Do keep us posted with your project.

Anything for you, bro.

Thanks.
Am keen to learn from you because you are very thorough and informative with your explanation

Btw, where are you from?
If you're living around PJ area, perhaps we can meet up for tea also...then can chit chat.
I'll invite a few other Forte kaki to join us also.

This post has been edited by rompers: Aug 13 2017, 01:27 AM

Guys anyone facing issue which makan engine oil?
Im facing this and kcm suggested to change semi 10w40 . Any idea on this? Does it affect engine? And solution for this? Thanks

i try to share information that i myself would try to find. something this forum has provided me with a lot. consider as my service to payback.

i'm from klang. PJ is not far, so yeah. it would be nice to make new friends.

i think more importantly is to find out how your engine is consuming/losing oil and also how fast you're losing it.

using a thicker grade of oil is one way to slow the problem down (but 10w40 seems like what is normally used anyways).

is it the head gasket, the piston rings, something leaky in the sump.. best to get a trusted mechanic to look into it.

If really one of these problem exist? Necessary to overhaul??

No bro.
Check thoroughly first via a trusty and experienced mechanic.

By order of precedent, check:

1) Engine Oil Level since last service - At times, it may be that the engine oil wasn't topped-up to the required level, hence giving the illusion of oil leak.
2) Oil Sump - Check if there are any leaks via the sump gasket, drain plug, etc.
3) Oil Filter Socket - Check if there are any signs of oil seepages around the connection.
4) Engine Top/Valve-Rocker Cover - Visually inspect if there are any seepages.
5) Assess the tail-pipe area - With your engine is on idle and on revs, inspect to see if there are noticeable black smoke emitted. Usually, black exhaust smoke is a sign of engine oil seeping into your cylinder valves via worn piston rings. Make sure your engine is on nominal operating temperature (not cold start) in order to be sure if there are black smoke.

Always keep in mind that an engine overhaul is the last resort for any engine issues.

P/S - If I've missed out on any other key areas, I hope other forumers here will be kind enough to add-on to the check-list above.

I think this is a good list to check.

But if I remember correctly for item 5, if piston rings is leaking engine oil into cylinder; you should be looking out for white blue smoke, and/or black oily liquid exiting your tailpipe.

Black smoke should be from misfiring cylinders in petrol engine. Or antilag if your car has it for some reason.

You're quite right.

Although I must say (to an untrained eye) Blue, Grey and White smoke may be difficult to differentiate.
I guess the best way might be for one to place a piece of paper/rag close (but not too close to obstruct, lest the engine gets suffocated by exhaust back pressure) and observe for any noticeable oil stains.

Then again, the exercise above is not very effective if the oil leak (into the compression chamber) is minimal.

Anyhow, best to send the vehicle to a good mechanic for a proper diagnostic (e.g. Compression test, etc.).

mind to explain what is plastic gear?

i have a faulty driver side mirror with me, the problem is when you fold the mirror, the motor wont stop. Maybe you can make use of the part inside.

Aw. Too many to suspect. Any good forman recommend bro? As kcm only suggest me change thicker oil. Hmm

And thanks for these info mate

I believe all the items in the check-list can be checked together with any trust worthy friend/mechanic as it involves visual checks.
Only thing is, you may want to take your car out for undercarriage & engine cleaning so that you can detect any fresh oil seepages/leak.
Another way is for you to place a few pieces of newspaper under your car whilst parked overnight (repeated over a few days), and observe if there are any oil stains on the newspaper sheets.

something like tis ,ur side mirror probably plastic gear loose problem too
https://www.google.com/search?q=kia+forte+s...h_0lE52JYBRecM:

Bro, are you referring to this? The plastic gear of the side mirror...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpi10UmaLmM

same problem... there is a gear inside the side mirror that broke ; hence you can't fold....

thanks, already order from taobao.

I disassembly my side mirror and found the gear cracked.

Mind to share how much you order from taoboo??? You order the plastic gear only or the entire side mirror?

gear only, RM50+ include shipping.

New problem. Share with you fine ppl what happened.

6-spd Forte. When I accelerate from standstill/traffic light, my gear shifter will move forward from [D] and touch [N]. This causes the car to lose drive in acceleration but only from 1st gear. Not cool. Not safe.

Went to autosavers to check. It was an engine mount issue. Weak liao. When engine revs, it torques the mount and pulls the gear cable into neutral.

The fix? Adjusted the gear cable to have some slack. Everything ok now.

Next thing to change in the near future... engine mounts.