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Originally Posted By: 4wheeldog Originally Posted By: Effer Originally Posted By: Leo99 When are you due for a coolant flush? I'd pull the hose and have a look at what's under there when I changed the coolant if that will happen in the next 12 months. Do you do your own maintenance/repairs...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Still thinking if it is a worthwhile investment to upgrade to Silicone hoses since I have to clean the crud sooner or later. Went for a 40mins drive earlier to make sure the engine was running hot, pop and used some kleenex to check if there was any sort of...

Originally Posted By: zeng Originally Posted By: Effer yes zeng - my M16A engine is a multiport injection. However, it requires a min RON 98 (high compression engine @ 11.1:1), the last time I pumped 97 in JB, my mechanic mentioned there was a pinging on the engine. Yeah, I understand that...

http://www.mobil1.com.my/products/ - I assume the packaging from Malaysia m1 website (all gold packaging) is locally blended? Hmm, shouldn't local blends technically be cheaper than imported ones? haha

Originally Posted By: BRZED Originally Posted By: Effer Originally Posted By: The Critic We see this a lot on the newer Infiniti VQ35 motors...on the upper hose. If you replace the factory clamp with a Gates Power Grip clamp, this will solve the issue. Any idea if I can use Screw/band hose...

Originally Posted By: Leo99 When are you due for a coolant flush? I'd pull the hose and have a look at what's under there when I changed the coolant if that will happen in the next 12 months. Do you do your own maintenance/repairs? Does it look like you can replace that metal pipe easily or is...

Originally Posted By: The Critic We see this a lot on the newer Infiniti VQ35 motors...on the upper hose. If you replace the factory clamp with a Gates Power Grip clamp, this will solve the issue. Any idea if I can use Screw/band hose clamps? The problem is I don't think I'm able to find a...

Hi Guys, it seems that there is some growth happening as seen in the picture below. I have noticed that it had some droplets of coolant fluid dripping on the pipe below. The leak isn't extreme, and will be monitoring how often it leaks. I'm suspecting it could be rust, but any suggestions to...

07 Suzuki Swift 1.6 Out: Motul 300V 5w40 In: Motul 8100 5w40 Next stop.. M1 0w40

Not too sure on the exact details, but if I recall was something like once a year oil change since she didn't travel too much. Will keep a look out for M1 0w40 (gold cap/bottle right?) What's your routine check to know when is the time for you to change your oil? Do you fix a it like at...

yes zeng - my M16A engine is a multiport injection. However, it requires a min RON 98 (high compression engine @ 11.1:1), the last time I pumped 97 in JB, my mechanic mentioned there was a pinging on the engine. alcyon: I have heard bad things about Castrol Edge that we get here, had a relative...

Learnt a lot from you guys, awesome! Wow didn't know about the fuel sulfur in Malaysia is that high? How about Shell 97 and V-power racing? (that might explain the pinging sound I was using Shell 97 from jb). Taking into account the Motul 8100 is ACEA A3/B4 (and made to last longer than the...

Originally Posted By: alcyon Originally Posted By: zeng http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3226986/9_+years_on_synthetic_oil,_Val#Post3226986 Hey Alcyon , maybe you are able to shed some insights on Effer's photoshot on a 5000 km fully synthetic oils condition ...

Originally Posted By: zeng Originally Posted By: Effer Originally Posted By: zeng Originally Posted By: Effer Looks like I will be visiting the workshop later today... Would there be any problems using SN grade for a 2007 vehicle? Manual suggest to change oil every 7500km / 4500miles...

Originally Posted By: zeng Originally Posted By: Effer Looks like I will be visiting the workshop later today... Would there be any problems using SN grade for a 2007 vehicle? Manual suggest to change oil every 7500km / 4500miles SN/SM/SL should be fine. How many km has this 300V been...