Hmmm let me see... daily got poisoned coz daily u came here. U can try weekly basis

Im pretty confident any T & H can last more than 10 years given it was properly maintained. The battery, surf insightcentral for info on its reliability. Bear in mind that 1st gen Insight using more conventional battery/cell setup.

This post has been edited by watonk: Jul 8 2011, 10:30 AM

Better fold your side mirror when you stuck @ traffic jams. Or, are the type that didnt align properly with your front car, causing other vehicle to knock your mirrors?

Put a few drops of super glue along the rubber lining.

Ur 2nd case, I wont let that driver get away.

Any update on your case bro? Insight return to service as normal?

They didnt replace any part right? The 12V battery still the old one is it?

Hmmm.... puzzles me. Anything u left 'on' when u shutdown your car the other day? I believe we can accidentally leave the map light 'on', but it shouldnt drain the battery just like that.

The best if u can ask the technician in-charge, what really happens. At least we all can be prepared in case our turn next...

Welcome to hybrid world.

So your 12V was faulty and your 100V was drained off. Your car not starting is now making sense.

On Insight, the 12V battery is being charged by 100V using DC-DC, 100V-12V converter. Once the 100V detected 12V was low, current from 100V will flow and trying to charged the 12V. Since the 12V was faulty, it cant kept the charge and also depletes 100V battery, hence your car cant crank.

No need to charge when stationary. You can also shift to 'L', slow crawl leaving your house and the IMA battery will be charged @ 2000rpm and above. In less than a minute it will be fully charged (from mid level).

Quite high IMHO. Mine last time merely 12km.

City is using torque convetered convensional auto. Insight use CVT.

Not true. The warranty is 5 years. How long can last, depend on our luck maybe. Some 1st gen Insight in US still using original battery from year 2000.

Creep aid mode doing its job. Will disappear once the car properly seasoned.

This post has been edited by watonk: Jul 11 2011, 11:05 AM

My my... i'm ok if u liked it. Only that i have a different direction when it comes to exterior make-up, not as bold.

Correct as dennisong explained. The brake pressure was kept slightly longer in the system.

At a glance looks the same. Look carefully, there is a slight different in colour tone.

I wanna complaint, the front bumper look sag at the seam/joint to the front fender. Also not noticeable at a glance, look carefully....

20km/l is good enough if you're living in KL.

Me even living in small town without traffic jams can achieve around 21km/l.

25km/l can only be done on 100% highway @ 60-80km/h. That was considered travelling straight from Johor to Perlis (775km) for 10 hours.

Quite odd your service mileage. Wasnt it suppose to be done on every X 5K basis?

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1898814/+280

Post no 296

I dont think they can easily void your warranty. And i agree that the lifespan of semi syn oil is more than 5K km, especially in our car which is equipped with gadget that further reduce engine operating time (idle stop, battery coasting etc.).

Also the claim will depend whether its service related or not. Eg if we are claiming seat got nyek-nyek sound, suddenly they say warranty void coz we extend our service, they are simply stupid

In US for example, u can conduct your own service but keep the engine oil/filter/parts receipt. As long as the car is under warranty, u can claim. Now that is professional.

Ya lor. Only +/- 0.5 liter per 100km. Still they claim Prius "full hybrid" while Insight "mild hybrid".

The only good thing on Prius is full electric, silent mode launching (not that silent, still can hear tyre noise).

The handling sucks wallowy.

Nope, in Malaysia pedal shift is not available. It wont give any effect on the overall sprint time. And most owner with pedal shift (other cars) only use em on the first 1 or 2 months, later very seldom use. D all the way.

However its nice to have. Like F1.

'A' counter 0.9km sure can.

If u can maintain this kinda mileage history for 'city' driving then we can talk

Welcome welcome....

Bro what brand HID u using?

I bet it can use City E rear disk (have to change the whole knuckle). I'm looking for one.

Nope. Its not necessary. Stick to what they told us in the manual and there's a sticker under the hood saying drive the car at least 30 minutes a month thats all. Overcharging is not healthy.

That is very low my friend. Maximize your momentum. Take longer route with less obstacle vs short distance with lots of traffic light and speed bumps.

SRS indicator lit? thats new. Check with your dealer.

0 being highest and 3 lowest.

Insight comes standard with very low beam. Adjust the aim to higher level. There's an adjustment screw on top of both headlamp. Use philips screwdriver, anticlockwise to rise the beam.

20.4km/l is very good.

Regarding the ac, most owners took sometimes to familiarize with the compressor off while auto-stop. Some can adapt, while those with thicker skin have to shift to N, pull handbrake and let go the brake pedal.

Same with me last time.

I always believe releasing the brake while stationary helps to cool the disk/pad and extend the life of hydraulic system . Now have to trade them for more mileage.

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Added on July 18, 2011, 1:13 pmS would be more appropriate for higher speed downhill decent.

This post has been edited by watonk: Jul 18 2011, 01:13 PM