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 Proton PrevĂ© V22, Venturing into 3rd anniversary!

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plumberly
post Mar 18 2015, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(vikneswaranc_17 @ Mar 18 2015, 04:51 PM)
The most i have did was wait until the 2 clicks, start the car and start filling slowly.. yet, i never got more than 50L..
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Filling the tank with the engine running?

Dangerous doing it that way.

Engine should not be running, no mobile within x m etc.
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post Mar 27 2015, 07:53 AM

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QUOTE(Yoooo @ Dec 17 2014, 09:01 PM)
drove my CFE 2014 for few months, feel the FC is quite high around 10L/100km.... currently my millage is about 9000km.

How about others?
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My FC is around 11 L/100KM, average speed around 24 kph.

All town speed driving.

Highway driving should be better with the FC at around 7 L/100km for me.

It depends whether it is town/city (with many stops, slowdown, etc) vs highway driving.

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post Apr 4 2015, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE(plumberly @ Mar 17 2015, 06:58 PM)
Like to know who has filled more than 50 litres in our Preve tank. My highest volume is 48 litres.

Why am I asking this?

Want to know if 50 litres is really the absolute maximum or is there some more room there.

Thanks.
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Since I raised this, feel obliged to raise one warning. To get the maxi top up, one would use till the tank is empty or nearly there.

Car manual page 87 point 2 states damage to the catalytic converter if the fuel level is extremely low.

So beware!
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post Apr 5 2015, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(xphr3ak @ Apr 3 2015, 10:36 AM)
Do we really need to warm-up the engine until temperature indicator turn to half (CFE)?
Per manual, we need to but from my reading..it waste the fuel.


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My personal view as below.

I asked myself on whether I need to 100% follow what was stated in the manual on car warm up when I got the car. Initially, I waited till the bar came to the 3rd bar. Took 3-5 mins to get there. Waste of petrol and time.

Then one thing clicked in my brain. I think that requirement is for cold countries where they need to warm up the engine first. Temp there can be below zero, 10's etc. Then the need to warm up for sufficient metal expansion, especially the cylinders and pistons. Otherwise, damaging the fast moving parts, in my layman's view.

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post Apr 11 2015, 08:26 AM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Apr 11 2015, 04:58 AM)
Maybe it's just you, I feel stable cornering at 80-100 biggrin.gif
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That is impressive! But risky too.

Which tyre brand are you using?

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post May 7 2015, 07:56 AM

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Just realised this morning that I am over paying for my Preve Turbo. Why? I hardly ever use functions like auto cruise, swift(?) paddle, etc and worst of all, my ESC is faulty which the SC still has not fixed it!

Paying extra for a turbo and not using the extra features. Dumb buyer! Ha.

My town is so small that auto cruise etc tak dapat pakai.

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post May 12 2015, 08:26 AM

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QUOTE(ChuanHong @ May 12 2015, 08:12 AM)
i never saw my dad and my relative gearbox die up or worn out after the pattern of stopping the car and put P first only engage handbrake..

i knew that article, it's chinese article.. there stated must handbrake first, switch off engine then only put P at last..

in most vehicle right now, must put P first only switch off engine one.. just do our practice, foot brake>P gear>handbrake up>release foot brake>switch off engine.. that's all..

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Thanks. Will look for this.

I thought one has to remove the door cover and grease the mechanical parts inside.

Easy then with the lub.

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post May 12 2015, 04:44 PM

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Got a query on car sound system here.

After I installed a sub woofer for my home theatre system many years ago, I am really impressed with the sound, gives a new dimension to music enjoyment.

For our Preve, I do not want to replace the car sound system with one that has a sub woofer plug in. Like to know whether I can improve the sound quality by installing different car speakers with lower bass.

Anyone can help me?

Thanks.


P/S Any one knows the brand of car speakers we have in Preve?

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post May 19 2015, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(saiko_mantis @ May 18 2015, 09:52 AM)
Hi,

New preve owner here. This morning my preve engine cannot stop.
I pushed the button many times still cannot.
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My suspect is the turbo cooling when you stopped your car.

Automatic turbo cooling if it is too hot when you stop your car.

Next time, let it run for 1-2 mins and see whether it stops by itself.
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Like to have some feedback from those using Mach 5 or Synthium 800 for Preve turbo.

Why?

I am thinking of changing from Synthium 1000 to either Mach 5 or Synthium 800. Main reason is, my car mileage and speed are rather low. Only 10,800 km after 10 months and my highest speed is only 90 kph. Average speed is only 25 kph.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Jun 5 2015, 08:12 AM)
Re. Synthium 800 vs 1000. I don't know about others but in my case, for the Preve Turbo I feel the car actually performs better with Synthium 800 than in Synthium 1000.

I have used Synthium 800 for the 1,000km, 10,000km and 20,000km services. For the 30,000km service, some of you might have known - the Proton service advisor had taken me for a ride, giving me the Synthium 1000. (He mentioned the Synthium 800 cannot be used on the Preve which after clarification with the customer service I was informed this is not true as Synthium 800 can still be used on the Preve Turbo). I don't know if it's due to the engine oil or something else, but with the Synthium 1000, now the noise from the CVT/engine during acceleration is louder. Acceleration appears to be a slightly draggy. The differences are not exactly huge but the noise from the CVT and/or engine certainly is louder than before.

I will definitely switch to Synthium 800 during the 40,000km service not only because it is cheaper, but it works equally well if not better.

I am not sure about the experience from others though but in my view the Synthium 800 is better than the 1000 for the Preve Turbo.
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Noted and thanks.

In my 2nd service, did not feel any difference with Synthium 1000 (my 2nd time using this).

Don't want to waste money in not using something to its full potential with my lower mileage and speed. I think my used Synhium can still be used for another few thousand km but have to change due to the warranty. Ha.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Jun 6 2015, 09:55 AM)
Yes, don't need to waste money. In my case, by accidentally taking the Synthium 1000 due to the service adviser's unscrupulous action(I asked the branch manager to warn this fellow) my car's performance did not improve with the costlier engine oil but deteriorated instead. Anyway it is good that I have tried the Synthium 1000 at least once, otherwise I would not have known. After this experience, there is no way I am going to opt for the 1000 anymore.

There is still about 5500km before the next service and I can't wait to get back to the cheaper Synthium 800 for better performance.
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Noted and thanks.

There are a few different Synthium 800. Which grade would you recommend?
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QUOTE(terryble @ Jun 5 2015, 12:02 PM)
But nothing beats [ANY] engine oil + Tufoil engine treatment, the engine just run smoother and quieter~~~and they are still the Guinness record holder for being the most slippery substance known to man....

now for my Preve i am using Syntium 800 + 4 oz of Tufoil and i feel noticeable difference smile.gif
Well im not a salesman...just sharing...please find below the website

http://www.tufoil.com/
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I saw a Proton memo about not using an engine treatment add-in oil. Forgot the name now.

Problem was the higher temp in the turbo section causes this add-in oil to breakdown, causing scaling deposits on the turbo part and a trial of problems later.

Tufoil is proven AOK from your experience?

Anyone knows whether this oil is approved by Proton?

Thanks.

P/S Saw this in the web. Can someone explain the cooking part please?

How does Tufoil work with turbo chargers?
Turbo-charged engines work extremely well with Tufoil in the crankcase. (Don't forget! When you shut your turbo engine off, to idle it before you shut down. If you don't, any oil will be cooked in the hot bearings.)

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