2014 Corolla Altis - Technical, Features & Use

[Ct3833]

On 9/6/2023 at 5:28 PM, ConnorMcLeod said:

the is no crack. the service engineer was trying to sell something not needed, saying all things like my car is falling apart. rubbish.

 

at Borneo, nothing is cheap. they quote me $90 for parts and labour for the cabin air filter change. I buy from stockist at $20 and 2 minutes to change.

Their hourly rate works out to be \$50 * 60mins / 2mins = $1500/hr.

so for belt change, i guess will be $300 to $500? 😛

Belt is cheap, outside workship can replace it for less than $100 or there about including labour.

[ConnorMcLeod]

On 9/7/2023 at 9:45 PM, Ct3833 said:

Belt is cheap, outside workship can replace it for less than $100 or there about including labour.

i know. hence not doing at BM even if needed.

 

When something not needed, $10 is expensive ! 🙂

 

[ConnorMcLeod]

On 9/7/2023 at 8:56 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
The next change, I will start a thread just like for this.  🤣

Yes, the TPMS are those inside.  On hindsight, I probably will sell it off together with Michelin PS4.  The rear pair are very new ( < 5000km ).

ya try to sell it off. Dont waste your money and the tires. PS4 I suppose new ones nowadays will be $180 so you should able to get back $200-$300 for the set + TPMS.

[Ct3833]

On 9/7/2023 at 10:15 PM, ConnorMcLeod said:

i know. hence not doing at BM even if needed.

 

When something not needed, $10 is expensive ! 🙂

 

Same, last time when sent  my car to Kah Motor for servicing, they will try to upsell all sort of things.  But that is their job.

[Kklee]

On 9/7/2023 at 10:17 PM, Ct3833 said:

Same, last time when sent  my car to Kah Motor for servicing, they will try to upsell all sort of things.  But that is their job.

IMHO.
BM on and off will try to sell me package like engine flush.  I told them I use Caltex and scheduled use of TRD engine oil. 🤣

[ConnorMcLeod]

On 9/7/2023 at 10:17 PM, Ct3833 said:

Same, last time when sent  my car to Kah Motor for servicing, they will try to upsell all sort of things.  But that is their job.

yes n my job is to make sure i spend my hard earned money on worthy things. 😝

[Kklee]

On 9/7/2023 at 10:57 PM, ConnorMcLeod said:

yes n my job is to make sure i spend my hard earned money on worthy things. 😝

IMHO.
Use Caltex,  makes your valves top happy. 🤣

[ConnorMcLeod]

On 9/7/2023 at 11:01 PM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Use Caltex,  makes your valves top happy. 🤣

i am using sinopec now. FC is the same as caltex. i may do a full tank caltex95 + techron every 10k km to clean the valves. 

[Kklee]

On 9/7/2023 at 11:13 PM, ConnorMcLeod said:

i am using sinopec now. FC is the same as caltex. i may do a full tank caltex95 + techron every 10k km to clean the valves. 

IMHO.
10k is not enough. 

[ConnorMcLeod]

On 9/8/2023 at 12:02 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
10k is not enough. 

Sifu, noted.

[inlinesix]

On 9/8/2023 at 9:50 AM, ConnorMcLeod said:

Sifu, noted.

Just get this from shopee

https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/jectron-p000052.html#5110

Add it into petrol tank

[Kklee]

On 9/8/2023 at 10:20 AM, inlinesix said:

Just get this from shopee

https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/jectron-p000052.html#5110

Add it into petrol tank

IMHO.
Using Chevron ( Caltex ) PEA. 👍

[inlinesix]

On 9/8/2023 at 10:41 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Using Chevron ( Caltex ) PEA. 👍

PEA is useful for DFI.  Not so for port.

Liqui Moly also has DFI cleaner.

[Kklee]

On 9/8/2023 at 10:51 AM, inlinesix said:

PEA is useful for DFI.  Not so for port.

Liqui Moly also has DFI cleaner.

IMHO.
You need the PEA to get onto the valve top which DI doesn't do.  
So far, not conclusive that PEA survive AFTER the combustion cycle.
Caltex Techron Concentrate in a bottle and fuel has PEA. 

[Dafansu]

On 9/8/2023 at 10:20 AM, inlinesix said:

Just get this from shopee

https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/jectron-p000052.html#5110

Add it into petrol tank

I'm using this plus their valve cleaner and ceratec, good stuff. 

[Kklee]

On 9/8/2023 at 5:55 PM, Dafansu said:

I'm using this plus their valve cleaner and ceratec, good stuff. 

IMHO.
Pro-Line Throttle Valve Cleaner ?

[Dafansu]

On 9/8/2023 at 6:14 PM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Pro-Line Throttle Valve Cleaner ?

 

basic diy ones, pro-line u need workshop to do for u. 

[Kklee]

On 9/8/2023 at 6:30 PM, Dafansu said:

 

basic diy ones, pro-line u need workshop to do for u. 

IMHO.
How often do u use them ?
For me, I use 1 btl of Caltex Techron Concentrate every 5000km.