Toyota Revo Owner's Club Details

[nizm127]

Pa help po, Saan po ba located Yung blinker LEFT turn signal switch Sa Revo diesel. Ok naman Yung bulb pero ayaw umilaw. TIA.


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[gtdni_revo]

Good day to all TROC members. I just want to share my experience in owning a 2004 Revo VX200 A/T. It's been a year already since I purchase it from a buy and seller, so it means I might be a third hand owner. When me and my wife first saw it the general appearance is still very good both inside and outside for its age, and I inspected the engine it revs smoothly so we immediately bought it. Did some inspection and change some parts like tires, rack end, lspv assembly. We drove around manila no problems observed so far. We drove it from cavite to olongapo and reached olongapo with no problems. Going back to cavite is were hidden problem started to appear. Somehow the engine started to lose power and a strange noise can be heard from the engine around 4k rpm, halfway the travel about to exit sctex going in nlex, I noticed the temperature goes up past 3/4 of gauge, so I eased up the throttle. But instead of cooling down, the temperature needle goes straight to the red mark and the engine died. I quickly go the side of the road and check the engine. Steam is now visible from the coolant reservoir. I tried starting the engine again and it started easily, temperature goes back to normal in few secs, as the engine cooled down a bit, I refilled the coolant reservoir, check the oil and observe for a while. Everything seems to be normal and wondered what caused the overheating. I drove again but this time a bit slow now and we were able to be back at home. After reaching home, a knocking noise now can be heard from the engine. I decided to open the engine and unfortunately discovered a very serious problem. The suction strainer of the oil pump inside was already clogged. The oil pressure sender is not an original part anymore and might be giving a false pressure signal. There's no thermostat also. I have no choice but to overhaul the engine. Replaced all main bearings, conrod bearings, pistons, piston pin bushings, piston rings, gaskets, original pressure sensor and thermostat from toyota. Radiator was found good and clean. After the overhaul the engine runs like new and revs smoothly to red line. The point here is when buying second hand vehicles, some problem is impossible to see immediately...

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[jvnj]

Good day to all TROC members. I just want to share my experience in owning a 2004 Revo VX200 A/T. It's been a year already since I purchase it from a buy and seller, so it means I might be a third hand owner. When me and my wife first saw it the general appearance is still very good both inside and outside for its age, and I inspected the engine it revs smoothly so we immediately bought it. Did some inspection and change some parts like tires, rack end, lspv assembly. We drove around manila no problems observed so far. We drove it from cavite to olongapo and reached olongapo with no problems. Going back to cavite is were hidden problem started to appear. Somehow the engine started to lose power and a strange noise can be heard from the engine around 4k rpm, halfway the travel about to exit sctex going in nlex, I noticed the temperature goes up past 3/4 of gauge, so I eased up the throttle. But instead of cooling down, the temperature needle goes straight to the red mark and the engine died. I quickly go the side of the road and check the engine. Steam is now visible from the coolant reservoir. I tried starting the engine again and it started easily, temperature goes back to normal in few secs, as the engine cooled down a bit, I refilled the coolant reservoir, check the oil and observe for a while. Everything seems to be normal and wondered what caused the overheating. I drove again but this time a bit slow now and we were able to be back at home. After reaching home, a knocking noise now can be heard from the engine. I decided to open the engine and unfortunately discovered a very serious problem. The suction strainer of the oil pump inside was already clogged. The oil pressure sender is not an original part anymore and might be giving a false pressure signal. There's no thermostat also. I have no choice but to overhaul the engine. Replaced all main bearings, conrod bearings, pistons, piston pin bushings, piston rings, gaskets, original pressure sensor and thermostat from toyota. Radiator was found good and clean. After the overhaul the engine runs like new and revs smoothly to red line. The point here is when buying second hand vehicles, some problem is impossible to see immediately...

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Have you replaced all fluids (Coolant, Transmission & especially the engine oil and filter) before your long travel?

[dr. d]

replacing all fluids on a newly-purchased vehicle is a safe way to go.
but it still would not compensate for a defective part.

[jvnj]

replacing all fluids on a newly-purchased vehicle is a safe way to go.
but it still would not compensate for a defective part.

That is the dilemma in buying a second hand vehicle, more like a gamble. Heck even brand new one's have these lemon issue, what more in a second hand. I don't say its not safe to buy second hand cars, but a good overall maintenance check (and replacement of all fluids) prior a long and stressful journey will do wonders than doing less at all.

[gtdni_revo]

engine oil and coolant yes. left right now is atf and gear oil. What caused my bearing failure is the clogged oil pump suction strainer causing insufficient circulating oil in the engine. Add to that I believe the previous owner observed that the oil warning light in the dash kept on which made him believe that the original pressure sensor was faulty and replaced it with a non oem sensor giving false pressure signal even though there's not enough oil pressure in the engine.

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[jvnj]

engine oil and coolant yes. left right now is atf and gear oil. What caused my bearing failure is the clogged oil pump suction strainer causing insufficient circulating oil in the engine. Add to that I believe the previous owner observed that the oil warning light in the dash kept on which made him believe that the original pressure sensor was faulty and replaced it with a non oem sensor giving false pressure signal even though there's not enough oil pressure in the engine.

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Clogging usually caused by oil sludge, which eventually have been caused by poor oil changes. Sorry to hear your experience, Sir. Just think of it as a learning point, and though trouble have been experienced, it is still comforting to know that at least your vehicle now is in Tip Top condition already. Parang bago na uli!

[gtdni_revo]

I even replaced my throttle body assy with throttle position sensor which greatly improved fuel effeciency from 4-5 km/l to 7-8 km/l.

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[jvnj]

I even replaced my throttle body assy with throttle position sensor which greatly improved fuel effeciency from 4-5 km/l to 7-8 km/l.

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That is good to know, Sir. By the way, that car, if properly maintained is bullet-proof!

[gtdni_revo]

Yes. Actually before I purchased revo, I was really duscouraged by many people, they kept on telling me why a revo?, why second hand? "sakit sa ulo lang yan"...here are my reasons: first, I dont want another monthly payment as im still paying for my house. Second, I need a vehicle that is so easy to maintain. Third, I want a utility vehicle. Fourth, it has to be automatic as my wife does not want to drive a manual due to heavy traffics. Last, was my limited budget. Its the revo that has fitted perfectly in my options. I was able to leave the vehicle into my wife's care without any issues as I work abroad fir six months. I was able to prove the people who discouraged me that they were wrong to say that a second hand revo would be "sakit sa ulo". And for those who kept on comparing revo's fuel consumption to a newer innova, please, understand first that the engine technology of revo and innova are very far abd woukd not be fair ro be compared at all.

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[GTi]

Yes. Actually before I purchased revo, I was really duscouraged by many people, they kept on telling me why a revo?, why second hand? "sakit sa ulo lang yan"...here are my reasons: first, I dont want another monthly payment as im still paying for my house. Second, I need a vehicle that is so easy to maintain. Third, I want a utility vehicle. Fourth, it has to be automatic as my wife does not want to drive a manual due to heavy traffics. Last, was my limited budget. Its the revo that has fitted perfectly in my options. I was able to leave the vehicle into my wife's care without any issues as I work abroad fir six months. I was able to prove the people who discouraged me that they were wrong to say that a second hand revo would be "sakit sa ulo". And for those who kept on comparing revo's fuel consumption to a newer innova, please, understand first that the engine technology of revo and innova are very far abd woukd not be fair ro be compared at all.

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The Revo's best qualities are still the widespread parts availability and cheap maintenance cost. It also still looks quite presentable if well maintained. Our diesel Revo is still there, currently with 137tkms. FC is around 7-9 city 12-14 highway, depending on traffic conditions and who's driving. Aircon is ice-cold (though it kind of smells like an old ref [emoji23]). Now with more modern options, I'm never driving it out of town again though. [emoji23]

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[gtdni_revo]

The Revo's best qualities are still the widespread parts availability and cheap maintenance cost. It also still looks quite presentable if well maintained. Our diesel Revo is still there, currently with 137tkms. FC is around 7-9 city 12-14 highway, depending on traffic conditions and who's driving. Aircon is ice-cold (though it kind of smells like an old ref [emoji23]). Now with more modern options, I'm never driving it out of town again though. [emoji23]

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The "old ref" smell can be removed by cleaning the (evaporating) cooling coil thoroughly with air con cleaning chemical. I was able to remove that smell from mine.

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[dr. d]

The "old ref" smell can be removed by cleaning the (evaporating) cooling coil thoroughly with air con cleaning chemical. I was able to remove that smell from mine.

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did you have to bring down the evaporator?

[gtdni_revo]

did you have to bring down the evaporator?

unfortunately yes sir

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[jay_72samonte]

did you have to bring down the evaporator?

Good day

May nakaexperience na sa inyo na mahina ang a/c pag idling lang (below 1000rpm) pero malamig pag umandar na or pag above 1200rpm na?

Ano possible cause? Unit is VX200

Thank you

[gtdni_revo]

More power to all revo owners, God bless us all.

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[gtdni_revo]

Guys, anyone has a copy of the owners manual for 2004 VX200?

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[gtdni_revo]

unfortunately yes sir

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[gtdni_revo]

good day guys, baka po meron sa inyo may copy ng 2004 vx200 owners manual, pahingi po ako. email ko po davidgracetim*gmail.com...

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[gtdni_revo]

guys, may nkapagpalit npo sa inyo nung fan clutch? how much po brand new?

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