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 ◙PROTON PERSONA◙ V6, our pride n joy

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post Sep 12 2009, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 12 2009, 10:07 AM)
Just got back form the sc repairing my iafm. it turned out they need to cut a bit part of the iafm, then the sound is no more. I asked the mechanic, he said by default the factory assembled the wrong size of one part in iafm. So basically, each persona owner should be screwed  laugh.gif

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The iafm i think. forgot to take the part he modified

So far most of my problems are no more, except for the infamous metal-hitting on the right front tire.
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which SC you visit dude?
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post Sep 12 2009, 11:38 AM

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So do we have to use Proton's parts or can some of the below mentioned be purchased ourselves, as I believe like Engine Oil it would be cheaper, but what brand and type of oil? I hear 3rd party filter will void warranty, what about better spark plugs?

What about Manual Transmissions? Do I need fluids?


QUOTE(2fast2furious @ Sep 12 2009, 07:53 AM)
From my many years of experience in driving and owning a new car before....

-  Engine oil
-  Oil filter
-  ATF oil (for auto obviously)
-  Brake oil
-  Radiator coolant
-  Power steering oil (very rarely to change)
-  Air filter
-  Spark plugs

The above is all there is to it. Nothing more. Yes they will push you to buy oil treatment etc etc etc to suck ur  moneyflies.gif . Just say no.  flex.gif
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post Sep 12 2009, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(2fast2furious @ Sep 12 2009, 10:24 AM)
Whoa. really? any more photos of which you took to see more clearly? Care to explain more in details dude?
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thats what the mech told me blush.gif I'm sorry, that was the only pic i took. U can find this part on the engine side, near the brake fluid. It should got the Bosch brand on it. Details..... well, if your engine starts giving ktak sound loudly, it is time laugh.gif

QUOTE(half_lif3 @ Sep 12 2009, 10:56 AM)
which SC you visit dude?
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sc at taman perindustrian Bukit Serdang


Speaking of which, i sprayed wd40 on my fuel cover since i saw a few weeks ago in serdang a black persona without its fuel cover attached leaving the fuel cap exposed doh.gif if i'm not mistaken, bro ralf also faced the same problem right?
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post Sep 12 2009, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 12 2009, 12:09 PM)
thats what the mech told me  blush.gif  I'm sorry, that was the only pic i took. U can find this part on the engine side, near the brake fluid. It should got the Bosch brand on it. Details..... well, if your engine starts giving ktak sound loudly, it is time  laugh.gif
sc at taman perindustrian Bukit Serdang
Speaking of which, i sprayed wd40 on my fuel cover since i saw a few weeks ago in serdang a black persona  without its fuel cover attached leaving the fuel cap exposed  doh.gif  if i'm not mistaken, bro ralf also faced the same problem right?
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yeap, my fuel cover broken.

I have to drive other car to work, wink.gif car sitting in car porch for a week time..cannot drive out coz takut someone throw rubbish into petrol tank. wink.gif
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post Sep 12 2009, 02:35 PM

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Anyone try the eneos semi 5w-30 on proton persona before? izzit suit for persona? If bring our own engine oil to sc to do the service will void the warranty? or they just record down what oils is using?
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post Sep 12 2009, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(jack111 @ Sep 12 2009, 02:35 PM)
Anyone try the eneos semi 5w-30 on proton persona before? izzit suit for persona? If bring our own engine oil to sc to do the service will void the warranty? or they just record down what oils is using?
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depends on the SC......try taking eneos semi 10w40....for that, i had used before..the oil consider thin compare to different oils........its not bad....lighter pedal...or u can just get Mobil Super 2000.......its much better......im had changed 2times, engine remain smooth as baby butt brows.gif
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post Sep 12 2009, 04:58 PM

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30 too light for the engine? cuz i seriously would like to use lighter oils. the oil proton using is too thick. if not mistaken its 50 rite?

fully synthetic or not, no matter what, a lighter oil is always resulting in a nicer better drive.
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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 12 2009, 10:07 AM)
Just got back form the sc repairing my iafm. it turned out they need to cut a bit part of the iafm, then the sound is no more. I asked the mechanic, he said by default the factory assembled the wrong size of one part in iafm. So basically, each persona owner should be screwed  laugh.gif

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The iafm i think. forgot to take the part he modified

So far most of my problems are no more, except for the infamous metal-hitting on the right front tire.
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different situtation with mine, sweat.gif
same problem but it took 1 month , they need to change my Iafm parts.
now no more sound like diesel engine laugh.gif
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post Sep 12 2009, 05:53 PM

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So the eneos 5w-30 is still suit to use and wont be too thin for persona rite? coz i just bought it and think to use it for my persona(which recommend by the spare part shop)........anyway, how much for the mobil 2000 ?
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QUOTE(advocado @ Sep 12 2009, 01:34 AM)
So can you guys compile a list of what we shouldn't accept when we service our cars to avoid paying our money unecessarily? Or if we follow the service book all is ok?

Also what are the stuffs you guys recommend we buy ourselve and bring to service centre? Care to share what brand/model?
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1. the useless Magnetrap http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=89017

2. all oil additives like X1R etc etc

3. car wash/engine wash

4. balancing & alignment

5. all other unnecessary accessories


Yes you can bring your own oil as long as 20W-50. You have to assert, repeat, ASSERT, your rights and do not have to accept the brand that is thrown to you.

They will use the flimsy excuse that the oil you bought from a particular hypermart might be fake and spoil the engine. You can counter by saying that the oil that they are pushing might also be fake or you can challenge them by writing a letter that all oils from that popular hypermart is fake.
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post Sep 12 2009, 07:43 PM

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Hey jack111,

I think your SC might have problem with that lube because its too thin for Campro. Modern engines should be able to use thin lubes because they have much smaller manufacturing tolerance compared to the 90's, but honestly I would think its too thin for our engines. 30's have lower ability to withstand shearing at high temperature, and you know Campro is pretty hot after you run it for a while, plus our hot climate. However, if you still insist on using it and the SC says some crap about it, you can show your Persona manual pg. 123, "Selection of engine oil" and the only two requirements are API SJ and SAE 20w-50.

Every SC has the tendency to treat you like they know more than you, but I would recommend our fellow forummers to build good relationship with your SC, if you want to get things done. If you think you've got a point, give them a smile and tell them why you think some things should be done in different way smile.gif.

Proton has done good work in consolidating their vendors, and the next step moving forward would be to work on their after sales service, provide "customer service 101" to those sitting at the counters and provide incentives to keep the more experienced mechanics from running away from Proton SC.
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post Sep 12 2009, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(Ultima @ Sep 11 2009, 02:25 PM)
Previous thread's:

◙The New PROTON PERSONA◙
◙The New PROTON PERSONA◙ V2
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post Sep 12 2009, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(jack111 @ Sep 12 2009, 05:53 PM)
So the eneos 5w-30 is still suit to use and wont be too thin for persona rite? coz i just bought it and think to use it for my persona(which recommend by the spare part shop)........anyway, how much for the mobil 2000 ?
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RM98....yeah..still ok..but 10w40 or 5w40 is the best in terms of protection and lightness.....


btw....with full tank of petrol, and driving style rev till 4000rpm, 80km-130km, 70% city ( mostly straight road but jam,slow traffic,heavy braking and housing area or street) and 30% highway...i can get 310km++...
aircond on all the time and automatic.....

and i feel that the higher the mileage the better fuel consumption and going topspeed is much faster....btw the current mileage is 38325km laugh.gif

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post Sep 12 2009, 11:55 PM

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damn...my front passenger dock lock cannot go down or up automatically, have to do it manually...
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QUOTE(seongmeng @ Sep 12 2009, 11:55 PM)
damn...my front passenger dock lock cannot go down or up automatically, have to do it manually...
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connector loose...can diy or send to SC.....they will tighten by using wiring tape
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post Sep 13 2009, 12:13 AM

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QUOTE(seongmeng @ Sep 12 2009, 11:55 PM)
damn...my front passenger dock lock cannot go down or up automatically, have to do it manually...
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same with mine also..
need press few time only can work sweat.gif
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post Sep 13 2009, 12:16 AM

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anyone experienced the "kok" sound at driver front right side AFTER the left turning???
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post Sep 13 2009, 12:20 AM

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QUOTE(seongmeng @ Sep 13 2009, 12:16 AM)
anyone experienced the "kok" sound at driver front right side AFTER the left turning???
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yea its a very famous problem.

I discovered the noise in less than 24 hours of ownership.
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post Sep 13 2009, 12:22 AM

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QUOTE(2fast2furious @ Sep 13 2009, 12:20 AM)
yea its a very famous problem.

I discovered the noise in less than 24 hours of ownership.
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izit very loud ar?
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post Sep 13 2009, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(KKW @ Sep 13 2009, 12:22 AM)
izit very loud ar?
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ermm.... how loud is it.... this really depends on individual hearing. For me, its obvious.
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