I have just done my 10K service at Sri Kembangan 3S. Decided to go there all the way from Damansara due to the fact that they have both Shell and Petronas engine oil. And i wanted to switch to Shell instead.

The result of the oil change was immediate! Again, it could be due to a fresh oil change and filter. But even my wife can tell the difference from the much smoother engine sound and pickup. Higher revs definitely sounds smoother and quiet.

Regarding engine sound as compared to others, I would say that I have comments from others sitting in my car and the first thing they noticed was the quiet cabin feel, apart from the tyre noise.

City drive 12L/100KM. Mine is 2.0 by the way.
Drove to Penang and back clocked at 8L/100KM

How so? What ratings have you collected?

I am very sure that 1.6 has better FC than the more powerful, feel free, flying, attack cornering, overtaking spec of the 2.0

Oh? You considering to buy kah friend? Then I strongly suggest 2.0 la... haha.....
Suspension stiffer though... but steady cornering... and i seriously hate those tyres...

Fully...

Nego for freebies la fren....
Check the free body kit carefully. Some Kits are awfully poor in manufacturing....

Just dont go there anymore....
Try other branches.. ie: Sri Kembangan....

I was considering as well, until I parked side by side with one. The rim does look smaller. I dunno why it is so.
Please excuse the disable parking.

If your car is still new like only a few months and especially if its white, go do coating as soon as you can.

I have done mine with Sierra Glow at Subang. Trust me, u will not regret it.
The amount of time it takes to send your car for a good polish is the same as sending in your car for coating.
Price wise, i did mine sierra glow for only RM750, and believe me when I say it is not expensive.

The amount of maintenance that u do with your car on coating is rewarding. Just wash with PH neutral any ciplak brand shampoo will immediately bring back that shine.

Now how I maintain my coating? Occasionally I will send my car for a Macquire car wash, yes it may cost RM16-RM25 per wash.
But at least u are taking great care of your coat and paintjob.

Also once every month I will wash my car myself from evening time onwards just to have a personal feel and inspection of the car body, and also give it a good tender care wash on every crack and corners. Believe me, its rewarding.

Think about it, with RM750 can last you for years with a good warranty.
Have u ever wonder why certain cars u see on the road shines more while others shine but with swirls of hairline scratches...

By the way, the effort that those guys at Sierra Glow put into to give your car that shine and coating... you will know your money is well spend.

my 2 cents

Opps... my bad, ive checked with my receipt again, its RM650...

My pleasure to share what i know.

1. After coating, avoid washing with those RM10 car wash as you have no idea what shampoo chemical that they are using. Furthermore, especially when your car is white, without your supervision they might just throw on some acidic chemicals on your body work simply.
Just a quick visit to Ace Hardware car care section and just study them shampoo details, some more expensive shampoos like Meguiars will state clearly the PH reading.
Even some cheaper shampoo will state the PH level as well. While some just dont. Currently Im using some slightly cheaper premium car shampoo about RM25 for a small bottle(could be from Triplewax) and its PH neutral. I may not want to go for the more expensive brands like Meguiars or Autoglym simply due to that I like wasting shampoo.

2. Meguiars. I will try to wash my car myself at least once a month just to give it a better attention and care. With external car wash I will just wash them when the stains are very much obvious or after the end of a long raining season.
Ive tried car wash using Meguairs that cost RM16 and RM25, believe me the RM25 washing is way cleaner and attention to detail than a RM16 "cincai" wash and left many dirty spots.

3. My own inspection is not like a pro with proper tools. But i think that the best tool is your own hands and eyes, and definitely not forgetting your own sweat and heart.
When you wash your car yourself, only you will be able to notice those little scratches and even minor tents, and you will be more aware of the condition of your car's bodyworks.
Method of washing seriously depends on the level of each OCD.
For me, I will use 2 buckets = car shampoo and clean water. 1 thick car wash mitt for shampoo wash only from half body above. 1 piece micro fiber washing cloth for half body below washing only. 1 more cloth for drying the car. and finally 1 dry micro fiber cloth for that final shine.....
Micro fiber these days soaks water like magic. Saves the effort

4. Sierra Glow offers a warranty of up to 7 years. The warranty covers the shine and not by abuse and your own mistake of chemical wash off.

Some time in August 2012.
Coating is whole car. Windows are not possible bcos its already glass.
Sierra Glow is actually silicon coating, like glass.

How much is the wax?

http://www.sierraglow.com/contact/contact.html

If it does, just turn off the engine, or brake, or pull hand brake.... anything that within your ability to stop or slow down the car...
KIA is not Hyundai.... though may be same factory