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 KIA Spectra 1.6 (AT) Owner Thread, ...it's never too late to start

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dhzh4x
post Jul 28 2010, 01:17 PM

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I JUST HAVE ONE KIA SPECTRA SECOND HAND 2002 ONE MONTHS AGO TOO..
WHEN STARTING IT WAS VERY NICE BUT RECENTLY IT LOOKS LIKE START TO HAVE SOME STRANGE SOUND..
ONE OF IT THAT I NOTICE IS WHEN I WAS GOING ON THE SPEED OF 40KM/H ABOVE AND I PRESS THE BRAKE PADEL IT WILL HAVE A SOUND " TUCK" ON EACH TIME I PRESS..

DO ANYONE KNOW WHY??

ANYHOW IT WAS VERY GUD AND COMFORT I FEEL.. I USE IT NORMALLY FOR WORK AND IT COST ME FOR RM70 ABOUT 400KM/H WITH THE JAM AND TRAFFIC ALL OVER THE WAY FROM KLANG TO PJ BY FEDERAL HIGHWAY..
IT'S STILL OK FOR ME I GUESS.. HAHA..

ANYWAY.. CAN ANY ONE GIVE ME OPINION ON WAT THINGS THAT I SHOULD TAKE CARE ON THIS CAR AND WAT THING THAT I HAVE TO PAY MORE ATTENTION ??

NEED SOME ADVICE SINCE I'M NEW IN THIS CAR.. HEHE..


THANKS FOR THE ADVICE FIRST..
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post Jul 28 2010, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Jul 28 2010, 03:23 PM)
HI,

The braking 'tuck' I think comes from the hind brake rite? I have the same problem as well. Apart from the annoying sound, it is perfectly normal. I has something to do with the rear brake cable.

My KIA is also 2002 version.
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YEA.. FROM BEHIND.. SO IT WAS THE CABLE PROBLEM O?? HAIZ.. THEN I MIGHT NEED THINK TWICE BEFORE I TAKE A RIDE TO GENTING THIS WEEKEND.. cry.gif
dhzh4x
post Jul 28 2010, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Jul 28 2010, 05:55 PM)
To me, it is perfectly normal. I have had it for like 2 years and till today there has been (touch wood) no problem at all. If you are really worried, maybe you should have your car checked by Mr. Foo (browse this topic for the namecard).
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O OK.. ERRR.. THANKS FOR THE COMMENT..

ANYWAY, IS THERE ANYTHING TAT I HAVE TO PUT MORE CONCERN AND ATTENTION ON THIS CAR??


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post Jul 29 2010, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Jul 29 2010, 09:24 AM)
Pretty much is you do a good job maintaining it, it'll serve you well. I've never had any problems since purchasing it in 2004. Its original parts are reliable and can last long. Since your car is dated 2002, have you check your engine mounting? Worn mounting can affect the drive shaft which you won't want that to happen. The CV joints on the front 2 wheels needs to be checked as well.
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yea.. forget to mention it before.. the only faulty i found in this second hand car was the mounting problem.. all the 4 mounting were gone but look not terrible yet, just a minor vibration i can feel in the car when i was on "D"

looks like there is 2 thing i have to change ASAP..
1) timing belt
2) mounting..

sigh.. hope it not going to cost me a lot.. sad.gif
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post Jul 29 2010, 10:52 AM

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[quote=alucard_my,Jul 29 2010, 10:41 AM]
Both the items are rather expensive if you ask me. Again, try going to Mr. Foo there for the best bargain. I cant' remember how much I paid for my mountings, but I believe it was very much cheaper than KIA center. And his parts are all genuine.
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ok.. looks like i really need to pay a visit there.. thanks for the advice..

anyway, do u think it is ok if i still take this car to genting this weekend??
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post Jul 29 2010, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Jul 29 2010, 10:55 AM)
I think should be ok.
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thanks for all the comment and suggestion mike..
have a nice day to u.. biggrin.gif
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post Aug 7 2010, 09:37 AM

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Yesterday i just change the battery.. it cost me RM 235 with the brand GS and then i found that there is a noisy sound from the belting parts..
anyone know wat is that??
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post Aug 7 2010, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Aug 7 2010, 10:14 AM)
There is a small plug underneath the radiator and that could be causing the problem. I had a problem once as well where the water would be drained off in a matter of 2 days. Mr. Foo replaced the plug which cost (I think) not more than RM20 and viola it solved the problem.
The noise is it like a shrieking sound? It could have came from the air cond belt. A simple check on it should be ok. Other sounds might be from the pullet etc but the noise is different.
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err.. it does not sounds like shrieking.. i think might be from the pullet.. coz i go to the forman i change my battery yesterday, he mention need bout half day time to check... sigh.. if send to mr foo and take half day time wat shall i do there?? oh god..

maybe i really need to spend a day time to go find MR FOO..
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post Aug 7 2010, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Aug 7 2010, 10:44 AM)
Are you sure it will take half a day? The last time I changed my timing belt took me only 2 hours.
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really?? mr foo also?? hmm.. anyway.. i still need wait for my salary first.. sigh...
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post Aug 23 2010, 09:22 AM

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QUOTE(goodkarma @ Aug 22 2010, 02:18 PM)
Would a 1 lady owner Kia Spectra 2003 be a good buy at rm17k?

Private sale, not from used car dealer. Everything looks ok and car has always been sent to Kia service centre in Ipoh.
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hmm.. the price is interesting.. smile.gif
coz i just bought my car 1 month ago.. kia spectra 2002 with the price 2k higher.. RM 19k..

have a look on the car condition is before u make decision..

anyway spectra is a worth car.. thumbup.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Sep 1 2010, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(jiidaineko @ Aug 31 2010, 02:43 PM)
i just changed my timing belt SET for RM420...overpriced by alot? tq

anyway, here is teh info

1) When & Where you bought it : 2008 2nd hand (2005 model) . current mileage 70k.
2) Price (since Spectra went thru some price changed) : RM 35k
2) Colour of Your Spectra - Black Novus
3) Any Major Problem So Far - thermostat failed once, not expensive to repair but failed while driving.
4) Picture of Your Spectra - i just gave it a 3-layer polish yday lol. no pics tho.
5) Spectra Minor Problem - minor oil leak (oil seal prob apparently, just changed), weird sound while low rev/cold engine (water pump prob apparently, just changed)
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The price is ok bro.. i just change as well.. it coz me RM 450 to change the belt set + change black oil and oil silk smile.gif
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post Sep 1 2010, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(bobbychin @ Sep 1 2010, 03:48 PM)
rm 450 so cheap?

i just done my service as well , lets see
rm 148 for oil , rm 100 for ATF, rm 40 for plugs, rm 16 for oil filter, rm 70 labor to change all that

that comes to rm 375, without the air filter coz no stock  or else rm450 also
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err.. but ur case is different parts bro.. mine is just timing belt set and black oil bro.. blink.gif
plus the mechanic i know didnt charge me labour coz i normally will go service with him smile.gif

 

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