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  1. Owning the Rexton for close to 10months having done close to 15k KM, I simply love daily driving it.

    God knows why so much hatred towards Rextons. For me this is far more comfy than the sorento 2012 model (which my relation has). 

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @fiat fan What you mentioned is correct. But now adays there are many ssangyong specialists and we can get the work done at a lower cost compared to at agents. But still maintaining a SUV is very expensive than a car i must say. 

      Like you mentioned SD is important and timely maintenance too. I like mine more because mine has tuned to get some more juice out of it than the ordinary so the power delivery is quite good compared to standard. And the turbo lag and other inherited issues which most of the users claims are not there in mine. So i guess i'm going to have to for a long time until i go bankrupt or migrate :D 

    3. iRage

      iRage

      Am I the only one who loves and gets all teary eyed over turbo lag ? Not that the GR Yaris is lethargic and slouchy off boost but that whole just a econobox feel to a sudden kick in the rear with turbo boost is simply orgasmic and very reminiscent of a world when life was simpler time (as a kid who boosted his and friends' parents' cars atleast)

    4. fiat fan

      fiat fan

      @PerfMad Yes many places now take ssangyongs in. Well suvs have more running gear and such so it’ll be somewhat expensive over a car. But itself worth it with the crap roads,floods and all that other jazz.

      Turbo diesels are fun stuff, them 3L DID Hilux cabs will tun circles around the sedans. But since they handle like crap they just roll around.

  2. image.png.346a437e7422601fb9727c49a0c50204.pngnow what should we stick to?

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    2. iRage

      iRage

      What @DeeJay said...yes,..traditionally (and even with other liquids) yellowness can mean higher sulfur content. However, these days it is not always the case because of chemical additives, etc... 

      Is there any independent body that does random fuel tests on a periodic basis ?

      By the way...a few days ago Toyota and ENEOS demo'd their synthetic eFUEL petrol. They seem quite positive about it and hope that it can be commercialized in the "near future" but not the immediate future (hard to translate it in to English). Whilst Toyota's new guy is pushing BEVs Toyota doesn't seem to be totally giving up on gasoline (hybrid?) powered cars as well. Has nothing to do with diesel purity...it just came back in to my head whilst thinking about dirty diesel.

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay wish i could measure it :D but we have to rely on what ever we get assuming its the best.

       

      @iRage does these addictive's can have a smell too?

    4. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      @PerfMad I don't think they will sell something inferior because if so it would lead to DPF issues in majority of the vehicles which require SD and they would be aware of the consequences..

      Here, you will find the spec sheet from Ceypetco for Super Diesel and please do note the row 'Colour ASTM', the 'Method' for that and the 'Specification' of that.

      IOC XtraMile has a slightly less colour value in the specification which is based on the same colour grading standard, if you check the specification from here.

      However, when you compare the Suphur content of both products in the specification you can see that XtraMile has more Sulphur content than Super Diesel. The Sulphur measurement however, is not measured using the same scale in both products though. It seems IOC uses an old standard to measure the sulphur content. 

      You can read about the Sulphur tests employed by both vendors here

      So, don't worry about Sulphur content just because one product has a darker yellow shade than the other ;) IOC however, should update their website if they have a better XtraMile Diesel on sale at the moment because their site only has a 2013 specification while Ceypetco has a 2022 December specification.

  3. So since I noticed bad fuel in the tank. Ended up doing a full tuneup. Now gonna stick to IOC super diesel. need to get another sample to check on this afterwards.

  4. Time to update the profile pic :D 

  5. Guys so recently I took a sample of the SD in my tank and it looks dark yelloish.

    Smells a bit like kerosene mix too. Is there any good shed that I can rely on for quality SD? All this time i've been going to one ceypetco shed to refill.

  6. Boiss need help. So my rear two tyres are sort of out of date. Looking to replace in coming months. Any idea about good tyre brand (which is reasonably priced?)

    Looking for HT tyres for a SUV 255/60/R18

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @iRage not that freely available. As most has very old tyres. And most are quoted around 65k upwards each (given that these also either chinese or thaiwan made ones). Still wondering which would be a good and reliable fit for mine.

    3. tiv

      tiv

      If you are not after brands;

      I've used Maxxis, Federal, Nexen, Nankang- in various vehicles with various sizes. Never had any issue. Would buy these any day even if I owned a rolls royce and if they made a tyre for that!

      Used Cooper, Continental, Dunlop Enasave- Very fragile, patch prone, but comfortable

      Once used Evergreen - a chinese tyre, to my surprise held up very well for ages on an SUV, but very uncomfortable.

      Bridgestone- Hard in my opinion but no issues.

      Good year - average

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @tiv thanks for the headsup. Im having maxxis in front. and MAXTREK chinese tyres in rear. those are kinda expired now. was thinking whether to go ahead with maxtrek is self of maxxis the difference per tyre is around 15k. also found ferentino tyre that also is around 65k price range

  7. I love everything about the Rexton except the fuel consumption :D  

    Fit fuel gauge needle hardly moved but rexton it hardly stays in one place :D 

    #hybridMentalityStillHauntingMe

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @hrm true that. mine also does roughly 8.5-9 if i have a soft foot throughout. But its difficult :D so always ended up getting somewhere around 7-8

    3. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      And Diesel costs more than Petrol now 🤓

       

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Hyaenidae unfortunately yes. When we owned petrols it was the other way around. The moment I bought a Diesel SHIT happened :D unlucky me..

  8. 1. Any advantage of using Lique molly diesel addictive?

    2. Should it be used on a vehicles which runs daily? or only on weekends is also fine?

     

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    2. tiv

      tiv

      I have heard nightmare stories of additives + fuel being stagnant in plastic fuel tanks and eating its way through. So beware. 
      Ideal if used prior to a long trip.

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @tiv thanks alot for your feedback. Liqui moly purge will only have direct effect when its given directly to engine right? 

    4. tiv

      tiv

      Yes it has to be plumbed directly into the fuel pump for best effects, but people have also drained the tank to like 5L and then dumped it into the fuel.

  9. Hey folks.. I need some help from you'll. I'm looking to bring down an interior part for my rexton (front dome light assembly) as 1 function is not working. Any reliable source to shop (used or recon both are fine with me). Note that I could not source the part neither in Ali nor ebay :( 

    Also didn't check with any local sellers who might have it either. Even if you know any local seller do let me know please.

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska thanks alot mate. Let me call them and see..

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Managed to source it in a close by shop. Thanks for the support guys..

    4. tiv

      tiv

      Just FYI to future readers, apparently even Daraz ordered car bits are held in customs now

  10. The wait is over..

    After 4 long months, I bought a Rexton 270 :D 

    Here is a sneak peek ..

    WhatsApp Image 2022-11-11 at 3.19.11 PM.jpeg

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    2. matroska

      matroska

      Congrats - looking forward to hearing about the ownership experience :) 

    3. tiv

      tiv

      It has the Ssangyong badging? as per the lore that means this was assembled in the factory abroad isn't it? Not micro?

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @tiv this is the locally assembled variant. Previous owner have changed the shell to Ssanyong one as it gives more looks like a full size suv.

  11. I've checked close to 20 Rextons and out of those only one was in good condition (running, exterior and interior) rest were hacked in some sort of a way. And the best excuse they give is these are now old vehicles so you can't expect it to be brandnew.

    I don't expect it to be brand new. But those can't be hacked like you drive a rented vehicle :D 

    Unfortunately the one I like is not for sale anymore, so the hunt is still on..

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      hell yah. i was to show my previous two cars which were 20+ years old but was still in pristine condition interior and exterior. But i felt like no point of explaining useless fellows.

    3. MaleCortana

      MaleCortana

      @PerfMad yeah no point just nod and find for a better specimen.

    4. PerfMad
  12. Any idea about how much it will cost for a cut and polish these days?

    1. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      1500 - 2500 calories probably

  13. Tucson 2012 or Rexton 2008/2009 model ? both are diesels which one is better and reliable?

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @AVANTE thanks. For rextons there are 2-3 popular people who does good job. also there are few who charge too much for the same thing.

      For Tucson i still couldn't find one. But knows one who is very popular for sorento repairs. need to check with him whether he does repair these too..

      My main concern is im looking for a 7 seater as it has plenty of boot space

       

    3. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      @PerfMadI would think that if anyone has experience fixing Hyundai/Kia/Ssangyong, he can handle Tucson/Sportage and such. The concept and engineering philosophy is same.

      Hyundai company owns Kia. 

      Also, look into the Hyundai SantaFe, decent 7 seater with alot of power and options for the price budget. But again, make sure of parts availability. 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @AVANTE thanks for the suggestion. Let me do some research on that too. 

  14. Ok guys.. My Honda FIT GP1 is up for grabs. If anyone is interested please DM me for more details.

    1. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      Does it come with a full tank of Petrol?

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      lol as of now have little over half a tank. If your interested it could be yours :D 

  15. Vehicle prices have gone down or people don't buy vehicles due to fuel price hike + unavailability of fuel?

    Am I the only nut case spending my valuable fuel on inspecting cars :D 

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    2. pantheraleo

      pantheraleo

      @PerfMad I can only imagine how difficult it’s gonna be to sell mine :( 

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska True that. EV is not a viable solution for me unless it does over 300km in one charge atleast. However, I don't think EV's will be the future in SL untill 2035 i guess hehe. Vehicle price have come down mostly i guess because many are migrating so they wanted to get rid of it asap due to currency difference .. hmmm 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @pantheraleo I feel you bro. Just assume me trying to sell my hybrid is difficult. So selling a vehicle which doesn't do good at fuel will be impossible these days. However, i hope the fuel crisis will be resolved by 2-3 months so atleast all of us can go enjoy our rides regardless of the fuel price.

      I'm kinda happy that I didn't purchase a SUBI now. Otherwise I would have being spending my whole week in queues :D 

  16. So I checked couple of Rextons during the weekend (even during the fuel crisis, I went on hunting for a good one) and did close to 150km trip. I found a topping condition vehicle (i would say interior and exterior combined 96% good) out of all the vehicles i checked this was the best with proper pulling power no lag at all.

    Now i'm kinda so much into it wanting to buy it ASAP. But with current situation, the asking price is little higher. As per my predictions, prices of these should reduce further within next two months. I hope the price of hybrids will not drop drastically compared to these.

    So now i'm considering whether to wait another 1-2 months for this or shall I go ahead with the purchase? For that I need to get rid of my hybrid as well (these days i'm not sure people are purchasing vehicles due to high loan rates and finance rates).

    Open for suggestions...

    1. GK_007

      GK_007

      Well, if I were you I would not be looking for a new vehicle at the moment at all. If I have something with 4 wheels spinning, I would stick to that by all means at least for 2-3 years or until this mess is settled. New vehicle means, extra cost no matter what one way or the other its always a money pit. (Unless you are downgrading to a cheaper option) With this inflation, saving money for food, medicine and settling debt is more important IMO. But if you are lucky enough with money in the bank then never mind.. go ahead with the purchase 😎 

      If you decide to purchase, I'd say buy it now than later. With this volatility, no one will know what will happen in 1-2 months. Just my 2 cents.

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @GK_007 agreed. Thanks for your input. In my case its kind of a downgrade in terms of the YOM and Millage wise. But in otherway this will get all of my other concerns go away :D  Pressing issue is the price as of now. As you mentioned im not interested in going for a loan or lease rather planning to pay the gap by cash in hand. 

      Question is should i be paying extra for this (assuming these will drop drastically in coming months) or should I wait for another 2 weeks or so and take a decision? There is a possibility that this will no longer be available in that case as well

  17. Considering FD1, FD3, FD4, Rexton XDI 270, Tivoli or a Korando.. What are your thoughts on these?

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    2. matroska

      matroska

      Lack of boot space in the GP1? You mean with the seats up? with the seats folded I even hauled a cane chair (sofa length), :D 

      RE the civic - don't think there are too many manuals out there sadly. The FD's were imported during an era when everyone wanted an auto gear box.

      Wise to avoid the diesels - it seems the diesel struggle is a bit more tougher than the petrol hunt.

    3. GK_007

      GK_007

      First time hearing lack of boot space in a GP1 tbh. 🤨 Those magic seats go perfectly flat and, you have huuge space as opposed to a sedan.  I have hauled whole bathrooms in my GP1. 😀  Ceramic sinks, Commode, Ladders what not. May be not as big as a suv, but its a pretty practical car. I doubt you will get the same boot space in FDs. 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska & @GK_007 I agree with you two. But im saying with all seats not being folded and having an extra sparewheel in the boot. So when i go out most of the time there will be 3-4 people onboard so cannot fold the seats. and when going out i take my kids PRAM as well. once its loaded u basically don't have space at all. 
      So I'm getting continuous complains from my wifes side due to lack of space :D 
      That's why i started hunting for a vehicle with good boot space.

      Other than that i agree if only 2 people are going this can use all the space and it's very practical too.

  18. So i went to inspect a MG 6 car manual tranny. it was fun to drive and never noticed any trattling noise or any other issues except for the fabric on the roof and door is loosen (same as FD series due to heat).. Unfortunately it seems like there is a difficulty in sourcing parts in the future. too Bad i was so into the car and was gonna make a move .. Now back to level 0.. hunting for a vehicle again 😢 

  19. Guys kinda considering Rexton 270XDI model. any recommendations? anything i should look for when i go for the inspection?

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @fiat fan thanks for the explanation. I went to see one last week and I agree with your points the recent owners have done some baka bass jobs and identified those. Therefore i gave up that vehicle and started looking at alternatives along with any good Rextons. One thing I noticed was, this vehicles is pretty comfortable compared to Sorento 2012 model.

      Im also searching for tivoli as it has a nice look compared to Korendo. But kinda above my budget. I have also found a MG 6 car. Is it any good? its seems like a 1.8 turbo charged.

      Thanks for all the information given. Some of the vehicles are maintained at a reputed place in pannipitiya. Seems like they are well known for Korean vehicles maintenance. Heard it from a friend of mine who use a Kyron for last 4 years as well. 

    3. fiat fan

      fiat fan

      Broo This is some weird coincidence. We were actually thinking about getting a MG6, almost pulled the trigger but then we went with the diesel tivoli.

      I tagged you in the thread I opened years ago. They were 5.3(Chinese made) and 6.3(Thai made) for the fully loaded models. Had so many options. Base spec was about 1 mil cheaper. Later the loaded china model went used for about 2.8mil in 2019. 
       

      Drive was excellent and car looked superb. They seem to have faired well. But I can’t comment on longevity or ease of use. Spares must be pricey. UNIMO was the agent at the time. They have a habit of bringing in shit brands and then abandoning it. They just use the unimo brand reputation to lure people in. Not sure if its the same case with MG. 
       

      MG seems to be doing ok thanks to the HS and ZS suvs. But the MG6 was when they started out. It’s about luck really,if u go for one. 
       

      I would go for a Tivoli. Diesels are rare and costly to buy. But plenty petrols around. Not a “market” vehicle, so you can haggle hard. They went from 4.2(petrol) to 5.5(diesel) before covid. Don’t spend extra for the higher specs,not worth it. Base is plenty.  Try to score one for 5.8 mil. Not too hard. They jumped from 6 mil to 8 mil recently. They not moving them bitches for 8mil, so go bargain mate 😅

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @fiat fan Thanks mate. Currently my mind is all over the place. Kinda looking into MG6 (first gotta take ride and see also gonna check with micro about spare parts availability and any known issues), Rexton, tivoli and kyron (front looks bit ugly but heard its a good ride for the money)..

      MG6 is not a good buy?

  20. What do you think of Mercedes W210 Diesel with CDI technology.. Is it a good buy? Pros&Cons?

  21. It seems like GP1 is having a 35 liter tank not a 40 liter. I let the old fuel drain up until I'm left with 30km range and pumped 32 liters (full tank) of Euro 3. Let's observe the fuel economy and millage this week to see whether spending extra has any advantages (fingers-crossed). 

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @pantheraleo agreed. Planning on reconsidering it after checking it may be 2-3 times. But as of now the gap has a better saving compared to KMPL i guess. Also noticed cruising at 80kmph does very well on fuel rather than doing 100kmph on highway. fuel gauges hardly moved during my trip from Matara to colombo including moderate traffic in city roads.

    3. pantheraleo

      pantheraleo

      I read somewhere 80kmh is best for fuel efficiency

    4. PerfMad
  22.  Does anybody knows Toyota Vits KSP130 car spark plug changing intervals? and the correct spark plug code for it?

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    2. Izza

      Izza

      As far as I know, the same model is recommended for some Toyota as well as Honda vehicles. So it could be that the factory gap of the spark plug matches the manufacturer's recommendation for one vehicle, but not for another vehicle? I'm no expert on the matter though. @Ruslan just for my info, is it not recommended to change the gap of iridium plugs at all? I mean can it damage the plugs - or any other reason?

    3. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      @PerfMad @Izza this is mostly affected for Iridium plugs as the center electrode might become destroyed in the gapping process. although you can gap the Iridium plugs (If it's only necessary) by applying force only towards Ground electrode and not the tip (i find it merely impossible and costly affair if it's getting damaged in the process, so leave them alone). personally i wouldn't allow anyone to change the gap without knowing what they are doing, as usually for our cars gapping is usually comes as pre-gapped. has been replacing plugs on my previous cars with Iridiums and never had to gap them, ever!

       

      https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/set-gap-when-installing-new-plugs

       

      https://www.densoautoparts.com/spark-plug-installation

    4. iRage

      iRage

      The service manuals do not specify a change interval for spark plugs as the interval changes depending on the plug that is used. The 1K, 5K, 25K, 50K, etc...km preemptive service have an "inspect and change if needed step" and that is about it. 

      Iridium plugs come pre-gapped. Do not try to gap them. Iridium and platinum plugs will typically last around 80,000-100,000km. A copper plug will usually last about half of that...but this is also dependant on the condition of your engine and its oil burning characterisics.

  23. Pumped 92 octane full tank from IOC shed. And had a conversation with the man behind the pump.

    Man behind the pump : ai sir 92 gahanne meke thel ikmanata pichenawane. 93 Octane eka gahanna eka hodai.

    Me OK, is it the same price? 

    Man behind the pump : na sir. arakata wada rs 9k wadiy. habai 92 ekata wada literekin 2km ta wada wadipura duwanna puluwan.

    Me : Kamak na adata oken gahanako eelaga paara mama 93 gahannam.

     

    So to me it feel likes either they mix something for 92 (probably an octane booster) and sell it for a higher price. Now this time i need to see how my fuel figures are per tank and decide whether im going to pump 92 from ceypetco shed or from IOC or try out 93. 

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    2. matroska

      matroska

      @Dee Jay - It was not mentioned in their site but some sheds have a 'Euro 4' sticker on the pump. Few years back they officially stated that they meet Euro 4 standards. 

      P.S : I found the news item 

      https://www.ft.lk/Energy/Lanka-IOC-s-XtraPremium-95-Petrol-Lanka-Super-Diesel-now-Euro-4-standard/10509-658246

    3. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      @matroska Great! 

      At least now we know that both Ceypetco and IOC 95 octane petrol in the country are conforming to Euro 4 standards. 

      Either way spec wise both IOC and Ceypetco euro 4 petrol carry the same values so maybe its a government standard or Ceypetco is supplying fuel to IOC too :) 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      mmmm.. i might be too early but apparently I have consumed like 1/4 of the tank and it has done close to 200km as of now in city limits. And ETA shows i can do another 550km (roughly) but i doubt it. Will update you'll probably on monday. 

      Seems like next time i should try 93 and see.

  24. Does anybody know the price of 92 & 95 octane at IOC sheds?

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay yes it does. But even 95 isn't upto standards right. Ane manda still trying to figure out what to do

    3. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      @PerfMad Ceypetco claims that their 95 octane is of euro 4 standard. As long as they meet the specification we are good to go with that.. I think IOC is distributing the same 95 octane petrol sourced from Ceypetco, however they don't mention any euro standards with it when marketing..

      The other option would be the 92 octane extra premium euro 3 available at IOC which should also be good for the catalytic converter if they meet the specifications.

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay true that. But the is a BIG "IF" in every statement :D 

  25. Is it only me or everyone else have noticed the distance you can travel per tank have decreased significantly?

    I used to do 700-750km per tank in mixed situation. But I can do roughly 600-650 in mixed situation

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska well my first car had a carbi. But it had issues with eco tests :D I had to do a tuneup every year to get it passed. Then moved on to an EFI where I never had any issues with ECO test no fuel economy as both were better than the Lancer carbi I had. But what u mentioned is correct. less electronics means less problems.

      Wish I can buy another lancer again someday atleast i can enjoy the 3rd paddle again. I don't think we will get any manual trannies in future 😢 

    3. matroska

      matroska

      hey what was the lancer car you had? Was it a CB series? Yeah carbs and eco tests don't go too well - that's the downside.  I kind of miss dad's beetle and the datto B110 we had - it's nice to chug along in a manual on weekends. In fact I've been even contemplating getting a cheap little manual just to cure the itch - but everything out there is overpriced and not worth it. 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska agreed. Yup my first car was a Lancer CB1. That was one good car had no issues during my ownership apart from annual tuneup :D and 6kmpl which I managed to increase with carb tuneup along with a rebuild kit.

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