akong kausap.. salamat

[rna800]

*atog:

Ang layo nun, sir. Nueva Ecija to Albay!?! 4.3k pesos lang ang pinakarga mo balikan? Matipid. When we went to Bicol, QC to Naga, Pajero FM ang dala namin, almost 3k ang kada full tank namin and 3x ata kami nagpa full tank. Pero we stayed there for 4 days.

Pero mura ung 20k na charge mo kung titignan ko, all in pa. Ung 12k na chinacharge nung friend ko doon sa kanila for a whole day tour, kahit all in pa, sobrang taga talaga. Mukhang wala ngang 200 kms un back and forth.

So far ano ang mga naramdaman mong problems ng GL Grandia mo for a little over a year of ownership? Well of course aside from the fact that you find the engine sound inside the cabin loud coz it's under the driver seat. Meron bang parang mabilis masira sa suspension perhaps, airconditioner, etc?