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jamespaul
post Jan 7 2020, 02:32 PM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Jan 7 2020, 11:35 AM)
Yes of course.
Yes, have done a few times, usually once every 30-40k km.
Depends on driving style also. Many just cannot drive smoothly enough to get better FC.
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How do you do carbon cleaning? Walnut blasting?
jamespaul
post Jan 7 2020, 08:05 PM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Jan 7 2020, 07:37 PM)
Once tried the chemical spray, doesn't seem to do much. Twice did the traditional method where the shop opened the intake then manually scrape out the carbon with help of cleaners. Haven't tried walnut, maybe next time.

Parts are still easy to get for both new and half cut. Can join the IS250 and Mark X FB Clubs for lots of info.
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Where did you do it and how much?
jamespaul
post Jan 8 2020, 07:44 AM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Jan 7 2020, 09:33 PM)
I did at Multiplex Auto, forgot how much but not cheap, maybe around rm300 now.
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Your car is a low mileage car? you seem to do the "manual scraping" method quite often, every 30k km?
jamespaul
post Jan 15 2020, 11:51 AM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Jan 15 2020, 09:42 AM)
Ok laa.. If want to talk about best handling in class is still behind the German ultimate driving machine..
But still consider one of the best around due to sportier set up and large sport rim..

If got chance try to test drive the older Toyota/Lexus Altezza/RS200 (BEAMS + 6-speed manual) is even more better in term of agility & fun to drive factor compare to XE20/30 later IS250 & above..  brows.gif
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The XE30 handled better than the F30, but the latest G20 is another step forward.

Lexus IS is an excellent car, underrated.

But too pricey in Malaysia

This post has been edited by jamespaul: Jan 15 2020, 11:51 AM
jamespaul
post Jan 16 2020, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(AllnGap @ Jan 15 2020, 09:30 PM)
If you buy this car,

1. Go to workshop ask them to clean your intake valves.
They will remove intake manifold, depending if they not using walnut then use chemicals to soak the valves, slowly dilute the carbon build up, then scrape away.

2. Replace fuel filter (will get clogged if never change before)
3. Do engine flush
4. Pour in Gumout so that it can clean the injectors.
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The question is how often are you expected to do:
Item 1: Every 5 years or 90,000km?
Item 2: Every 180,000 km?
Item 3: I dont think this is required anymore? in today's engines, if one uses synthetics?
Item 4: Once every 10,000 km?
jamespaul
post Oct 16 2020, 08:49 AM

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IS250 XE30 is an excellent car. I managed to drive all 4 main cars within the segment (w204, F30, B8 and S60). I find that IS was the most well made and has the best handling.

Is it stiff? Yes, but it handles.

Space wise, the F30 is larger
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post Oct 17 2020, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Oct 16 2020, 09:51 AM)
Xe30 better handling than F30?? Which F30 was that?
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F30 328i
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post Oct 17 2020, 08:55 AM

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QUOTE(twincharger07 @ Oct 16 2020, 11:55 AM)
Thanks...
What FC are you getting so far?
Just want to know how many liters of engine oil for the V6?

Thanks mate..
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Town use only around 8km/l
Highway only around 12km/l

6.5L of engine oil
jamespaul
post Oct 19 2020, 07:27 AM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Oct 17 2020, 09:53 AM)
I assume it's the normal version, not the MSport?
Should be able to get a bit better FC than that. What's your best full tank distance when the fuel warning light comes on?

6.5l is a bit over,  ideally only about 6.2-6.3l but for me I just put 6l enough and easy so no need to have spare 0.5l lying around.
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328i non-M Sport. F30 was launched without M Sport initially

Perhaps, your town use includes more flowing traffic. I stay in KL.



 

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