Trip to Cameron

The trip was short but enjoyable. Fuel consumption was always at least 10km/litre.

For once I got 13km/litre. Fuel up at Tanah Rata (Shell Regular) and again at Sungai Besi.

Ipsum to Penang Again

4.30 am Tampoi, Johor Bahru
Car already travel in town the day before 80 km. Re-filled again at Sungai Besi after 300 km. Stopped at Ayer Keroh, engine idling with aircond for about 30 minutes. Average speed 115km/h.
Consumption was 10 km/litre.

Reached Jalan Padang Tembak 2 PM.

Followed 3 Estimas near Penang. I think they are from the Estimas' Club. I think WNR3298 was one of them.

Wheel balancing & alignment

Currently, my Ipsum is in the hand of the Michelin guys at Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru. We are going to Penang again this weekend. The wheels need re-balancing and re-alignment.

The brake pads do not need replacement. The absorbers are in good shape too.

The front disc brake is rusting. I'm not sure if this is normal. I've never noticed the same on my 5 years old Perdana V6. Got to check this out at myIpsum.net's forum.

The tyres are still good. I'm quite satisfied with it.

M7 Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil

On my previous service, I switched to Castrol Magnatec semi-synthetic engine oil because it is cheaper to the M7 semi-synthetic engine oil. My wife was complaining because the engine felt sluggish after the oil change. I felt it too.

We moved back to M7 before going to Shah Alam.

The pricey engine oil is really good. The engine now is back to original performance.

Trip To Shah Alam

30th January, 2009
11.30 pm
Fuel tank of Shell Regular (RON92) at Jalan Tampoi, Johor Bahru.
Started journey to the North.
Traffic was low and very smooth.
Stopped at Ayer Keroh for 15 minutes (engine idling with aircond). Another stop at IKRAM, Bangi. Then to Berjaya Park, Shah Alam.
Average speed was 110km/h.
Aircond both blowers were on.
3 adults and 2 babies. Packed for 2 days.
Reached Berjaya Park at 3.30 am.
Fuel consumption was 11km/litre.

Saturday, 31th January 2009.
Fuel tank with Shell Super.
6 adults and 5 kids. No luggage.
From Berjaya Park to Mydin, USJ.
Then, to Genting Highland via Kesas & MRR2.
From Genting to KLCC, Bangsar, Bandar Utama and back to Berjaya Park.
Continue on Sunday, 1st February 2009.
3 adults and 2 babies. Return journey.
It was a hot sunny day.
From Berjaya Park to Tanjung Agas, Muar.
Refilled with Shell Regular (RON92).
Fuel consumption was 10km/litre.

Shell Super is more economical than Shell Regular?
May be.