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Hi, This benefits when I switched from super 95 octane to Euro 3. i never used 92 octane. regards

Hello Guys, My experience on this subject. I own a Honda Vezel 2014 model 1.5L engine, and I wanted to know the best petrol to use in Sri Lanka and I was unable find this information because all the info was in Japanese (after Translation) said use “Regular” with the fuel octane rating not listed any where. · My first discussion with Honda local agent and the service adviser said “you must use high octane 95 otherwise bad the engine will damage because this is a direct injection engine” · I did some reading and found Regular unleaded petrol in Japan as following: Regular petrol – 87 octane Regular Plus - 88 and 89 and 90 octane Premium - 91 octanes · Based on this information I started filling up with Lanka IOC Euro 3 with 91 octane rating (5 rupees lower than the super 95 octane) and happy say the following benefits in driving my Honda Vezel 2014. 1. Better fuel economy KM/L has improved by 30%. 2. Overall improvement in engine performance runs much smoother, quiet, better response and improved acieration and never heard any pinging or laboring of the engine.

I am hoping purchase of a 750 cc 2012 model motorcycle, which was duly registered at the RMV last year currently licensed and insured. The certificate of registration says, “ Should not be transferred or sold without prior approval of the commissioner general of motor traffic”. Has any of you guys in the forum experienced a purchase or transfer this type registered (Restricted) motorcycle? Your advice will be highly appreciated

Only positive aspect of vehicles assembled locally will be employment for a limited number of people. To import CBU UNITS (completely built units) are the most cost effective for the buying public. CKD and SKD vehicle component assembly for any country practicing open economy has proven to be a disaster except on a tie with a major internationally renowned large volume vehicle manufacturer with export capability to sell units worldwide. It may also create a monopoly locally and make some people very rich due to tax holiday for the investor. End result the consumer will be the loser!!

President bans night races in Colombo President Mahinda Rajapaksa has puts the brakes on the conduct of ‘night races’ in the City of Colombo. He has declared that in future if such races are to be held, they should be in a place outside Colombo. The move follows complaints of inconvenience caused to the public and disruption to the functioning of tourist hotels. Several tourists who chose to walk outside their hotels were stranded. Also affected were people who worked late and wanted to return to their homes. SUNDAY TIMES JANUARY 5, 2014

UNP to take night races to Bribery Commission TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2013 12:27 The main opposition United National Party (UNP) today charged that last weekend’s Colombo night races were conducted in an illegal manner and therefore the UNP would lodge a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.“The tickets issued for the event were illegal because the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) had not given its approval to sell such tickets. The Western Provincial Council Chief Minister had exempted the organisers of the night races from paying entertainment taxes to the CMC. This was not a charitable event and as such did not qualify for tax relief. This is why we decided to complain to the Bribery Commission,” UNP Western Provincial Councillor Mujibur Rahman said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

Hi Rumesh 88, The insurance company checked with their legal dept and advised me that they will insure the bike, rider and the third party but only for racing application but not valid for road use due to the “sport use only” stamp on the registration card by the RMV. They said letter issued by the ministry of defense is addressed to the RMV only and it is only a “no objection letter” to register the bike and the conditional registration issued by the RMV is the law. Regards

Hi Guys, I want to purchase a used motorcycle over 500cc up to 1000cc in Sri Lanka. I was told that the laws here now has changed and able to buy and legally register a bike in my name up to 1000cc to be ridden on the road. 1. A bike has been offered to me and seller says bike has been approved for registration and he will register in my name once I pay him the money. 2. But a friend told me that the amnesty period given to register bikes up to 1000cc is now over and these bikes cannot be transferred or re registered. 3. Also these bikes can be only used for “sports use” (not for road use but only for race track competition use) and this is stamped in the registration book. 4. When I checked with my insurance company they said if the registration card is stamped for “sports use” then they can only issue a policy for the application of racing only and the cost will be very high. 5. The insurance company also cautioned me saying If I ride this bike on the road and in the event of an accident the bike will not be covered and the event of a 3rd party fatal accident the police will charge me under the penal code as manslaughter since the insurance policy do not cover road use. Any advise from you guys will be highly appreciated.

Hi Rumesh88, Your are very correct but these people who sell these shiny alloy wheels in SL knows jackshit about them nor they can support what they sell! Only big talk and it is like one blind following another blind!

I wanted to plus size my 4x4 SUV with four new 20-inch alloy wheels an upgrade from my original 17-inch alloy wheels. After shopping around I found a shop in Colombo which sells nice alloy wheels plus 4 brand new tyres fitted/balanced for a price of Rs 4,50000 (Rupees four and a half lakhs) and here my nightmare began. 1. My vehicle is almost new ran silky smooth now started to wobble and vibrate above 80 Kmph specially on roads like Colombo to Galle freeway, Also the vehicle felt like it wanted to jump out of my hands on certain bumpy roads. 2. I went back to the shop and they tried to remount the tyres and balance, balance and balance with no result. They even sent me to many leading tyre/wheel specialists in Colombo also I went to a place recommended in the Autolanka forum as Road wheel experts in Boralasgamuwa with zero result. The best part was none of these expert places could tell me exactly what was wrong but only lot of guess talk and trial and error. 3. I managed contact few alloy wheel dealers from overseas they advised me to check the fitted alloy wheels for Hub centric Vs Lug centric design. Behold I discovered this shop had sold me “Lug centric alloy wheels with a large center bore not suitable for my vehicle. 4. Subsequently I had to import a set of Hub centric rings from overseas as well as accepting another set of alloy wheels (supplied by the same shop, not of my choice/selection) in order to rectify this problem. 5. The morale of this storey to the Dear Auto Lanka members is that I spent weeks wasting my time, effort and money now stuck with something I am not entirely satisfied due lack of technical knowledge or any support of the these people who sell alloy wheels in Sri Lanka.

Hi Guys, I heard that the Registrar of motor vehicles will not register any permit vehicle from today unless the new owner produces a clearance letter from the income tax department. Any of you guys can confirm if this is true?

I own a new Mitsubishi Montero 2013 only few months old and now at 9000kms experiencing brake judder, also known as "brake shimmy," is the feedback through the steering wheel when you apply the brakes at certain speeds and pressures. I am bit surprised since being a careful driver who do not abuse the brakes. Any thoughts you guys?

We have three classes of citizens in Sri Lanka Today. 1st class citizen - Allowed to purchase a vehicle Totally Duty free. 2nd class citizen - Allowed to purchase a vehicle with reduced duty 3rd class citizen - Available to purchase only after paying Maximum duty.

We have three classes of citizens in Sri Lanka Today. 1st class citizen - Allowed to purchase a vehicle Totally Duty free. 2nd class citizen - Allowed to purchase a vehicle with reduced duty 3rd class citizen - Available to purchase only after paying Maximum duty.

Are three wheelers taking over the roads, parking lots, and becoming dangerous traffic hazard to the motoring public??