Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. They are a great vehicle. Alloy Isuzu tray(Triple M) canvas canopy in sail track with engineered load bearing alloy roof and rails. I got my Dmax a 40K service 2or3 weeks ago the fuel filter light came on about a week before service, it cost me $1400 to fix . The solution is stainless steel tie road sleaves from RR Products. 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. Im also waiting for my aircon to fail, but no issues so far. Once the car is turned off and back on the warning light disappears (traction control light) and I can drive away no problem. The Dmax comes with traction control and no diff lock or LSD. Blamed me as i didnt show them early enough. I wouldnt mind so much if I didnt depend on my vehicle for work and for the long weekend trips into Central NSW to visit family. Regular oil changes probably would prolong it though. On it. Have a problem with the front sway bar. The Dmax turbo was replaced when it was first delivered to me (faulty waste gate actuator), and I had the transfer case seal on the rear weep, which was replaced under warranty, and kept leaking (we are on seal #4 now, which seems to be holding). now on over 90k kms and about 20k of that was on some pretty rough roads touring N.T. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. I have read of a surprising number of Dmaxs with rear differentials that have failed before 80,000km. Hi, I really enjoyed your fair and balanced assesment of the D-Max. 401 000kms. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? Factory internal wiring is horribly put together, bonnets wobbles because the metal is so thin, i can visibly see the cab move and stretch where the doors mount to the cab, i would not be surprised if the door rips out of the frame one day, fancy looking l.e.d lights arent that crash hot, i periodically smell oil fumes in the cabin even when the A/C is on recirculate. 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. Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. So, now going for 2nd hand centre and if no issues will do the locker at a later date. Yep, were happy with Amaron. TJM bullbar and winch, side rails and side steps. 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. loaded up and towing a boat. Recently purchased a Cx space cab trading in a 2016 model, the new vehicle is causing major problems related to the sensors breaking at shadows on the road travelling at speed o the highway. also my handsfree is fine, i have heard people complain about it but i have never had that problem in a lsu, i am beginning to think its the different unit in the sx that is the issue here. Good article! Hopefully your run so far improves! Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? I understand that things go wrong, nothing is faultless, but thats why I pay for dealer servicing, I shouldnt be without a car for over 6 weeks and counting. Dobinsons 1.5"-3.5" Suspension lift kit Twin Tube Shocks and rear Quick Ride Kit for 2012 and Up Isuzu DMax & Chevy Colorado. Check this out Dmax Evaporator Failure. 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. Enough D-Max and MU-X owners have experienced problems with cracks in the metal of the engine bay, that we can't ignore it as a potential watch-out. Id join some of the Isuzu pages and get first hand feedback from other owners. Interesting! You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. It does sit on 110-120km/hr very nicely though. Sorry to hear. If you are confident that it is driven correctly, then you can push back. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . They won't affect normal working then. Its got enough power to be reasonable, and a lot if you are used to some of the older diesel 4WDs, but its got nothing on other Utes like the Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor or V6 Volkswagen Amarok. Getting anything from overseas is a disaster at the moment, and Isuzu will be caught up in it like everyone else. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. The evaporator has cracked it due to dodgy lines apparently. Given the Dmax's don't have the best reputation for strong CV's anyway, it was asking for trouble. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. Roof racks; are you overloaded? Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. No one will know for sure without a few more kms being put on them. Sounds like youve had a good run with the Rodeo; they are a great vehicle too. Zero problems. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. This point is super scary. This seems to stem from vehicles that spend a lot of time on rough roads, have heavy bull bars and winches mounted and that stick out a long way. I appreciate it. Im looking at the brand new 2020 model. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. Great article on the Isuzu. Shower awning. They only way they can decline warranty is if the transmission cooler caused an issue, which it wont if its correctly suited to the vehicle and recommended + fitted by a specialist. The light steering. Interesting over view, i jumped from a 2002 2.8 izuzu turbo rodeo 400000 km, which by the way never let me down into a 2018 d max 42 , had 2 factory recall, the last being the rear springs replacement, now completed 80,000 km no issues , about to trick the ute up a bit and take it where most would not venture in a 2 wheel drive so will be interesting to see if i have issues. Hayman Reese Xbar. 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. That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, and am very familiar with the difference between hard work and abuse. Unhappy Jan but glad to get it out and hopefully help someone else out. Have you spoken to Isuzu about it? 1. The clutch is an interesting one, because it falls under the wear and tear category. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. I have a 2015 Manual Mu-x, and I need to replace the rear main seal and the transfer case seal, and Im hoping not to be taken for a ride on cost. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. A few months back, we replaced our 80 Series Land Cruiser with a 2016 Isuzu Dmax. Good to hear youve had a great run. Thanks Mine will be getting checked shortly with a camera through the oil fill hole, and I wouldnt be surprised to see damage. The rear main is a much bigger job, and to be honest, if its not lifted (this only affects the transfer case seal, not the rear main), I would be pushing for both to go through under warranty. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! They make great vehicles, and Id happily own most of their range. Perhaps you wont need one, which solves your issue altogether. What do you think about dmax 2022? The front can only flex through it's design range anyway. View. Like you did for your D Max I wanted a trans cooler. 4.5 years out of the first one, and weve gone for another identical one. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. At the time of purchase, Id heard of a couple of turbos going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. Consistently returning 8.4l/km (not towing of course) and if I take my racks off, that usually drops below 8. 1. Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. Lots to think about, but take your time, drive the vehicles you are keen on and make the best decisions you can with what you pick up. Ive long since learned reliability and a slow journey are far better than a fast journey and not making it there! A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Marion & Ian Cash. (EDIT all good so far!). It is the pre DPF model. 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. 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. cab mounts were replaced every 40 000kms. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. There are some design flaws, and manufacturing flaws on these from the factory, like there is for every single vehicle out there. Mine seems to catch around 250ml per 10k but doesnt seem to drop much on the dipstick. Have you got a Dmax? I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. I attached long evap pipe for aircon to firewall with clamp to try and avoid evap failure from cracking. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. I need to check mine too; thanks for the reminder. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Ive never heard of the crank snapping unless its running serious power, but I assume its all standard. The aircon pipe that causes your evaporator to crack. Therefore I was surprised you bought one of these crates of shite over a Toyota. 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. Vehicle cost ($40,601) Our Isuzu Dmax was $40,601 including GST, delivery to our door (from the Eastern States) and includes 12 months registration and stamp duty here (it came with no plates). 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. However, youll have a hard time getting one, they dont really work that well and they are actually illegal in these Dmaxs as it interferes with the electronic stability control. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The Hilux is also a good vehicle, and as long as you keep on top of the injectors they are a great motor. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. BDS 4.5" Lift Kit Fits 2011-2019 Chevy / GMC 2500HD / 3500HD Part# 719H All BDS Lift k.. More Info & Free Shipping. All our lift kits are designed to give your Isuzu D-Max improved stability with load or when towing, increased comfort off and on road, and of course give you greater control when driving your Isuzu D-Max. Purchased new. That sucks mate. Absolutely. 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). So naturally I speak to Isuzu. You can read more about that here; Dmax leaking transfer case seal. Sorry to hear of your experience. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. No dramas except the egr which was done earlier this year at 240000ks and seals on the gear box, its now at 270000ks and still on the original clutch. Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). Unfortunately the turbo issue is huge, and even on this very post some people are on their 4th! Oil used Castrol Vectron 10W40 Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. Above all, I just want to thank you for your contribution and honesty. There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. during one period it was down to the tip of the bottom yellow indicator at 11750km with some med boat towing and mild beach 4x4ing. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. It seems the cracks are caused by either stress or metal fatigue and are most likely to show up on the suspension towers, near the VIN plate or low down on the inner guards. As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. Sounds rough. Cheap quality, nasty interior and poor performance. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. Both makes are great reliable Utes. Turbo has gone Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. Hi, Hi Aaron I have a 2015 dmax diesel ute has being a great ute no problems at all but 2 weeks ago it decided to blow the coolant out the header tank a long story short it had never being hot and didnt get hot until it let go temp got to 3/4 on gauge, head gasket blown put in 2 spots between cylinders head cracked as well 190,000 on clock only ran in must be a fault there somewhere for that to happen never being hot and no leaks. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. Still terrible you have to do that though. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). 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? 28,000 ks only on her though. All things considered, the Dmax is a seriously solid vehicle, and is one of the better in its class. it can cause alignment issues if abused hard About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. 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. 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. At 65,000ks The only two faults that I have had with the D-Max is the evaporator leaked, and was replaced under warranty, and the open diff is a royal P.I.T.A. Is the vehicle still drivable? If you want a Ute that has all the bells and whistles, a Dmax is not it. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. I am going to have all these things kept under a watchful eye This vehicle is my bread and butter and cant afford it to be off the road unsechelued! 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