If car looks stock pretty sure you can fly under the radar

Thanks for sharing btw!

It's 5+2 years (3+2+2 actually). After the final service (of the 5th year) they'll do a check on your car if you're qualified for the 2 years extended warranty. IIANM, you've gotta to do all servicing on time, at an ASC, complete the recall program (as mentioned above), and do pass their inspection (probably checking if any unauthorised installation etc etc).

Well those were the steps for me to check if I'm eligible for the extended warranty. They placed a lot of emphasis on sending it to an authorised centre for servicing...and not missing the service timeframe.

Same as you, the car was also installed with a non-stock HU and reverse cam. Did not void anything (although I think this was done by the SC? Not sure. BiL arranged for it)

I think for as long as there are service records, you should be good. Although getting the chasis number would be even better...but like djboycalvin said, you need to be the owner or their representative to check. Another option I suppose would be to bring the dealer with you to the SC? Though seems like a lot of effort for them.

That's the best thing to do since all we can do right now is offer up assumptions

If you're willing to spend that much, check out the one from the youtube video...I forgot his name. Some french dude with tutorials on some 308-related stuff. If I manage to find it I'll post it up here.

EDIT: Found it

EDIT2: I can't seem to embed the video so here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwpm0O85f1Y

You can check his channel. A lot of other informative videos. Link to purchase should be in his video description.

Btw for the link you posted, the HU is slightly raised. It doesn't sit flush since it's actually larger. Can't really see it in the photo, but if you look around other sellers, some of them have a clear enough photo to see how it's raised.

If you're changing like what savvy has posted, then it should work (provided they got the canbus etc). Pretty sure HU doesn't affect other safety settings.

If you wanna change into something that's not purpose-made for the car...you might wanna head to a car accessory shop. Let them know you want full functionality and they'll sort it out for you.

Er...It's not all plug and play bro. If you're the type to go to a shop then ok lah. If you're the type like me who likes to DIY, definitely need to do more research. As per my post above, you need to make sure that all the parts play well with each other.

This post has been edited by marquis: Dec 17 2019, 09:10 AM

Well I'm not the type to go to car shops The only one I know of, and I know he used to actively participate in forum stuff is EA Autoworks in Bukit Jalil.

Alternatively, there's a thread in the garage sales with a shop.

If you're going for the one like posted above, really don't need a car shop. That one is really plug n play. You just gotta manually cut the old bracket. Look up the video link I posted above and check the French dude's profile. He has a guide on how to do that. Really quite straight forward

Guys, I've got a question regarding the engine oil.

Read around (and confirmed with previous service) that the Mobil 1 5w30 is the recommended oil (which is what the car is using right now).

However, checking online, there's a few versions of this engine oil.

Which one should I be using, or does it not make a difference since it's just different additives?

I've been getting the engine oil error whenever I make sharp-is turns these past few days...and today even when I'm on straights.

Checked the dip stick and level is low. Didn't expect it to drop drastically since my next service is still another two months away. There isn't any leak that I could see so I'm chalking it down to an aged engine?

Edit:

Found this whilst googling for anyone curious:

https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-per...gesearchfacets=[5W-30]&f:@marketcvlcontenttype=[Mobil%201™]

Can't put it in the url tag so apologies for the messy url

This post has been edited by marquis: Mar 20 2020, 08:59 PM

After topping up no more issues I hope?

What’s your total mileage if you don’t mind my asking. Maybe the higher viscosity would help for engines with more wear?

Thanks for the help!

Will continue to monitor. Might consider switching to a higher viscosity too. Gonna talk to the SC and see what they say.

Thanks again!

Ugh. That's not good. Gonna have to wait for the MCO to be over before I can head to the SC. Under extended warranty now myself.

Thanks for the heads up! Although hopefully that's not the case. Sigh.

About six years iirc

Hey man. Did you change the fan relay switch coz of Air Cond problems? SC told me that wife's car needs to change that coz there are times when the compressor won't kick in.

Also, where'd you get yours done?

Guys, can I just use any OTC coolant or is there a specific type I need? Tried searching but I can’t seem to find anything conclusive.

From what I’ve read, the Toyota coolant is meant to be good, but thought I’d check first.

The hose connecting to the radiator popped off, draining quite a bit of my coolant (if not all). Not too sure why, and the SC won’t take it any sooner since they’re all full. So need to do my own fix till then. I’d probably need about 2L right? Or 3 to be safe. Or should I just go for the full 4L?

Problem is I can't even see the colour since the reservoir is...well drained of coolant. Lol. I'm planning to go to Ace Hardware to get one while waiting to send in the car for service next week. Gonna get something just to tide it over till then. I've already re-attached and tightened the hose. Not likely for it to occur again (fingers crossed).

After the warranty period is over, I'm never coming back to the SC. I suspect the reason it popped off is because of improper placing/tightening, or the radiator top cover is just of low quality. Things were fine for a few years, and a few months after a product recall, things went hay wire.

Do you mind sharing the shopee link bro?

EDIT: Could this be the coolant you're talking about? I checked on Lazada though since I have very little confidence in shopee

This post has been edited by marquis: Mar 31 2021, 12:00 PM

Bro, what did you eventually do? Facing the same issue.

To the sifus here, is this covered under warranty? Else I’ll just go to Bros auto or something.

Or is that cooler master in PJ better?

Lol. Alright. Thanks.

Service due this month. I'll report back if it's still under warranty.