Tuesday, December 24, 2013

HNK auto re-install the timing belt

Finally today Jimmy Gu workshop helped me to fit the correct timing belt (Elantra 2.0), no more weird sound produced from the timing kits.

They also helped me to poured in the Liqui Moly CERATEC 300ml into the engine.
I felt the kicked during pick up, though not sure whether it is due to the additive or the new timing kits contributes to the prompting driving response.






Monday, December 23, 2013

Replaced the front brakes' pad for RM154.00
Timing belt RM580.00 (needs to re-visit for further analysis of unforeseen issue with the weird sound produced with the new belt)





Friday, November 8, 2013

claimed warranty to my ride's rear screen ecotint film due to the film quality issue and the scene gets yellow-ish blurred starred through the film, and i took the opportunity to upgrade it from rb01 film to rbsc. Including the all 4 side-windows to rbsc film as an additional layer on top of the existing rb01 film for each panel glass. Hence, now my ride has 2-layer of films except for front & rear glass.
good service and workmanship from the branch.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Genuine Philips Premium Series H7 Light Bulb 12972 Germany. Free Shipping.

Parts Number:12972PRC1
price = USD 4.99 per bulb. (eBay)






Saturday, September 21, 2013

Car Battery drain after 2years, 2months, & 2days.
The key turned to start mode but failed to crank the engine whilst producing continuous loud clicking sound somewhere under the dash board...
Luckily, the car was still at home whilst it was caught with battery drain. With another spare car, I drove to the near by workshop to get technician visit onsite, in order to get my battery replaced (With RM15 onsite charge).

Review of my previous interval:
  1. 2008 june 28th, new car with stock Hyundai battery. Last for 3 years & 12 days.
  2. 2011 july 10th, RM290.00 (Century DIN 55). Last for 2 years, 2 months & 2 days.
  3. 2013 september 14th, RM295.00 (Eagle).

2013-Sep-21st, Hyundai HD 2008, mileage of 97,410km oil change service.

Oil filter.....................................RM18.00
Liqui Moly High Tech 5w40.........(Self provide)
Labor........................................RM10.00
Total.........................................RM38.00

Next Oil change = 112,410 km
Next Oil filter change = 104,910 km

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Synthoil High Tech 5W-40 (4 liter)

Today I just bought this brand called 'Liqui Moly', founded in Germany. I will apply this monster in my next engine oil change service. Time to replace the existing Pennzoil fully 5w40 and try something else. Besides, it can mix with the 'Ceratec' (The liquid coloring is obvious as shown, liked the Teh tarik beverage) 300ml engine oil additive as well, all together cost me RM390.00 both altogether.


Synthoil High Tech 5W-40


【Ceratec, Engine Oil Additive, lasting for 50k KM】
Quote 001, Explanation of this product :

Liqui Moly Ceratec - This is a premium product for those who really really wants the most protection on their engine. It is most recommended to prepare the engine before oil change by using my Lambda Oil Primer to clean off all sludge and restore your compression first. Then, you can do your oil change and mix this in.

This product consists of micro ceramic particles with chemical wear protection and active coating agents. It means that it's ceramics, in micro sizes which gives great protection and reduction in friction in your engine. It will last up to 50,000km as it's a coat that bonds to the metal itself. It also fills all roughness and unevenness on all metal surface and creates a thin coat of lubricating film when it hardens on the metal surfaces.

Citing from forum URL zero2hundred


Quote 002, How does CERA TEC work?

The graphite-like structure of the ceramic particles enables them to fill in the roughness present in the metal, thereby preventing direct metal-on-metal contact. An active chemical (friction modifier) utilizes the existing friction energy to ensure flowing i.e. non-abrasive – smoothing, annealing the friction and bearing points.

CERA TEC is a suspension based on a microceramic solid lubricant and chemical active agents in mineral oil. This combination reduces friction and protects the engine and transmission against wear. This in turn prevents expensive repairs and prolongs the life of the assemblies.

CERA TEC offers high mechanical and thermal stability, ensuring outstanding lubrication even under the toughest conditions. Engine and transmission noise are reduced.
It saves energy, reduces fuel consumption and thus also pollutant emissions.

CERA TEC reacts directly with the surface of the metal and protects your engine for up to 50,000 kilometers - even with the oil being changed during that period.

Properties of CERA TEC
CERA TEC is self-mixing and compatible with all standard motor oils. It is ideal for use in oil-lubricated transmissions, pumps and compressors. Also tested for vehicles
with turbochargers, catalytic converters or particle filters. In new vehicles, CERA TEC supports engine break-in and protects against excessive wear. With a particle size of only 0.2 μm, it is absolutely compatible with all fi lters. Do not use in automatic transmissions and motorbikes with a wet clutch!

How is CERA TEC applied?
- direct addition to the motor or transmission oil (cold or warm)
- ideally, pour in together with fresh oil when changing the oil
- otherwise apply when there is at least 5,000 km to go before the next oil change so that CERA TEC has plenty of time in which to have an effect
- 300 ml is suffi cient for up to 5 liters of motor oil
- the optimal dosage is about 6 % of the total oil fill quantity
- oil change intervals as per the service documents of the vehicle to be followed

Test arrangement image with two interlocking gear wheels.

Who is APL?
Formed in 1989, APL is a neutral and independent, internationally renowned development service provider,
working for a worldwide client base from the automobile, oil and additives industries. The company is specialized in the mechanics of engine and drive trains and their operating supplies. On nearly 145 state of the art engine and component test rigs, more than 700 employees apply the latest measurement technology.

What was tested?
The APL experts determined the relative scuffing load capacity of lubrication oils. Between the edges of the teeth, rolling off and sliding occur at the same time. Due to unfavorable operating conditions the lubricant film can break down between the tooth edges. This leads to short-term local fusion and disintegration of the edges, so-called scuffing, which causes damage to the smooth surface of the teeth edges.
Possible consequences: higher engine and transmission noise until failure of the gear wheels occurs.

Test sequence
On the vehicle distortion test bench the test oil was mixed with 6 per cent CERA TEC. With each test sequence the weight, and thereby the force level, on the sensitive transmission gear wheels was increased. The aim of the experiment is to reach the damage force level. This level is reached when the sum of all damage caused to the teeth of the gear wheels is more than 20 millimeters. The test is then ended. The reference oil came up to damage force level 4; the oil mixed with CERA TEC reached as far as level 9, hence to more than double the level. CERA TEC markedly increases the power reserve, which confirms the anti-wear protection by
the fine ceramic particles, is how Dipl.-Ing. Peter Kunz, who supervised the test, summarizes the results. Kunz’s initial skepticism gave way: After the tests I was
amazed. The product has made everything, and I really mean everything, better.

Just the demand for APL’s expertise alone has been unusual. "LIQUI MOLY is the first company in the after-sales market that has been prepared to undergo voluntary tests", said Kunz. He is responsible for the testing of lubricants and fuels.

In short: CERA TEC reduces the amount of friction and thereby the wear. This in turn benefits the engine, which is under less load. This can result in a lower susceptibility to repair and longer service life.

Citing from forum URL What does Liqui-Moly CERATEC do?