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Post by jacky on Jan 24, 2007 9:55:36 GMT 7
samuelk, you actually use 5L oil? Mine always 4L (just nice), even though the manual says 4.3L. Anyway, it's impossible to drain all the oils from the engine.
>> 5) Air Filter - $46.00 ...for some paper+rubber? That's why I hate overpriced original parts and went for K&N.
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Post by samuelk on Jan 27, 2007 2:04:08 GMT 7
my car was sent to the SC at the Auto City in Juru Penang. I also thought so too..price kinda pricier.. Neways to answer your question (Big E) I got my transmission oil changed during my 10K service - insisted on changing as it wasn't changed during my 1K service and also being told that the schedule change is at 40K.. - cost me RM300 ($75 per litre) for the transmission oil
and ya Jacky, the sc has been charging me for 5 litres of oil all these while..also seriously contemplating the K&N drop in filter too..any significance improvements on power or consumption?
btw been travelling lots with the car..got the car in Sept06 but mileage is now at 21K..
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Post by jacky on Jan 28, 2007 12:21:58 GMT 7
RM75 per litre of gearbox oil? Man...you've been overcharged big time. Standard around RM25 only.
For K&N, I don't mean to sound like a promoter, but I have faith in the product and will continue to use it on Optima and other cars in future. It does increase power by lowering air intake resistant, and works best if you upgrade the exhaust as well.
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Post by Big E on Jan 31, 2007 19:06:51 GMT 7
As for the 5L engine oil.. I have been charged for 5L since the 1st day i sent my car for service. Either to Selayang SC or Puchong SC.
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Post by jacky on May 11, 2007 21:04:44 GMT 7
My turn.... 20k km service breakdown:
1. Petronas Syntium 3000 5W/30 - RM198.00 2. Oil filter - RM16.90 3. Drain plug - RM1.70 4. Battery Sulphation ring - RM5.00 5. Oil system cleaner (engine flush) - RM40.00 6. Fuel system cleaner - RM40.00 (refunded)
TOTAL: RM261.60
I was really angry when they added the item 5 & 6 without my knowledge, finally they refunded the item 6. The technician even asked me to change the air cond filter which costs RM190(!), and wipers which to me is still performing great. I opt to change ATF on 40k service.
One thing I don't quite understand is, from Petronas website, the Syntium 3000 is 5W-40. How the heck these SCs come out with 5W/30 ?!
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