Hi, how long do the stock absorbers normally last? My persona currently clock at 87kKM, start to feel that the car is unusually bumpy over potholes.

Only 48k? Then mine should be dead now. Any recommendation on which brand to get for shocks replacement?

no budget to get adjustables... budget max RM800 only. is GAB SA any good?

i found out my persona now has engine oil leak problem! oil residue is all over the engine, from top to bottom, especially fresh oil on the top, just under the engine plastic cover. fu~ looks like a major overhaul is waiting for me dayum~

i guess so, most probably from the top of engine. do u know roughly how much damage normally?

for a gasket!? i just changed my absorbers, can't afford that damage now... if i leave it there and top up engine oil regularly, won't do much harm to my engine right?

Where did you change it? Proton service center?

In Bangi? I'll go check them out after my exam.


I guess that's the problem on mine. With oil leaks on the right and front of engine.

Thank you so much for all the info. But for DIY, most probably I'll just send it to workshop. Don't trust my own work lol. Anyway, thank you!

Hi, my persona got 'whoo' sound from the driver side engine bay whenever I turn the steering wheel or step on the accelerator. Anyone got this problem?

This post has been edited by kirokiroshin: Feb 26 2015, 12:09 PM

the sound is more like a whining noise whenever i turn the steering. magically now the sound is gone!

did they replace any part for u? or change new fluid?

i did change the poqer steering fluid, iirc the fluid i'm using now is only around 15k km old. i checked the color, it's still a bit reddish which means 'quite fresh'? even without the annoying noise, the steering does feel heavier than it used to be. i think i'll change the power steering fluid tomorrow and see how it goes.

This post has been edited by kirokiroshin: Feb 27 2015, 10:18 PM