Just wondering, those with the 6 speeder, what's ur FC for the 2.0?

I have the 4 speed..and my FC is really madness ... penang driving conditions with a heavy foot as well..i'm only clocking 310-320KM per full tank with Shell and Caltax...BUT... the last tank i reluctantly pumped in Esso (heard its underpowered) but surprise surprise..i clocked a 370km this tank..so i'm going for a round 2...gotta admit the engine is not as eager but its still more than driveable hence i think i'm gonna stick to Esso if its giving good FC from now on...

Thank you for sharing about fuel saving

Wow..toms oso can fail..walau a..bro u frm penang?

Dam, I just heard helicopter sound earlier from the engine or stg when i coming back from work. Hopefully its gone by tomorrow and forever. ZZZ!

klak klak klak sound after engine startup ? i think its normal for timing chain engine..
my vios last time also got tat sound..

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Added on August 11, 2012, 10:35 pmIf you don't wish to spend money on all 4 tire.. get 2 pcs new one for both front.. the 50-60% bunga remains at the rear..

its important to have good set of front tires especially its a front wheel drive car..


This post has been edited by Ah_Bear: Aug 11 2012, 10:35 PM

My 2 cents:

Because of the drastic design change from one of the ugliest cars in the market to something that some people would say is the "best looking" car in its segment, many people would unconsciously relate the improvement in quality to be on par with the improvement in looks. I'm no car expert but I think it will be a good idea not to think that a Kia's reliability should be on par with a Toyota because it looks alright.

I used to own a Hyundai, 2nd year the car wouldn't lock properly whenever it rains, 5th year my engine starts to heat up at random times for no apparent reason. I've sent my car to the workshop many many times and unfortunately I seem to make the mechanic look as if they are not as good as they think they are.

Problem couldn't go away and I had to sell it to an unlucky 2nd hand dealer.

For me, I bought a Forte anyway because I'm overseas most of the time & I'll probably drive the car 2-3 months per year, so I figured I wouldn't drive the car often enough to give me problems.

But to be honest after my first experience with Korean cars, I told myself never to get another set of Kimchi wheels. I am lucky to be in my situation where I can afford to go for looks vs. reliability.

If I had to drive the car for the whole year then honestly I would prefer to buy something else.

What I think is if you can afford it then buy with your heart, if money is an issue then buy with your brain.

But hey, that's solely my experience & my 2 cents. I'm sure there are many other people who'll tell you otherwise

Good luck with your car hunt

I'm regular user for BHP on 2.0 6 Speed..
to me by far BHP with my car FC is 5-10% better than Shell and Petronas.. low to mid rpm range acceleration with BHP seems like much more refined and quieter than Petronas.. other than that Petronas gives perky /
peppy acceleration.. while BHP gives seamless torque in strong and smooth characteristic..

I always boycott for Shell RON95 for its super bad FC and torqueless power.. the revs doesn't come along with power and acceleration.. ended up 330+km for RM90..

Have you tested the 6 speed one ? any car which has more than 5AT conventional autobox I'll always feel its more "engaging" to drive.. i think the 6 speed in Forte makes the engine more eager to build up speed compare with the 1.6 4AT I've tested back in 2009..

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Can you highlight to them, ask them to fix multiple common issues before sell to customer lah... Although those not really critical.

1. Left pull issue
2. rattling dashboard


Thank you

Hi Guys, although these are no major problem and not every Forte face it I still do highlight these during official meeting. I believe the SC will be doing the same. Everyone can help too by calling customer service even if you had raised the complaint with the SC . Here is the number of Naza Kia Customer Service:03-26177666.

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im using 1.6 ex and i think the FC is not bad for long distance cruising and city cruising. My idea to reduce FC on my car soon:-

1. To change 16" lightweight rims
2. To replace spare tyre with small used spare tyre (common yellow collor that been used in most car) 16" .
3. Iridum Spark Plug (for better torque n response)
4. Drop in air filter (for better torque n response)
5. Might dismantle the oem bodykit (lighter).
6. Voltage Stabilizer (increase engine efficiency a.k.a reduce fc) - But im afraid the car will have a warranty issues)
6. Lighter Bucket seat (optional).

To reduce about 15-20kg i think might affect the FC slighty as well as give your forte a better performance . And yes, its all depends on your right foot!. Just my 2cents. Any idea to add on?.

Great Great ....

Does the engine oil help too? I heard must use 5W-30 Petronas? Or Hyundai Engine Oil?

What about change to more power car battery?

These 2 will void warranty? I heard drop in air filter will make your engine dirty (bad filtration)
3. Iridum Spark Plug (for better torque n response)
4. Drop in air filter (for better torque n response)


How long you have used your car? Mind to share your fuel consumption?

This post has been edited by bennedict82: Aug 12 2012, 12:11 AM

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Hey thanks for the lengthy reply! Yes Shell has been giving crappy FC...i was thinking omg!! what's wrong with my car...290km-300km then dead and engine is coarse when revved...and yes Petronas indeed does exhibit the characteristics you mentioned above..but as petronas is not that readily available around penang island i usually only have shell/caltax/esso to choose from near my area...

i never driven the 6 speed before but honestly 4 speeds are easier to handle should you be driving hard... coz you only need to worry about the 2nd and 3rd gear...i don't know about the 6 speeders but the breakdown for the 4 speeds dragging ability for the 2.0 are somewhere

1st - 55- 60km/h
2nd - 115-120km/h
3rd - 170 - ???? (never did more than that)
4th could be anywhere...hahah

i can't quite remember coz usually when ur dragging you wont' have time to look at the meter so these are just estimates...

on the point where you mentioned it to be more 'engaging', i would think the more gears, the RPM drops every gear and needs to pick up from there again, plus point, smooth transition as the gears will be closely spaced in ratio, but doesn't that drop out of the powerband (eg : 3000rpm onwards the peak of the torque and etc.) its just my opinion, and i would cross reference that with a CVT gbox ( RPM climbs , sticks at the particular range *within the powerband* as speed increases... that kind of thingy... but yes i do understand both gboxs are different...so cannot compare apple to apple

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Added on August 12, 2012, 12:23 amno problem, but i heard a friend saying the 2.0's FC is equal to that of an accord, not a civic... but how accurate, wa tak tahu..coz never driven a 2.0 civic or owned one before..

This post has been edited by keagan: Aug 12 2012, 12:33 AM

Your friend is right. Check both stats from below URL (Accord and Forte)
http://www.fuelly.com/car/honda/accord
http://www.fuelly.com/car/kia/forte

That's why we have to get the best idea how to save fuel for our Forte. Otherwise, people will thinking Forte is another Spectra ...

I just got my forte about a month and still monitoring the fc. Yes, we have to use petronas engine oil but there are n option to use fully or semi (kia sc kinrara). In terms of slight performance(not too much diff with semi lol as its still lubricating and protecting ur engine), but i would say yes to fully syn, as well it takes longer to breakdown.

Battery i dont think it do much on your car as u have to change it every 18-48 months. But free maintenance batt is affordable.

As i use in my previous car, drop in not really make ur engine dirty compare to open pod (depends on the brand u use). Its quiet and also gives more power on low rev. And yes drop in recommended for auto and minor mod

Im really not sure about the warranty, i just heard if we mod on wiring thingy like install piggyback management etc. But SC said depends, and afraid that mod gonna be an excuses for them to void the warranty.

If anyone had change into iridium, pls share. tq

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Added on August 12, 2012, 1:44 amWard's 10 Best Engines of 2012

3.0-litre Audi TFSI Supercharged DOHC V6
2.0-litre BMW N20 Turbocharged DOHC I4
3.0-litre BMW Turbocharged DOHC I6
3.6-Chrysler Pentastar DOHC V6
2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost DOHC I4
5.0-litre Ford DOHC V8
2.0-litre GM Turbocharged DOHC I4
1.6-litre Hyundai/Kia Gamma DOHC I4 (Hyundai Accent/Kia Soul)
2.0-litre Mazda Skyactiv DOHC I4
3.5-litre Nissan/Infiniti DOHC V6 HEV

Ist the current 1.6 Forte/Elantra gamma engines? If yes then u should be proud of your forte

This post has been edited by nazarethnuss: Aug 12 2012, 01:44 AM

Just get my car yesterday ..

Clear white 1.6 SX ..Penang|Taiping

Let's enjoy ride for Hari Raya..

Just notice our car hv really bad sound proofing,can speech normally wif my gf when she r outside t car.all door and window r closing.

huh? you mean even when you are inside the car and she is outside she can hear you? I suppose that should be normal right? If not, when other cars honk you - how can you hear?