R_aquarii 1st Gear October 18, 2011 Share October 18, 2011 very informative...im getting 06 vios too at 80k milage...i would like to straight away go to WS and do the necessary...problem is i don't know what to fix/change first... any kind soul to help...thanks. just for 1-2wks 1st. wind down your window and listen for any noise especially when turning. join http://forum.vogs.net/ to find out more also.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcals 1st Gear October 18, 2011 Share October 18, 2011 just for 1-2wks 1st. wind down your window and listen for any noise especially when turning. join http://forum.vogs.net/ to find out more also.... thank you bro.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMonster Neutral Newbie June 26, 2015 Share June 26, 2015 (edited) hi guys, i just got a secondhand car (like a week ago) and sent the car for service at Riverview Moto. My car is vios 1.5 A E at around 100K+. The Uncle at the shop showed me that my front wheels shock got oil leaking and asked if i want to change. i asked him how much, it come up to almost $800+ (for all 4-wheels, included the labour cost and change of lower arm front- he mentioned Tokico, which i think it's a brand of the item). I'm completely no idea about all this, so i wanna do some research first and come across the topic in the forum. Anyway, below are my questions. Hoping that you all experts could help me out. 1. is it urgent to change? 2. does the price right? if not any alternative or recommendation? 3. is it dangerous, if i leave it for a while before changing? 4. Any recommendation, how can i handle this? i don't wanna be a little roasted pig for the Workshop dinner... by the way, my car service cost around $335 (included tax) change engine oil and filter ($85) , change battery ($106), air filter & cabin filter ($42) Rotate & balance tyres ($20) & labour charge around ($60)..are this reasonable cost? thanks in advance, guys Edited June 26, 2015 by JMonster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_worries 6th Gear June 26, 2015 Share June 26, 2015 The question is your vios left how many years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si4dr 5th Gear June 26, 2015 Share June 26, 2015 hi guys, i just got a secondhand car (like a week ago) and sent the car for service at Riverview Moto. My car is vios 1.5 A E at around 100K+. The Uncle at the shop showed me that my front wheels shock got oil leaking and asked if i want to change. i asked him how much, it come up to almost $800+ (for all 4-wheels, included the labour cost and change of lower arm front- he mentioned Tokico, which i think it's a brand of the item). I'm completely no idea about all this, so i wanna do some research first and come across the topic in the forum. Anyway, below are my questions. Hoping that you all experts could help me out. 1. is it urgent to change? 2. does the price right? if not any alternative or recommendation? 3. is it dangerous, if i leave it for a while before changing? 4. Any recommendation, how can i handle this? i don't wanna be a little roasted pig for the Workshop dinner... by the way, my car service cost around $335 (included tax) change engine oil and filter ($85) , change battery ($106), air filter & cabin filter ($42) Rotate & balance tyres ($20) & labour charge around ($60)..are this reasonable cost? thanks in advance, guys 2nd hand Vios still cost 100K+ You can choose many NEW car with that price. Sorry if I offended you.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_worries 6th Gear June 26, 2015 Share June 26, 2015 I think what our friend meant is 100k plus km in odometer readings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_06 5th Gear June 26, 2015 Share June 26, 2015 hi guys, i just got a secondhand car (like a week ago) and sent the car for service at Riverview Moto. My car is vios 1.5 A E at around 100K+. The Uncle at the shop showed me that my front wheels shock got oil leaking and asked if i want to change. i asked him how much, it come up to almost $800+ (for all 4-wheels, included the labour cost and change of lower arm front- he mentioned Tokico, which i think it's a brand of the item). I'm completely no idea about all this, so i wanna do some research first and come across the topic in the forum. Anyway, below are my questions. Hoping that you all experts could help me out. 1. is it urgent to change? 2. does the price right? if not any alternative or recommendation? 3. is it dangerous, if i leave it for a while before changing? 4. Any recommendation, how can i handle this? i don't wanna be a little roasted pig for the Workshop dinner... by the way, my car service cost around $335 (included tax) change engine oil and filter ($85) , change battery ($106), air filter & cabin filter ($42) Rotate & balance tyres ($20) & labour charge around ($60)..are this reasonable cost? thanks in advance, guys No need to change. I drove them from day one till9.5 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMonster Neutral Newbie June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Hi Guys, I meant 100+km now, sorry I wasn't be specific. But thanks for all your replys so I guess it's not nessecarry that I have to change it now. May be next service which is Dec 2015 or next few months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 went to eat carrot and have a view of the river.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMonster Neutral Newbie June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 My vios left 2 year and 1 month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashbang Turbocharged June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Wow, change shocks need to change lower arm? Sure or not... aren't they separate items? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_06 5th Gear July 18, 2015 Share July 18, 2015 okay got it fixed. the front right absorber died. no leak but somewhat jammed. to save labour cost, i changed both the front absorbers. set me bk by $214. didnt noe stock absorbers so ex. changed drive 2 worn shaft covers (dunno wat u call tat) and my wipers..total damage $400. plus alignment and hi-speed balancing, total bill $460. huat ah! Drive shaft cover can change at elite in sing ming at $60 per cover. Front pair will only set you off by $120 nett. High speed alignment at Kenny will only cost you $50 at Kenny alignment, wiper a pair at most $25. Total price only $205 nett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TL173 1st Gear July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 hi guys, i just got a secondhand car (like a week ago) and sent the car for service at Riverview Moto. My car is vios 1.5 A E at around 100K+. The Uncle at the shop showed me that my front wheels shock got oil leaking and asked if i want to change. i asked him how much, it come up to almost $800+ (for all 4-wheels, included the labour cost and change of lower arm front- he mentioned Tokico, which i think it's a brand of the item). I'm completely no idea about all this, so i wanna do some research first and come across the topic in the forum. Anyway, below are my questions. Hoping that you all experts could help me out. 1. is it urgent to change? 2. does the price right? if not any alternative or recommendation? 3. is it dangerous, if i leave it for a while before changing? 4. Any recommendation, how can i handle this? i don't wanna be a little roasted pig for the Workshop dinner... by the way, my car service cost around $335 (included tax) change engine oil and filter ($85) , change battery ($106), air filter & cabin filter ($42) Rotate & balance tyres ($20) & labour charge around ($60)..are this reasonable cost? thanks in advance, guys Too expensive in my opinion (for all 4 absorber) if it is Tokico. You can get it from Stockist – Ric-Tat at Owen Road, for front @ $75 & rear @ $65. Total $75 x2 + $65 x 2 = $280; Front Lower Suspension Arm is $98 per piece. Typical labor is $40 per shock absorber change. Please check with them the price again as this is the price that I know around 2 years ago. Curious why change front lower suspension arm unless car exhibiting a wobbling in the steering wheel at high speed say 80km/h, due to too much wheel movement and may hearing clunking noise when going over a bump or pothole in the road. 1. No urgent to change if you do not mind the comfort. Some people don’t mind or don’t even feel it at all till someone remind. 2. At that price, you can opt for better shock such as KYB, instead of Tokico. They are of similar comfort level. 3. No danger. 4. Ask around different workshops or go to stockist to buy the parts and pay the labor to workshop to get it change. Seem ok on engine oil and filter but not sure what engine oil you are getting. Hope at least of fully synthesis & not mineral. Original Air filter from stockist is $10 while typical cabin filter cost around $15 to $38 for Cairefresh Cabin Air-conditioner Filter. Amaron Battery - HI-LIFE 55B24LS 45Ah cost around $100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMonster Neutral Newbie July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 Thank you for the reply, it's help a lot. I gonna go check it out... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_06 5th Gear July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 Thank you for the reply, it's help a lot. I gonna go check it out... No need to change. My ex vios on stock suspension and shock absorber since day one and had been so til 9.5 years old at 150000km. It then became hard suspension or rather jammed. But since can drive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMonster Neutral Newbie July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 Thanks Ivan-06 I will hold on to it till... I feel any thing wire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMonster Neutral Newbie September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 hi guys, it's me again. i got a qoute of $320 for Front & rear shock absorber, have you guys heard of "NuteQ" brand? compare with KYB or Tokico is the price right? thanks again guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strobe Neutral Newbie May 22, 2017 Share May 22, 2017 (edited) Hi Guys, Driving an old NCP42. I would like to know is it possible to disable the auto hazzard light when the door open? Is kind of irritating... Thanks in advanced. :) Edited May 22, 2017 by Strobe ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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