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DIY How to know if your Toyota Wish ZGE20 car alternator have problems?

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Wish ZGE20 alternator  A few weeks ago my Toyota Wish ZGE20 have weird sound coming out from the engine bay.     So I cranked the engine and opened the engine bay. Seems like the sound came from the alternator. I strongly suspected it came . Upon closer inspection to the alternator I found sorts of brown powder stick to the outer casing of the alternator  and other engine parts around it. There was also loud shrieking noise coming out from the alternator. I guessed it was the faulty bearing  and man. i send the car to a workshop in Jalan Dedap, Taman Melodies and I was correct when the mechanic do some inspection and found out the bearing was almost destroyed. Fortunately the voltage produced was not affected too much and it explained why the car can be started and no battery warning light emitted. Brown dust is a by product of metal dust that was oxidised when the ball bearing damaged inside the alternator bearing ( rusted parts) The old chap who was doing all ...

Tips on how to find good, trusted and honest car mechanic in JB and other places

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  Ok folks, nowadays it is hard to find a good and honest. There must be some, out there in JB, but its hard to find some few good mechanics. Here are some tips on how to find an honest and trustworthy car mechanic: Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and co-workers. Word-of-mouth is often the best way to find a good mechanic. Check online reviews. There are many websites where you can read reviews of mechanics in your area. One of these are Google Business. But beware, some of the review might not correct because Google tend to accept reviews to just any other people which including people who does not a customer or have any experience at all sending their car to that particular workshop. The view may be bias wether it is negative or positive review Get multiple estimates before you have any work done. This will help you to compare prices and find a mechanic who is fair. Be clear about the problem you are having with your car. The mechanic should be able to give ...

Do you know how to change your own car Wish ZGE20 engine oil?

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  Actually it is very simple. Changing your car's oil is one of the most important things you can do to keep it running smoothly. It's also one of the easiest things you can do yourself, and it doesn't take much time or money. For me the place I frequents for buying spart parts and engine/transmission  oil is City Autopart at Taman Tasek, JB. Folks, here's a step-by-step guide on how to change your car's oil: Gather your supplies. You'll need new oil, an oil filter, a drain pan, a special wrench for Toyota Wish ZGE20 oil filter casing, and a funnel. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine. Open the hood and locate the oil filler cap. Remove the oil filler cap and set it aside. Place the drain pan under the oil drain plug. Use the wrench to loosen the drain plug. Be careful not to lose the plug or the washer that goes under it. Allow the oil to drain into the pan. Once the oil has drained, replace the drain plug and tighten it with the wrench. ...

How do you change your toyota wish zge20 parking light?

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 How do you change your wish zge20 parking light bulb? Here I use LED parking light bulb . When the  the time has come , the light bulb will blow.  Changing light bulb will only takes a few minutes. So how do you replace the bulb  on your own?(DIY) Of course, the first step is to determine what sort of light Zge20 is using based on the manufacturer's specifications. Here I use the aftermarket ones that can be purchase in accessories shop .Below is the Youtube video on how to DIY parking light replacement. Enjoy the video!   Here is the link for above video clip just in case it won't paly automatically  How to change parking light bulb for Toyota Wish ZGE20 Don't hesitate to ask any question if you have something in mind 

Stabilizer Bush Replacement for Toyota Wish ZGE20 at Z Sen Workshop

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Stabilizer Bush Replacement for Toyota Wish ZGE20 at Z Sen Stabilizer bush come in 2 unit, lef and right. Time taken to replace is 1 hour ++. I noticed that the stabilizer link need to be detached to enabled the  bush to be fitted. Below are the pictures. Damaged : RM100  ( parts and labour are included in the replacement of the bush) Here is how the old stabilizer bush looked like This is the real slit OEM, not because of cracking or due to wear and tear . A glimpse where Z Sen is located. Not so many car serviced or had the parts replaced when I was here. So it didn't take long for engine oil-filter change and stabilizer bush replacement. All those was done on 4th March 2022.

Type of oil and oil filter for Toyota Wish ZGE20

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For engine oil change/replacement, I used these 2 items :- 1. Toyota genuine Motor Oil - Synthetic Formulation that is semi synthetic oil, ya, its not fully synthetic guys. 2. Genuine Toyota oil filter for Toyota Wish ZGE20. With code written on the box printed  04152-YZZA6A   All these oil replacement I done at Z Sen Workshop near the Tangki Air Susur Jalan Tun Razak. Enjoy the  the pics guys.    Pics above: I used Semi Sythetic oil with marking SM/CF 10W-30 Pics above: Oil filter , original one. Unlike other brand of car, Wish 2009 oil filter only change the filter cartridge online. Where other brand come with the whole steel container. Pic above : This is the permanent container of oil filter component. You just insert the cartridge element into the container and tighten the screw. Pic above : Aha, Z Sen Workshop, as always I can see the works in progress. Unlike the Toyota Service Centre, where you sat in the aircond waiting room, sipping the FREE coffee or...

Brake Pad (front) Repalcement for Wish ZGE20

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 Brake Pad (front) Replacement for Wish ZGE20   Here at Z Sen auto service, you can also replace your worn out brake pad. Here Ah Hui change to OEM front brake pad ( Thailand made) Where is Ah Hui service workshop located? Please go to this link   It was done by a younger specky guy but seems to have experience.  Done brake replacement on 07.10.2017 and up to now 24.08.2020 still in good working condition. Happy Merdeka Day folks!