Hi. Car is 15 years old this year at 200,000KM. Worth it to replace the rear suspension? Can you feel the difference? I'm thinking getting new rear arms and replace all the rubber bushings including the trailing arm bushing. Shock absorber still okay, not making any knocking sound or have oil leaking not sure if I should change that too.

yeah i'm thinking either to buy the whole thing from shopee and let mechanic handle the rest. whole no name aftermarket set is just under RM300, include short and long upper arm, lower arm, stabilizer link and bushings. branded part local made like Saiko costs a bit more and then Proton original part is even more expensive. they're non moving part nowhere near the engine, so i guess it's safe to go for cheaper option here?

rough inspection, i can see that the rubber on stabilizer link is already reduced to some dry black rotted stuff. other parts looks okay, but it has been 15 years, who knows what it does to the other bushings.

i wonder if the rear suspension will effect my daily drive, will it make driving the car feel better?

Does this driveshaft/ inner CV joint look okay or need replacing?

Hey guys, discovered my radiator spare tank hose is leaking as I can see color at the end of it connecting to the radiator.

The spare tank hose and the clip. What is it called? I tried to google but couldn't find it online.

Yeah, that's the hose I mean. Do you have any link to the item where I can purchase?
I tried searching in Shopee/Lazada, but those general silicone hoses came in different diameter. E.g. 3mm, 4mm 5mm

Belt tensioner between original and aftermarket have any difference other than the price? I think mine has started to make some funny noise when the A/C compressor kicks in.

It sounds like you drag a chair across the floor. Not the usual rat squeaking noise. Doesn't happen all the time, only at random. So far I have no luck recording it because it does it's random.

but the price... holy cow man. really makes you wonder what kind of QC or what kind of secret sauce they use. i'm using RM150 'original' tensioner with metal pulley, probably 2 years old at this point. turns out proton no longer make this kind of tensioner, now it's only plastic pulley.

guys, before I send this the the workshop, I am having this abnormal radiator fan. After drive few km of mileage, usually after longer driving, my radiator fan will start itself about a minute. Never happened to me before, some said fan relay need to be replace, some suggesting thermostat and some say the radiator need to be flush and change the new coolant.

thank you. This morning I am decided and sent my car to flush all the rusty out, changed the coolant, replaced the thermostat and new rad cap. That cost me rm154 including the labor charge. Thank god the metal pipe is still good and shiny 🤩. Now my radiator fan no longer starting itself. My previous flushing was about 3 or 4 years ago lol.

Asked a workshop to change the tensioner. My Persona is the non IAFM model with original Campro engine. Foreman refused to change my tensioner from metal roller to plastic roller because he's concerned about the compatibility.

Anyone can confirm if I can use the tensioner with plastic roller instead of metal one? I asked on Gen2 owners group, they said should be no problem, plus Proton no longer make the old model tensioner.

ya, would be weird if cannot use. double confirmed with proton part seller said it's the new spec.

a bit sad la because first time try this big workshop. they look like a proper place with waiting room free wifi and stuff, rajin update on social media about car stuff. close to my house too.

now the workshop is on my no go list. sigh. i had my suspicion when i ask them to look at my aircond and the repair guy was quick to suggest replace compressor. on hindsight, probably i won't go to any workshop that have official tiktok account.

Okay so today went to usual workshop. Talk to owner, explain the situation. He frowned a bit, he's a busy guy who don't want any bullshit stays too long on his workshop said okay - but need to use 6PK1669 shorter belt. Checked my old tensioner by pulling the belt, yep confirmed spring is too soft already.

I explained about how original part no longer have metal roller but he don't buy it. So that's two workshop that never heard of this news or the proton part seller is scamming me. Explained further how I bought this thing for like RM300 so I really want to get it done.

Proceed to change tensioner. It was bloody tight almost impossible but somehow managed to pull the tensioner right. Saw the belt not resting quite right on the tensioner but foreman said it will correct itself after start engine.

I start engine, and foreman was right - the belt does correct itself.

Now the engine idles better when the a/c is on.

snake oil.

need recommendation for brake pad.

the one with red shim or black?

got shopee sellers selling the ceramic with red shim, but the price is sus. not to mention all of them lose their 100% original guarantee status.

latest brembo website shows only black shim is sold now.

I'm using original Proton brake pad right now, made by Mintye which weirdly does not comes with metal shims on the brake pad.

I'm thinking that the missing shim might be causing the mysterious knocking sound when I hit the brakes.

check my spare tyre which is 10 years old...

i refer the manual book, the spare tyre size is T135/70D16...

the standard size is 195/60R15

when i want to change new trye, i cannot use the old tyre to replace the 10 years old spare tyre
any suggestion? did you replace the spare tyre with a new one?

nice which brand and how much damage for the seats? my seat also kind worn jor, 10 years time to change.

nice, i was looking at this brand too but its at JB, did they inculde installation for you?