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  1. redlion05

    Correct oil and coolant for vy calais?

    I am due for another coolant change and have decided to use the Nulon Long Life Anti Freeze/Anti Boil Concentrate (Nulon Long Life Anti-Freeze/Anti-Boil Concentrate - 5 Litre - Supercheap Auto Australia) which makes up 15 litres off coolant. I need to know if using the Nulon Radiator Flush and...
  2. redlion05

    Ticking noise when the aircon/heating unit is switched on

    Hi everyone, Just curious if anybody who owns a vy calais (or similar) has experienced a ticking noise when the aircon/heating unit is switched on. I have tried to cover the sound with some music but you can still hear the noise very subtlety. Cheers
  3. redlion05

    VY Commodore Volume button popped out

    Hi everyone, Today whilst I was listening to the radio, I went to turn up the volume on the steering wheel and my volume button popped out :( Can you please advise me as to whether or not this can be fixed? If it can be, is there a guide on how to do so? If not, how much would it cost...
  4. redlion05

    Clunking Noise when turning the wheel

    When I turn the car either left or right whilst im driving, I get a continous clunk sound. I may have even heard a clunk whilst i was driving on a straight but bumpy road. I've got my mechanic coming to inspect the car hopefully next week but im hoping to resolve this issue earlier if i...
  5. redlion05

    Clunking Noise when turning the wheel

    Hi everyone, As suggested by the title, my car will continously make a clunking sound when i turn the steering wheel. The car doesnt have to move for it to make the sound. Any suggestions on what it may be? My old VN had issues with the sway bars but it doesn't quite sound like this (then...
  6. redlion05

    vy brake fluid

    hello everyone, i have a vy calais s 2 and owned it for a year now. Im changing my rear brake pads and so i have purchased some castrol brake fluid dot 4 to refill half of my brake fluid found in the resevouir. Can you mix brake fluid, regardless of the brand name?
  7. redlion05

    VY Calais Engine problem

    i figured it might be my crank angle sensor. I've had a similar instance with my old vn but i always like reassurance from others who might have a similar problem. Thanks for the head up
  8. redlion05

    VY Calais Engine problem

    Hello all. I own a VY Calais S2 with a 3.8L ecotec engine. Lately when i drive, my engine stalls (but i still have the electronics on i.e. radio, lights) and it takes 30secs-1min before I can start the car again. Also, it likes to cut off the engine at times but instantly ignite back to life...
  9. redlion05

    Correct oil and coolant for vy calais?

    Thanks heaps guys for you positive comments. I've tried Castrol Modern Engine 15w-40 and i havent changed the coolant yet as it doesnt look off coloured yet
  10. redlion05

    Correct oil and coolant for vy calais?

    Hi everyone, I'm servicing my car soon and wondering if 15w-40 castrol modern engine and A grade coolant is suitable for my VY calais 3.8l engine. Im currently running the castrol modern engine 10w-30 but i find the oil to burn quickly since i drive alot of freeway kms. Any advice would be...
  11. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    It runs well with 10w-30 and not noisey at all but still chews through oil. I've now purchased Nulon 10w-30 in a 6 litre bottle. Hopefully this gives me better oil consumption results
  12. redlion05

    Air bubbles in power steering

    Thank you both. I've drivin the car 15kms down the road and its resolved the isue. I even had the car look at by a tyre serviceman and he told me theres nothing to worry about. Great news!!!! If only all the cars fixed themselves up automatically haha
  13. redlion05

    Air bubbles in power steering

    Have you applied these methods yourself Sean880? I will give eiher of the two methods a try today (if i've got time) to see if successful. Thank you for your comments
  14. redlion05

    Air bubbles in power steering

    Hello all! I've just had my car looked at by an RACV mechanic whose found my VY Calais to have air bubbles in the power steering resevior. Any possibilties on how to remove the air bubbles? He told me that the hoses are sealed properly and the car will remove it air bubbles automatically...
  15. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    Thanks to everyone whose replied to my comments on this thread. I've had an RACV mechanic check the engine and he said there's nothing to worry about. He actually said that the oil i'm using is good for my type of engine and that synethetics can be a waste of time (which can be hard to believe...
  16. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    Damn, I should have researched more into my oils then. I'm going to see the guys at holden and see what they think of the oil (not to say that i dont believe everyones comments....which i'm very thankful of) but just so i can get the heads up. I'd hate to know that i've spent money on oil that...
  17. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    I went to Bursons and the guy refered me to Nulon 10w - 40 for my next service. He try's that in his car and said his had no problem with his commodore. Also, I went into Supercheap auto and a lady refered me to some fluid for the ticking noise that may be coming the tappets. Supposedly you put...
  18. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    Thanks for your help all the same. Hopefully when i get home (on Friday), i'll drive my car to see if any problems should arrise.
  19. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    Thanks for your informative info sleepa. You've helped me understand the grades of oil and what they mean. So would you say (going by my description) to continue driving the car and see if the oil settles to the top (without damaging the engine that is).? Also, have you used any other oils for...
  20. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    Can you please tell me what the difference is between 10w-30 and 10w-40? I looked up on the castrol website and they recommended using castrol modern engine 10w-30 or castrol sport edge 10w-40
  21. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    My VY Calais has 148,000 kms on the clock and i've serviced it yesterday when the previous oil was only 7,000kms. The oil was black and low. I've placed castrol modern engine 10w - 30 with a ryco filter. I started it this morning an it sounds normal but i get a minor tapping noise while the...
  22. redlion05

    Car sounds different after oil change

    Hello everyone, I'm nervous with driving my car as i have done a service on my car tonight and i've made sure i filled the oil to the right levels, yet, when i drive, my car sounds differently and when i open the car bonnet, the engine is has some smoke (could possibly be old oil that spilt...
  23. redlion05

    Excessive oil consumption

    oh btw, i didn't find any leaks evident around the rocker cover or next to the transmission sump and there is no oil to be found in the radiator cap.
  24. redlion05

    Excessive oil consumption

    Sorry guys. I have 149,000 kms atm and I purchased the vehicle with 142,000 kms. The oil the dealership placed put in the engine was castrol magnetec 10w - 30. Today I removed the existing oil and oil filter with a new oil and filter. The oil is Castrol Modern Engine 10w - 30. It running good...
  25. redlion05

    Excessive oil consumption

    I'll speak with the dealership and see what they can do. Hopefully they can rectify the issue and i don't have to pay much...or anything at all. I hate car problem....especially after spending nearly 16k on this car. URGH!!!! Apart from leaks, is there any other way it could be burning the...
  26. redlion05

    Excessive oil consumption

    Yes, I am using 10w -30 and used it in my vn calais and it used very little but unfortunantly, this engine seems to drink the oil. I'm considering on taking it back to the dealership but was curious if this is considered normal? There are no signs of leaks anywhere as i check them today. The...
  27. redlion05

    Excessive oil consumption

    Oh also, (if it accounts for anything), i travel on freeways alot, could that contribute to oil loss thats this significant?
  28. redlion05

    Excessive oil consumption

    Hello everyone. Just wondering if this can be considered serious. My oil has dropped below the add line on the dipstick after 7,000 kms. Is that normal for an ecotec engine? Otherwise, can the engine have signs of wear and tear on the piston rings etc?
  29. redlion05

    Can you reset the service reminder before due service interval?

    Thanks for your advice SabbathSS. I'm still going to change my oil and filter since its lost a fair bit of oil and I don't really want to add new oil with dirty oil. Would you say its common for the oil to burn quicker if you drive alot of freeway kms or? Possibly the oil grade as well? I was...
  30. redlion05

    Can you reset the service reminder before due service interval?

    Hello everyone! I'm going to service my car 2,000 kms before its service interval of 10,000 kms since my oil looks dirty and is below the add line on the dipstick. Just curious if its possible to reset my service reminder thats displayed on my trip computer (even when it hasn't displayed...
  31. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    Hey chargedvx6, I have stated above that my car has 148k, runs in vic and on alot of freeway kms and starts on 3 degree mornings. I've decided to get castrol modern engine with 10w - 30 (which in the holden service book is within my temperature range). I wanted to get some synthetic oil but...
  32. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    I've always known to check the car when its cold to get a level but does the vy ecotec need to be checked when warm? Thats where i'm getting confused as i have two different readings when warm and cold. When you changed you oil today, where did you oil level show up on your dipstick with a...
  33. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    Thank you for your response VY Mad. Are there any places that stock 6 litre bottles of oil or do you have to buy 2x 5 litre bottles for an ecotec engine? Btw, when I completly drain the oil (with the car warm), will it actually take 5.6 litres of oil with the filter? I'm asking cause...
  34. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    Sorry guys. I also start my engine in cold 3 degree mornings and it runs on petrol. Thanks in advance
  35. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    Hey guy, my Vy calais has 148k. I travel a lot of freeway k's, which has burnt the oil quickly. My dealership placed castrol magnatec 10w-40 in it and it's done 7k km. I purchased castrol modern engine oil recently with 5w-30 in a 5l bottle. Will that be enough oil for the engine with new...
  36. redlion05

    What oil do vy drivers tend to use

    Hello everyone, Just curious as to what they believe is the best type of oil to use for a VY Calais? Cheers
  37. redlion05

    Engine Misfires or doesn't wan't to start from time to time

    Hello everyone, I've just purchased myself a VY Calais 2 months ago (with 146000 currently on the clock) and was hoping no problems would arise but unfortunately, that can't always be the case with cars. From time to time, i'll be driving and my rev gauge will show the engine stall for a...
  38. redlion05

    Recommended Fuel for Vy to increase fuel economy

    Hi Everyone. Just wondering if anyone uses premium unleaded (95 octane) or maybe even the shell's V Power with 98 ethanol in there vy commodore? Does it provide more kms than if you were to fill it up with regular unleaded (91 octane)? Also, has anybody used the crappy e10 ethonol unleaded...
  39. redlion05

    VY Fuel Guage Problems

    thanks guys. it got me worried that i may have to get it fixed but i've checked the fuel gauge this morning and its slightly elevating to the full line. I think my problem was due to overfilling after the bowser clicked off first.
  40. redlion05

    VY Fuel Guage Problems

    Hi everyone, Just filled my car up tonight with 40 litres of fuel with my fuel tank previously stating that i still had half a tank left. Now that i've filled the car completely, the fuel guage is reading only at 3/4 of a tank full. Any answers why that would happen? Would it have anything...
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