Siyexcalibur Neutral Newbie April 4, 2009 Share April 4, 2009 For those driving Chery A5, who do not want to service their cars at Vertex due to cost considerations and do not travel to China frequently, I have prepared the following list of alternative parts. It is by no means complete as I have the car for less than a month and I have a full time job. No warranty and guarantee implied and use the list at your own risk. It is mainly for the 1.6L version but many parts are similar. Spark Plugs Dimension : Specs 14mm thread size, Reach 19mm Hex Size 16mm Factory install : Bosch FR7DTC (Triple earth electrode) Some alternatives BOScH FR7DC, FR7DCX etc Denso K20PRU-11,K20PBR etc (normal),IK20 (Iridium), VK20 (Iridium/Platinum) NGK BKR6E-11 Oil Filter Dimensions: Height 81.8mm, Outer Diameter 82mm, Thread M20mm X 1.5mm (most important) Factory install : Fleetguard (Shanghai factory) LF3881 Chery part no. 481H-1012010 Compatible oil filter, many Honda( e.g. 15400-PR3-0050), Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai Sonata oil filter Izuzu Gemini Osaka 8-94217272-0 K&N HP-1004 FRAM PH3593A Air filter shape Rectangular panel, Dimensions: Height: 40 mm, Outside Length: 245 mm Outside Width: 220 mm Chery Part no. A21-1109111 K&N air filter 33-2658 * may fit K&N air filter 33-2054 * most likely to fit Simota, ESE and hurricane TOYOTA 1780107020, 1780146060 (alternatives are non-exact fit) Wiper Blade Hook type, Right 550mm Left 500mm Factory install : Valeo, Right c/w spoiler Alternatives, NWB, RainX (reinstall spoiler if possible) Alloy wheel Chery Part No: A21-3100020AM ET 46 (offset in mm), 15X6JJ (15 inch, width 6 inch), max load 600kg, Bolt pattern 4X 114.3mm (4.5inch) Tyre 195/55R15 V(speed rating) Possible upgrade for tyres (no inch up) 205/50R15 (inch up) 205/45R16 (2 inch up) 205/40R17 Front Brake pads Chery Part No: A21-3501070 (for A5 1.6L w/o electronic wear sensor) width 119mm, Height 69.5mm, Thickness 19.3mm Friction coefficient FF (important DO NOT Downgrade) Note : there is another part with electronic wear sensor that appears on earlier A5, Chery part no: A21-3501080 Same as old Audi front brake pads Alternatives: FBK, Honeywell,Nbrake NDB211, Mintex MDB1190, AUDI 443698151, VW 431698151 (Please compare first) Rear Brake pads Chery Part No: A21-3501090 Width 107.6mm, Height 42.5mm, Thickness 16mm Friction coefficient FF Similar to Toyota Camry (V1,V10,V20,V30 etc), Toyota Corolla (E11) Mintex MDB1994, Toyota 0446620070 etc (many different part numbers), Nbrake NDB8067, Akebono Front Disc Rotors Chery Part No: A21-3501075 Internally Ventilated (double layer) Bolt pattern 4X114.3mm + single screwhole Diameter 240mm, Brake Disc Thickness 22mm, Height 48mm, Pitch Circle 150mm, Centering Diameter 68mm (approximate measurements) Rear Disc Rotors Chery Part No: A21-3502075 Brake Disc Type solid Bolt pattern 4X114.3mm + single screwhole Diameter 260mm, Brake Disc Thickness 10mm, Height 60mm, Pitch Circle 182 mm, Centering Diameter 68 mm (approximate measurements) Ignition coil Factory Install Bosch 0 221 503 485, Chery Part No: A11-3705110EA Alternatives Valeo 245040, FIAT 9607405480, CITROEN 597060, PEUGEOT 597048 topline TIc 8040 (Malaysia) Front Dampers OEM Sachs (Shanghai) chery part no. A21-2905010 Rear Dampers OEM Sachs (Shanghai) Chery Part no. A21-2915010 Air flow sensor 4 Pins Terminal, 5V Factory Install for 1.6L,made in Germany BOSCH 0 261 230 099 (intake manifold absolute pressure sensor), Chery part no: 480ED-108060 Alternatives FORD 2U1L 9F479 AA, OPEL 93 399 801, Honda Jazz 37830PWEG01 Note : for 2.0L, it is a different part from BoscH (also used in Audi A4 2006) Exhaust tail pipe outer diameter 2 inch approx ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4vtec 3rd Gear April 4, 2009 Share April 4, 2009 wow sach suspension components.. quality stuff ! good information for A5 owners.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siyexcalibur Neutral Newbie April 4, 2009 Author Share April 4, 2009 Honestly, before I buy Chery, I never heard of Sachs, only heard of MONROE, KYB, KONI, TOKICO etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueegg Clutched April 5, 2009 Share April 5, 2009 Most shock manufacturers supply OEM to factory lah. Doesn't mean it's good stuff. I'm more impressed with the use of Bosch MAP sensor. BTW MAP not = MAF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazin Neutral Newbie October 20, 2009 Share October 20, 2009 any Alternative parts for Chery v5 guyz? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor199 Neutral Newbie April 16, 2010 Share April 16, 2010 wish i could have similar cost/ component comparison for audi also. three cheers man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acevin Clutched April 17, 2010 Share April 17, 2010 Gd research work bro!! Wish too if I cld hv similar list for suzuki swift 1.2xg... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7927856d Neutral Newbie May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 The absorbers sucks!! got the car in apr 2008 and replaced the absorbers in sept 2009... now they are getting soft again! haiz... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 Buy again loh! Dampers are the most whacked components on a car. Very few people realize they need to replace them constantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecats Neutral Newbie June 15, 2010 Share June 15, 2010 For those driving Chery A5, who do not want to service their cars at Vertex due to cost considerations and do not travel to China frequently, I have prepared the following list of alternative parts. It is by no means complete as I have the car for less than a month and I have a full time job. No warranty and guarantee implied and use the list at your own risk. It is mainly for the 1.6L version but many parts are similar. Spark Plugs Dimension : Specs 14mm thread size, Reach 19mm Hex Size 16mm Factory install : Bosch FR7DTC (Triple earth electrode) Some alternatives BOScH FR7DC, FR7DCX etc Denso K20PRU-11,K20PBR etc (normal),IK20 (Iridium), VK20 (Iridium/Platinum) NGK BKR6E-11 Oil Filter Dimensions: Height 81.8mm, Outer Diameter 82mm, Thread M20mm X 1.5mm (most important) Factory install : Fleetguard (Shanghai factory) LF3881 Chery part no. 481H-1012010 Compatible oil filter, many Honda( e.g. 15400-PR3-0050), Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai Sonata oil filter Izuzu Gemini Osaka 8-94217272-0 K&N HP-1004 FRAM PH3593A Air filter shape Rectangular panel, Dimensions: Height: 40 mm, Outside Length: 245 mm Outside Width: 220 mm Chery Part no. A21-1109111 K&N air filter 33-2658 * may fit K&N air filter 33-2054 * most likely to fit Simota, ESE and hurricane TOYOTA 1780107020, 1780146060 (alternatives are non-exact fit) Wiper Blade Hook type, Right 550mm Left 500mm Factory install : Valeo, Right c/w spoiler Alternatives, NWB, RainX (reinstall spoiler if possible) Alloy wheel Chery Part No: A21-3100020AM ET 46 (offset in mm), 15X6JJ r4i gold (15 inch, width 6 inch), max load 600kg, Bolt pattern 4X 114.3mm (4.5inch) Tyre 195/55R15 V(speed rating) Possible upgrade for tyres (no inch up) 205/50R15 (inch up) 205/45R16 (2 inch up) 205/40R17 Front Brake pads Chery Part No: A21-3501070 (for A5 1.6L w/o electronic wear sensor) width 119mm, Height 69.5mm, Thickness 19.3mm Friction coefficient FF (important DO NOT Downgrade) Note : there is another part with electronic wear sensor that appears on earlier A5, Chery part no: A21-3501080 Same as old Audi front brake pads Alternatives: FBK, Honeywell,Nbrake NDB211, Mintex MDB1190, AUDI 443698151, VW 431698151 (Please compare first) Rear Brake pads Chery Part No: A21-3501090 Width 107.6mm, Height 42.5mm, Thickness 16mm Friction coefficient FF Similar to Toyota Camry (V1,V10,V20,V30 etc), Toyota Corolla (E11) Mintex MDB1994, Toyota 0446620070 etc (many different part numbers), Nbrake NDB8067, Akebono Front Disc Rotors Chery Part No: A21-3501075 Internally Ventilated (double layer) Bolt pattern 4X114.3mm + single screwhole Diameter 240mm, Brake Disc Thickness 22mm, Height 48mm, Pitch Circle 150mm, Centering Diameter 68mm (approximate measurements) Rear Disc Rotors Chery Part No: A21-3502075 Brake Disc Type solid Bolt pattern 4X114.3mm + single screwhole Diameter 260mm, Brake Disc Thickness 10mm, Height 60mm, Pitch Circle 182 mm, Centering Diameter 68 mm (approximate measurements) Ignition coil Factory Install Bosch 0 221 503 485, Chery Part No: A11-3705110EA Alternatives Valeo 245040, FIAT 9607405480, CITROEN 597060, PEUGEOT 597048 topline TIc 8040 (Malaysia) Front Dampers OEM Sachs (Shanghai) chery part no. A21-2905010 Rear Dampers OEM Sachs (Shanghai) Chery Part no. A21-2915010 Air flow sensor 4 Pins Terminal, 5V Factory Install for 1.6L,made in Germany BOSCH 0 261 230 099 (intake manifold absolute pressure sensor), Chery part no: 480ED-108060 Alternatives FORD 2U1L 9F479 AA, OPEL 93 399 801, Honda Jazz 37830PWEG01 Note : for 2.0L, it is a different part from BoscH (also used in Audi A4 2006) Exhaust tail pipe outer diameter 2 inch approx A5'S SHAPE is good. but performance is not ideal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_nathaniel Neutral Newbie January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Hi there, Anyone know where can I service the a5? Need to replace brake pad n something wrong with the ignition. Kindly sms me if u know anyone can service this car. Many thx in advance Happy 93677766 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelinauto Neutral Newbie February 4, 2011 Share February 4, 2011 hey, nice infomation, i really got too much about Chery A5 , Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remixes Clutched February 6, 2011 Share February 6, 2011 Chery A5 brake pads and aircon filter i can look up for u all let me get bk to u all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocolin Neutral Newbie February 18, 2011 Share February 18, 2011 thanks for sharing this info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobsgyang Neutral Newbie February 27, 2011 Share February 27, 2011 do you have GPS for A5? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear February 27, 2011 Share February 27, 2011 i dun drive china cars and am not sure how much the AD charges for spares. oil filter how much china AD charging? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanchiam 1st Gear February 27, 2011 Share February 27, 2011 i dun drive china cars and am not sure how much the AD charges for spares. oil filter how much china AD charging? not sure how much AD charging but I got the oil filter for about $3 each fuel filter about $4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nf0rc3r 1st Gear March 5, 2011 Share March 5, 2011 not sure how much AD charging but I got the oil filter for about $3 each fuel filter about $4 Can I know where u get ur fuel filter? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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