thanks sifu Zen for answering all our queries

how to check atf dipstick to know when its full?

After driving, the red fluid should be at the MAX of HOT region right?

mechanic poured 4L of ATF into my gearbox after changing. Researched online, many people said Persona needs 5L.

Currently after driving when I check, the fluid is right at the beginning of HOT area

what if its at hot minimum after driving 50km+? top up until its at hot maximum?

is it normal for you guys to top-up for water like every 3 weeks?

I usually know when my fan continues to spin after I turn off my car, surprisingly my car temperature still always normal though

Hi guys,

Had my alignment + balancing done today.

Mechanic said my front left hand side DRIVE SHAFT INNER BOOT COVER koyak already

Was rushing for work so didn't have time to order and do

Online lazada selling for RM20:
https://www.lazada.com.my/-i336374074-s4682...lFlag=true&mp=1

Is it critical to change? and does it affect ride and handling?

Because if I were to change it, need to re-do alignment and balancing again ($$$ and time)

since its not the outer drive shaft or the entire set. It's just the inner one side koyak



This post has been edited by diversity: Dec 14 2018, 10:07 PM

guys, my persona coolant disappearing without leaks.

1) Did pressure test at workshop, no leaks observed
2) Went to flush and change coolant. After turning on car, coolant starting overflowing from opened radiator where the cap is supposed to be. Workshop said thermostat faulty so changed thermostat, radiator cap, and new coolant 50/50
3) after 3-4 weeks without checking everytime , the radiator fan will continue moving even after I turned off the engine. This is an indicator when the coolant is not enough. Everytime in the radiator have to top-up around 1 litre+, reservoir totally empty

Now people saying its blown/cracked head gasket. But my engine still running fine. Engine oil normal color. Foreman recommended to do top overhaul. Even when/before/after the radiator fan continue moving after engine off, the temperature gauge is still fine. Never overheated before or anything.

Foreman also said maybe the coolant leaking into exhaust?

what do you guys think?

This post has been edited by diversity: Jul 5 2019, 08:45 AM

if my persona is high line, but people at pos laju put variant base line.

Would my claims be affected?

just changed my front light bulb 1 month ago, today not working again. Anyone know why my headlight one side the bulb keep spoiling?

1) car accessories shop
2) some China brand, rm15
3) car accessories shop guy

yeah 195/60 is stock, but I see many ppl change to 195/55 for better ride and handling?


another plus point is that 195/55 is cheaper, thinking of changing to 195/55 next round as well since waja/gen2 also using it. Probably persona using 195/60 for better comfort instead of sporty handling, but since my persona is so bumpy it doesnt matter

I'm using SACHS absorber front and rear, online it says waja/gen2/persona same.

Probably that's why my absorbers so stiff and sporty (I prefer stock but foreman didnt took this one cause cheaper than stock).

Guess I'll go for 195/55 when I wanna change

persona is what steering wheel size ah?

14-15" medium?

Those that bought in mr.diy can fit?

bought from DIY and it fits.

Just make sure to get size M (fit 380mm)

Anyone know how to make the front higher?

My proton Persona SE 2009 with bodykit always hits the ground when going to those bengkel with slopes or across the parking curb

its annoying

yes came stock with the car. The stupid bumper skirting. Upon checking it doesn't really make the car lower, as its higher than the bumper itself. But it does overstretch the bumper and makes it more protruding

195/60 stock tyre size
changed before to third party absorber SACHS and yes it claims compatible for all 3 models mentioned

maybe I should change springs? have not changed before and when I sit down, I noticed that it goes lower as well

what bush ? you mean the absorber buffer?

thanks, but I think it just prevents the car from dropping too much during compression stage.

Worth trying tho, will give it a try next time


Just to update everyone:
Just spent around RM700 (RM140 top set+560 labour) for top overhaul of my Proton Persona.

I had queried earlier on the reasoning why my coolant levels kept decreasing (every 2 weeks top up 1L, been doing that for years). Finally know its because of head gasket leak, it wasn't obvious as my engine oil color was still normal. But foreman said last time he guessed that the coolant was being sucked into exhaust but could not give a confirmation. He recommended me to just keep topping up water since its been ongoing for years.

What caused the nail in the coffin was me flushing radiator/coolant (using radiator flush bought from auto shop). I guess when it cleared all the rust and stuffs, maybe a hole was opened bigger or something.

Radiator coolant ran dry just after topping up and driving for 1 hour+, this time it seeped into my engine oil and it turned milky. Engine overheated and couldn't start engine afterwards, thank god it died infront of my trusty workshop if not more $$ spent on towing. Only 3 cylinders was working and it was misfiring like hell before it died.

no free towing for mine
10 years
bought 2nd hand, so probably overheated before last time

if do radiator pressure test and coolant still disappearing, very likely is head gasket issue

I check both.

If no leaks in radiator, hoses and head gasket OK. The coolant level should not decrease significantly, especially if you're using proper 50-50 distilled water/coolant mix.

For example, my mom's car I filled up with coolant mix 3 years ago, until now never needed to top up anything.