Replacing Faulty Brake Light - Triton 2017

 Changing the faulty brake bulb for the 2017 Triton

Cars in the Family

List of vehicles that has crossed path with the family over time.

1. Toyota Corolla KE30
2. Datsun 620 Pickup
3. Proton Saga
4. Toyota Corolla 1991 EE90
5. Perodua Kenari GX 
6. Nissan X-Trail 2.0/2.5
7. Hyundai i10
8. Perodua Myvi Lagi Best
9. Mitsubishi Triton 
10. Toyota Prius 2013

Mitsubishi Triton VGT Adventure - 2017

Reasons Triton was selected but not other brands then was due to the following criteria

• rear seat is most comfortable compared to other pickup
• Active Stability Control
• 7 airbag
• service center was nearby to where I stayed.

Nissan X-trail 2.0/2.5

As my financial capability improved, it was time to consider safety features a bit more with all the travel I have to do frequently. 

• 2 airbags! 
• All Wheel Drive + Traction Control  
• 700mm water wading level. No more worry with sudden flash floods 😛. 
• Auto retard ignition timing to support RON92 fuel which was cheaper.
  Until the government decided to phase it out.
  
• There was a good info from the Australia forum
• Online workshop manuals was available

Perodua Kenari GX

My parents were skeptical at first when I decided to purchase this. 

Bread car, Roti van, that was what they called it.

This was the car that helped regain control of my expenses in my early working years.

Paid a bit more in deposit in order to keep my monthly repayment low at MYR315.  
Good reliability. 5 years warranty. Affordable maintenance. 

How to Check the Indicator on a Maintenance-Free Lead Acid Battery

Maintenance-free lead-acid batteries come with a built-in indicator, usually a hydrometer, that helps you monitor the battery’s condition without needing to open it. Here's how to interpret the indicator:

1. **Green**: The battery is fully charged and working well.

2. **Black or Dark**: The battery is discharged and needs recharging.

3. **Clear or Yellow**: The battery may have a problem, such as low electrolyte levels, and might need to be replaced.

Regularly checking this indicator helps you maintain your battery and ensure optimal performance.

Best practice

• Set a reminder on your calendar or in your phone
• Routine maintenance schedule at your preferred workshop (they usually have a check up list)

Cara Tukar Bulb H4 Myvi 2016 / How to replace MYVI 2016 Advance H4 Bulb

This are the steps to change the H4 bulb for MYVI Advance 2016.

1. Remove the power socket - a bit tight, use some strength
2. Remove the weather protection boot 
3. Unlock the securing clip
4. Take out old bulb 
5. Replace with new bulb (remember don't touch the bulb)
6. Put back in the reverse step 

Jump start power bank rosak after 4 years. Used 2 times. Will you buy another one or stick with cables?

My 70mai jump start powerbank is showing signs of ageing and deterioration.

1. The rubber over moulding has gone bad. Just sticky all over
2. Battery already started showing signs of swelling
3. Charges only up to 75% (Still can jump start though)

Given all the signs, its getting riskier to use this. I should just send it for recycling.

Will I buy a new one to replace it? Probably not. 

Bottomline:

Its a nice to have, in order for the backup to work, you must remember to charge it.
As with all powerbanks, they have a lifespan, when start to see the unit swell, time to replace it.
If you are ok with the cost (~RM200++), definitely should get one.

At the end of the day, having the traditional cable would also just work anytime.

Car Battery Jumpstart - 70mai PowerBank

I purchased this 70mai Jump Start powerbank somewhere towards the end of the Covid quarantine periods. Car battery died due to long periods of inactivity.

How you use them or any other similar jumpstart powerbank.

Below are the steps in general

1. Connect Red/(+) clamp to Red/(+) terminal of dead battery
2. Connect Black/(-) clamp to Black/(-) terminal of dead battery
3. Press the Boost button 
4. Now try to start your car.

If it failed to start you will need to disconnect and repeat the steps again.
This is because the amount of charge the power bank has per attempt is limited.

I show here if you short the clamps, sparks happen but only for a short time

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