every 20k -30k km .. definitely not 10k km

Thanks for ur info. That's very important for me. During my first service, that guy told me to change when 20k km. But this another sc branch's consultant try to rip me off. He told me every 10k km.

This post has been edited by adrian87: Nov 8 2016, 04:59 PM

i once accidentally dragged my ATF change for myvi till 40k km ... ..checked back service record and found out should change every 20-30k km

i reckon the service interval for ATF is 40k km. If you do for 20k km, you are doing a good deed for your gearbox as such practice prolong the life span of it, slightly.

thought out my 100k km mileage , i have done 3 ATF change if not mistaken ... at least 3 ....

Anyone dismantled 3rd row seat permanently? Is that DIY-able? How much additional boot space do you get over there?

Why dont you put carpet there and you cannot see the seat anymore.

If you dismantled 3rd row, the bonnet shape will be akward i guess since not flat anymore


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Folded seat does not give much boot space imo. If you put boot cover, you can only put things as high as the 2nd seat.

In the service book it says every 40k km but i do mine in every 20k km.
ATF fluid is quite important to prolong AT lifespan.

I am not sure what other purpose you need, but I agreed with Cleaner where folding it down and get a 'carpet' to cover whole area (which is what I did too).

You can try take out the seats if needed, but it wont be flat. I have carried things above the height of the seat but not recommended as can't see anything with rear view mirror. I used it short distance within taman only.

30k is fair. And change the AT filter too.

Thanks. I asked about permanently dismantle 3rd row seat because I see by just folding it, the 'boot' space is still small (seems less than 500 ltr). Just curious whether can dismantle 3rd row seat to gain more storage space than 500 ltr...

*with boot cover, can only store as high as the grey area.

Asking in this forum in case someone did that before and can share.

This post has been edited by vseries: Nov 9 2016, 01:37 PM

It can be done. Seeing it while p2 foreman diassmmble all seat and change carpet bcoZ of flooding in my alza

you gonna have a weirdo trunk space, especially with the contoured floor for cargo space

RM200 for TRW brake pad + rotor?

OMG that's a good deal....i wanna stock up....

I can only offer these as the price below:-
Brake Pad Front [DTEC] - RM130 (Ceramic)
Brake Pad Front - RM90
Brake Rotor Front - RM230

RM200 for TRW brake pad + rotor? Gosh...awesome deal..where can I get it?


I can only offer these as the price below:-
Brake Pad Front [DTEC] - RM130 (Ceramic)
Brake Pad Front - RM90
Brake Rotor Front - RM230

Hi guys, im thinking of getting a Alza SE. came here to read some comments and review. Kind off taken away when reading the 1st page about common issues. Need some reassurance from current users. Thanks.

Bro, i bought this from spare part shop who distributes TRW products ( Syarikat Alat-Alat Ganti SH Sdn Bhd ) Near Volvo Jalan Kuching.

Before pass my alza to my friend, already clock 190k km, maintenance wise

1. Change all 4 tyre 3 times
2. Change front brake pad 3 times
3. Change full set absorber with mounting at 100k km
4. Change atf every 20k or 30k km
5. Normal service every 10k km
6. Numerous times change headlight and foglamp bulb before installing voltage stabilizer and grounding cable
7. Change floorboard carpet due to water seep in from buzzer wiring

Iinm my alza dont have any other big issue

To improve wind noise and sound insulation, me do

1. Install door sound proofing
2. Install extra rubber weatherstrip at all 4 door

Satisfy with my alza during my usage eventhough cannot compare with my opel zafira becoz different segment

I'm facelift SE user. Now 83+k km
1st set tyre till about 73k km
Change one fog lamp bulb and one headlight bulb (able to claim from sc ?)
Two sets of brake pads from outside sc.
Rattling solved quite early, now no more
Middle row seat adjustment lever screw came out twice. Now ok.
No modification. All is fine till now
Service and price is acceptable.