More pickup torque , yes .

Similar efficiency , no if by efficiency you mean to say fuel consumption .

In other words, under typical light to medium load operating conditions having a modified 1.5L engine in a 1.3L chassis is less efficient with higher fuel consumption in your context ,
when compared against unmodified original 1.3L or 1.5L engine/chassis combo respectively .

This post has been edited by zeng: May 23 2020, 01:07 PM

Their suggestions of overhaul is stupid and dumb , IMHO .
These are fake 'experts' .
TS, give fuel injector treatments a try if you are not already using BHP fuels .

This post has been edited by zeng: Jul 28 2020, 11:19 AM

My Avanza is 307K km now .
Engine no makan engine oil with 5W40 (I dont use xW30) , yours consume engine oil or not ?
At 40 psi tyre pressure, with BHP RON 95 (not 97 ) my fuel consumption is 13km plus /L traveling outstation to and fro KL/Malacca by PLUS .
Travel to office at KL Sentral by Federal Highway before 6.45 and not much jam and returns by Bangsar NPE to home and internal Subang Jaya trips to local shops/supermarkets/visits friends overall can get 11 -12 or 12.5 km/L .
When I got 10 km/L 12 months ago , the car was starting and driving in normal form ,no signs of problem with pick up etc . Only consumption drops to 10 km/L . then,
Replace cheapo normal sparks (after 3 to 4 years usage of some 65K km plus) and found spark plugs gap was as big as 3 mm (pening kepala ) .
Still no improvement .
Send back workshop for check by computer found O2 voltage out of spec. Replace Denso O2 sensor then can get back above fuel consumption figures which I'm very happy till todate .
Pick up , power etc has always been no problem and good IMO .
I have 15k to 17k km oil change intervals .

Can your car behave like mine above ? If no , what are the difference in xxx km/L or no power or makan minyak engine ??

I ask so many questions is because I don't believe your car requires top/major overhaul if no kuat makan minyak engine (indicating your valve seals and piston ring sets are good and ok) .

Bad fuel consumption (caused by not using BHP or spark plugs , OS sensor, distributor system, injector a bit dirty etc ) or drop in pick up performance (loose makan minyak engine and low tyre pressure at 31/35 psi etc ). All these likely doesn't require overhauls IMO .

This post has been edited by zeng: Aug 2 2020, 09:48 PM

My mechanic whatsapp me photo showing OS sensor voltage was out of spec , (due to time lag ) by the time I whatsapp him to try clean and cuci the sensor if possible ( which I know it can be done by DIY guys , but time consuming a bit for mechanic and patience is required in cleaning works , which was ok for me ) , he told me he has ordered and the original parts delivered .
So I agree with part replacement charging me RM 180 as he said Denso parts not much cheaper than this .

Total labour cost RM 180 a lot other works like replace engine mountings, oil cooler seals etc replacements etc .

Mind asking why don't you get your workshop computer confirming O2 sensor voltage out to replace it there and then . Instead a vacuum sensor is replaced ?

PM you my contact .

This post has been edited by zeng: Aug 3 2020, 12:22 AM

It would have helped a lot once every 3 to 4 days of MCO, start and drive around kind of aimlessly for about 20 minutes to 'exercise' the engine system including electricals .

Can this tool detect ATF temperature and Engine Oil temperature ? Likely not right ?

Mind sharing the before & after alignment screenshots of an Avanza if you have any ?

It has been difficult to seek out the factory specs .

I think he/she is meant to say camber screws are required (as parts replacement and its purchase) to rectify an out-of-spec camber angle readings after 'repairing' the steering/suspension system .

No, camber screw replacements is not always a scam , as is often quoted here in F&F , not suggesting all or most tyre wheel alignment shops are honest .

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 3 2020, 10:20 AM

Yes, you are quite right in suggesting an elephant feels like or is similar to a tree trunk .

But an elephant is not a tree trunk .

Google is your professor .

Your adjustable camber screws could have been 'after market' and not OEM that came originally with the car ?

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 18 2020, 04:40 PM

I'm quite impressed with the performance of a 12,000 km Blotter Spot Test of Aisin PAO plus Ester version of engine oil , which are available in 5W30 and 5W40 viscosity grades .

Aisin PAO plus Ester claims to be a low/mid-SaPS oil whilst the non-PAO version does not and is not .

The non-PAO Aisin 5W30 blotter spot tests at higher mileage are reasonably ok and good too , IMHO .

No clue on its ATF though , where I personally prefer to Toyota Type IV or Mobil 3309 for now .

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 26 2020, 09:16 AM

Do your manual provide for 0W20 ?

It sounds new to me ....

Repairs or defects like what ?

Isn't Avanza quite robust , which I'm super happy with ?

My Avanza 1.3L front tyres has uneven cupping wear , aka heel and toe uneven wear , on the inner side of the front tyres .

Mechanic checks saying front shock absorbers and absorber links require replacement , including rear absorber set .

Somewhere in this thread , folks have been recommending KYB RS Ultra for front and rear .

What's the fair parts price for 4 if I let mechanic sources and supplies them ?

This post has been edited by zeng: Dec 15 2020, 07:41 PM

Oops , just return from Pandamaran Workshop .
Full set RS Ultra costs me RM670 .
Add in Front absorber link X2 , tie rod end X2 , anti-roll bar bush and lower arm assy X2 .
All in RM 1750 .

Note: The changed out lower arm set is said to be original set from Toyota .

Much firmer ride , stable steady in straight ahead driving and quieter/comfort ride .
Problem is alignment is out especially in taking corners .

I don't feel the current gen Avanza spring as soft .

But whether it is as stiff as first gen spring, IDK ?

After spending on the RM1750 , a wheel alignment was subsequently done (at RM30) with front cambers and front toes all within OEM specs and green in colour .
However , the Avanza is still pulling left on straight ahead highway driving and less than ideal steering during cornering into right hand side .
Can you kind folks here advise what else can I do with pulling left and kindly share your opinion and experience on your Avanza handling and ride over here ?
Sharing alignment screenshots of any vehicle alignment jobs are welcome for discussion and 'troubleshooting' in above .

This post has been edited by zeng: Jan 4 2021, 08:17 PM

I think suspension parts replacement were done correctly , as alignment shop has no complaint against poor workmanship in parts installation and I felt driving ok and normal except slight pulling left and steering wheel a bit unsteady when taking right cornering at quite 'fast' speed .

Alignment job is in a way done right (conditionally) with front toes and front camber angles all within vehicle specs and green-coloured .

Inspite of toes and camber in green mark readings which means within specs , I still encounter pulling left problem as I was trying to describe in detail in the alignment thread . Trying to seek expert inputs to find out more about solutions by realignment or readjustment .......

Do you all feel Avanza (1.3 or 1.5L ) fast cornering into right hand side or left hand side corners at 'fast' speed ( of 60-90 km/hr) but the steering wheel behaves firm and steady or it is a bit unstable/unsteady ? What is your user experience ?

This post has been edited by zeng: Jan 6 2021, 06:34 PM

You mean measure with tape ? Measure point A (where?) to point B (where?) ?
This is in relation to spring stiffness ????? or you mean alignment thing ?