checkin in. Thanks bro David for all ur effort. Satu lagi undi kasih hang!!

wana ask, wad mileage u guys change the gearbox oil?

d manual says every 50k km but last time RS Auto told me 60k also no prob. Proton changed mine during my 20k service n i saw d oil drained out still look so new. abit sakit hati then and never went back to Proton.

savvy needs 3.5L of Elf rite? any lubang to get cheap ori oil? hehe. market around RM40 rite?

david da ge, add me.

hcgui/2009/MT/solid white/B-line

just changed to 4 new eco tyres, Hankook Kinergy EX 165/60R14 @ RM135/pc.

previously on Kumho Solus KH17 that lasted 33,000 km, still with 10% thread left before touching TWI.

first set of GY NCT 5 was worst that lasted only 28,000km down to TWI with cracks on sidewalls. never gonna buy this tyre again.

Hup Shun Sunway. RM135 X 4 = RM540 all in (balancing, valves, alignment).

Read some bad reviews on this shop previously but still decided to give it a try as their price is cheapest.

Didnt expect much but turned up i'm pleasantly satisfied with their services with little extra effort like polishing d new tyres n lubing the wheel bolts.

Yea, this size really not much choices. i manage to find out a few besides the Hankook Kinergy EX i just bought.

Nexen CP621 @ RM150 - Hup Shun Sunway
Hankook K424 @ RM140 - Hup Shun Sunway
Yokohama BluEarth AE01 @ RM168 - Hup Seng Puchong Utama
Kumho Solus KH 17 - i bought this at RM165 and that was 2 n half years back!
Goodyear NCT 5 - i will avoid this. mahal and wear up very fast!

This post has been edited by hcgui: May 6 2014, 03:45 PM

David, speaker size is 6.5" or 16cm. Exactly the same as GAGA.

Congrates and welcome to the Savvy club!

The sound u heard while engine is off is from the radiator fan which is still running to cool d engine down. it's NORMAL but should not happen too frequently. i guess it's becos u took too long to park that's why the temperature went up quite a bit.

The burned smell- not entirely sure but do check ur temperature. if it goes beyond the normal 3 bars, some checking and/or repairing needs to be done.

This post has been edited by hcgui: Oct 2 2014, 09:50 AM

guys, i need help.

just bought a gearbox speed sensor. i'm facing the 0kmh symptom occasionally esp after heavy rain. i tried to cabut d original sensor but cant.

any idea how to replace it?

haha.

ya, i noticed the 2 locking edge. i scared by pulling too hard the edges will break n fall into the hole then cannot take out. i already tried pulling quite hard but still cannot then i dun dare anymore.

I find 10W-40 SS suits Savvy nicely. Quieter than using 10W-30 (Mach 5) yet still gives similar FC.

I always buy from Tesco and AEON Big during promotion. Mobil, Shell, Castrol, Total and Tesco Choice. haha. All imported, cheap and quality assured.

Never try 5W-40 FS yet...

I use Bendix MKT. originally bought n installed in my BLM to replace worn ori KBP pad, tapi tak boleh pakai. good initial grip but poor ultimate grip. cannot even lock my wheels during emergency braking, unike ori KBP pad.

then i tried on my Savvy, much better feel than ori KBP pad pulak. Ori pad on Savvy feels snappy, the Bendix feels more progressive. but makan disc a bit.

Ori KBP pad i installed back at BLM, very smooth, not snappy as on Savvy. i guess it's d weight difference of both cars makes d feel very different, altho both same pad and same disc.

Sounds like fuel starvation.

guys, anyone interested to buy a Savvy? heavy-heartedly considering to let go of this wonderful baby cos planning for a bigger car as family grows. info as follows:

Manufactured Year: 2009 (facelifted)

Model: N-line Manual (Solid White)

Owner: 1 (my wife) but maintained by me

Mileage: 66k km

Accident history: dented both front fenders before (left & right) during low speed turning, but both replaced and resprayed. front bumper and headlamp all intact and original. rear bumper resprayed due to scratches when reversing without reverse sensor. after resprayed, installed sensors straight away (LOL).

Accessories installed: Decent 2-way alarm system, original FLX 14' sports rim, 2-point reverse sensor, UR front strut bar, Erictioh's grounding, StiffRing, DIY soundproofing, CannyCool tinting (95% IRR front, 75% IRR sides n rear), Dura-Edge silicone wipers.

Tyres: Fairly new 4 pcs Hankook Kinergy EX 165/60 R14 purchased on May 2014 (used less than 8k km)

Original Parts replaced by Proton during warranty: Upstream n downstream O2 sensors, Renault ignition coil pack (seperable type)

Other parts replaced/modified: Bendix MKT front pads, Bosch spark plugs, Bosch rear brake pump (left), soldered TDC sensor by RS Auto

Engine oil used: I'm a big fan of Semi-syn 10W-40 bought from Tesco/AEON Big (always wait for promotion)

Additional spare parts bought as stock/back-up: Power steering switch, Gearbox speed sensor, a few Renault oil filters, ori Proton Air Filter

Problem: NONE. just fuel up n enjoy ur first Lotus. scheduled maintenance as normal.

Expected price: NOT MORE THAN RM10k

This post has been edited by hcgui: Nov 20 2014, 04:01 PM

throttle body reset:

from what i learned from RS Auto, after cleaning, open d coolant cap n let d engine idle until the radiator fan ON/OFF twice, then job done.

so far it works fine for me everytime i clean the TB. drives beautifully after each cleaning.

1-3 korack.

last one i usually off, then start again only drive.

guys,

recently i hv sold my beloved Savvy MT. it gave me so much pleasure in the 5+ yrs of ownership. i've upgraded to a bigger MPV cos i need the space. was doing house keeping last weekend and found a few Savvy service items to let go.

a) 2 pcs of Genuine Renault oil filter (Made in Germany) - RM15/pc
b) 1 pcs of Genuine Proton Savvy air filter - RM20

Take all RM45.

Pls contact me at 012-8901939. COD at Puchong or Menara TM/Kerinchi LRT.

PMed.

Proton will only use 3L. But actual capacity is 3.5L. Proton says it's ok, but i go to Rs auto to top up after changing gearoil at Proton last time.