yes there will be problem if u got a rotten apple. 2 way to know, look at the joint area to ensure that muffler glasspack was not being replaced before. Secondly shake the muffler to ensure no sound inside, usually for bad condition muffler u can hear some sounds like sand falls inside the muffler.

This post has been edited by zenwarlord: Oct 10 2008, 04:58 PM

thanks for good info.

hey...just want to ask is proton's gearbox reliable?..because this few days, 3days i keep revving and 160km++...coz i was rushing back home...due to parents keep on scolding dis n dat due 2 later n bla bla. and late for class...so is the gearbox reliable.?.im afraid i will kong... .....now 15000km...so when should i change the auto fuild oil?....what is the purpose of changing???..driving persona...btw

it will be "reliable" if you change your ATF Fluid every 20,000km and remember to use only Genuine Proton ATF III fluid. And remember do not flush your gearbox as that will only shorten the gearbox lifespan. That is due to high pressure applied to force the left over fluid out from gearbox at the same time some oil seal might leaked.

hey, what engine oil are u guys using to service the ur CPS?

10w30 or 15w50?

guy at service center says proton told him to IGNORE the 10w30 and use what they normally use, which i think is very fishy =.=

how about u try to ask i-care? Eventhough the i-care not really caring but at least you can clarify the issue.

so change every 20000km...have anyone or previous car u rev alot and change every 20,000km...but gearbox still working..? and also..how much if change at proton s.c??

This post has been edited by loong2020: Oct 11 2008, 11:06 AM

I'm the one that doing this practise now.

so how much will it be if change at proton S.C? RM100+? and should spark plug be change? my milage now 15000km....i ask the ahpek machanic, he said spoil only change the spark park...so how much will it be as well?..can u guys list out da prices of atf change and spark plug.

Apek said spoilt only change arr? hahaha....apek is referring to mini minor kot? hahaha...

For spark plugs is depends on what type your're using. If normal plug is around 20K to 30K mileage, platinum is 60K-70K mileage, Iridium is about 150K-160K. The above figure is for your guideline only you can change it earlier or later if you're really sensitive on performance. If possible get an iridium spark plug for more long lasting, Denso is around RM160 (0.4mm tip), NGK is RM130 (0.6mm tip), Volker is RM220 (0.5 or 0.6mm tip).

Meanwhile ATF+labour will probably cost you RM120~RM130 in Proton SC.

ohh..ok..thanks...and btw, spark plug is 1 only rite?..or need more den 1?..

spark plug is 4pcs in set.

u new pesona aight??nom need to change the plug..still can use...u know what?sometime th mec. change ur new spark plug, then he sell to other owner..whod looking 4 secondhand spark plug..soo just lanyak ur spark pluglah untill the like what zenwarlord said...


4pcs lah broo ...only motoboat use 1

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Added on October 11, 2008, 12:03 pmbrother zen...1 question...if let say i want to change all 4 tyre for new one...what size i should use?wat dif. between 60 n 55 ...im now using stock one lah...195/60/15...if not mistaken...my fwen said 55 make ur car look lowered...

since change car osso all info in my head is gone...bcoz diff. car diff. setting...

This post has been edited by R.Y.D.E.C.K: Oct 11 2008, 12:06 PM

My father perdana v6 gearbox last for 70,000km and after that it start showing simptom to "kong" . But, he didn't ever change the atf becoz don't know about it. First timer driving an AT car hehe.

How about bosch iridium? How much? other than long lasting, what other goodness using this type of spark plug?

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Added on October 11, 2008, 12:15 pmusing 55 series will make the gap even bigger right? Somehow I find it a bit arkward

very dangerous la if I change the spark plug to iridium and then when send to mech, he quietly change to normal one

This post has been edited by eastwest: Oct 11 2008, 12:15 PM

55 series is thinner compare to 60 series. In other words the total diameter of your wheel is smaller if u use 55 series. Pros of using 55 series is better pickup, cheaper tyre, lower ride, better handling. Cons is ur ride will feel stiffer, more noise, awful outlook on the wheel arch area (too much clearance). Oh yea, speedo meter reading vs actual speed will be slightly different.

wah 4pcs x rm160=RM640 just for spark plug change?..now i know that owning a car is not easy.. ...lucky parents pay...

where got so expensive bro...RM160 is for 1 sets of 4pcs.

huh...ur comment is true...i think i stick with same one...until change the rims n lowered..

...if u tell ur dad 4pcs is RM600++..i think he will slash u n sell ur flesh at wet market, where got soo expensive maaa...

lol...haha...then its ok...

that's y until today i still considering to use 60 series or 55 series even i've brought Tein spring for lowering purpose if I choose 55 series. I hate stiff and bumpy ride.