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Nashraf
post Apr 10 2013, 09:43 PM

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How much to paint the front bumper?
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post Apr 12 2013, 11:03 PM

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I just send my car for 45k service at normal workshop. (Stopped sending to Proton SC since 30k; the labour charge is killing me.)

I changed the power steering fluid since its quite dirty. The shop used Castrol Dex 3 ATF for the power steering. I read once Dex 3 will worn out the seal.

I also noticed the mechanic PUMPED out the engine oil instead of draining it. He used the same method for the power steering oil. He told me that by using draining method, one will have to replace the drain plug. Repetitive tightening of drain plug, according to him, will crack the oil sump in the long run since Campro oil sump is made from aluminium and can easily crack.

Anyone can confirm the two issues above ar?

Btw, Castrol is having a promotion right now. Free EO on the fifth change interval provided u changed at the same authorized Castol outlet five times in a row.
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post Apr 12 2013, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(TDUEnthusiast @ Apr 12 2013, 11:11 PM)
As long as he gets the old goo out of the system, I don't see it as a problem really. And yuh, apparently the washer of the drain plug has to be changed every oil change to prevent oil leakage, so does the nut if it the threads are worn out hmm.gif. Another thing if you tighten the nut too much for the oil pan it could apparently cause problems like cracking hmm.gif.
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I am ok with the pumping out method. Just a bit terkejut since first time seen it. And first time heard about the oil sump thing although it makes sense to me.
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post Apr 12 2013, 11:15 PM

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QUOTE(xandras @ Apr 12 2013, 11:13 PM)
Yes, thats true (the oil sump cracking part). If the vacuum draining method is done well, shouldn't be a problem. But once in maybe a couple of services, try to replace the drain plug as there may be wear on the rubber seal as well after being exposed to heat for too long.
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How about the Dex 3 ATF oil they used for the power steering?Any long term damage to the seals?
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post Apr 16 2013, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ Apr 16 2013, 09:09 PM)
I prefer a small turbocharged engine over a large displacement engine anyday  brows.gif

CFE 205Nm@1,500RPM, 1.8 MIVEC 177Nm@4250, which one need to charge more?  whistling.gif

CFE will have lower top speed, but it will reach top speed sooner than MIVEC. Problem is, the CVT makes you feel like an unker.
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Agreed. I drove to Melaka yesterday. Had a hard time catching up with a CFE Preve. At 180km/h, I got left behind by 3 cars distance! The torque is what impressed me the most; that Preve can gain speed like nobody's business.

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