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 ◙PROTON PERSONA◙ V6, our pride n joy

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heavencloud
post Sep 13 2009, 11:59 PM

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was driving with almost a zero visibility due to the low clouds. The foglights were helping really much. Still can do a rapid climb on 2nd gear despite now on ron95. But caltex gave me slighter good power and less engine noise compared to petronas.

but nevertheless, with this kind of visibility, can only climb with the first gear. If 2nd, later scared hit the barrier laugh.gif

Next climb, Balik Pulau, in the next 2 weeks icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Sep 14 2009, 01:18 AM

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QUOTE(apahal @ Sep 13 2009, 12:10 PM)
turn off your a/c and you'll see that blm disappear from your sight .. plus, blm won't get  to do more than 180 i think... stability-wise, persona more stable at high speed.
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there's a blm which did ard 190 chase my back during d PD trip last yr shocking.gif
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post Sep 14 2009, 01:29 AM

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QUOTE(loong2020 @ Sep 13 2009, 10:50 AM)
ok....based on my experience since i had used eneos 10w40 and mobil super 2000 10w40......well i would say both oils are good.....but due to the availability of the engine oils, mobil is easier to get and both are price around the same price Eneos RM97 & Mobil RM98(RM93 after using smiles card)....
acceleration wise both pretty much the same and i felt mobil super is much lighter and rev happy......if u want to get mobil, make sure purchase it ONLY @ petrol station.....
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thanks for the reply dude...10w40 is semi / full -synthetic? is 10w40 considered as thin oil?.....few days back i just try caltex as u recommend...so far cant notice the different since there are few liters of petronas fuel too...i found out Havoline 10w40 is selling for rm97 at caltex station....thought of using caltex engine oil for my 3rd service....will the proton warranty void?

one more question:
is it true if my engine oil is Havoline(caltex) + my regular pump is caltex..then ONLY i will get the TRUE performance for my car. do you agree with this statement?
or it doesn't matter?


appreciate ur comments/suggestions smile.gif


Added on September 14, 2009, 1:44 am
QUOTE(nsty @ Sep 13 2009, 07:19 PM)
jack111,

Yes they will keep a record of what oil did you bring, but I can tell you that as long as its a API SJ or higher and the oil comes from a reputable company, you'll be safe. Surely they'll use scare tactics like voiding your warranty so that you'll buy oil from them. However you should always keep an eye on your oil level and always check using the dipstick if the engine consumes the thin oil. Once in a while you should take the dipstick out, hold the stick straight and see if the oil drips down quickly like water, if this is the case your engine will have higher wear than usual. Another indicator would be when you start the engine in the morning, you hear "chit chit chit" sound in the beginning then it goes away, sign that your oil isn't doing its job well.

Most of the engine wear occurs during cold starting in the morning, because throughout the night the oil will drop down along with the pull of gravity. In the morning when you start the engine, essentially your cylinder walls are almost dry (if your lube is too thin), but if you use a good lube, it will stick on the walls throughout the day, providing a "boundary lubrication" as we call it which prevents wear caused by engine cold start. So, take good note of the starting of your engine in the morning - if you hear a chit chit sound initially and then it goes away, it means the oil isn't doing enough to protect your engine smile.gif
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nsty,

good share of experience there dude..

i do have experience a sound after cold start as you mention.....now i get an idea due to wht the sound occurs...anyway my 3rd service are coming soon....i would appreciate if you recommend me a reliable engine oil...cuz i dont want to use that damn syntium 800 which the SC provided.


Added on September 14, 2009, 1:49 am
QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 14 2009, 12:59 AM)
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Genting, conquered  flex.gif

was driving with almost a zero visibility due to the low clouds. The foglights were helping really much. Still can do a rapid climb on 2nd gear despite now on ron95. But caltex gave me slighter good power and less engine noise compared to petronas.

but nevertheless, with this kind of visibility, can only climb with the first gear. If 2nd, later scared hit the barrier  laugh.gif

Next climb, Balik Pulau, in the next 2 weeks  icon_rolleyes.gif
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so u r a regular caltex user?

wht engine oil did u used?

care to clarify dude.. smile.gif

This post has been edited by krk24: Sep 14 2009, 01:50 AM
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post Sep 14 2009, 03:38 AM

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QUOTE(krk24 @ Sep 14 2009, 01:29 AM)
so u r a regular caltex user?

wht engine oil did u used?

care to clarify dude.. smile.gif
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Nope, was a petronas user laugh.gif When they started the ron95, i was still using petronas. I can felt the lack of power and my engine was noisier. Plus, my engine and hood will normally resonate a bit loudly around 2800rpm on 1st gear. But when using caltex, the resonance sound reduced a bit and gained some power compared to primax95 (but if course can't beat ron97's power). I started to use caltex when saw the advertisement on paultan and also bro loong comment after using it smile.gif (despite the nearest caltex station located around 4 - 5km from my house sweat.gif )

i'm using shell helix hx7 10w-40, provided by sc

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post Sep 14 2009, 09:21 AM

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QUOTE(cheeann @ Sep 14 2009, 01:18 AM)
there's a blm which did ard 190 chase my back during d PD trip last yr  shocking.gif
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bro cheeann can shake off the blm lo ...bcoz your ride can do 200kmh.. icon_rolleyes.gif while BLM/PerSona not qualify to join 200kmh club.. wink.gif

BLM did 190kmh..with that kind of soft and gentle suspension, not so grippy tyre. I dare not gamble my life even with my PerSona..i only speed..but not that crazzey to push to the limit.
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post Sep 14 2009, 10:16 AM

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Hi guys. Please assist me in telling me what rim size and tire series is this. I am looking for this look. Some said is 16 inch rims with 50 series tires.

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QUOTE(2fast2furious @ Sep 14 2009, 10:16 AM)
Hi guys. Please assist me in telling me what rim size and tire series is this. I am looking for this look. Some said is 16 inch rims with 50 series tires.

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It is either a 205/50/16 or 215/45/17...

From the picture, this car is slap with Yoko AD07 tire.. brows.gif
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post Sep 14 2009, 11:34 AM

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Someone please reconfirm again please? Cuz i dun wan to regret later. How nice if i know the dude that owns that car. sigh...

Thanks dudes...
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post Sep 14 2009, 11:42 AM

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I compiled a list for P1 SC to rectify.

I wonder if they will be rclxub.gif when they look at my compilation or not. blink.gif
Compared to my previous car (MyVi auto) this list of problems are not as serious. My MyVi had serious problems like disc brake warped, steering rack noise... I think i claimed like 10k worth of parts including a massive gearbox leak.... TWICE.

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post Sep 14 2009, 03:25 PM

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QAR? kuching right? where you get ur persona? proton main branch? my b-line still less problem only the engine dead once due to IAFM failure... but fixed right away only with srcewdriver... what a pro mech..
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post Sep 14 2009, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(arasy @ Sep 14 2009, 03:25 PM)
QAR? kuching right? where you get ur persona? proton main branch? my b-line still less problem only the engine dead once due to IAFM failure... but fixed right away only with srcewdriver... what a pro mech..
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QAR yes from Kuching. I got the car from Leasewell Leasing Sdn Bhd. One of Proton dealer. Fixed only by means of a screw driver? Care to explain? I am sure many in here would like to know... TQ!!!
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post Sep 14 2009, 05:20 PM

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QUOTE(krk24 @ Sep 14 2009, 01:29 AM)
thanks for the reply dude...10w40 is semi / full -synthetic? is 10w40 considered as thin oil?.....few days back i just try caltex as u recommend...so far cant notice the different since there are few liters of petronas fuel too...i found out Havoline 10w40 is selling for rm97 at caltex station....thought of using caltex engine oil for my 3rd service....will the proton warranty void?

one more question:
is it true if my engine oil is Havoline(caltex) + my regular pump is caltex..then ONLY i will get the TRUE performance for my car. do you agree with this statement?
or it doesn't matter?
appreciate ur comments/suggestions  smile.gif

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erm, at first pump...the effect can felt a bit different...but after 2nd or 3rd tank....i feel its much better than bhp ron95x2......havent compare with shell or petronas so im not sure.... the 10w40 is semi-synthetic......the oil is just nice for FC and also protection for campro engines.....

well using caltex engine oil with caltex fuel.....maybe better...BUT i dont think it effect so much...some may say yes some may not..up to the people view......


Added on September 14, 2009, 5:22 pm
QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 13 2009, 11:59 PM)
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Genting, conquered  flex.gif

was driving with almost a zero visibility due to the low clouds. The foglights were helping really much. Still can do a rapid climb on 2nd gear despite now on ron95. But caltex gave me slighter good power and less engine noise compared to petronas.

but nevertheless, with this kind of visibility, can only climb with the first gear. If 2nd, later scared hit the barrier  laugh.gif

Next climb, Balik Pulau, in the next 2 weeks  icon_rolleyes.gif
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wow..congrats..urs manual right???.....got corner or not??... brows.gif

This post has been edited by loong2020: Sep 14 2009, 05:22 PM
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post Sep 14 2009, 05:40 PM

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QUOTE(loong2020 @ Sep 14 2009, 05:20 PM)

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wow..congrats..urs manual right???.....got corner or not??... brows.gif
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lulz.. yea manual. Well, to be honest, the downhill part was the scariest. My tyres locked a few times, lucky got a bit skills and the engine braking to save my arse sweat.gif Basically, i think persona way too much weight on front. Abs and Ebd suppose to be a-must for each persona (want to buy h-line, but no manual rclxub.gif )
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post Sep 14 2009, 07:26 PM

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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 14 2009, 05:40 PM)
lulz.. yea manual. Well, to be honest, the downhill part was the scariest. My tyres locked a few times, lucky got a bit skills and the engine braking to save my arse  sweat.gif  Basically, i think persona way too much weight on front. Abs and Ebd suppose to be a-must for each persona (want to buy h-line, but no manual  rclxub.gif )
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me ok je......coming down the highest part i drop to L and let the car roll by itself and with some braking (cornering or humps) and slowly switch to 2 when the rpm is high...and i dont experience lock tires....using stock brakes?? and what tires??? brows.gif
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post Sep 14 2009, 07:52 PM

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QUOTE(loong2020 @ Sep 14 2009, 07:26 PM)
me ok je......coming down the highest part i drop to L and let the car roll by itself and with some braking (cornering or humps) and slowly switch to 2 when the rpm is high...and i dont experience lock tires....using stock brakes?? and what tires??? brows.gif
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haha, u sifoo mah, sure no tyre lock tongue.gif i just maintain 2nd gear all the time (3rd gear when a bit long straight). persona brake not really makan like saga blm, if pressed too hard, lock pulak rclxub.gif

yup, stock brake pads and tyres laugh.gif goodyear nct5, so-so on the grip, quite good in wet. Oh yea, u are using pp2, no wonder tyres still can maintain >.> Haih, my tire 195/60 really lack of choice compared to 195/55 cry.gif
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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Sep 14 2009, 07:52 PM)
haha, u sifoo mah, sure no tyre lock  tongue.gif i just maintain 2nd gear all the time (3rd gear when a bit long straight). persona brake not really makan like saga blm, if pressed too hard, lock pulak  rclxub.gif

yup, stock brake pads and tyres  laugh.gif  goodyear nct5, so-so on the grip, quite good in wet. Oh yea, u are using pp2, no wonder tyres still can maintain >.> Haih, my tire 195/60 really lack of choice compared to 195/55  cry.gif
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previously was conti cc1.....went up 2times with my friends......ok..la..i would say BUT...its also easier to lock if the road wet and want to corner... rclxub.gif but never experience it on genting trip..... now with PP2 havent test yet on going up...maybe when holiday... laugh.gif but PP2 on wet even brake harder it wont easily lock.... brows.gif ......aiya..persona stock tires 195/60.....change it to 195/55 like me....comfort wise still not bad and better handling also...less floaty feel when speeding........ laugh.gif
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:08 PM

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can anyone confirm to me speaker size at d back? TQ wink.gif
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(2fast2furious @ Sep 14 2009, 10:16 AM)
Hi guys. Please assist me in telling me what rim size and tire series is this. I am looking for this look. Some said is 16 inch rims with 50 series tires.

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This looks more like 15", the wheels don't look that big and the tyres aren't that low profile.

Actually if you use a ruler you can roughly scale the size of the wheels...

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post Sep 14 2009, 09:12 PM

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QUOTE(along182_84 @ Sep 14 2009, 09:08 PM)
can anyone confirm to me speaker size at d back? TQ wink.gif
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not 6" speaker?
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QUOTE(KKW @ Sep 14 2009, 09:12 PM)
not 6" speaker?
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dunno..front is 6.5'', confirm. back one?

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