my milage is 300k alredi and still using the ori GB. install the atf cooler and it should last a bit longer. driving long distance every weekend (1000 km) at speed 120-140, hard driving style (rpm > 4k)

this is one tough horse!

Thanks for the top tips bro! rpm wise (as per your quoted rpm above), my pv6 should be just fine.

But my plugs, are just about due. Intending to go for Bosch but don't know which model yet   

I've been goin through the thread and noticed that you guys have TTs on wednesday at NZ - If I can find the time, sure I'll join one. 

No drag racing for me bro... Also no top speed. But I enjoy taking corners on my pv6, it feels planted and maintains its lines very well. I had a drive to Frasers recently... really enjoyed the drive (though I can't say the same for my passengers). handling feels sharp and crisp... Engine response, superb  Full of character!

Love the car at purchase and still loving the car now.

my milage is 300k alredi and still using the ori GB. install the atf cooler and it should last a bit longer. driving long distance every weekend (1000 km) at speed 120-140, hard driving style (rpm > 4k)

this is one tough horse!

Unfortunately my ride is still standard gaban. Only modifications (improvements?) are 17inch wheels and Sony Xplod HU.

Once contemplated on lowering, but family man car lor. So need consider comfort of wife and kids  

Anyway, the cornering capability is ok enough for me (at the moment)... I'm after all no Lewis Hamilton myself I would say even in standard form, its better than the civic. Lotus maa...

Dear all,
I jz bought a perdana v6, but early morning i noted when i start engine for a minute or two. Then my exhaust start blowing white smoke for a while then dissapear then the vapor from exhaust is keep on increase and finally water drip out. If i press fuel pedal the water will splash out bit.

According to foreman, water drip out from exhaust meant the engine is good. But white smoke also blowing for a while once started the engine. So this 2 theory seem like contrast.

2nd, is semi-synthetic oil suitable for v6 which is 10 years old car?

Thankssss...

Hi guys, just wana ask any good mechenic who can do repair for the gearbox issue? around seri kembangan - Puchong.....my perdana already started givin hissing sound when i shift the gear.....only no sound when i put on P....... so rasa2 nya gearbx problem lah...

Really urgent to find a good workshop coz this is my only mean of transport currently to work......hope u guys can help me out.

anyone knows how much it cost to change the rear double wishbone ? Mine's making a lot of noise already and needs changing

what kind of hissing sound?
hissing is more like something bocor.. angin keluar ke..

a workshop in taman medan knows a gb specialist.
and one in johor...

and if gb needs to be overhauled, it may take at least one day.
take out, overhaul, install-back. banyak makan masa woo. 

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Added on November 3, 2010, 10:12 pm

check again. smell it.
is it white smoke or water vapor?
water vapor=good, white smoke=bad

semi-syn still ok. but fully syn not recommended.
what kind of hissing sound?
hissing is more like something bocor.. angin keluar ke..

a workshop in taman medan knows a gb specialist.
and one in johor...

and if gb needs to be overhauled, it may take at least one day.
take out, overhaul, install-back. banyak makan masa woo. 

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Added on November 3, 2010, 10:12 pm
change the bushings je.

Dear all,
I jz bought a perdana v6, but early morning i noted when i start engine for a minute or two. Then my exhaust start blowing white smoke for a while then dissapear then the vapor from exhaust is keep on increase and finally water drip out. If i press fuel pedal the water will splash out bit.

According to foreman, water drip out from exhaust meant the engine is good. But white smoke also blowing for a while once started the engine. So this 2 theory seem like contrast.

2nd, is semi-synthetic oil suitable for v6 which is 10 years old car?

Thankssss...

i'm going to TT wangsa maju tonite.
wanna join?

This is like sun light at the end of a tunnel 

Please share some maintenance tips if you don't mind...

hissing mcm something bergesel, bila masuk P senyap, bila start masuk R,N,D dah mula berbunyi...masa gerak gear berat dan susah nak syift masuk gear.....saya kat Seri Kembangan Equine park........dan saya rasa kalo ada yg dekat2 esok saya dah bole hantar sabtu ni terus.... so kalau ada yg dekat2 sini, sharing2 laaa ......start monday dah bz kerja...

Change bushings only ah, no need change the whole thing ah ? How much normally it will cost ?

White smoke in the morning its quite common actually... so my guess is that its ok.

Personally I wouldn't recommend using semi synthetic. My PV6 eats up semi synthetic and I end up having to top up half way through the service interval.

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Added on November 4, 2010, 8:50 am
Sorry couldn't make it lah bro. Sent my daughter to clinic and only managed to get home at almost 10. Next time maybe

been using semi syn since 50k kms...no makan until now going to be 140k kms

bro neuro, tukar bushing needs special tool? my bawah pokok mechanic can do ah? he's only got a few spanners and pliers and screwdrivers 

tu nak kena test dulu tu.
check ur PM, i gave u the workshop (taman medan) owner number.
i dono how much, have not change it myself. hehe.
but u can use back all the arms.
sent to workshop, take out all the arms, buy bushings, have to press out all the bushings/getah, then press back in new ones..
white smoke is a no no.
usually in the morning, its vapor not smoke.
then at the exhaust tip can see small drips of water.

if ur engine eats oil, then must be something wrong somewhere.
yes, sometimes old engine do eat oil but only tiny bit.
your exhaust got white smoke during idle? or got white smoke while driving/moving?
or non at all?

ok TT maybe next time.
i went home at 1.30am but ppl are still lepakking..

yes, need special tool. need to send to machine shop.

tu nak kena test dulu tu.
check ur PM, i gave u the workshop (taman medan) owner number.
i dono how much, have not change it myself. hehe.
but u can use back all the arms.
sent to workshop, take out all the arms, buy bushings, have to press out all the bushings/getah, then press back in new ones..
white smoke is a no no.
usually in the morning, its vapor not smoke.
then at the exhaust tip can see small drips of water.

if ur engine eats oil, then must be something wrong somewhere.
yes, sometimes old engine do eat oil but only tiny bit.
your exhaust got white smoke during idle? or got white smoke while driving/moving?
or non at all?

ok TT maybe next time.
i went home at 1.30am but ppl are still lepakking..

alamak...can recommend me where to do this? the same place where u did this still available? 

I got qouted 500-600 to do it here in Ipoh but not sure whether it's the correct price or not. Compare and see

wah...like that baik tukar whole arm lo....