No need feel. There is another low-fuel light on the VDO.
err... unless is 1.3

Lower arm = better change. I saw cars with lower arm broken on the road. The tyre will become partially loose and hit the fender, become dented. Then the driving shaft also come out, damaged. Fix cost several hundred fly...

Wira main headlamp dim light ? I think it is single bulb, with 2 filament. Therefore, need to change whole bulb.
My dim light also spoil, but since main light (not high light) is still working, no issue with driving at night.
To change, open bonnet. There is a clip, unhook it.
Then slowly take out the socket with the bulb inside.

It's a common Wira problem I locked all my windows, and open driver door when I reach toll plaza, parking entrance/exit, etc.

The issue afraid is, once open, cannot close and you need to drive out. Then it starts to rain ...

For all the 4 doors combined, I think I have changed about 7-9 rails (including warranty claim)
Motor no problem though, I think spoil once only.
Nowadays, keep it locked.

a) For my Hero 1.5GLi, when it first start to on/off, I still can go about 80-100km in normal Klang Valley 50% jam and RPM <3.5k
b) When it start to immediate ON when accelerating/uphill and OFF when brake/downhill, then it can still go about 40-50km.

c) When it permanent ON 80-90% even when braking/downhill, it still can go 20km. Speed keep stable 90km/h and no rev.
d) When permanent ON no matter what, <10-15km Do not try acc/uphill.
e) When it OFF after this, it means the engine die already Find a big, clean and dry container, and you will need at least 5-10L of fuel for it to restart again, as it is near dry in the tank, and the fuel pump hose can't reach any of the fuel if you put <5L.

Guess how I know ?



Nowadays I refuel between b and c

No la, kena one time saja.
That time I already know can move max 5km distance only and already on the way to petrol station after work, but it is slightly uphill. So, kantoi halfway and walk 500m to petrol station 2x times since my container is 2x 1.5L and first round (3L) not enough to start the engine

Another indicator:
My standard white VDO for fuel got 4 bars, and another thicker bar (5th bar) at bottom-most (IINM).
If exactly touch the lowest bar (4th), is (A)
If touch thick-bar (5th) is around (B) and (C )
If inside/middle 5th is (C ) and (D)
if inside/low 5th, prepare for (D) and (E)



And just to share about the "empty-tank not good for pump/engine theory", I've been refilling like this for the past 250+ tanks since new car (mine is old car 9.5 years). So far no issue with anything, except change fuel-filter 2x times only.

If real empty (D) (E), I can pump in 46-48L.
If © (D), around 41-45L
If (B) (C ), around 39-42L

At current price RM1.90, ~40L cost me RM75

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Added on September 23, 2011, 12:37 pmAnd for (B) challenge, when it start, I can still drive from Sri Kembangan to KLIA, and then to Damansara Utama. Keep constant ~100km/h @3k RPM.



This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Sep 23 2011, 12:37 PM

Officially, you need to inform JPJ and insurance if repaint to different colour.

Most people feign ignorance, but when accident happens and need to claim, etc. and get rejected by insurance, then they start to

Real life so far no. Only engine/gearbox/brake-hose/etc. change, insurance reject quite a number of cases.
The above is what the general-insurance company adjusters/seniors/managers share with me.

Woo Woo sound from where ? wheel bearings ?

In my previous proton, when my aircond mechanic service/clean the honey-comb thing, he helped to take out that plastic box (with flap) for that external-air, and he take some plastic-board, cut, and seal it with several layers of masking tape. Then fixed back and disable the connection. Meaning on the middle dashboard, no matter I swipe that switch, it has no effect. Always internal air circulation only.
No charge for such simple but crude solution.

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Added on October 19, 2011, 10:56 amTry check eat engine oil is what ? Blue smoke ?
Or oil leak from gasket seals / screw at engine block ?
Or bottom engine leaking ?

Mine was leaking at gasket between top/bottom block.
Did a top overhaul and ensure screws are tightened, no more leaking now.


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Oct 19 2011, 10:56 AM