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kerelbort
post Sep 29 2015, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(LittleBear @ Sep 28 2015, 08:36 PM)
Hi, I learned from the professional engineers who engineered the oil.. Not from JPJ automotive engineering head.. Do check out the link below.

http://www.mobil1.com.my/academy/faq.aspx
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whatever dude, that EA Head of JPJ is indeed a professional engineers, certified by RAC and I know him in person from my previous project.. and I respect him for that...

btw, your link say

Can different synthetic engine oils be mixed together?
Mobil 1 is fully compatible with conventional engine oils, semi-synthetic engine oils and other synthetic engine oils if you need to mix them. However, it is important to note that the superior performance of Mobil 1 will be reduced by diluting it in any way.


so to me, even if it did not say that it will damage your engine, it does have weight to the effect on your engine. anyway, your money not mine... whistling.gif
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post Oct 5 2015, 10:06 AM

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call up sunway puchong glass (behind tesco puchong for price quote) before you set into SC for a replacement. these fella is quite good at what they do..

changed mine for RM750.. that is before GST era. all sensor is working fine..


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post Dec 8 2015, 11:24 AM

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airbag only deploy if the impact is high.. and the seat belt is on..

airbag is not that comfortable. for normal impact if airbag deploy very hassle
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post Dec 8 2015, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(Jcsy @ Dec 6 2015, 08:04 PM)
the airbag dependent on whether seat belt is on or not ? o.O?
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yes. for safety.. airbag is SRS supplement restrain system or something.. as additional to the belt.

some car has on/off switch for the front passenger side for when they put in child seat which is not recommended.
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post Dec 21 2015, 05:24 PM

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anyone got lubang for the sparkplug?
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post Feb 4 2016, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(MOMOchacha @ Feb 3 2016, 09:24 PM)
Oic,, 8 years only? I hope it can last long again hehe
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battery lifetime is 20 years.. although the battery stock-up is only up to 2024..

if Malaysia hybrid car industry as matured as let say US. there will be aftermarket battery which is more power and even can convert to charge from your home plug as well..
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post Feb 4 2016, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(MOMOchacha @ Feb 4 2016, 02:52 PM)
yeah, u r right..the car is more than 8 years is really good ady.
I was in mudah checking the price now, the cheapest can be rm38k above for year 2011.
I may wanna get 2012 if I can get it below rm50k  rclxm9.gif
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actually it is better to get the 2011 car..

all 'mugen' insight bodykit in the market is actually for 2011.. not 2012 car..

so..
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post Feb 15 2016, 12:53 PM

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QUOTE(konholio @ Feb 15 2016, 12:44 PM)
Hi Guys,
Checking with you all if anyone have change the air bag?
Register with honda website but until now not word about air bag replacement.
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nope.. i've called, i've ask, same answer.. check website.. if there's none, means no. if got letter.. then come to replace..

they do it in batches. so your life is pretty much dependent on Honda Malaysia efficiency.

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post Mar 7 2016, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(MOMOchacha @ Mar 7 2016, 02:56 PM)
Guys, got a question here. Since honda ady discounted honda insight, do u think the spare part will be very hard to find it next few years?
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it's an industry practice, phased out model to have parts for 10 years. so.. no.. not really..

honda civic 3rd generation still running around.. so, why not insight?

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post Mar 8 2016, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(MOMOchacha @ Mar 7 2016, 04:41 PM)
Why honda will stop production insight?because sales not that good? As i know honda insight only sales in few country, cannot compare with civic the demand is not there.
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already stop.. can't compete with prius.. sad thing indeed.
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post Mar 9 2016, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Mar 9 2016, 01:12 AM)
Insight now become rare species....
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true... even i see more Cayenne than insight at my place..
hhahaha..
huhuhu
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post Mar 15 2016, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(xeratos_85 @ Mar 14 2016, 08:10 AM)
hi, how much the cost for servicing your insight (avarage)?
im already looking this car in mudah.my, and planning to buy this car. but the problem is, this is 1st hybrid car i will own (if i buy this car).
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depends how much u driving per year bro..

your problem is as good as others here.. insight is our first hybrid too.. our next target is Tesla Model S.
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post Mar 18 2016, 10:07 AM

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QUOTE(xeratos_85 @ Mar 18 2016, 08:33 AM)
tq.. and i read somewhere, insight use 8 iridium spark plug? and its cost rm170 per piece? that mean its rm1360 for spark plug alone  sad.gif
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yes but it is RM1115 including tax in SC, outside iridium laser is 90+ per piece..
spark plug every 100k.. but got some here 120k changed but the plug still good condition.




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post Mar 18 2016, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(iphone @ Mar 18 2016, 02:28 PM)
I plan to change myself but problem is I have checked with few shops, they say this NGK spark is exclusive made for Honda, all don't have it. Well I guess that is why the price so much higher compare to other cars spark plug which is commonly available.
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post Mar 21 2016, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(johnycash92 @ Mar 21 2016, 02:55 PM)
here's my experience regarding 2nd hand insight.

i got mine at 44k in Jan this year. 2013 model. had about 100k km clocked on it. service all done in Honda SC. 100k major service done by previous owner in nov 15.

Owned it less than 2 months then the car broke down. engine light came up. couldn't move so sent to Honda Chan Sow Lin SC. they told me my engine got some problem. caused my spark plugs to turn black even though it just changed in Nov 2016.  SC told me need to overhaul the engine and see what's wrong and that would cost me at least 6-10K minimum.

so next i took the car out from SC, sent to my trusted mechanic and he replaced 8 new spark plugs for me. RM90 each. last service from my mechanic also checked that the spark plugs turned black after 1 month plus of usage.

so my options now is,

1)trade in and get another car
2)Overhaul the engine and try to fix the problem(might not be able to find what's wrong)
3) find a halfcut engine and replace the current one.

overall the car drives great and great FC. i guess i'm bad luck to get a bad egg out of the whole basket. i'm still driving it now and everyday is a gamble whereby i'm scared it will breakdown on me anytime soon.

and i realise my car eats engine oil like crazy. probably due to the leakage in the engine. every 2-3 weeks i need to top up engine oil as the level goes below the dipstick.

any other guys have such problem? >_<"
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if u go for halfcut.. remember this. Japan Insight has 1.5l engine..
if u go for overhaul.. remember this.. 0w-20 is no-no for insight in Malaysia
if u go for trade in.. remember this.. that is not an Insight!

same to me for the engine oil issue. but not like crazy lah.. 1k toward next service sure drop the engine oil.. so just top up to continue until service time


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post Mar 29 2016, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(johnycash92 @ Mar 29 2016, 11:30 AM)
thanks for the advice! i doubt honda SC will do engine cleaning/treatment & de-carbonizing for the previous owner since he only sent it back in there. i'll try to ask quicksave or others whether they provide these services or not. hopefully it helps and the problem doesn't resurface again.  cry.gif
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honda SC will gladly do this service if u ask them. it is an elective services that they have and most people doesn't want to do it.. and for the SC it is a plus point if people do this service..

i always skip this part. now thinking going to do it too.
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post May 16 2016, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(feizar @ May 16 2016, 09:56 AM)
Hi guys. I cracked my honda insight windshield. How much does it cost nowadays. Thanks.
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where u from bro? if u around klang valley.. google puchong sunway glass specialist. i replaced my last year only 750. all sensor working fine till today. the only different. no honda logo. dr cermin quote me 1200 for the same glass.
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post May 23 2016, 06:07 PM

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why lar. so much debate on the insurance, NCD what not...

simply these. i bought my insight with 12k rebate, road tax and insurance free.
i have 55% ncd in my name. after getting the car. i transfer the ncd into the car and get cash back 50% of the insurance paid by the car company and used it for car tint.

so. win-win.

50% of RM2k insurance is still money to me... no question about spending instead of saving. this is a need item. u don't pay. u can't drive legally.



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