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Thank you for your advise Sharifah.
I have read the manual book that the exhaust system has a warranty of 20,000km only. Does that mean we can upgrade to a better Hot Bit exhaust system after 20,000km mileage?.This exhaust system is bolt on unit.
Air filter is a replaceable parts which does not come under warranty. Can it be replaced with K&N filter or a factory fitted air filter is adequate enough to balance the air intake and exhaust air operation?.
Kindly advise me, Desmond.
I just want to give some comment on Mr. Peter Connell explanation on the engine management system.
For me, it could not be the EMS itself. Sometimes the signal illuminates could be from the connector itself.
Just clean up the wiring harness and the connector will do. Sometimes dust and dirt caused all this problems.
Hi everyone...
Currently I'm driving perodua kenari, but in future I would like to trade in my kenari with savvy. it is because my friend says that this car handling was quite superb and also superb in fuel consumption, is it true?
Well, overall I like the design of this car... modern + retro looks. wish that I can own it soon...
Those having jerking problem should try taking alook at this thread (might need to register), believe me there are vast amount of information in there..and tons of proud savvy owners... one tight knit community that makes me want to own a savvy too.
http://www.savoc.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2372
Hi guys, I got my savvy 1.2 amt after a long wait. it's 2007 model with ABS and dual airbags. I had never got the fuel consumption that you guys mention - at 110km/h its rm10 for 75km and at 90km/h it's a maximum of 85km for rm10 highway driving. is this normal?
Had my ABS light on while driving (its now 4500km) - checked and erased some error codes, need to wait and see if it is OK now. also the radiator fan fan at times won't off after I stop the car - only after a few minutes (told in proton edar its normal). Don't no if anyone else have this problem.
Mr Kumar
All I can advise is the radiator fan. It is a normal operation if you turn off the engine and the fan still running for few minutes.
If you can see this car only equip with 01 Hugh fan to operate both radiator and air conditioned system. It is part of the weight saving factor. No problem will appear if you take care the radiator coolant as per schedule.
I have realised the radiator coolant need to changed up to 7 litres every 20000km which is contradict from the manual book. But I am sure there are some reason why Proton ask their customer to change the radiator coolant more regularly. Perhaps due to Malaysia hot climate require the Renault based engine to be serviced in tip top condition.
I understood Renault engine requires good mantenance especially radiator operation in a very hot climate like malaysia.
As a savvy owner of nearly 1 and a half year.. I can conclude that, it is hard to achieve good fuel consumption with this car i. e 14 - 15km/l is a just average. It is just because that the car is best if be driven fast, which is more than 90km/h. The best fuel consumption I manage to get is about 19.6km/l. So its not about the car, but the driver and how the car being driven.
For me I don't believe in cursing. Instead I believe in the Company managements. Perodua controlled by the Japanese Business Minded who have been involved in the K Car Segment a long time ago.
Proton:20years and growing, they are dare enough to change and will be more successful if concentrate on car design and quality. Handling superb.A bit sad seeing the design based on traditional 'Wau Kite' and 'Tiger'.Not to condemn, but too much emphasise on this is not good. This two items always used as an icons ever since 60'.Try to go out of the box.
BUT, until now, Proton Savvy established a respectable in quality compared to Gen 2 with a minimum of defects.
I bought Savvy because of TUV approved and handling for Malaysia winding road. No problem until today. A wonderful K car with a proper power to weight ratio.
No worries, Audi A2 is also a failure. But they learned from it and I believe every company has an alternative recovery strategies.
My Savvy have serve me well. I love my Savvy, low fuel consumption, good handling, fast in it's class, spacious... and so far I have zero problem on it, but well the radiator fan didn't turn off when the engine is stop. But the proton technical man says it's normal... meant that they used the technology when the engine is hot the fan will not stop even after we pull out the key... well is good. It is same with Satria Neo to. I hope in the future proton will come out with 1.6L version base on the new renault clio.
I have own the savvy at the first launch.I'm pressed with the car. have change the tyre to a wider spec and rims. looks like theres only a type of tyre suitable for the car, the original one. i keep on hitting bumpers n could not take passenger as the weight will put pressure on the suspension and it keeps touching the tyres. Do I need to change the suspension or or need to change back to the original tyreany advise??
To change tire here are your options:-
1) Use back the same size, but performance tire.Effect: More grip.
2) Original 15 Inch Rim : Use tire size 185/50 R15.
(Bridgestone and difficult to find).Effect: More grip. Much better handling than original tyre size.
3) Widened 15 Inch Rim : Use tire size 195/45 R15 (Yokohama)
Effect: More stabilized handling with more sensitive steering.
Other than this size, it will cause a problem especially with loads and during turning. I suggest try to find a workshop who specialized in K Car wheel segment. Not suprised if you can find 16 inch wheel with tyre size 195/ 40 R16 or 195/35 R16 in Malaysia. But not all workshop has it. Japan already has this tire size for small car.
I am a Savvy owner just like most of u... i have owned it for more than a year. The only problem it makes me headache is the jerking problem. I have sent my car to the Proton authorized service centre twice to fix the prob, but it doesn't satisfy me at all.. the problem getting serious until I have a feeling of vomit when driving on the road...besides, I did realize that the gear doesn't change as when needed, sometimes it can go up to 4000rpm only the gear changed, I have consulted the service guy, but he mentioned to me that it is not a big problem, and it not necessary will change after 3000rpm (I'm not so sure abt this, anyone knows abt that?) I hope it can be resolved once I have sent it in for servicing, but unfortunately not.. i always think that I m the unlucky one to get such problematic car as I really dint hear much complaint from other savvy's driver, not sure whether everyone tends to tell themselves that they have bought a good car or really it is a problem-less car to them..
Relating to your problem with your Proton Savvy; the jerking problem could have been due to a faulty sensor which leads to sometimes being unable to start the engine.
I could be wrong, but through my experience, first change the sensor then followed by tuning.
Sometimes the sensor wire is dirty causing no communication with other parts and ECU.
Hi all.
I feel that my savvy is lack of power. I understand that changing the R3 muffler can give additional power. But is that mean higher fuel consumption?
Also, about the tyres if we use tyre size of 185/50 R15, will us lose some power especially during acceleration?
Regards, CPL.
Relating to tire size 185/50 R15, that is the best tyre size I could figure of.
As per sports rear muffler, the gas will be released more freely. Not much fuel consumption unless you go for upgrade ECU or using custom made Chips.
For more pick up, change all exhaust to a sports exhaust and proper Air filter.I've noticed this engine has a potential to modified. It is just in Malaysia not much expertise on this engine.