Hi, I'm Almera V spec owner for 1 year 1 month in Penang.
FC so far is ok, 570km-530km/full tank, 60% highway 40% city , highway speed 110 - 120.
I have done 30k service in M/Feb at TC SC Butterworth Jalan Buru, service still OK, but waiting time is long, around 3-4 hours.
Last week, I send back to SC for change wheel bearing, due to humming noise.
Recently I found below problem;
1) aircon is not cool as before 30k service, not sure why.
2) When press open door on car key, the yellow light is blink, but no sound. When you open the door, the alarm is ON. (some time happen only)
Others question;
1) Regarding engine oil, I tried fully syntetic on 10k & 20k service, the engine noise is low and smooth during drive and take over, but I feel that a bit FC, around 500km-450km/full tank. But in 30k service I change back to semi-syntetic (budget issue), engine noise laught and feel low power during drive, but FC can go around 570km-530km/full tank. It this car design for semi-syntetic?
2) There is "service tuning" on every service event? do this compulsary?
is bcos the engine oil is different...fully synthetic ingredient inside is much more watery compare to semi synthetic...u will feel fc decrese whn using is bcos engine oil too smooth to de car and eventually whn u press ur acceleration for a lil bit u cn feel ur car respond fas...if u use semi synthetic u will feel de car is abit more heavier is due to de ingredient for semi synthetic is nt as watery as fully synthetic...so u will feel semi much more FC...correct me if im wrong