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 Proton PrevĂ© V20, Don't provoke the modest beast!

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post Jun 4 2014, 02:05 PM

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QUOTE(Nicholz @ Jun 4 2014, 06:44 AM)
Really scary, cant believe a c-segment car don't have this kind of service. Very disappointed  shocking.gif  sad.gif  cry.gif  shakehead.gif
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post Jun 9 2014, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(Sphinx88 @ Jun 8 2014, 11:18 PM)
Hi Bro,

May i know the fuel consumption of proton preve?

Thanks.
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I am averaging 8.5 to 8.6L/100KM (18c/KM) for city drive. Highway drive 6.1L/100KM (12.8c/KM), so far I only drove once long distance so lack of better fuel economy.

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post Jun 9 2014, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ Jun 9 2014, 02:19 PM)
From what I kept reading about Suprima/Preve/Exora FC....yours seem to be the exception than the norm  sweat.gif
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Hehe. No cheating, every fuel up is recorded biggrin.gif

Maybe I also did break-in engine hard in first 1000KM. Then fully synthetic all the way. I also use Tufoil, quarter of a bottle per oil change.

QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jun 9 2014, 02:48 PM)
maybe he very conservative on boosting? just cruising or something with the turbo still helping on improving efficiency (it works all the time anyways)

then again, he is getting his FC being better than proton's ratings (using suprima, since preve ver is their marketing highway BS ratings, like the inspira one anyways), not to mention using something like xw50 synthium 1000, i am casting huge doubts lol...

or maybe he really drive very unkerly la, which is still very possible, considering i manage to get between 11-12km/l in traffic jam (yeah, i save more fuel while stuck in a jam rofl) and i did pulled a 18km/l which far exceeded proton's overrated ratings laugh.gif
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I'm using super thick Petronas Syntium 1000 15W-50. Surprisingly it's good. I can feel the acceleration punch when the boost comes, a little more.

In highway, sometimes I let the engine exercise. In town, I drive to anticipate the traffic ahead.

QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jun 9 2014, 03:34 PM)
maybe he mastered how to drive CVT (and turbo) as most people have a hard time adapting CVT... (the whole creeping/let the clutch fully bite etc)

want to say unker also cant, remember that trip we had?  unsure.gif

on a side note: my inspira can't match with a preve CFE in terms of acceleration... however around 140-160 kph they will start to lose breath and i will be outrun them laugh.gif
had a run with one white one on MRR2 that looks very beng, with ultra lesing stickers, super dark unable to see through tints lol.
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Yes, I take very great caution to feel the clutch. I always let the clutch bite first before accelerating, unless I engage the gear too late. I also minimize continuous clutch slipping when going on an incline. I try to achieve the speed where clutch is fully grasping.

QUOTE(Sphinx88 @ Jun 9 2014, 04:20 PM)
Thanks for your reply.
May i know that FC is base on Preve Executive or Premium?
Any difference between Preve Executive and premium?

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Mine is Preve LE, which is the same as Preve Premium/CFE.
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post Jun 10 2014, 12:44 AM

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Very careful with additives, so I only put 1/4 of a bottle. Last time I dunk one bottle into the Persona.
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post Jun 10 2014, 04:24 PM

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QUOTE(bananadriver @ Jun 10 2014, 11:13 AM)
guys. I'm trying to use a different break-in approach recommended by some pals.
But I need to change my engine oil and oil filter at about 40km mileage instead of the first 1000km recommended by the warranty booklet. So, will that void my warranty?
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I didn't change my oil until 900 KM+. Hard break in continues everyday until I do that first service.
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post Jun 10 2014, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jun 10 2014, 12:05 PM)
Personally, leave the break in oil,  that's what the 1k km is for.

Then spend a bit more on buying good quality /reputable fully synthetic oil following Proton specifications (especially the viscosity,and not uninformed sc doing something like Synthium 1000)  and service /maintenance schedules.

No point doing extras and you're just going to skimp out on subsequent maintenance which is even more crucial as sludge builds up over time.
Furthermore normal mineral oil would potentially harm the engine more compared to proper break in oil (assuming Proton aren't complete retards in building their engines)  as those usually are of thicker viscosity /higher protection additives (which is why fc are typically bad during this period)

As much as I hate to say this,  Proton engineering probably knows their engine more than layman like you or even myself smile.gif
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post Jun 11 2014, 02:42 PM

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QUOTE(khairilyazit @ Jun 11 2014, 02:22 PM)
mengsuan i wonder what kind of fuel consumption u would get if driving with 16" wheels...
ur is 17" like mine kan?
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Yeah, I'm using 17" R3 rims. Should be as heavy or heavier than the stock 16".

Your fuel consumption is better. I cannot make my fuel consumption as low as yours. Sometimes I wonder does Racechip really reduce fuel consumption at similar driving style.
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post Jun 11 2014, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(vikneswaranc_17 @ Jun 11 2014, 03:21 PM)
R3 rims should be much lighter than the stock 16" rim in preve.. Sometimes, i will wonder how will the fuel consumption will be in use a much lighter 16" rims..
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You are another one with crazy low fuel consumption Preve. You have 6% better fuel consumption than mine.

QUOTE(khairilyazit @ Jun 11 2014, 03:32 PM)
but it should be lighter than my 17" stock.. the 50kg extra wont affect much on the fc.. probably my route is less busy.. and i drive like unker..

racechip, i'm not so inclined. the MAP/MAF controller sparks an interest. but probably beneficial for highway drive/cruising...
some of prosmac and prevoc did the german sausage, and get abit better fc for city driving.
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Anyone with MAP/MAF controller in Preve? Is this the controller that is usually used on JDM cars? A simple knob to adjust lean/rich mix?

I can already hear very minor knocks, at certain RPM range. I think my ECU has already maximised the ignition timing to reap the best fuel economy.

I did not do german sausage yet. Inclined to do but haven't made the initiative.
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post Jun 15 2014, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(bananadriver @ Jun 13 2014, 09:38 PM)
guys. some question:
1. the  remote door lock/unlock how do we enable beep tone?
2. the ESC yellow icon always showing on the meter? isnt it only there if ESC activates?
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1. No buzzer hardware. If needed, will have to install it aftermarket. Warranty may be voided.
2. Not supposed to be always showing. If always showing, either tyre punctured or rim bent badly or alignment crazily bad or ESC sensor failed

QUOTE(27needles @ Jun 14 2014, 12:30 PM)
Anyone can help?

That day high rev my Preve CVT , for the first time I wind down my windows while high revving, and straight away smell something like burning smell. Shocked me

Anyone experience before? I worry it's clutch slip.. But so far few days already when I lift my foot off the brake, the clutch still engaging because car still will move forward without pressing throttle..

But I check some comments on Google they say may be the catalytic converter heating up? car is already 12,000km+
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If you rev hard, it's normal to smell. Especially if the car is new.
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post Jun 24 2014, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(blaze91 @ Jun 23 2014, 01:47 PM)
anyone know where to find good car accessories shop? planned to buy few things for my car(car handle chrome, window viser, etc). And also mind to share about the coil mat? and also is it okey to change the lights to white or use the stock ones 1st?

ps: im staying at cyberjaya.
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A genuine advice to help new car owners: Just because there is an accessory or an aftermarket part, doesn't mean you have to install it.

Life is not like games in Need For Speed, where every money spent in upgrade is worth.

QUOTE(momojoj0 @ Jun 23 2014, 11:41 PM)
Just wondering if any of the owner can advise what will be the expected mileage for 1 full tank with below route :
1. KL to PJ via federal highway. p/s u know i know la federal highway,jam jam jam.
2. PJ to KL via NPE & Sg Besi and jalan tun razak. P/s after working hours so kinda jam as well, but NPE is most of the time quiet empty  rclxm9.gif

With my current ride for rm70 i hit like 320km max..and thats like for a week on above route. Any clue? Or its just not the appropriate way to measure this way? icon_question.gif
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I am driving in quite similar condition, maybe worse as I stay in Puchong. I do take NPE and Sg Besi to and from city center very frequently.

One full tank gives me exactly 1 week of driving, about 500+KM. A tank is RM80-90.

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