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Just Bought A Proton Persona Year 2008

Started by comanche91 , Mar 05 2014 12:20 AM, 10 replies to this topic

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comanche91

Posted 05 March 2014 - 12:20 AM

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The Engine bay.

Parts to be changed:

1) Engine oil (Castrol GTX)
2) Automatic Transmission Fluid (Proton Genuine)
3) High Pressure Fuel Filter (Proton Genuine)
4) Timing Belt Kit (Gates USA)
5) Water Pump (Gates USA)
6) Belt Tensioner Bearing Assembly (Gates USA)
7) Belt Accessory Drive (Gates USA)
8) Bardahl B2 Oil (Bardahl USA)
9) Spark plug (Proton Genuine)
10) Campro Engine Timing Belt Transparent Cover (Jasma)
11) Oil Filter (K&N USA)
12) Radiator Coolant (Maxz)
13) Automatic Transmission Treatment Oil (X-1R USA)

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Posted 10 March 2014 - 10:49 AM

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I also changed:

1) Power steering fluid (Proton Genuine)
2) Bosch DOT 4 Brake fluid (Made in Germany)

The car runs like a brand new car.

If you make a habit of buying things you do not need, you will soon be selling things you do - Filipino Proverb

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Posted 10 March 2014 - 08:48 PM

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QUOTE (comanche91 @ Mar 10 2014, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I also changed:

1) Power steering fluid (Proton Genuine)
2) Bosch DOT 4 Brake fluid (Made in Germany)

The car runs like a brand new car.

suspension parts are all in good shape?

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Posted 10 March 2014 - 09:39 PM

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castrol semi syn seems to be quite noisy on campro. the hydraulic lifter sound can be quite annoying.

errr this based on my experience and also told by other campro user that ive personally known la..

ur next step wud be

1) pedal respond setting
2) pdt diagnostic setting
3) throttle body respond setting
4) aftermarket air filter
6) lighten crank pulley


heheheh

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Posted 10 March 2014 - 10:17 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Mar 10 2014, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
suspension parts are all in good shape?


Suspension was checked by mechanic and found satisfactory.

Thanks
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Posted 10 March 2014 - 10:26 PM

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QUOTE (mosh @ Mar 10 2014, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
castrol semi syn seems to be quite noisy on campro. the hydraulic lifter sound can be quite annoying.

errr this based on my experience and also told by other campro user that ive personally known la..

ur next step wud be

1) pedal respond setting
2) pdt diagnostic setting
3) throttle body respond setting
4) aftermarket air filter
6) lighten crank pulley


heheheh


The engine oil is mineral base. I have ordered a K&N Air Filter from USA and will arrive next week. Will check on the settings but at the moment I couldn't find any problem or annoying noises on the car. I drive to work and daily use and driving the car is fun.

Thanks.

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Posted 12 March 2014 - 11:59 PM

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Changing to these Spark plugs

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Posted 13 March 2014 - 02:51 PM

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QUOTE (comanche91 @ Mar 12 2014, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Changing to these Spark plugs

new packaging.was using iridium last time before reverting back to platinum.the price does not justify the gain/benifit.platinum is just as good.
whats the price per set for your iridium?

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Posted 13 March 2014 - 04:27 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Mar 13 2014, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
new packaging.was using iridium last time before reverting back to platinum.the price does not justify the gain/benifit.platinum is just as good.
whats the price per set for your iridium?


RM135.00
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Posted 14 March 2014 - 11:21 AM

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QUOTE (comanche91 @ Mar 10 2014, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The engine oil is mineral base. I have ordered a K&N Air Filter from USA and will arrive next week. Will check on the settings but at the moment I couldn't find any problem or annoying noises on the car. I drive to work and daily use and driving the car is fun.

Thanks.


bang..

mineral is a big no no for campro ... use semi or fully syn. smile_approve.gif
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