Alterra Club

**ChoyJo** · November 1st, 2010 12:43 PM

Yup.. Bumper ng alterra Fiber Glass lang ata pero matibay ang body.. Last April or May din.. Binunggo ng forward Alterra ko sa bandang likuran sa may driver's side.. Utol ko nagda-drive.. Believe mga bystanders kasi di man lang daw tumilapon yung oto or umikot.. Baka daw kung ibang sasakyan lang yun eh tumaob na daw.. Hindi ko talaga ipagpapalit alterra kahit ano pang marinig ko na di kanais-nais.. Atleast ako naprove ko na sa sarili ko na worth it syang kasama sa pang-araw-araw.. Hehehe.. What the heck, Kinakargahan ko pa nga ng 6 na sakong bigas o 6 na sakong asukal eh pero tindig pa din..

2 years na Terry ko pero ayos pa din.. Parang wala pang nagbago.. 60k na Odomerter ko..

Average Fuel Comsumption ko combined H-way and City Driving 10.2km/L..at average speed 60-140kph..

**oalimde** · November 2nd, 2010 10:49 AM

To Benzmizer:

First time for me to post a message to this site. Mine is Alterra 2009 Model M/T.

Recently, I was informed by the service shop that my front shock absorbers (left and right) are leaking and need replacement.

I was greatly surprised why sira kaagad ang shocks ko, when the unit is used for city driving only and never been exposed to offroad or severe road condition. The odometer reading is 20K kms pa lang.

Is this normal? I find this alarming, shock absorbers on SUVs should be very strong enough to withstand offroad conditions, right?

Appreciate your comments/advise on this.

Thank you.

**Benzmizer** · November 2nd, 2010 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by oalimde

To Benzmizer:

First time for me to post a message to this site. Mine is Alterra 2009 Model M/T.

Recently, I was informed by the service shop that my front shock absorbers (left and right) are leaking and need replacement.

I was greatly surprised why sira kaagad ang shocks ko, when the unit is used for city driving only and never been exposed to offroad or severe road condition. The odometer reading is 20K kms pa lang.

Is this normal? I find this alarming, shock absorbers on SUVs should be very strong enough to withstand offroad conditions, right?

Appreciate your comments/advise on this.

Thank you.

Hello. Welcome to tsikot forums!

I have heard from some of my friends who has an Alterra who had encountered the same as yours.

Do not replace or do any modifications. Bring it to the nearest ISUZU dealer and let them evaluate. Considering the low mileage and route you have stated, that is unusual.... thus, should be under warranty.

**oalimde** · November 3rd, 2010 12:28 AM

Benzmizer,

Thanks a lot for the quick reply.

Yeah, I have already coordinated with Isuzu Davao and are preparing for the documentation for head office approval for the replacement of the parts under warranty.

Kind regards....

**rdboy** · November 29th, 2010 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by splitfire011978

Btw, i discovered na may recall din pala Alterra natin hhhhmmmm yung sa Oil catcher nakulang sa model 05-late 07 libre nila nilalagay sa lahat ng Casa. We noticed kasi na habang umiinit ang makina at mainit na Oil iangat nyo dip stick may usok na lumalabas dun to avoid this baka daw maubusan kayo ng langis yung oil catcher ikinakabit nila para daw ireturn sa makina yung langis. Ask your Casa for the details.

Any news about this?
Is this true?

**jefsan** · December 2nd, 2010 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by rdboy

Any news about this?
Is this true?

Sir Rdboy,

My 2005 Alterra did undergo the addition of the oilcatcher when I had it for PM in Pampnga. It is for free and eversince I had no problem on my teri. I usually travel from Subic to Manila and often go to Baguio and happy to say that Teri doesnt dissapoint you in long distance driving. Just do regular PM every 5,000kms. and for sure your Alterra will last for a long, long time.

Merry Christmas to all CIA and all Tsikoteers!!!

**splitfire011978** · December 6th, 2010 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by jefsan

Sir Splitfire,

Long time no see. So what suv are you now using? Did your insurance covered the whole damaage?
Balitaan mo kmi. Hope to see you again one of these days even though you dont have the Alterra.
Let's plan a small get together ok? Regards to your family.

Crosswind XT LE muna sir jeff currently ongoing yung conversion into SPORTS LIMO SPORTIVO type. Planning to buy a 2009 Alterra pa rin if our budget permits. Yes covered sya ng insurance sad to say it was insured about P1,080,000.00 but claimed only P959K due to depreciation daw at FAIR MARKET VALUE.

**jefsan** · December 6th, 2010 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by splitfire011978

Crosswind XT LE muna sir jeff currently ongoing yung conversion into SPORTS LIMO SPORTIVO type. Planning to buy a 2009 Alterra pa rin if our budget permits. Yes covered sya ng insurance sad to say it was insured about P1,080,000.00 but claimed only P959K due to depreciation daw at FAIR MARKET VALUE.

Sir Splitfire,
Nice to know you stayed with the Isuzu brand. So you hav time to join the Dec12 EB sa metrowalk with the IVEA group? Let me know so we can see how many can make it. Text mo ko if decided ka na.

**splitfire011978** · December 9th, 2010 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by jefsan

Sir Splitfire,
Nice to know you stayed with the Isuzu brand. So you hav time to join the Dec12 EB sa metrowalk with the IVEA group? Let me know so we can see how many can make it. Text mo ko if decided ka na.

not sure sir jeff currently Tivo is under paint job medyo matagal pa bago matapos.

**oalimde** · December 14th, 2010 09:01 PM

Mga kabayan,

I have a 2009 Alterra.

Napapansin ko sa alterra na parang pigil ang hataw nya when it reaches the speed of 100 pataas. The present km reading nya is 22k. From 0 to 99, smooth man ang hataw, pati ang andar ng makina. But by the time mag 100 na sya pataas, hindi na suave or smooth ang hataw, parang nahirapan ang makina.

Any comments or advise on what to do with this, pleasseeeee...