You probably do not wash your car. Last time my car even after 15 years looked good with no paint peeling or look dull. Still look like car used for several years. Never polish though
Should I Repaint My Car (Vios 1st gen)
Should I Repaint My Car (Vios 1st gen)
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Sep 27 2024, 11:47 AM
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You probably do not wash your car. Last time my car even after 15 years looked good with no paint peeling or look dull. Still look like car used for several years. Never polish though
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Sep 27 2024, 09:38 PM
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Sep 28 2024, 05:09 AM
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QUOTE(advTech @ Sep 27 2024, 09:56 AM) I used to be using semi senyth engine oil, but during the last change my mechanic mentioned that i should change to use mineral oil. Is that normal for old cars? Don't listen to your mech.. that's one way ticket for problems in near future..I hate mechs who suggest this... And those who topup water instead of coolant mech. |
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Sep 28 2024, 06:23 AM
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QUOTE(advTech @ Sep 27 2024, 09:56 AM) In the past yes.Now the engine is manufactured to much higher specs with better material, hence no. Your mechanic must be old school and didn't keep updated This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Sep 28 2024, 06:24 AM |
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Sep 28 2024, 07:34 AM
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QUOTE(kidmad @ Sep 28 2024, 05:09 AM) Don't listen to your mech.. that's one way ticket for problems in near future.. Talking about engine oil, sometimes I can see Teaco selling imported engines oil at a very attractive discount, are they ok to use in Malaysia?I hate mechs who suggest this... And those who topup water instead of coolant mech. |
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Sep 28 2024, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(advTech @ Sep 28 2024, 07:34 AM) Talking about engine oil, sometimes I can see Teaco selling imported engines oil at a very attractive discount, are they ok to use in Malaysia? Yes. Use that from 2009-2015 cz my old car needs 5w40 so bought Tesco shell helix ultra advTech liked this post
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Sep 28 2024, 08:29 AM
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I read about this Sierra Glow (M) Sdn Bhd, which does not do car painting but assk me to come right after the paining and they will apply their BlueFlame SG6 coating, says it will cost RM 1.5k, and then no need to do waxing and have 5 years warranty.
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Sep 28 2024, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Sep 27 2024, 11:41 AM) Ok quality for paint? Does it need deposit etc? Hate most smaller paint shop need 50% deposit b4 send but then delayed the car cz no planning for customer car for painting Yeah, I’m definitely satisfied with the paint job.Yes, need a deposit.. Can’t remember if it’s 50% or 1K They’re active on social media too, so you can see daily updates of your car! |
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Sep 28 2024, 02:48 PM
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If you plan to drive another 5 years then why not.
That’s why I wax occasionally. To prevent me from having this dilemma. 13 years old car. |
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Sep 30 2024, 12:53 PM
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QUOTE(advTech @ Sep 28 2024, 07:34 AM) Talking about engine oil, sometimes I can see Teaco selling imported engines oil at a very attractive discount, are they ok to use in Malaysia? The known branded engine oil sold in Tesco was brought in by Tesco from Europe and the sales price was even lower that the cost price reseller got from distributor as I was told. However, they cannot buy the oil from Tesco because it will void the agreement with distributor and cause them problem advTech liked this post
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Oct 5 2024, 12:41 AM
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QUOTE(advTech @ Sep 28 2024, 07:34 AM) Talking about engine oil, sometimes I can see Teaco selling imported engines oil at a very attractive discount, are they ok to use in Malaysia? Should be ok.. i just use big pail mineral Caltex Delo 400/Mobil Delvac MX from distributor one liter 10-11 bucks advTech liked this post
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Oct 6 2024, 04:13 PM
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My Honda City 2010 clocking in at 150,000 km still using fully synthetic oil.
So far no engine oil consumption issue. |
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Oct 6 2024, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(Thrust @ Oct 6 2024, 04:13 PM) My Honda City 2010 clocking in at 150,000 km still using fully synthetic oil. Same here, with 0w20 on 2.4L Honda engine. Fully synthetic. Current mileage at 238k kmSo far no engine oil consumption issue. |
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Oct 7 2024, 08:43 AM
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Oct 7 2024, 02:41 PM
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I went to Lotus Puchong just now. They don't sell engine oil enymore. Where else can we get those discounted priced imported oil?
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Oct 7 2024, 03:27 PM
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Oct 7 2024, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(eauyong @ Oct 7 2024, 08:43 AM) 10-13k km depend, cz of outstation. 0w20 great for FC, make it feel light when drive. Until I also use the extra bottle of 0w20 to 1.6L Iriz eauyong liked this post
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Oct 7 2024, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(advTech @ Sep 26 2024, 10:14 AM) Hi I havbe a Toyota Vios 1st (year 2005), 19 y.o. I don't intent to sell it, it is very trouble free. The only problem now is the paint work. I have sent it for a repaint job about 7 or 8 years ago, but now it looks like this: yes my first car also same model year 2008, now over 550 k km travel .. minimal problem engine wise ... excellent car for daily use !Mostly the top parts that are receiving most sunlight are faded. The sides of the body are still looking good. I have to confest that I have never wax the car. I have asked a workshop in Serdang, they will charge 3.2k for a full repaint, 10 days work. I'd like to ask is it a fair price? Are there any alternatives to a full body repaint? |
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Oct 7 2024, 03:35 PM
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probably the paint job is more expensive than the car itself now LOL
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Oct 8 2024, 09:27 PM
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from what I see, Lotus is not keen on selling car related products anymore. Can members who live in other ares confirm this?
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