What engine oil do they use Petronas Syntium 5000? How much?

According to the maintenance schedule I got from NazaKia, they are using Syntium 3000. RM 288.77 for the first service.

Those were the glory years before cat cons and strict emissions regulations. These days it's getting harder to extract that last bit of performance from NA, so many manufacturers are opting for turbodiesel or petrol turbos instead. I think all European marques already have turbodiesels in their lineup. It's only the Japs and Koreans who are slow in their uptake on diesel fed lumps.

Well, don't be surprise on the 6th serivice (60K) gonna cost you RM1.5K just for parts replace. I doubt how much the labour for this job.
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Guess turbo is way forward. Most contis hav embraced this approach already. Japs n the rest are kinda slow. Most hybrids lack tt punch. Wait n see again. Civic or accord turbo?

I would love to see a Honda VTEC SuperTurbo with NOS and water injection lol...

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Added on February 28, 2012, 8:32 pmWow, I didn't know the Optima uses a timing belt?

This post has been edited by gregy: Feb 28 2012, 08:32 PM

er....when japanese dominate rally and circuit race, they are using turbo wor.

like s13,s14,s15 and skyline, RX7, evo, impreza STI.

like 20 years ago?

You mean something like this. Yes mate, it does exist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOqVjs1m8nU

Ps. How do you place a video here instead of a link?

This post has been edited by SA6YEuro: Feb 28 2012, 08:49 PM

Yala, but those are big turbos with super laggy engines, not meant for day to day driving and good FC lor

Last time one of the most successful rally cars was the Lancia Delta, this and the Celica. Ol skool

lol, not forgetting evo and impreza was so successful they made it like their game

well, low boost turbo is more accessible to common ppl i must say


lancia delta, very very handsome.

opps off topic

Not those type of cars la. Those are performance cars.

I m referring to family sedans and hatchbacks for the average Joe. Engine designed more for fuel efficiency and producing the power output of larger capacity cars.

Those cars listed above are not that fuel efficient. SR20, RB26, 13B, 4G63T and EJ20 all hav great power but come with a hefty price. Not your average Joe ride.

Itu optima zaman buruk giler... bukan K5 version...

My buddy owns the car

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Added on February 28, 2012, 10:08 pmWell I said that because I vouch for the car. Do I need to put down a deposit immediately? Do I need it asap? Should I consider other cars? Well, last I checked the prerogative is mine, never yours to begin with.

If everyone were to purchase the car immediately after a test drive or even checking it out in the showroom, this 'Kia Optima discussion thread' will cease to exist and labelled 'Kia Optima Owner's thread' instead, genius.

I have done my part in sharing my experience with the everyone here, other than trash talk what have you contributed the community lately?

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Added on February 28, 2012, 10:25 pmDrove it around Bangsar (slopes), Jalan Duta (acceleration/paddle shifters) and back around Bukit Damansara (winding roads)

This post has been edited by serendipity168: Feb 29 2012, 03:22 PM

I made a mistake actually, I opted for semi syn as I thought they gonna change oil again on 5k km service. So I'm gonna change oil again on 5k km service and then switch back to fully syn.

The first 3 services should normally be mineral or semi syn. Never use fully syn for the first service.

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Added on February 29, 2012, 1:03 pmWhich showroom? How can i test drive?

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Added on February 29, 2012, 1:04 pmhttp://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2246359


This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 29 2012, 01:04 PM

Bro, guess you missed my reply above. That car belongs to a friend

Why first 3 services should be mineral or semi syn? Did kia schedule that for the optima first 3 services?

Number plate in KL just hit WWL this afternoon. Damn!

rather than just shooting off blindly about me.. look few pages back lor.. discussion about nexen tires in this thread and various other technical talk about automotive engineering.

This post has been edited by ar188: Feb 29 2012, 09:53 PM

Shooting blindly? Dude, do you have selective amnesia? Who's the wiseguy here with the taunts?

Nexen tires? Let's not even go there! Here is what you have "Contributed":

1) You hijacked the thread to engage in a 'My Opinion of Tires is better than Yours' bickering with another forumer who challenged you to provide some facts, not opinion.
2) Your so called 'contribution' is nothing more than protecting your little delicate ego under fire.
3) Lastly, let's not forget about dragging the community into an out-of-topic discussion.

There is no point arguing with one who is constantly in denial

Wanna know what 'Contribution' means?

Here's a hint:

Folks, got a call from another KIA SA today. By end of March (give or take beginning of April) you may take the Optima out for a spin at the Red Cube along Federal Highway. I was told that the Sportage is also available for test drive as well. For those who are interested, do mark you calendar or contact a SA there beforehand. I suspect there will be quite a queue there

Capish?

This post has been edited by serendipity168: Feb 29 2012, 11:03 PM