Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Tyre Crisis.

Arghh.. my new tyre hit the rear fender when driving on bumpy road.. Check with the tyre shop and they told me that Federal tyre is slightly wider in shape even compared to my previous Neuton.

It is very frustrating as if I know it earlier, I might go for another size or brand but have to admit apart from rubbing with the fender, the the tyre is not that bad.

Finally I decide to go with smaller size, 205/45/17 Federal 595 EVO tyre.

Travel down south next week.. with all new rubber.

Odometer: 81700

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Tyre Change.

Neuton 215/45/R17 tyre had served me for more than a year now (>40k km) and the thread is still in fair condition. However, there is crack spotted on it recently and frankly I didn't expect it to be this bad.

So today I went to the tyre shop to check thoroughly and found that 3 out of 4 tyre is effected. Here how it looks.
After much of thinking and negotiating with the shop, I finally decided to replace all 4 tyre with new Federal 595 215/45/R17.

Here is how the thread looks like..

Well I guess I have to change my tyre at every 40K km based on the history so far.. hmphhh. ;(

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 80,000KM Service

My X20 due for 80K km service today and here is the things being done at KBPJ Service Centre.

Odometer: 80767 km
1. Replace Radiator Coolant
2. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)
4. Replace Timing Belt, Roller and Idler bearings
5. Replace Aircond and Fan belt
6. Replace ATF - Castrol TQM-SP (4L)
7. Suspension check
8. Brake check


They have also replaced the fog lights under warranty.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Trailing Arm.

The long waited adjustable trailing arm has finally arrives...

Stock and adjustable trailing arm.

I have it install today and the installation is quite easy.. there is 3 bolts involved, 2 for trailing arm (a1 & a2) and 1 for the absorber (a3) to ease the trailing arm bolt removal (as shown on the photo)... plug and play.

Before

After

After complete with the installation, I went to the tyre shop immediately for alignment correction. It is really exciting to see how easy the mechanic can adjust both the toe and chamber to get the right reading.
Done this as well.

Brake Test

Absorber Test

Next thing on the list is to send my ride for 80K km service.

MyVi SE 1.3A - 10000km / 3rd Service.

It is not yet 10K km but already pass its overdue date (sixth month) for service.

10000km / 3rd Service
Odometer: 7030km
Service Date: 17.04.2010
Service Centre: Perodua Sales S/B, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang.

Sent it for 3rd service and things done today:
1. Replace Engine oil - Semi Syn. 5W30
2. Replace gasket
3. Replace Oil filter
4. Top-up windshield washer
5. Top-up battery water
6. General check/service

next service will be after 6 months/10k km with this oil.other than that, I've install the acoustic insulator to front bonnetand anti-theft to all doors and bonnet.

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Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 70,000KM Service

Sent my X20 for 70K km service today and here is the things being done at the Service Centre.

Odometer: 69976
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer
2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil).
4. Economy Lub Service

Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic Oil).

X1R - first time use.

Haven't got time to do the balancing and allignment as I am leaving to Fraser Hill with my wife for our wedding anniversary.. will do that next week.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Sunday Poison

The moment of truth...Today we gathered at the exhaust shop in Sunway to install the extractor to 3 of the X20. 10 members turn up this morning (8 ~ Elantra and 2 ~ Accent). Apart from the installation.. we do enjoy our time together, sharing infos and stick around until all the installation is completed...

"The Exhaust Master"

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Stainless Steel Extractor

Updates on the extractor for Elantra / Avante X20...

Here is the stainless steel extractor that can fit to X20. Nice, shining and tempting...

4-1 extractor
4-2-1 Extractor

But nothing more poisonous than seeing it after
being installed and running for a while..
what a sight..

I wish mine looks the same but unfortunately it is not... huhu

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Extractor and Muffler

I have it install quite sometime ago. But after getting queries about it from several friends of mine, then only I realize that it is missing from my posting.

The work was done on February last year and yes, I can feel the difference immediately after having it installed...

Before installation.

After the heat cover removed.

Stock manifold with cat converter.

At this moment, it is impossible to get Elantra/Avante X20 extractor in the market but the shop manage to find an alternative to it. They tried Matrix 1.8 extractor and walla.. it fit nicely to the mounting. However, minor adjustment need to be done to the end flange connected to the exhaust mid section as the flange orientation is slightly different.. no big deal.

Hyundai Matrix 1.8 4-1 extractor.

New hole created for the O2 sensor as the ready made connection is being plugged and you can also see the bottom part has been cut in order to adjust the end flange orientation.

After installation. Close-up look on the O2 sensor

Next is the muffler.

Stock muffler.New P1 Racing Muffler

The installation is quite fast, cut, remove and install.

After everything is completed, I have the ECU reset before I start the engine.