[Davin Yap]

Yup, almost forget the cordless impact. Makes things easier to unbolt stuffs. Thanks for the reply! 🙂

[Davin Yap]

I was thinking of getting some tools to do some basic maintenance job on the car since the car’s warranty period is over. Eric provides videos for most of the fluid change in the car. Just need to know what other tools i might want to get besides the tools Eric specified in his videos.

Thanks for the reply everyone! A floor jack and jackstands will be the first! B)

[Davin Yap]

I checked the underneath of the engine and there’s no oil leaks at the rear seals or is there any oil residue on the serpentine belt. However, I just checked my engine oil levels, and it’s quite high. I’ve gotten the oil change at the dealership, so i didn’t bother to verify the engine oil level before receiving the car. I didn’t find any bubbles on my dipstick when checking the engine oil level with the engine running, which means that there’s no frothing of the engine oil.

Does this high engine oil levels contribute anything to the burned smell? Since I’ve read on some other forums that high engine oil level will result in some of the oil being burned off or something but i doubt that it will contribute to the smell.

I’ve also read that excessive engine oil will cause a spun bearing or journal. Is that rattling noise at high engine RPM a sign of that ?

[Davin Yap]

Nearly the same time i think. The car is using a hydraulic actuated clutch. So adjusting the clutch to compensate for wear is out of the question. However, the clutch pedal is a little high with this car. Will get under the car and spot for any leaks.

I’ve just switched from mineral oil to fully synthetic after 3 rounds of mineral oil usage. I doubt the fully synthetic motor oil flushed all the gunk out of the engine and unseal any leaks. Sucks if that happens

*Edit*
Thanks for the answers everyone!

[Davin Yap]

What about the rattling noise? Any ideas on that? I’m afraid its knock. Don’t want to blow up the motor

[Davin Yap]

[quote=”barneyb” post=103904]I don’t know where you live or what car we are talking about. If in the US go to Tire Rack and read the tire reviews. They also sell tire/wheel combinations. Buy a combo for your car and it will fit.

I needed snow tires on rims last winter. My car, stored away for winter, suddenly had to be on the road in bad weather. The next thing you know UPS dropped four tires on rims mounted and balanced – the model of convenience.[/quote]

I’m not from the US. In fact, I’m from Malaysia. I’m driving a locally made car over here. It’s a Proton Saga SV 1.3L. There’s no need for a snow tire since I’m in the tropics. I’m just looking out for signs for a shitty tire so that I can avoid them.

Edited :

Thanks 13aceofspades13. So the tires on the premium version of my car is more of a cosmetic factor rather than a performance factor. So for a better handling, my tires should be something a little wider than the premium version of my car. Thanks for clarifying. Thanks a bunch.

[Davin Yap]

[quote=”barneyb” post=103904]I don’t know where you live or what car we are talking about. If in the US go to Tire Rack and read the tire reviews. They also sell tire/wheel combinations. Buy a combo for your car and it will fit.

I needed snow tires on rims last winter. My car, stored away for winter, suddenly had to be on the road in bad weather. The next thing you know UPS dropped four tires on rims mounted and balanced – the model of convenience.[/quote]

I’m not from the US. In fact, I’m from Malaysia. I’m driving a locally made car over here. It’s a Proton Saga SV 1.3L. There’s no need for a snow tire since I’m in the tropics. I’m just looking out for signs for a shitty tire so that I can avoid them.

Edited :

Thanks 13aceofspades13. So the tires on the premium version of my car is more of a cosmetic factor rather than a performance factor. So for a better handling, my tires should be something a little wider than the premium version of my car. Thanks for clarifying. Thanks a bunch.

[Davin Yap]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m assuming that there are 3 types of grades of tires (not really sure but just assume). There’s this crappy tires, mainstream tires and premium tires. How do we actually differentiate the crappy type of tires and the good ones ?

Just some effort to not get ripped of

[Davin Yap]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m assuming that there are 3 types of grades of tires (not really sure but just assume). There’s this crappy tires, mainstream tires and premium tires. How do we actually differentiate the crappy type of tires and the good ones ?

Just some effort to not get ripped of

[Davin Yap]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdkvbfyO5cc[/video]

Dry jokes aside, I find this one hilarious.

[Davin Yap]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdkvbfyO5cc[/video]

Dry jokes aside, I find this one hilarious.

[Davin Yap]

Well, time to hit the gym.. :woohoo:

[Davin Yap]

Well, time to hit the gym.. :woohoo:

[Davin Yap]

Hey there..

What are the difference in oil compositions between engine oil, power steering oil, manual transmission oil, automatic transmission oil? the only thing i know is, use the wrong one and you will get a free visit to the local mechanic.

best wishes.

Davin Yap

[Davin Yap]

Hey there..

What are the difference in oil compositions between engine oil, power steering oil, manual transmission oil, automatic transmission oil? the only thing i know is, use the wrong one and you will get a free visit to the local mechanic.

best wishes.

Davin Yap

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