It is capable of holding over 650 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque in the Camaro so you can rest assured that this transmission can hold the power that you want to put down with your new Duramax. Have a problem with the front sway bar. Catch can also approx 250ml From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! Thanks Aaron, If the steel is incorrect, its not going to fix that, and Isuzu would certainly have a greater leg to stand on if you did end up with cracking. I guess it all comes down to what you want, and whether its a good deal. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. They then said the car has too many modifications including lockers (their words) and that Pedders re-manufactured my vechicle and to take it up with them. Done Simpson Desert, Plenty Highway, Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta Track, Cape York, Savannah Way, Cape Tribulation Track, Fraser and Moreton Islands. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. The 2017 model onwards had turbo issues, but seem to be pretty similar to the 2012 2016 models in terms of reliability (turbo aside). I cant say Im unhappy with the performance of our vehicle, but its not been perfect either. I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. I have great respect for them. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. Turbo went in under 10,000km had a strange noise from motor that head office couldnt explain and loads of other issues. Id suggest you get something light and strong if you can, and monitor the body mounts carefully, and look for any cracks appearing. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Of course, you can rip the dash out and replace the head unit, which is what we will be doing soon. Squeeks and rattles in the dash and both doors, exterior paint scratches easily, interior plastics scratch easily, rust spots on the drivers side door sill from a leaking door, car mat snapped off the first time i hopped in it, vinyl floor covering is loose, glove box latch does not open the glove box, driver side door sits 5mm proud compared to the rear door. Ive also seen a lot of people installing Colorado body mounts, which are apparently more solid, but as to whether this makes the actual issue any better or not, I couldnt say. I have a 2017 d max. Not overly happy about this. Other issues is that I seem to got through crank batteries and alternators, I am currently on my 6th alternator and 8th crank battery, but this may also be related to the dual battery system. The insurer said they believe its a manufacturing defect also hence the cash settlement as opposed to authorising the repairs and giving a lifetime warranty on them. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? I would imagine most of the problems I listed will have been rectified. Maybe Ive just been lucky, but I love it! Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best Have sleeves to place on tie rod ends that are weak. I assume the coolant leak was something to do with the EGR, and at least one of the oil leaks would have been a rear main? In regards to the Bull Bar, Im not entirely convinced that they have any bearing on the cracking, but it certainly wont help. Our goal is to buy a semi-offroad caravan with more powerful vehicle, not necessarily brand new. Any useful feedback from them? Aaron, Ill have to check it out but I think our Dmax is about a 2016, its a manual and has just started revving up while driving, the rev counter goes up and the motor starts over revving while just driving along, any ideas would be helpful, cheers. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. The thing to remember is that if your wheel comes off the ground and lands hard when the tyre is spinning your chances of breaking a CV increase hugely. Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. I also found the lane control totally unreliable. I have no issues with the safety systems, they are annoying and id rather do without but once you adjust your driving style a little bit you get used to them. I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. Ive seen a few cases of this, but again know plenty of people who give them a lot of work and have never had a problem (and neither have I). She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. I would ask on the various Dmax and MUX pages on Facebook; there is some good information shared on their from a technical perspective. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. They won't affect normal working then. Re the cracks Cheers. These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. Purchased new. I do approx. What has Isuzu had to say about it? Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. 2018 Dmax Ken. Doing those sort of drives it should be pristine, but maybe its not! Emergency brakes are applied prematurely. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Keep bouncing the front end and youll end up in broken CV territory very quickly. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. Yours clearly isnt. The aircon pipe that causes your evaporator to crack. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. All the best in your battle for a fair outcome Bog standard too. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Cheers, Emma. A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. DIY LIFT KIT INSTALL SECRETS! I have almost no savings now and after all this trying to move my family from Tennant Creek NT back to Victoria with no Air conditioning. Anyone else experiencing the same issues and what other oils are being used? Hi, I have a 2019 Isuzu Dmax Auto SX model. Ive heard some sketchy things about these safety features, and people are using blacked out business cards to stop the sensors from working to overcome it. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! They make great vehicles, and I'd happily own most of their range. The front end is total crap and after putting a lokka in the front, I broke 3 CVs and finally the whole front diff (https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs). I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. A lot of people dont do this. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. Of course, theyve come about in order to meet environmental emission regulations, so they are here to stay. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? Good to hear youve had a great run. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Front Bumpers Hidden Winch Mounts Nudge Bars Rear Bumpers Side Protection Underbody Protection Winch Bumpers Canopies and Covers Tonneau Covers Truckman Hard Tops Exterior Styling Grilles Other Styling Wheel Arches Wheel Spacers Exterior Upgrades Camera Systems Tailgate Assist Towing Mirrors Snorkels and Breathers Diff Breathers Snorkel Kits Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. 200watt solar panel up on cab roof. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction.If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here - Dmax build cost. set of nolathane cab mounts fixed this. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? Aaron, Not sure if you are implying our Dmax has been abused, but it certainly hasnt. A well known fix is to fit colorado front rubbers as they are much more solid and reduce the vibration greatly. The panel beater in Alice told me he deals with the cracked inner guards once a month and said it will happen again and get rid of it. loaded up and towing a boat. now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. On it. Ive seen a couple of front differentials blow up off road and puncture the actual diff, and a few DPF issues, but for the most part they seem to have made a significant improvement. Im fairly confident the first 3 seals that were installed were not done properly (pushed too far in). Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. Keen to know more? Id be keeping an eye on the cold motor rattle, and the loosing of coolant. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. They generally have a decent reputation, but stranger things have happened. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. Gotta love how yet again another so called expert writing a blog claims something mounted to a chassis can crack the guards. How many kms has it done? Excellent choice. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. Thanks so much for your comment, and sounds like youve had an awesome experience. At the 20,000k service we were told that their was a problem with the dpf and we were told the ECU would be reprogrammed by Toyota to maximise the dpfs life. Im not a real 44 buff, just wanted a vehicle that could handle bush tracks, sandy beach access points for a bit of fishing and such. Its a real shame. The 2021 Isuzu D-MAX has arrived, and Fulcrum are getting ready to offer it some serious upgrades to ensure your 4WD has the ultimate ride! I believe their has been a firmware update for the safety side of things on the BT50/Dmax which makes it react a little less harshly, and Ive heard good things about it so far. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. I will mention that the new shape (2020 onwards) Dmax and MUX have had a major upgrade in the frills and fancy department, which is great to see. 28,000 ks only on her though. Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. I own a 2017 dual cab Dmax LS-U 44. Seems they havent moved on much since. If you took the time to read a bit more carefully, youd see that I clearly mentioned the body mounts, in the paragraph right underneath. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. Apart from those faults, my 2013 MUX has had 3 engine oil leaks fixed under warranty and one coolant leak that cost me $1700. Harry. Tom. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. Just to chipping in with my experience. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. However, Im not brand biased, or so attached to it that I fail to mention its shortcomings, and every single 4WD out there has at least a couple. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. Or should I go to Toyota Hilux ? Axle Binding Axle binding is caused by a CV joint bending so far that the internal bearings and cage lock up and can't turn freely. This has been happening for almost 18mths/50,000km and can happen anywhere from 2km or 10,000km apart. i dont understand how anyone can say the cracked inner guards are caused by a bullbar when it is mounted to the chassis not the body. They were welded back up under insurance as they thought it might have to do with an accident in 2018. Just keep pushing. The Dmax CVs seem to be at a disadvantage from the factory though, with the differential sitting slightly further back than it other vehicles, and this puts more stress on them to start off with. Thanks Paul. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. Good to hear you had a great run from the Rodeo. FYI, Ive been a qualified mechanical fitter for many years, so your comment is rather amusing. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. The new panels are different parts. However I have an new issue that the Isuzu dealership is stuck on. The better option is to get a locker, and replace it with something better, that will be useful off road. Its ordered now; youll get a great car and Im sure youll have fun with it. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. Absolutely. Rear main seal was replaced under warranty no other problems to date . Headlights are very poor and there is no genuine option yet. I don't know - very few diesels seem to have them, probably due to increased production costs and the plain fact is most manage very well without them though the presence of an in-tank pump does make servicing easier. I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. Yep, the 2WD Toyotas have a great reputation. EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. I am hoping this is a simple fix. I have an SX spacecab 2013. The reasoning was simple; a DPF (or DPD as Isuzu calls them) is just another thing to go wrong, and I know Isuzu have issues with them in their trucks (despite being one of the better DPFs on the market today). after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. You are very welcome. Mine seems to catch around 250ml per 10k but doesnt seem to drop much on the dipstick. I noticed that you have an Amaron battery under the bonnet. They can get a good idea of the condition of the DPD fairly easily. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. During low speed acceleration the car takes 0.5 seconds to decide what to do, then an added 0.5 seconds of low end lag then a surge of power which makes low speed driveability not very enjoyable. I started the application in May. At the 40k service the wetness was observed, they ordered in the parts and at the 50k service it was corrected. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. That is a shocking story, and one that you should be rightfully upset about. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. The 2012 2020 Isuzu Dmaxs have a very bad habit of cracking the evaporator at the end of a rigid pipe that goes through your firewall, which releases the cooling gas, and results in you needing to have the entire dash removed, and the evaporator replaced. Unfortunately on our way to the dealer, an hour and a half drive, Tuesday gone, the car completely died and we had to get it towed to the dealer. I have had the same problems with my Dmax 2018 LS the inner guard cracked but that was before i had the bullbar fitted the turbo has failed isuzu have come to the party and are covering the costs to repair my car, my car had travelled 160000 klms the dealer repeatly told my that there was no problem with the PDF until the car went into limp mode. When the first model comes out, they often update it and correct issues in the next version. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. The game is always changing, and theres no perfect 4WD for everyone out there. 2013 dmax replaced a clutch at 30000 ,rattle in motor when cold from new for 4 seconds ,squeel in front wheel oil seals from new a bit of wd40 once a week looks after that left hand front tyre chops put suspension all checked out ok, loose radiator fluid since new 1lt month car has 100000 on it now still goes good had a roos ECU remap plenty of towing power now. Ill be driving along and just go into limp mode. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. Regarding the statement, I can only go off what I see regularly posted, and from what mechanics have to say about them. I have a 2018 SX duel cab with a steel tray and just the basic mods, Bull bar, 2 suspension up grade, larger tires and a catch can also 60k on the clock. If your dealer is close Id be asking them about it and getting it done, so you dont have issues with cracked guards in the future. Hi Aaron, All the best with your new vehicle! You comments re the Bushman fridge are spot on. Hes running an auto locka, and installed 2 aftermarket ones, which are basically made of cheese. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. Isuzu have done an amazing job with their DPFs in general (compared to many other brands), but I am still seeing some DPF (or DPD) problems on Dmaxs and MUXs. Its similar in many ways to mine, and it sounds like youve put plenty of thought into making something that will do what you need it to. One of the most important things to get right with a motor running a DPF is the right oil; if you run non DPF suitable oil it will block the DPF in no time, and youll have all sorts of issues. That sucks mate. Tray of Drifta drawers as our bed base. At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. Aaron, Hi Aaron, The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. Any big issue with that mileage? Our 4x4 lift kits are designed to lift your D-Max to the legal maximum height, allowing for bigger and tougher tyres with greater clearance. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. Theyve certainly proven themselves to be reliable. So far, Im reasonably pleased with my Dmax, but having only done around 80,000km its not really a huge form of evidence just yet. I would absolutely disagree with them being cheap and nasty, and there are thousands of happy owners; you dont have to look too far to find them either. 3 weeks in the Pilbara camping and 4WDing, 6 weeks in the Coral Coast, Pilbara and Kimberley, 3 months with a camper trailer, 4WD and toddler; the summary, Lake Argyle and the Bungles; amazing places in WA, Our Isuzu Dmax build for touring Australia, Our new Hybrid Camper; a Lifestyle Reconn R2, Building a tough 4WD boat trailer to take remote fishing, Why we moved from a soft floor to a hybrid camper trailer. Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. Fingers crossed. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. Interesting feedback, and not what Ive heard from the majority of owners of these models. Hi Aaron, However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range, Just bought a 2nd hand dmax. The seal itself is cheap (from memory about $15) each, and doesnt take more than 30 minutes to replace. Either way, a new clutch shouldnt be a hugely expensive bill, and hopefully Isuzu share some of the responsibility, Thank you Aaron, I wouldnt say its pathetic, especially seeing as a huge number of people have no issues with them. The 4JJ1 motor. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). Ive heard of the CVs and tie rods. You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. Support strap of inner battery clamp to outer guard incase battery rocking causing inner guard cracking. It can happen during an 8hr drive or 2min into a school pick up run and doing any speed. So, I noticed at 115,000km the cracks are back. i owned an isuzu dmax 2.5 2014 for about 7 years till now, running well over 169,000 km without any problem, only minor and major services along the way. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. It is absolutely useless. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. Like all Toyotas they are as reliable as Sunrise. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. Regular price $1,010. Yep, this is a pretty well known issue. This has been an extremely stressful time. I would get the front weighed first though, as any heavy bull bar is likely to put you over the front axle weights, especially if you have bash plates or a winch as well. One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. Recently returning to NSW from Queensland, I had to obtain a Blue Slip for registration and the guy that did it (Isuzu Dealer) said the only thing wrong with my car, was that there was nothing all wrong with it. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. Take care, Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? A bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way. Great turning circle for a ute. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. I bought mine mid 2016. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. The 4JJ engine is widely regarded as one of the best on the market today, and is used in a wide range of applications from light trucks through to the Dmax and BT50, boat motors and you can even get conversion kits to put them into Patrols now. Is the vehicle still drivable? From a cosmetic view. You might already know that cars and vans are super expensive and have long lead times right now. Having spoken with a few gearbox guys of late the problem is now quite well known. The light steering. Im looking to buy a new 21 model and give the 10 to the missus but you are so right there isnt a perfect 4wd out there but these are a great bus. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! Many thanks for the reply and apologies for my late one. Towing capacity; a simple guide to keep you legal, 42 tips for 4WDing; the ultimate how to drive a 4WD guide, 20 things you should never do in a 4WD recovery. Other Mods B&W Turn Over Ball, Air Lift Bags, Titan 52gal fuel tank, Wether Tech FloorLiners, SpeedLiner spray in bedliner, debadged whole truck except bow ties and D-Max/Allsion logo Save Share Reply Quote The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. They are a great vehicle. Sorry to hear of your issues. The alternative is a torqueworm drive, which some people are doing. How come you sold the Y62? Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? I dont know how many of these have been covered by warranty, but often by the time you reach those sort of kilometres the warranty is long gone. Anyway, 6 weeks later, the parts have now been ordered, ex-Thailand and no idea how long that will take (I am hoping they dont strap them to the back of a mule with a life vest and push them across the ocean, but with my experience with Isuzu warranty so far, I wouldnt be surprised). I fitted FWH so the cv's and the boots aren't being flexed and run all the time as in the OE design. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. I do not know how someone could justify spending 70K on an X Terrain these days and be happy departing this that amount of cash. Isuzu, nor any other manufacturer have zero grounds to palm a warranty issue off on any modifications unless they can prove that the modification caused the problem. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. 50,000 ks a year as its my work ute doing technical work in the engineering industry so gets almost daily long drives, its rare for it to do less than 100k a day. Still terrible you have to do that though. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. Very disappointing. Weve gone with the lightest full size steel bull bar I could find, opted not to install a second battery under the bonnet (which I reckon is a daft place to put one anyway!) to me, its a solid and well build truck. The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. Rough run mate. Its all about the nut behind the wheel. Keep an eye on the body mounts; they are the primary cause of the body cracking issues. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. 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