Kklee 6th Gear June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Just a suggestion for peace of mind. As higher temperatures are expected, one may wish to consider to do their normal 10k servicing sooner by maybe 1k km. I would think this would especially apply to major servicing as the coolant is near the end of its useful life and the hot weather is so unkind. Same goes for ATF change as well. Prevention is better than cure. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 10k imo is already pampered liao. So i guess no need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angcheek Hypersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 i guess best to avoid zhng the car too much and cause overheating 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 i am for replacement of coolant say every 2 yrs or some 40k-60k km. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear June 27, 2015 Author Share June 27, 2015 10k imo is already pampered liao. So i guess no need. Unless like my previous ride, suppose to change about 7500km, since using good quality synthetic, drag to above 10k km. i guess best to avoid zhng the car too much and cause overheating Some inherently runs hot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azaouogh 2nd Gear June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Pop up your bonnet and Check your engine - engine oil, coolant (if water need to top up) etc once every two weeks. Make it a good habit and give tlc to your car and it will love you back:) I have a friend who doesn't pop up the bonnet at all and e only time he will look at his engine is when he goes for servicing which is 6-8mths later. :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lausai88 Hypersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Pop up your bonnet and Check your engine - engine oil, coolant (if water need to top up) etc once every two weeks. Make it a good habit and give tlc to your car and it will love you back:) I have a friend who doesn't pop up the bonnet at all and e only time he will look at his engine is when he goes for servicing which is 6-8mths later. :/ jialat, I don't know how many months didn't open the bonnet. come to think of it, I don't know where to find the coolant 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Google 2nd Gear June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Why would replacing engine oil help? I thought the main job is to lubricate the moving parts. However the ensure sufficient radiator water level is more important as it reduce the overall temperature. But it is a good habit to glance at your temperature indicator once in a while. I manage to catch the temp indicator swing up suddenly once, stop the car and check, there was some leakage near the plastic part on the radiator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjklbkldl 1st Gear June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Does the thread starter in the first place know the average temperatures in an NA engine, and in a TC engine? Hot weather ? :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Most na car normal 15k. Severe 7.5k. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 I don't see the need for "extra" maintenance in hot weather. If in fact, hot, but drier weather is better for a car...less corrosion, less acid formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 hot weather is fine. just park at home and take public transport. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Hot weather is good for the engine coz most engine wear occurs in cold startups. So in our kind of weather we have no worries. Engine gets warmed up pretty quickly. But other wear and tear parts that are not from the engine may wear faster dan usual under higher temperature. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Hot weather mostly affects plastic and rubber parts, makes the interior rubberised buttons of some marques sticky in no time.... think Maserati, B... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Park in MSCP, take MRT best. Hahaha brabrabra. Drive safe bros! Drink more liang teh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic June 27, 2015 Share June 27, 2015 Learn from batman lah. Drive only at night, more cooling dan during the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiat626 1st Gear June 28, 2015 Share June 28, 2015 Check owner's manual. Mine stated a shorter change interval based on severe usage conditions. Temperature is one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear June 28, 2015 Author Share June 28, 2015 Why would replacing engine oil help? I thought the main job is to lubricate the moving parts. However the ensure sufficient radiator water level is more important as it reduce the overall temperature. But it is a good habit to glance at your temperature indicator once in a while. I manage to catch the temp indicator swing up suddenly once, stop the car and check, there was some leakage near the plastic part on the radiator. A function of the engine oil is to cool or remove heat from the engine. In my observation of my previous car (using Scangauge), when the engine oil is "exhausted" the heat remove is less efficient i.e. slightly higher coolant temperature. The Scangauge is quite useful, it can indirectly monitor the crank voltage and, in a way, if the cooling system is healthy. Does the thread starter in the first place know the average temperatures in an NA engine, and in a TC engine? Hot weather ? :) I referenced my previous NA from the coolant temperature. I don't see the need for "extra" maintenance in hot weather. If in fact, hot, but drier weather is better for a car...less corrosion, less acid formation. Number one enemy for ATF is heat. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Crazy weather in Singapore ?
Crazy weather in Singapore ?
Car air-con
Car air-con
Hot Threads of the Month! Start your Thread now!
Hot Threads of the Month! Start your Thread now!
Car repair and maintenance
Car repair and maintenance
Ho Hup Seng......Some good info for our Brudders
Ho Hup Seng......Some good info for our Brudders
Maintenance Tips For Beginners/First Time Car Owners
Maintenance Tips For Beginners/First Time Car Owners
Heavy and rain proof curtains/blinder recommendations?
Heavy and rain proof curtains/blinder recommendations?
Vios NCP93 Maintenance
Vios NCP93 Maintenance