My New Purchase - Daihatsu MIRA

[Sarmadm]

TabarakAllah.
I am also looking to buy a similar small car.
How is the ride?, any issues with ground clearance on bumps etc with a few ppl inside?
Does it feel too underpowered with the A/C on ?

The ride is very comfortable. There was no issue of ground clearance with 4 adults and 2 young kids on board (I am using 175/70/R13 Tyres).
Well it will be misleading if I say there is no effect with AC ON, but you can manage. Its not like it won't accelerate or don't go beyond 60km/h but yes, you can feel the load on the engine.

[Hesab_Magsi]

Recommended is 0W-20 or 5W-30. I will probably change it next time. Do you know whether Castrol Magnatec comes in 5W-30?

I will recommend shell synthetic oil for mira it costs 1800rs.when i bought my mira it had heavy oil resulting heavy on pick and mileage.i used this shell oil when i had passo so i decided to use the same oil in mira which improved mileage and pick.

Now im getting 13-15 easily in city.

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[arsalfayyaz]

first of all congratulations on your new ride ALLAH buri nazar se bachae.
i am having same 3 speed auto and i am using petromin ultra 20W-50 because of the hot weather in lahore now a days and having no complain and my car is giving around 12.5 km/l with a/c all time in city with a heavy foot

[hash4u]

congrats
wise choice of getting general tunning soon after purchase
(people dont and complain of avg and other things later on)

[gorkan]

first of all congratulations on your new ride ALLAH buri nazar se bachae.
i am having same 3 speed auto and i am using petromin ultra 20W-50 because of the hot weather in lahore now a days and having no complain and my car is giving around 12.5 km/l with a/c all time in city with a heavy foot

20w-50 is not suitable for these engines in any climate, see owner's manual for recommended viscosity. 5w-30 is good enough for all kind of weathers. If you need extra satisfaction, go for some good fully synthetic 5w-40 oil.

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[himmi_Pak]

congrats brother

enjoy the ride

[Sarmadm]

Recommended oil in user manual is 0w-20 or 5w-30. Does anyone knows whether Castrol Magnatec is available in 5W-30.

I found this on their website but not sure whether its available in Pakistan or not

[gorkan]

Recommended oil in user manual is 0w-20 or 5w-30. Does anyone knows whether Castrol Magnatec is available in 5W-30.

I found this on their website but not sure whether its available in Pakistan or not

I haven't seen this, but shell ultra 5w30 is available easily and can be used for extended drain intervals

[arsalfayyaz]

20w-50 is not suitable for these engines in any climate, see owner's manual for recommended viscosity. 5w-30 is good enough for all kind of weathers. If you need extra satisfaction, go for some good fully synthetic 5w-40 oil.

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i said this to oil shopkeeper , he replied this oil is very light and it is not suitable for pakistani weather and the engine is also old so it need some higher grade oil then i said chalo theek hai. what would you recommend???

[StrikerX]

i said this to oil shopkeeper , he replied this oil is very light and it is not suitable for pakistani weather and the engine is also old so it need some higher grade oil then i said chalo theek hai. what would you recommend???

Tell the shopkeeper to get some lessons. @OP use 5w30 in your car.
P.s in 5w40 caltex fully synth. is available, 4L pack @ 2700 I think

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[YamahaYB100]

Mubarak ho janab

[arsalfayyaz]

Tell the shopkeeper to get some lessons. @OP use 5w30 in your car.
P.s in 5w40 caltex fully synth. is available, 4L pack @ 2700 I think

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thanks for your suggestion, next time i will use 5W-30 oil. and what about engine flushing? as my car's oil is becoming black after 2000kms?

[StrikerX]

thanks for your suggestion, next time i will use 5W-30 oil. and what about engine flushing? as my car's oil is becoming black after 2000kms?

That means the oil is doing its job. Flush the engine with Liqui Moly engine flush if you must.

[Huzaifa_Khalid]

Congratz On Ur Car, Castrol Magnatec Fuel Save 5w-30 Is Available In Any Good Car Shops, But Post Some More Pics.

[arsalfayyaz]

That means the oil is doing its job. Flush the engine with Liqui Moly engine flush if you must.

i am not facing any problem with my car so is it must to go for a synthetic oil? or should i continue using petromin ultra 7 (20W-50)??

[StrikerX]

i am not facing any problem with my car so is it must to go for a synthetic oil? or should i continue using petromin ultra 7 (20W-50)??

The effects are long term ofc, use whatever oil but make sure its what the manufacturer recommends which in your case is 0W20/5W30?

[gorkan]

i said this to oil shopkeeper , he replied this oil is very light and it is not suitable for pakistani weather and the engine is also old so it need some higher grade oil then i said chalo theek hai. what would you recommend???

it's your car, and your choice, either go for manufacturer's recommendation or the shop keeper's.

[arsalfayyaz]

it's your car, and your choice, either go for manufacturer's recommendation or the shop keeper's.

@strikerx

i saw some people on pw saying that the engine flushing is must before moving to synthetic oil from a mineral oil, is it necessary ??
and one more question will it effect my engine in case of moving to a synthetic oil from mineral oil???

[gorkan]

with most modern oils, you can safely switch between the two, you can find information about this in oil's description or the oil company's website

[arsalfayyaz]

with most modern oils, you can safely switch between the two, you can find information about this in oil's description or the oil company's website

one more thing i want to ask is what is difference between 5w-30 an 5w-40 synthetic oil???