Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Service - Lubricants change

When I stared at my speedometer, I realized that it is time for routine service. It was time to change engine lubricants oil, oil filter and some minor checking on all the fluids. So, I went to 'specialist' workshop on Monday (schedule leave). When I reached the shop in the morning, Choong was attending a Kelisa. I was surprised coz I didn't see any of his helper. Then I got to know that his apprentice was on half day leave. :P

This means Choong need to attend every patient. Haha. So, he was busy with the Kelisa. Fan belt and engine oil change, break fluid change and ATF lubricants too (yeah..it is an auto transmission :P). On the queue was a guy name 'Pok'. That's how Choong pronounce. Hehe.

This guy brought the Putra (Prince) with Evo2 transplant. Turbo monster. Sorry, but I didn't took any pics. Hehe.. :)
Everything seems perfect but the windows. It was not tinted. Haha. :P I was so jealous when he told me that the Recaro bucket seat was given by his friend. Yup...FOC. :(
His ride had some 'tap' 'tap' sound when engine started. Choong suspected the wiring giving some errors. After the Kelisa out from the pit, my ride was next coz my ride just need to change engine oil. Putra need to wait a little longer. Hehe. ;)

As normal, I used Top 1 Fully Synthetic engine oil. A bit costly but it can preserved the engine better. Hehe. After done, just before I wanted to leave the pit, Choong called me and he said he got 'nice' stuff. Haha. He showed me a set of Ultra Blue 8mm plug cable. Originally from Japan. He offered a very reasonable price which I was so tempted. Haha. :P.
I just can't resists, and I asked him to fix it ASAP.

Then I started to 'feel' the differences. I had a vacumn meter in board. It was useful. I made a comparison and I noticed a better FC. I don't know how accurate this is, but at least I know my ride was lighter and throttle was lighter. Hahaha...:)
I will try to compare the FC when I fill my ride's tank up next time. For now, pics says a thousand words. ;)

Silicone plug cable


Ultra BP Silicone Power Plug Wire...8mm...Made in Japan...*drooling*


Fixed to the ride..hehe...

8 comments:

Koh said...

wow... upgrade again ah.... should be better ignition with new plug cable....

Vince said...

Damn beautiful..... BLUE theme... so when will the SAMCO hoses will get on with the BLUE theme. :P

jimmy-aka-podz said...

Koh,
Better ignition = better FC? My ride really felt lighter. Looks like new cable to you? It is actually used plug wire from Japan. Hehe..

Vince,
I like blue theme too. Hehe. Then I should start to look for Spoon socks. Haha. When you gonna change the hoses? If you change, I sure follow. You are the Big VTEC ma..hehehe....

Koh said...

It looks like new plug cable to me... nice item you got there...
When you going to spray the engine cover to blue? Sure dam nice one...

jimmy-aka-podz said...

It's 9.8/10 rate. That's why I can't resists it. Hahaha. I don't think I'll spray the engine cover coz I'm not going for auto show. Later I will rearrange all the wirings to make the whole engine bay looks more tidy. But Vince need to do it earlier coz his engine bay was so messy. Hahaha...

Vince said...

I am quite happy with my car la.... I will not wash the bay, but will wipe it with damp cloth later. My car is not auto show level so no need for Wire TUCK project. :)
As for the SAMCO hose, it is the same comment "not required" at the moment for a STOCK car (stock hose would be ok for me).

jimmy-aka-podz said...

Your car can't be consider as stock anymore. Koh's car..yes, stock car. You had changed engine, sport rims, performance exhaust system, racing plug wire and later engine management. Still consider stock meh? Hehehe...

Koh said...

Yah jimmy i agree with you...:P my car is stock with 1 mod... Pivot Raizin VS only...
I like to keep my engine bay clean and tidy... once a while i'll wipe the engine bay... Better 2nd hand value also... hahaha