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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: SC_New on October 21, 2008, 10:26:00 AM
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Hi,
When starting my car (Latio/Sedan/Premium) every morning notice there is one blue engine oil light. The manual says it lights up when engine oil is cold. Usually I idle for a few minutes on 'Park' for the blue light to go off before putting the car on 'Drive'. Is it necessary to wait?
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usually we will wait till the blue light is off b4 we move off...but some of us here will move off slowly with the blue light on and
pick up speed once the blue light is gone.
not so good for the engine in the long run if u keep driving off with a cold engine.
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Hi,
When starting my car (Latio/Sedan/Premium) every morning notice there is one blue engine oil light. The manual says it lights up when engine oil is cold. Usually I idle for a few minutes on 'Park' for the blue light to go off before putting the car on 'Drive'. Is it necessary to wait?
Hi SC
Relax.
It is normal. It takes abt 1 to 2min for the Engine to warm up before you start to drive.
But usually, when I see the RPM drop to abt 1200rpm (the blue light still on), I can start to drive liao but drive at SLOW SPEED until the blue light is off.
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You only need to be seriously alarm if the same logo comes out in red...it means engine overheat....might explode and catch fire if u dun stop the car and turn off the engine....
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You only need to be seriously alarm if the same logo comes out in red...it means engine overheat....might explode and catch fire if u dun stop the car and turn off the engine....
i think its a different logo.
its red, but higher in position.
i know, i kenna overheat because my fanbelt shredded into 3 parts b4..
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i think its a different logo.
its red, but higher in position.
i know, i kenna overheat because my fanbelt shredded into 3 parts b4..
Is it a different logo?? Tot i saw tat it is the same logo but different colour in the User Manual...
How did u get it overheat? Had never driven a car until it is overheat...cost a lot of $$$ to replace the fanbelt?
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usually i also wait for the blue light to goes off then drive off... i suppose that is the temperature rite... usually it will goes off around 1K or 900 rpm
if really need, dun on the aircon first if you were to drive off with the blue light on
my personal preference... :bleh:
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i know, i kenna overheat because my fanbelt shredded into 3 parts b4..
sounds serious boy :ohmy: is it due to normal wear & tear or u wreck yr ride ? :devil2:
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You only need to be seriously alarm if the same logo comes out in red...it means engine overheat....might explode and catch fire if u dun stop the car and turn off the engine....
Hi burnolise
iagree with you.
if we see 'red' light appeared, we must stop the car asap & chk it out.
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Without the fan belt, the water pump won't be functioning. Overheating will be expected. Battery will be the next to go flat as alternator is also not working to re-charge the battery.
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Hi burnolise
iagree with you.
if we see 'red' light appeared, we must stop the car asap & chk it out.
The problem without a temperature gauge is when the red light bulb indicating obverheating, blows without us knowing.
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Is it a different logo?? Tot i saw tat it is the same logo but different colour in the User Manual...
How did u get it overheat? Had never driven a car until it is overheat...cost a lot of $$$ to replace the fanbelt?
nope, the bulk of the $ was on the towing. the fan belt was replaced free by the workshop (Chip Soon @ Tampines Industrial Park) because prior to the shredding, they installed a new fanbelt. but sad to say, that fanbelt either isnt of good quality, or they had tighten too much.
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sounds serious boy :ohmy: is it due to normal wear & tear or u wreck yr ride ? :devil2:
i think its due to abnormal wear and tear
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The problem without a temperature gauge is when the red light bulb indicating obverheating, blows without us knowing.
yes, hence such, it may be a good idea to have a gauge or some sensor to display the water temp.
according to my overheating experience, the engine overheat check light comes on when the water temp hits 105 degrees celcius
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yes, hence such, it may be a good idea to have a gauge or some sensor to display the water temp.
according to my overheating experience, the engine overheat check light comes on when the water temp hits 105 degrees celcius
wah...tat sound dangerous man....hmm....when i first got the car did felt tat some display is missing from the panel...took me a while to realise tat it is the temp guage....
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i check before with my se, she say nissan cars seldom have over heat problem
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i check before with my se, she say nissan cars seldom have over heat problem
Seldom != Never.......saw on straits times internet...some guy saw many cars stalled b'cos overheat after stuck in custom jam for more than 3 hrs.....
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To be on the safe side ( prevention is better than cure ), i installed the voltage & temp gauges. :thumbup:
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To be on the safe side ( prevention is better than cure ), i installed the voltage & temp gauges. :thumbup:
Where the gauges located? It will be sticking out as extra "clock" from ur dashboard right?
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on the A pillar .... or u can choose to mount it under the HU unit , regretted which i never did.
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on the A pillar .... or u can choose to mount it under the HU unit , regretted which i never did.
u mean in front of the air con knobs???
can meh?
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on the A pillar .... or u can choose to mount it under the HU unit , regretted which i never did.
are those very colorful ones ? they glow in the nite like those i saw in those bengs' cars ?
me sua ku lah..didnt know that they are all gauges...thot some accessories to zhng the cars..btw, are they accurate
or juz good to have/good to look at ?
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I mean the area right below the air-con knobs ( 90 degrees bend ) , but I wonder is it possible. These gauges are not for show.. the voltage one is wired to the battery terminals to measure it's voltage, and the water temp gauge, you need to install an additional item ( i forget that name leow) at the waterhose right out from the engine, thus measuring the temp. circulating the engine. They are lighted up with a tiny bulb within.
Yes, they look 'AH-BENG' as what my daughter remarked, becos Latio sedan is uncle-look car, not-sporty looking and yet install these gauges ... heh very funny rite ? Who cares, as long as it serves it purpose.
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i check before with my se, she say nissan cars seldom have over heat problem
My Latio overheated twice! :scared:
Finally TC changed the fan assembly. Hopefully that's the last time....
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To be on the safe side ( prevention is better than cure ), i installed the voltage & temp gauges. :thumbup:
Same, I also installed volt and water temp meter, what brand you installed ? :smile:
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Same, I also installed volt and water temp meter, what brand you installed ? :smile:
hi!
any picture of ur meter? care to share the damage?
thks
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My Latio overheated twice! :scared:
Finally TC changed the fan assembly. Hopefully that's the last time....
david, so car so new, only 4 months old, overheated twice ald ar? Overheated at checkpoint?
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My Latio overheated twice! :scared:
Finally TC changed the fan assembly. Hopefully that's the last time....
Serious? Your car so new also can overheat twice......scary sia....
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Ya, so scary. :crying: At the checkpoint la. Can't possibly stop the car right? Everyone behind me will curse, swear and horn non stop! Bo bian, just switch off everything (actually only aircon & radio could be switched off) and still continue. The light goes off when the queue move slightly faster.
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Ya, so scary. :crying: At the checkpoint la. Can't possibly stop the car right? Everyone behind me will curse, swear and horn non stop! Bo bian, just switch off everything (actually only aircon & radio could be switched off) and still continue. The light goes off when the queue move slightly faster.
Coming in Singapore or going out?
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Going out.
Only 15mins jam, that overheat light! Imagine if 1.5hr????
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Going out.
Only 15mins jam, that overheat light! Imagine if 1.5hr????
Was a hot day??
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Going out.
Only 15mins jam, that overheat light! Imagine if 1.5hr????
You must check leakage if any / top up radiator water N also Hose condition b4 driving into Malaysia.
Ah DONT FORGET to EMPTY YR BLADDER too.(U may wear pampers if wish to )... I kana once abt 2+half jam and once passed customs, sped to the nearest coffeeshop (lucky not far away), else did it at the lonkang.
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Was a hot day??
Yes, quite hot. But whether hot or cool weather should not overheat unless got problem.
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You must check leakage if any / top up radiator water N also Hose condition b4 driving into Malaysia.
Ah DONT FORGET to EMPTY YR BLADDER too.(U may wear pampers if wish to )... I kana once abt 2+half jam and once passed customs, sped to the nearest coffeeshop (lucky not far away), else did it at the lonkang.
Wa, u have good holding power! :thumbsup:
Do you know they have portable toilet at woodlands side ?
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hi!
any picture of ur meter? care to share the damage?
thks
O.K, will try to take during weekend. During working quite rush.
Volts and Water Temp gauge cost $105 each plus a adaptor for water temp cost $25. Shop will fix for you at a norminal fees of $30 each gauge. :smile:
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Has your volt meter been accurate so far?
What's the brand?
My friend fitted a volt meter to monitor his battery but one night after he parked for an hour to have dinner, it failed to start despite the volt meter showing a good battery strength when he parked his car an hour earlier.
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Has your volt meter been accurate so far?
What's the brand?
My friend fitted a volt meter to monitor his battery but one night after he parked for an hour to have dinner, it failed to start despite the volt meter showing a good battery strength when he parked his car an hour earlier.
Where ur friend did his volt meter? So tat we make sure we dun visit tat shop...
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Hi,
When starting my car (Latio/Sedan/Premium) every morning notice there is one blue engine oil light. The manual says it lights up when engine oil is cold. Usually I idle for a few minutes on 'Park' for the blue light to go off before putting the car on 'Drive'. Is it necessary to wait?
i never wait for the blue lite to go off every morning... once engine start... i rev all the way liao to office... there is no need to wait...
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i never wait for the blue lite to go off every morning... once engine start... i rev all the way liao to office... there is no need to wait...
Hehe......actually i did the same thing since my first car, altis......at tat time...was more of a ignorant than bo chap....but later even when i found out....i also dun care....hehehe....i trade-in my altis when it was almost 3 yrs.....everything ok...except the interior starts to peel off.....lousy workmanship.....
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Same, I also installed volt and water temp meter, what brand you installed ? :smile:
the brand for both is Auto gauge... i paid $205/-nett for everything. it's my friend's workshop at pandan loop
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the brand for both is Auto gauge... i paid $205/-nett for everything. it's my friend's workshop at pandan loop
If 60mm, is a good price. :thumbsup:
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the brand for both is Auto gauge... i paid $205/-nett for everything. it's my friend's workshop at pandan loop
Bro sam, have any pic to share??? ;)
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oh Bros.. I'm a computer IDIOT. dont know how to post pictures. btw, it's 50mm diameter ( perfect).. 60mm is too big !
1001 apologies.
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Hi,
When starting my car (Latio/Sedan/Premium) every morning notice there is one blue engine oil light. The manual says it lights up when engine oil is cold. Usually I idle for a few minutes on 'Park' for the blue light to go off before putting the car on 'Drive'. Is it necessary to wait?
see owner's manual - page 5-9
"Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at moderate speeds for a short distance first, especially in cold weather."
Hope this answers your question.
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O.K, will try to take during weekend. During working quite rush.
Volts and Water Temp gauge cost $105 each plus a adaptor for water temp cost $25. Shop will fix for you at a norminal fees of $30 each gauge. :smile:
Where's the picture of your meter?
We are all waiting to see it.
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My Latio overheated twice! :scared:
Finally TC changed the fan assembly. Hopefully that's the last time....
Hi david1881
new car can be overheated?
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Hi david1881
new car can be overheated?
Yes, mine did. I was also very surprised. Maybe got problem with the cooling fan, cannot cool down the engine fast enough.
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Your Latio only 4 months old already overheated?
Is yours 2007 stock?
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Your Latio only 4 months old already overheated?
Is yours 2007 stock?
yes 2007
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Your Latio only 4 months old already overheated?
Is yours 2007 stock?
Hi clarence & david,
Got such problem?
How come David can get 2007 stock 4 mths ago?
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Mine is also 2007 stock.
That means the car arrived in S'pore last year and had been sitting idle in the warehouse for almost a year before it was delivered to us.
There was a discount for 2007 stock as Tan Chong wanted to clear old stocks to make way for the facelifted model.
Back in June, the Tan Chong SE told me to hurry to get 2007 stock at a discount of $53,000 for 4A/T. He said facelifted Latio would cost at least $10,000 more at $63,000. :scared:
Now, facelifted Latio is selling only at $51,000, even though COE price now is only $3,000 less than COE price in June. :glare:
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Mine is also 2007 stock.
That means the car arrived in S'pore last year and had been sitting idle in the warehouse for almost a year before it was delivered to us.
There was a discount for 2007 stock as Tan Chong wanted to clear old stocks to make way for the facelifted model.
Back in June, the Tan Chong SE told me to hurry to get 2007 stock at a discount of $53,000 for 4A/T. He said facelifted Latio would cost at least $10,000 more at $63,000. :scared:
Now, facelifted Latio is selling only at $51,000, even though COE price now is only $3,000 less than COE price in June. :glare:
Ya lor...I kanna "con" with the same reason also....was told the FL will cost more.....damn sian... :glare:
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Back in June, the Tan Chong SE told me to hurry to get 2007 stock at a discount of $53,000 for 4A/T. He said facelifted Latio would cost at least $10,000 more at $63,000. :scared:
Now, facelifted Latio is selling only at $51,000, even though COE price now is only $3,000 less than COE price in June. :glare:
wa..latio price really dropped a lot leh...i bought mine in mid Dec 07 at $57k and collected in Jan 08...and now the FL latio cost
even lower...haiz..heart pain ah.. :crycry: :crycry:
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Mine is also 2007 stock.
That means the car arrived in S'pore last year and had been sitting idle in the warehouse for almost a year before it was delivered to us.
There was a discount for 2007 stock as Tan Chong wanted to clear old stocks to make way for the facelifted model.
Back in June, the Tan Chong SE told me to hurry to get 2007 stock at a discount of $53,000 for 4A/T. He said facelifted Latio would cost at least $10,000 more at $63,000. :scared:
Now, facelifted Latio is selling only at $51,000, even though COE price now is only $3,000 less than COE price in June. :glare:
Hi clarence
Why so bad?
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:confused1: price goes up people :crying: price goes down also :crying:
Yeah we did pay more for latio, but for new buyer it is very good deal.
You also wish BMW price drop kau kau so that you can upgrade right? but then the current BMW owner will :crycry:
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Off topic but BMW is a car that I will avoid at all costs, as it "Brings More Worries".
I know of some staff from Performance Motors Svc Ctr who have resigned due to headache from angry customers of frequent unsolved electronic related problems unique to this marque.
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to me i personally feels that its better to warm-up the engine for 1-2 mins before moving off as what i did on my previous ride even after 2 yrs when i sold the vehicle, the new owner commented that my engine & idling is very quiet almost thought that my engine was not started at all... I told him that was because i took extra effort to warm-up every time before moving off..
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For me, after starting the engine, I wait for 30 seconds for the oil to circulate, before I shift from 'P' to 'D'.
I drive off immediately thereafter, but with very gentle acceleration, not exceeding 2000rpm.
I turn on the air con only when the "cold engine" blue light has gone off.
There is no correct or wrong rule, just personal preference and belief. :smile:
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Off topic but BMW is a car that I will avoid at all costs, as it "Brings More Worries".
I know of some staff from Performance Motors Svc Ctr who have resigned due to headache from angry customers of frequent unsolved electronic related problems unique to this marque.
Always tot BWM = Bring MORE Woman... :bleh: :bleh: :bleh: :bleh:
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what ever car you wish to upgrade to :glare:
Dont want to wait that long then replace your 5W-40 to 5W-30 lor.