Advices before long trip up north?

[Ckchong8]

Why deflate? Pls name that WS so that we all can siam.

 

As per Hamburger mentioned of danger in doing that, just leave it as it is or +10kpa or 20kpa if you want.

 

To share, mine is always 250kpa (Front) and 220kpa (Rear) for 195/55/15 tyres on road trips in Msia.

Bro. Cold or hot pressure yr kpa. My hot pressure at 260kpa

[Patricktkk]

Just returned from Georgetown.

From my house in JB, one way to Georgetown Toll should be about RM100.00

[Hshs]

Tyre pressure

refill water coolant

check wiper fluid

best after u change oil and servicing, ask the mechanics to check the engine, brake and alignment

 

Plan to go Pinang during 8 Aug . My ride just reach 100k mark. Can advise best to go for servicing before or after?

 

 

[TVT]

Plan to go Pinang during 8 Aug . My ride just reach 100k mark. Can advise best to go for servicing before or after?

How many more KM to go before your next scheduled servicing?

[Silver_blade]

If you have changed your tyres and rims from 205/50/16 to, say, 225/40/18, the info on the door may not be relevant anymore, how to check correct tyre pressure then? I usually ask the tyre company and they recommend different kPa for different tyres used on the same car, it is confusing, so I use butt test. Anyone can enlighten me?

If 225/40 R18 is one of the recommended tyre size for your car, the car user manual will also state the recommended tyre pressure. At least that have been the case of my current and previous car (from mid-90's). If you are using tyre size that is not recommended for your car, you may have to take what the tyre shop recommend.

[Hshs]

How many more KM to go before your next scheduled servicing?

 

Next scheduled servicing is 100k.

 

 

[TVT]

Next scheduled servicing is 100k.

Your car just reached 100k, and your servicing is due at 100k! Since there is still 1 month to go, its better you do servicing first before you go. Also, with new EO, your engine will be smooth to drive on the NSH.

[Thaiyotakamli]

Plan to go Pinang during 8 Aug . My ride just reach 100k mark. Can advise best to go for servicing before or after?

If almost due to servicing i would encourage to go servicing BEFORE the trip as well as let mechanic check. Pinang is not melaka near but its far so to be safe early servicing is good

[Voodooman]

If 225/40 R18 is one of the recommended tyre size for your car, the car user manual will also state the recommended tyre pressure. At least that have been the case of my current and previous car (from mid-90's). If you are using tyre size that is not recommended for your car, you may have to take what the tyre shop recommend.

 

Yeah, I am currently using oversized tyres. Thanks for advice.

 

[Pisces69]

If you have changed your tyres and rims from 205/50/16 to, say, 225/40/18, the info on the door may not be relevant anymore, how to check correct tyre pressure then? I usually ask the tyre company and they recommend different kPa for different tyres used on the same car, it is confusing, so I use butt test. Anyone can enlighten me?

 

 

I also take the stated pressure as a guide then do the butt test n handling feel to adjust a bit up or down.

 

I upped my rims from 14 to 16" with low profile tires but pressure remained almost the same.

 

Now I pump 215kpa (nitrogen) wheeras last time I pump 220kpa fr stock rims/tires (185/65/14).

Edited August 11, 2013 by Pisces69

[Pisces69]

What is the recommended tyre pressure for Micheilin Xm 1 and 2 (185/70/14)? Always pump 220kpa on all tyres. Ride altis and I do not have the manual because it is a used ride.

 

 

Last time on my Optra n Corona CD I pumped abt 220kpa front n back fr my stock size of 185/65/14. Tires also XM1.

[Ihave10cats]

service you car and go

[wwwchrisord]

It'll be too cold! why don't check out this article here for some warmer ideas :p