THTgadgets.comtsg_7 I complained for engine vibration and cabin boomy noise, car jerks when gear engage to D, which wasn't there before. That lead to engine mounting replacement.
Engine mounting (40k), steering shaft (20k) seems to be problems in pre-2014 models. I almost forgot how a brand new Exora feels like, particularly overall NVH. This is not easy as we're in the car everyday as it slowly deteriorated... until I got into another brand new Exora and noticed the difference.
The rear windscreen has a large flat spot in the center. When it is wet, the rear windshield wiper does not contact this ellipse shaped spot when crossing the windshield and as a result there is a large water covered area. Best guess is that area is pressed in during heating of the 'tempering' process. You can inspect this on your car:
- Turn on ignition switch, no need to start the car.
- Activating the rear wiper, and switch off the ignition switch when it reaches the center.
- Check the contact of the wiper blade with the windscreen for gaps.
The FEAD one was a surprise.
The belt had cracks all along the ribs, and it really had to go. Looked like this video at 2:28 mark:
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If count engine oil, it's RM460. I am using Shell Ultra 5W-40. Proton SC engine oils:
Petronas 800 SS: 10W-30 (3L+1L)
Petronas 1000 FS: 15W-50
Petronas 3000 FS: 15W-40
Now that reminds me why I spend that extra on Petronas 3000 at 10k service.