Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

**ian_rex** · November 19th, 2005 07:36 AM

i keep on hearing that the hilux is quite bouncier than that of dmax. maybe because of the higher payload of the hilux. di ko alam kung sayang pero parang mas ok sana kung ang makina nya e 4jx1-tc. kaya nga lang sabi nila may problema daw kasi crdi. tumitirik.

**kurt** · December 20th, 2005 07:53 PM

hi dmax owners

posting an update. just had my 50000km pms. got 2 busted shocks again, 1 front left and 1 rear right, only the rear was replaced under warranty, and its under normal driving conditions for a pickup, no off-road or the rough stuff. went thru 2 sets of front schocks and only 1 pc for the reAr. just inquired about Procomp shocks at ride.inc. and checked out the websites. Procomp seems to ba a reputable brand and the prices of ride look affordable. I will get a pair of ES1000's for the front

no other serious problems encountered, just the usual replacements worn out parts like belts.

As for the performance at 50000kms. Engine still very strong but seems to be emitting light smoke in the morning during warmups. and it also seems to emit puffs of black smoke upon reaching 140kph.

currently using chemrez biodiesel. smell of the exhaust is less noxious but no improvements on the fuel consumption or engine power.

very satified dmax owner here.

**wildthing** · December 21st, 2005 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by kurt

posting an update. just had my 50000km pms. got 2 busted shocks again.....

.. just inquired about Procomp shocks at ride.inc. and checked out the websites.

As for the performance at 50000kms. Engine still very strong but seems to be emitting light smoke in the morning during warmups...currently using chemrez biodiesel. smell of the exhaust is less noxious but no improvements on the fuel consumption or engine power.

very satified dmax owner here.

Not bad for a less than 2 years old ride with a high milleage (yun nga lang yung frontier ko dati hindi ako nagkaroon ng shock problems at all...upto now na 90k km na ito at bearly 2.5years old).

Why not use KYB shocks instead, its cheaper and performs well din naman?

Smoke at warm-up and high speeds...kahit naka chemrez biodiesel....I thought chemrez biodiesel could prevent that?

....probably you're often running at high speeds too (like me hehehe) kaya walang improvement sa fuel consumption even if you were using chemrez...

On other matters, who among you dmax owners' installed a TURBO TIMER and or TURBO BOOST CONTROLER (yung pressure control valve)?

Did it help the performance?

**ian_rex** · December 21st, 2005 05:56 AM

am nearing 35T km at the moment. no problems at all except:

rattling hood

busted panel lights in the A/C switch.

still have to rectify these. lapse na ang warranty ko. anyone could help me?

**kurt** · December 21st, 2005 10:56 AM

additional info;

tried both shell rimula x and mobil delvac mx on long term testing. during 5000kms PMS periods, mobil delvac seems to be more "burn proof" retaining its oil level better while rimula x gives better fuel milage (11.90 km/l for mobil vs 12.3km/l for shell). factors like reducing engine noise, etc. they seem to be equal or i cannot tell the diffrence.

right now using rimulax, but will also use mobil delvax once in a while since its CI4 rating should give better engine protection. Isuzu manila and pasig allows "owner's oil/parts" during PMS.

from the shell website sana sa Phils may "rimula super" semi-syn at 15-40w. this would probably be the best oil i can afford; i can afford oils upto php275/liter.

also, i do not know exactly if it makes a difference but; since i often ride without cargo at the bed, matagtag dmax. so i occasionally check and ensure that the fuses are securely inserted in to their slots and not made loose by the jarring vibarations. sometimes when i push them, it feels slightly loose. parang my own preventive maintenance, coz i do not see any casa service doing this.

wildthing; will try procomp shocks kasi its a well known aftermarket brand kaya may pogi points din sana. made in usa kaya hoping matibay talaga at makabawas sa tagtag.

**ian_rex** · December 22nd, 2005 04:10 PM

another problem. my headlights seemed to moist when exposed overnight sa labas.

**ARB** · December 22nd, 2005 10:56 PM

ian, did you change your bulb? if yes the rubber at the back of the headlights might not been properly returned. if it is properly returned there might be minute crack on you lights for moisture to form.

**mikey_mike** · December 25th, 2005 11:54 PM

May mga naka a/t ba dito na dmax? Oks ba power nya yung frontier ko kasi na a/t 3.2ltr dati sobra kupad isip ko kung matic pa din kunin ko na pick up tamad kasi ako magmanual sa city driving e. Please share your experience thanks

**isketi** · December 26th, 2005 07:23 PM

I drive a 4x2 A/T D-Max. Oks na oks ang power nya, you won't feel na matic sya. Sarap pag kumagat yung turbo nya, you can give some sedans a good fight out there in the highway.