If the motor oil level is above "F", how will it affect the engine?

My receipt states that I am to return for servicing at 5000km but my car display says 10000km.... Which is which? Sorry for asking -- just want to be careful in case they say my warranty void.

Just my suggestion on things to add to first page besides the car checklist, mods, etc. is "what to expect on first service". Will be useful for new Inspira owners who are not familiar with the MIVEC engine and Proton "ways" of doing things....

I don't even know if they actually changed the things or just simply add into the bill.

Kena con RM100 I don't mind as long as my car engine and warranty not compromised. What I am afraid of is they NEVER change anything and by the time I return for 10000 km service, the engine KONG liau.... Heartache!

Thanks for enlightening me. Still much more to learn about taking care of this car. Maintenance is one thing, exterior is another. And then the mods...

And when I ask about activating the autolock function, he replied "we don't do mod here, will void warranty!" not sure if he understood what I meant by autolock... Really disappointing.

My neighbour is washing his beemer again, just saw him wash yesterday. Some more at night! Shame on me -- one week already haven't wash my Inspira...

I use regular car shampoo but meguairs wax. However I find this small small specks or grit on my car, especially near the bottom part of the doors which wont come off after washing. What do you recommend?

Do you wash the door and boot jambs? Very hard to reach and tiny space but dirty. Wont come off with car shampoo also. Although cant see from outside but when I open the boot, it is obvious.

I have given claybar a long thought... Maybe it's time I get it. So far I get away with a mild polish to remove these grit/stains/grit but some are really stubborn. After polish, I wax the whole car -- outside only. Not sure if necessary to do the door jambs? What about the wheel areas -- lots of road dirt get splashed around the bumpers and bodykit. Also do you notice that dirt tend to smear along the sides near the head lamps after a drive on a muddy road?

For starters: 1st service i.e. 1000 km is labelled as a "minor service". Things expected to be changed are
1) Motor oil (recommended to use fully synthetic) -- the Inspira manual states 4.3L so you will need to buy 5L of motor oil. There should be some balance left because it is not advisable to overfill beyond the "F" mark on the oil dipstick; optimum is between the two holes on the dipstick. It might be wise to observe the foreman doing the job or else just check that the motor oil is now "light golden" which is what fresh motor oil should look like.
2) Oil filter
3) Gasket
4) Drain plug

Expect free labour charges on your first service. Total cost (excluding motor oil) should be approximately RM30-40. Fully synthetic motor oil from Petronas e.g. Synthium 1000 costs approximately RM230 for 5L. You may be offered additional service options such as magnetrap, fuel injector service or petrol treatment (X1R) but these are usually unnecessary during the first service. Take the opportunity to activate the autolock function if you like or fix any problems with your car during this service. When they return the car to you, check that the coolant and brake fluid have been topped up (new Inspiras usually have these fluids at the lower limit mark). Also check that your service booklet has been updated for the first service. You should receive an official receipt with your name, car registration no., chassis and engine numbers with details of the services done. The next service is at 10000km or 6 months and this should be set into your display info by the service centre.

Anything else to add or correct?? I am just speaking from my limited experience.

Hi guys, I tried to fill my spare tyre the other day but realized the tube inlet is on the other side. Too lazy to remove it and turn it around, furthermore other cars were waiting in line. Just want to know what is the swiftest and most convenient way to do it? Remove it first and put in the boot and drive to the pump?

Was the FC better in the past? From my limited experience (I drive a 2.0 CVT and mileage only 1300++): I usually drive with the display info showing the FC indicator bar when I am on the highway. I found that optimum FC always falls around 2000 rpm and speed of about 100-110 km/h. I step and release the throttle to maintain these figures. Usually the car gives FC of about 12 km/L or 8 L/100 km. I use ESSO RON95.

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Added on March 12, 2012, 8:32 pmMy car's chassis no. is sandblasted onto the windscreen -- is this standard practice?

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How is the Evo X different from Lancer GTS? Both are using 4B11 engine right?

Want to ask two things:

1) when to do tyre rotation? I am still using stock rims. Continental tyres.

2) I just compared my car with my friend's (both 2.0 CVT, mine white, his metallic silver) and realized that all his car's windows are Proton except windscreen (Mitsubishi) whereas my car has Mitsubishi windscreen and all four driver/passenger windows. Rear screen and rear passengers' "triangle" windows are Proton. Why not same? My chassis no. 0075**.

Eiraku's chassis no. 122xx (she said manufactured Dec 2011). Yours is 125xx (manufactured last week). Simple maths... Proton produced only 300 cars from Dec 2011 to March 2012?

Don't want to try washing and waxing your own first? It's fun! Later lazy already, then SG mar.

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Added on March 15, 2012, 10:30 pmI think my dealer sold me 'old car' i.e. some reject from 2011. How come chassis no. 0075xx? Odometer reading 83 km. Some more still got Mitsu windows. (Just registered last month.) The dealer said end of 2011 -- cannot be lar!

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Added on March 15, 2012, 10:39 pmUsually SG very packed on Saturdays. Made appointment already?

This post has been edited by Malaysian_driver: Mar 15 2012, 10:39 PM

Funny... When I sent my car for service, the SA mentioned if want to buy 2.0 CVT cash, he can get for me fresh off the assembly line and change name for 10% off market price! Wow -- that means what? RM80k? Proton staff got special discount?

Sorry, my bad.

Now it all makes sense. My chassis 075xx must be manufactured somewhere June 2011. Left in the open for too long until can see water marks and stains on some parts of the body. Aiya...nevermind la. Got 8k discount and going to keep car for long time... After tedious washing, polishing and waxing looks presentable already. But no mod yet -- NO MOD, NO MOD... Love my 2.0P!