I think if you flip the owner's manual, the mentioned oil to be use was suppose to be 5w30.

I don't know why Tan Chong gave Almera owners to use 0w20. Although I believe 0w20 can be use, but I would rather stick to the oil suggested in the owner's manual.

Bro.. don't spread fallacy here.. Semi-synthetic oil will not damage a car's engine. The only thing semi-synthetic oil needs is a more frequent oil change as compared to fully synthetic.

What the service centre did was they fill up with the incorrect grade oil which is 10W40 instead of the recommended 5W30 or 0W20.

Although the 10W40 oil can still be use but I would suggest TS to replace it sooner instead of later (Probably 5,000km).

The HR15DE recommended oil viscosity is 0W20 or 5W30. You can use either mineral, semi-synthetic or fully synthetic.

https://www.engine-specs.net/nissan/hr15de.html

This post has been edited by Thrust: Nov 2 2021, 07:21 AM

Maybe you are being sold fake oil... No semi synthetic oil cost RM300.. Even Liqui Moly semi synthetic is less than rm150..

The local TC brand is called Denco right? Quite good I would say.. Been using it for more than 2 years and still no vibration on the dashboard.

Anyone here experience watee seepage on the car's carpet flooring before?

From what I saw, front driver side and both rear passenger side.

I suspect my father didn't wind up the windows when it rains. I hope that is the issue as I can't detect any leakage or water marks from the door seals etc.

I think I'll try by removing the front cowl together with its wiper and inspect for clogging.

I did saw the wet carpet mark coming from where the cabin filter is located. I'll update again once I do the cleaning.

Hi guys! I've managed to solve my dad's Almera wet floor water seepage issue. This issue had been plaguing for months and managed to get it fixed this morning.

I've opened up the wiper arms and look under the front wiper cowl. That part was normal and the water drain hole wasn't clogged.

I proceed to check the boot and the spare tire area looks dry but there was a bit of water patches on the rear right fender. I then opened up the boot carpet and saw a huge puddle of water accumulating inside the rear right fender. It seems the water can't flow out. The main culprit as shown below. This plastic water drainage plug was clogged with dirt and can't let the water flow out, thus accumulating puddle of water on the rear right fender.



What I did was to pull out this plastic and all the water finally manage to flow out freely.

I would say this was Nissan's bad design. That small plastic drain plug will eventually get clogged and owners will have trouble finding the water seepage.

This leakage stem from here (rear right fender) and water seepage went on to wet the rear passenger seat and the front driver seat.

Hope this update can help you guys to solve water seepage issues on the Almera.

You guys can also refer to the video below for more details on the issue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJglPRpFILc

This post has been edited by Thrust: Feb 5 2022, 09:48 AM

I did not seal that hole because I've already removed the plastic drain plug.. Even if water enters through the hole, it can now flow out freely and water ahouldn't accumulate and flow the carpet floor.

I would say Almera is a good car.. It can be finicky at times but once you've known which parts and areas are finicky, it is quite easy and simple to maintain this car.

Benefit is that the engine is smooth, suspension is very comfortable and it offers you a large cabin space for its class.

Well worth to get a used Almera (provided it is in good shape and not being abused by the previous owner).

Yes.. the 1.5 version.. not the 1.0 turbo.

TBH, RM140 for the labour to replace both bearings is reasonable. It might seems like an easy job but I assure you, if you DIY, it will take hours to replace these bearings.

Nowadays, just changing engine oil, the labour cost is already around RM30-RM40.

This post has been edited by Thrust: May 1 2022, 07:18 AM

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The shop is ran by an uncle with his young sons. Quite an experience aircond foreman and all my cars are sent to him for repair / service.

Price is not cheap and also not expensive. At least he won't con you into simply replacing parts which are still working.

Anyone here experience engine knocking sound for the few 2-3 seconds from cold start... This happens only if the car isn't started for 3 days beyond..

If start daily, there's no such sound.

Plan to sell off the car soon as the condition is not in good shape now.

The Almera is now a spare car and nobody is using it... So better sell lor.

I have spare front brake pads for it... Tan Chong brand punya and it is new.

Nope.. very obvious it is internal engine knocking sound.. due to starve of oil.

This morning I went to Carsome to get a quote of the car value..

Surprisingly the price they offered is quite reasonable.. Year 2013, Almera auto basic spec... Condition is quite bad with dents here and there, cracked rear lamp and etc.

They offer rm20k.

Lazy lor... I THINK Carsome price is quite reasonable already so most likely will proceed with them.

You dowan to upgrade to the new Almera turboe.