Currently, I'm one of the proud owner for Nissan Sentra N16 1.8 XG-L, year 2007. Been driving around for 3 years. Recently, warranty claim for

left knuckles and bearing of left front wheel. Mileage 90K km. Lucky for me still able to claim those item although servicing by Tan Chong SC until

only 50K km only.

GOOD JOB TAN CHONG MOTOR SERVICE CENTRE.

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Added on November 22, 2009, 11:57 pmGood Day,
I'm new here. I'm own a Nissan Sentra N16 1.8 XG-L, year 2007. Current car mileage 90K km ++.

Yeap, you're right. Not all TCEAS are reliable but you can complaint by using proper channel. They have a complain and customer feedback box near their payment counter for most TCEAS . Write whatever you're not satisfy.

Anyhow, i would like to say good job and well done TCEAS at Klang. They're really pro... handling my complaining regarding to failure of wheel bearing for the front left wheel. Firstly, they give me x1000 reasons why i can't claim due to my inconsistent servicing at the place. My record only shown i service till mileage 50K km only.

Well, that S.A ( service advisor ) really screw by me like hell. The car came with 100,000 km or 3 years with terms and conditions. Yes, they have the right to reject my claim for the part failure but that part is 100% none service item. My excuse is how are you goin to maintain something can't be service. Finally, they approved my claim after i been hard complaining. The worst is soon after claiming the wheel bearing only they realized , knuckles worn out due to bearing jammed. No choice but to replace the whole set brand new and GENUINE TOO.

I really thank you for their kind favour because those part are totally not cheap at all . The wheel bearing of course is cheap , less than Rm 100 but the knuckles cost more than Rm 1,000+++. Estimated from spare part shop already cost Rm 1200 ++ without installation.

Hereby, i really grateful for the professional service to customer and the main is customer oriented especially to noise making customer like me. They have an option by only replace the bearing only without notify me regarding the wheel knuckles too in order to save cost. Since my mileage is already 90 K ++ sooner or later only i will only realize will after the warranty period . GOOD JOB again.

Luckily for me otherwise , my wallet will suffer by a BIG hole in it.

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Nov 22 2009, 11:57 PM

Good Day,
Actually, this is very subjective questions. Of course, the car is not design with such abnormal FC. It really depends in some many factors such as :-

- Car load
- maintenance
- type of engine oil . Fully synthetic , semi or mineral create big different for FC
- tyres pressure and type of tyres
- spark plug . Iridium and normal plug
- fuel type
- sound system
- engine running temperature level
- engine part failure
- air filter
- auto/ manual oil maintenance
- car waxing and clean/ without
- modification on car aerodynamic
- etc.


All mention above will directly or indirectly causing high FC.

Try the following website for more information :-

http://www.dailyfueleconomytip.com/driving...-to-save-gas-2/

http://www.dailyfueleconomytip.com/creativ...ys-to-save-gas/

http://www.dailyfueleconomytip.com/common-...oure-saving-it/

Currently, for my own Nissan Sentra N16, 1.8 XG-L my routine maintenance as following:-

Every time servicing AND maintenance

WEEKLY- Washing and waxing, visual inspection on car conditions , water reservoir, coolant, and battery water.
5K km - Check tyres pressure . Only requires 5k Km coz only 30 days +- only to reach that mileage and is BEEN filled with 100 % NITROGEN GAS
10K km - Fully synthetic oil Castro Edge 5W-40
10K km - oil filter
20K km - air filter, Genuine Tan Chong
20K km - auto oil, Genuine Nissan cost Rm 22 per litre
20K km - flushing and refil x1 litre TOYOTA LONG LIFE COOLANT
20K km - inspection by visual for DENSO IRIDIUM SPARK PLUG X 4PCS
60K km - replacing brake oil DOT 4 BOSCH X 1 LITRE + FLUSHING
60K km - flushing and replace power steering oil X 2 LITRES. Brand NASA

My current FC :-

Shell RON 95 - 11 km/ L - 13 km/L for 40 % city driving and highway.
BEST RECORD - 13.66 KM/L after FULL servicing + newly install IRIDIUM PLUG X4 PCS


NOTE : RESULT VARIED FROM TIME TO TIME. INCONSISTENT DUE TO DEPENDS ON DRIVING METHOD , ETC

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Added on November 23, 2009, 12:37 amGood Day,
Here, i would like to share some info from web :-

http://www.jsae.or.jp/autotech/data_e/9-16e.html

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Nov 23 2009, 12:37 AM

Bro,
May i know what the terms "PCD" refer to ? I don't get it.

Thank You

GooD DaY,
Thank you for the information.

New record for Proton Wira 1.6. Impossible mission Sg. Buloh - Taiping Utara. The best record i seen is only 1 hour 30 minutes only +- .

Good Day,
All sifu, i'm considering of swap a new engine for my N16 1.8 Xg-L, 2007. My ideal engine is SR20VE 20V Neo VVL but most of the half cut offered automatic transmission with TIPTRONIC 6 Speed. Most of it i believe is troublesome.

Perhaps, i should buy 2nd hand Sentra B14 to swap engine rather than use my new N16 for my new project. What was your opinion for engine swap? SR16VE Neo VVl?? etc??

Please advise all sifu. I'm thinking to create a high engine output but NO TURBO for daily drive and economical in terms of fc and maintenance.

Past few days ago while i was driving my Nissan Sentra N16 1.8 XG-L, i was bullied by a Perodua Kancil 850EX with a modified engine. While i was driving in Federal Highway from Klang heading to K.L that stupid fella following me by bumper to bumper at fast line. That time i was cruising 105 km/h so i slow down coz i hate being followed and keep forcing me to leave my line. I just slow down to 90 km/h by releasing the accelerator.

That stupid malay fella honk me and keep flashing high beam. Suddenly, he switch lane and try to overtook so i just slammed hard on the accelerator but his pick up faster than mine N16 QG18DE with 128hp. Later, he was zig zag i really losing up my tantrum so i chased him all the way down the highway and finally catch up with him and playing "chicken" with him. I turned my stering towards that kancil force him slam the divider. Than he try to switch lane again from fast lane to middle lane . I was exactly at the middle lane and while he's make a fast switching lane he scratched my car at the back bumper on right hand side. Then he speed up again towards the Rm 1.10 toll at Subang.

He just don't want to stop , well finally i should do what a citizen should do to uphold the laws and regulation. I reported his car to the Traffic Police Station at Shah Alam pending arrest warrant for him if he don't show up at the police station to receive his summon. Good Luck for him!

Although, my ORIGINAL car is not modified with any mod to add up the hp but Nissan N16 is design for comfort and durability. Although, i feel disgrace a bit coz i lost to a Kancil but overall i'm satisfied with my N16.

BEWARE ALL ROAD BULLY ON THE ROAD NOT ALL N16 IS EASY TO BE BULLY. WATCH OUT!

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Added on December 18, 2009, 12:46 pmBro, have you tried Continental Comfort Contact-1 , so far i been using that tyres for 2 years liow. It really outperformed Michellin , Good Year, Bridgestone, etc. It works excellent during wet and dry grip. I been changing at more x20 such tyres liow coz both of my car is using same tyres. 195/ 60 R15. I used to drive at highway with high speed although rain with heavy downpour it still works perfectly. The best of it can withstand till 40K - 50 K km for tyres life before left with 10% tyres thread + always maintaining the car allignment + balancing.

Anyway, my daily commuter is Proton Waja Campro 1.6E, year 2007. Current, milleage is 116,000 km +++. My Nissan Sentra N16 milleage is 97,000 km +++.

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Dec 19 2009, 11:28 AM

My last changed on July'09 for Continental Comfort Contact-1 for 195/60/ R15 is at Rm 175 pc. To know more about tyre pricing P.I.C below :

Kedai Tayar Hock Li, Kapar - Ah Leong - 012 705 6361 or 03 3348 8539

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Added on December 19, 2009, 11:42 amBro and all sifus,
Previously, i thought i want to change N16 1.8 XG-L QG18De to SR20VE 20V NEO VVL. But i realized the engine is getting difficult to source and the worst nightmare is possible no spare part available in open market.

I think the best alternative now for 10 years down the road i will choose VQ20DE V6 2.0L. This engine is still under production and The VQ series engine was honored by Ward's 10 Best Engines list every year from the list's inception until 2008.

Frankly, i not really not looking for a short period thrill but in long run the maintenance and fuel consumption will be a big issue for me. I don't want regret or a burden to me. What do you think?

Next, i might buying a used Nissan Cefiro A33 2.0L V6 engine with VQ20DE and swap with my Nissan Sentra N16 1.8 XG-L and buying hlaf cut with VQ25DE for my used Nissan Cefiro A33 2.0L. Correct me if i'm wrong. Local regulation for JPJ is permitted to engine upgrade of 25% from original car.

What do you think ? Please advise!


This post has been edited by allankoh007: Dec 19 2009, 11:42 AM

Bro,
Mine is N16 1.8 XG-L, year 2007 too. The top speed of the car is 180 km/h only before cut off by speed limiter. Assuming i'm our Engine capacity is same but your fuel consumption is much higher than mine. Mine is Rm 60 to 380 km/h mostly. I'm using RON 97 Shell. So far i read through lots of people comment N16 for 1.6 SG is higher than 1.8 XG-L but yours is too high.

Perhaps you should check the following item as i did :-

- Engine Oil , i'm current using Fully Synthetic Castrol 5W-40
- Tyre pressure to front 34psi and rear 32 psi
- Plug , mine is Iridium Plug Denso
- Auto Gear oil change interval every 20,000km Nissan D matic genuine
- Fuel , RON 97 is more suitable for Nissan N16 due to heavy chasis and smoother engine.

If all this you have done, i personaly advise you send Tan Chong SC for diagnose since your car should still under warranty. Any modification will void your warranty so for modding your exhaust perhaps best is after warranty coz not worth take it the chance to void the warranty .

Bro,
From my own experienced i encounter , Puchong TCSC most mechanic is Indian and their worksmanship is slow . I went there only once only during my first service only , then most of the time i went to Branch only who took Tan Chong's license for servicing only. Perhaps, you can give it a try if convenient to you since is free too if your car is still under warranty.

Lately, i would like to praised KLANG, TCSC for their excellent service for rectifying my N16 knuckle and bearing by replacing the whole part. I repair my own should cost more than RM 1,000 +++ . I had bearing jammed and resulted worn out knuckle too . My last serviced with them is till 50,000 km ++ only. That time my milleage is 93,000 km ++. They don't allow me to claim firstly but then after i start making noise for the worn out part is not serviceable part so they can't blaim me for not servicing with them.

Next, they promise to replace the bearing but during replacing they found out the knuckle is worn out too due to the bearing is jammed . Finally, both part is replace without any charging at all. Good Job again.

Fuel consumption high not necessary resulted by the malfunction AIR MASS. Better get the confirmation first coz sometimes clogged air filter might resulted the same too . Have a nice day!

Nope, i believe you're wrong but there is a posibility every batch is different. Whenever i'm cruising in high speed or to max once reaching 180km/h the car automatically losing power while the speed drop to 170 km/h and increase again to 180km/h . It continue happen wheneve i try to reach over 180km/h. Is totally not stop by the engine revving as you mentioned above as reaching the speed 180km/h my engine revving only at 4,800 -5,000 rpm ++ only.

Some of the reader here also claim their car can go up to only 190km/h too but really unfortunate mine only 180km/h . I consulted the mechanic and even engineer of Nissan from Tan Chong as they claimed my car had a speed limiter built in or unless i want by direct by past from the Engine's ECU for the speed limiter.

The only car i knew is without speed limiter is Proton Waja Campro 1.6E which currently i'm using for my daily commute. The engine top speed is 190km/h but if you date cruising down hill with top speed definetely can reach more than 200km/h. I tried it before.

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Added on December 23, 2009, 8:52 amBro,
Throttle body i cleaned once before during i tune up and diagnosed my car when its in 20,000km++ for high FC but frankly, no different. Throttle body require maintenance only when during idling the rpm drop drastically compare with before due to block by particle or etc. I had experience before with my last car Kelisa EZI automatic. I'm using K&N filter and i was over oil the filter and clogged the throttle resulted during idling the rpm drop drastically.

Avoid doin your own R&D at home for using household oil and machine oil to avoid frustration and headache. If cleaning throttle body is unavoidable better send to Tan Chong's dealer for servicing for peace of mind.

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Added on December 23, 2009, 9:03 amHi,
Thank you for your advise but currently i'm not looking forward to damage my new engine yet. . Yes, my car is stocked with original tyre 195/60 R15. Well, i don't think is advisable to switch off the OD while cruising near the maximum speed coz resulted the gearbox over revving and damaging the gearbox. Not worth it at all since i'm very comfortable with what i have.

I'm only looking for durability and good fuel consumption rather than taking sort of unneccesary headache. By the way, Proton Waja Campro 1.6E has the better power while cruising on highway compare with mine N16 1.8XG-L.

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Dec 23 2009, 09:03 AM

Bro,
Thank you for your reply to me. I read through that, by the way have try to Denso Iridium Plug for your car . Perhaps, better fuel consumption can achieve. At least, it really works on mine N16 1.8 XG-L. By the way if B14 modding to SR20DET is over spect and illegal since hardly to get approval from JPJ. Upgrade to from existing engine capacity to maximum allow is only 25% only. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Lately, seldom see ya around reporting to this forum, end year holiday liow ? Anyway, good to see you again.

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Added on December 24, 2009, 5:57 pmHi,
I read some column written by N16 owner who owned 1.6SG or SG-L claim they had a high fuel consumption but mine N16 1.8 XG-L reporting differently at least lower than them much more. My current fuel consumption best recorded in highway is 13.8km/l and city + highway is 11.5 km/l ++. If you're looking for used unit i recommend purchase the 1.8 CC rather than 1.6 CC because the pricing is not much different. All N16 1.8 cc offered in full spects in terms of gadget and safety. Anyway, N16 1.8 cc no more available offer for new unit since is already phase out this model. Only 1.6 cc available only now.

Another info to share is both N16 1.6cc and 1.8cc share the same chasis. Durable yet strong and heavy too. Frankly, for me the 1.8cc is barely sufficient only to move this heavy car.

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Dec 24 2009, 06:00 PM

Road tax of course is more expensive. For 1.8 cc is Rm270 ++ per year and 1.6 cc is Rm 90 ++ only. Frankly, u can't save up for road tax because you might pay heavier in Fuel Consumption for N16. My opinion is worth it at all coz per year i spent on fuel for my N16 estimated RM 7200 ++.

Yes, you're right. I was just really pissed off with that idiot fellow coz he was just cocky during the event. Well, all settle off liow. He received his end year bonuses from PDRM.

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Added on December 31, 2009, 8:15 pmGood statement! Let the PDRM prove i'm wrong.

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Dec 31 2009, 08:15 PM

Previously, i read through an article from the web who the owner modified his car from the original N16 1.6 to SR20DET but during the application from JPJ is always rejected although he applied few times liow. Well, i have no idea.......

Welcome to join our community here!
If you read through all the written articles previously, you can learn all the informations you looking for. Yes, i heard Bardahl engine oil which is recommended by Mazda's service dealer. No idea how the oil perform.

Yes, Nissan engine always recommended use higher vicosity oil to ensure the timing chain and engine parts long last. Semi synthetic is good for every 5,000km changing interval.

Once before i had a discussion with Tan Chong's mechanic pertaining to oil change for Semi Synthetic 15W-40 or 15W-50 for Nissan N16. They always recommended change at maximum by 5,000km due to Nissan engine using timing chain which it get the lubrication from engine oil as well so the end result the engine oil disintegrate faster.

If for normal timing belt which lubrication from engine oil not needed, It shouldn't create any problem and works perfectly till 7,000km or 8,000km but still depends on engine oil grade and brands. I tried once before using NASA ENGINE OIL Fully Synthetic 5W-40 it last till 15,000km without feeling any direct effect to engine output.

Frankly, the earlier you change the oil at 5,000km or 3 months , definitely your engine long last. Thats is RULES OF

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Jan 5 2010, 09:04 AM

Yeap, SORRY bro! My error. It should be lower vicosity the better it is. Following is the website for more information :-

http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroi...sity/index.html

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Added on January 5, 2010, 11:16 pmBro,
Try send to Tan Chong Service Centre in Klang. Last time they did a good job for my complaint. Wish ya good luck!

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Added on January 5, 2010, 11:27 pmYou meant the absorber mounting which secure on top of the absorber once installed into your car? Frankly, i have no idea but mine also have the similar problem and sount when only fast cornering or passing road bump, i noticed my front absorber bush is worn out and cracked. I don't it bother for the moment coz not worth it replacing it coz the labour is more expensive than the bushing. Plan to replace only when the absorber worn out only.

Get the confirmation for failed part before purchasing any spare part to avoid spend the unnecessary money. If wheel bearing is only cost Rm 60++ for parts only.

For Nissan spare part, our brother, VANQUISH always recommend PH Auto at Seapark, P.Jaya. You can get the contact from previous pages. I personally plan to buy Petrol Filter on visit there later. Hopefully , the price really reasonable enough.

Good Luck!

This post has been edited by allankoh007: Jan 5 2010, 11:27 PM

Hi,
My best record achieved for N16 1.8 XG-L is 13.8KM/L.

Bro,
Your FC is impresive. I don't think automatic transmisson can achieve such figure for 36.2L for 630km or 17.4km/l.