Hi! Can some1 with tech knowledge pls kindly explain why BLMs & FLs kenot use Fully-Synthetic engine oils?
Fr my limited know-how, any engine can use such good quality oils as long as they comply with approved ratings.

Pls don't juz give opinions unless based on technically-sound reasons. Sincere apologies but not meant to offend anyone. Juz wanna get hard FACTS! TQ.

My ole 1992 PS 1.5I Auto oledi got "L-shaped" metal pieces as standard fittings on all 4 door locks to prevent such use of rulers, etc to open them!

However, dunno abt new PS FL models tho...can someone, who has opened their door trimmings and had a good look at the locking mechanism, pls comment/confirm if such "L-shaped" metal pieces are still part of the lock area behind the door handles?

TQ on behalf of all FL owners & owners 2b!!

This post has been edited by zeone: May 15 2011, 12:29 PM

Always chk specs of car b4 yu buy it lo. Then yu'll kno wat yu're gettin AND also wat yu're NOT getting for yr $$$$!!!

Lotus Handling? For the cheapest of the lot under the Proton umbrella? Dun think so...

Feel it's more of LUCK! And probably the Driver's "karma"? Haha! And of course, gracious thanks to the "Guy" upstairs!!

This post has been edited by zeone: May 16 2011, 06:41 PM

Talking abt Abs, are Monroe Sensatrac available for PS BLMs & FLs? I've been using them since 1992 for my ole PS 1.5I Auto and they've performed well & very lasting!!

Any1 knows or hv installed them in their BLM or FL? TQ in adv.

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Added on May 16, 2011, 6:52 pmOk, bro...will take yr word for it! Me new owner of PS FL nia... Hope me not hv 2depend on PS's so-called "Lotus Handling" to save me one day no... I juz kenot help remembering wat our British Auto commenters said abt Lotus features in the Savvy...

This post has been edited by zeone: May 16 2011, 06:52 PM

More testimonies to "Lotus Handling" of our PS BLMs & FLs...Guess those who bought PS & similar can count their blessings!! Cheap BUT Good? And it's there when yu need it?

Hi! Is filter same for FL & easy to DIY install? Any DIY guide eg step by step instructions?

Any stated average lifespan of use? Replace after abt ?? Km use? TQ.

This post has been edited by zeone: May 17 2011, 08:22 PM

If changing filter same as doing so for room air-con filter, then I 'd buy w/o any hesitation wan. However, if I hv 2b a contortionist or need 2modify parts, etc 2b able 2do so, then sorry la. Better 2keep to orig setup liao. True?

SAMHOW... Can yu pls ans our questions so that we can decide? Is there a link/sp thread where we can get info & mayb view pics of item?
TQ in adv.

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Added on May 17, 2011, 9:41 pmOh! Yu oledi answered 1 question! How abt a guide to replace it?

And if we wanna order? Pls supply details eg payment mode, despatch via PosLaju charges, etc. TQ.

This post has been edited by zeone: May 17 2011, 09:44 PM

"The cap"?? Pics alwaz worth a thousand words wan.

Yu r really FAST la!! Saw pics oledi...yup, looks easy enuf! TQ!

Now can we hv purchase/ payment/ delivery info, pls?

This post has been edited by zeone: May 17 2011, 09:55 PM

Any pic of yr filter? TQ.

I mean the product yu're selling...sorry... Wat abt payment, etc info?

Tks a meg 4info. Am outstation now. Seriously considering trying out 1pc as soon as me home agin...

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Added on May 18, 2011, 12:00 pmSo which one is for BLMs? Either one?

This post has been edited by zeone: May 18 2011, 12:00 PM

No Monroe's available for BLMs yet?? Sensatrac? Anyone know?Wld b gud, reliable & long-lastng lo...

This post has been edited by zeone: May 18 2011, 10:09 PM

Yup, the gear yu're in shown in centre of meter cluster ie between RPM counter & Speedo. Not need 2look at gear shift area wan.

Juz saw same pic in review of S16 Aussie model! Looks like Msians still paying MORE $$$$ for own cars than foreigners pay! And worst of all, we're getting MUCH MUCH LESS!!!

What else can Msians think & feel abt such a philosophy? YU tell me!!!!!

Hi... Me just made FT Online 2yr M2U acct for 1 pc of BLM aircon filter. Am looking forward to getting it, installing it and feeling the difference...ASAP, of course!

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Added on May 23, 2011, 6:02 pmGot meh? Dun see any on my FL tho...mayb only pre-FL? Can anyone confirm?

This post has been edited by zeone: May 23 2011, 06:02 PM

My radio ok...

Usual vol in town/city driving...abt 8 ok liao ie pleasant listening.

On PLUS, need to turn up to abt 12, can hear clearly enuf.

Bass set to 1 notch below max.

ps. my BLM = 1.3 FL Exec Auto with front & rear speakers. Fader set at 0.

This post has been edited by zeone: May 23 2011, 10:14 PM

Rear brake one side jammed? Juz change new brake cylinder then ok liao...my 2 sen.

Btw if not wrong, Helix Full Syn oil 10w40 only RM139 @Tesco!!

This post has been edited by zeone: May 24 2011, 11:09 AM

In the process of my trying to find out how to change the cabin aircon filter, I was faced with 2 problems :

1. How to disengage the glovebox so that it drops out of the way & exposes the insides where the aircon filter box is located.

Note : For my old Saga 1.5I Megavalve Auto, it was just a simple matter of pushing the glovebox "stop pcs" in the opp direction and they can be removed. This allowed the glovebox to hang down.
In the PS FL now, the tabs for the glovebox "stops" are fixed!!

2. How to open the "door"/flap of the filter box to gain access to the filter proper so that the original filter can be removed and the replacement filter can be inserted...

Note : The clip on the right hand side of the filter box to open its front cover is NOT there!

Can anyone with above experience pls help to clarify? BTW fyi the aircon system installed in my PS FL 1.3 Exec Auto is a Sanden system.

TQ very much in adv.

ps. Yup, I also thought BLMs & FLs are the same except fot the external facelift & a few additions. However, as I poke arnd, I've found that there are many details which are now different! Probably maybe becoz of different vendors now supplying the parts?
Like previously for the ole Sagas, different vendors were supplying the parts for different level models eg a better quality supplier of power windows were for only the top of the range Sagas at that time! Believe it!!

This post has been edited by zeone: May 25 2011, 05:13 PM