Michelin tyres for Camry hybrid

Hi boys and girls in CHOCoM...

Today, I did a rather long drive to JB on two new pair of sticky shoes on my TCH sending my youngest to UTM in Skudai. Never had the opportunity to test out the Michelin PS 4 until today...

As you remember, I've given a very good review of the tyres and I still believe they still tick the right boxes.

Nonetheless, I believe the tyres are not without its weaknesses especially when driving fast...Im talking about driving at 140 to 150km/hr. I noticed that the tyres were not as planted as the bridgestone ER 33 when doing a high speed run..They lacked directional stability like you are hitting a crosswind...and tend to "wander" a bit.

I dont know whether its just my feeling...I hope those who had the same experience probably you could share with the others.Now I'm missing my ER 33...

PS..I did not exceed more than 160 km/hr coz I was carrying my precious cargo...my family.

Camry Hybrid warranty and battery

Dear Members

1. Please take note that the warranty of the Toyota Camry Hybrid is only for 3 years. This is a bumper to bumper warranty for that duration only. The 8 year assurance as it's called is warranty for the main battery . This is an extended warranty provided by the insurance company-Tokio Marine. I believe for the assurance to be given , owners of TCH need to service their cars at Toyota service center. Servicing outside the service center will render the warranty null and void ( Please correct me if I'm wrong).

2. Also be aware that the small 12 volt battery (RM 1,000-1200) which is located at the trunk of TCH is not the ordinary battery that you can buy at any battery shop or service center. This is a special battery just for the TCH. The battery might look the same as in Prius but it's unique to the Camry . The battery actually lasts 1 or 2 years longer than the ordinary 12v battery.

Hi all respected members, Datos and Datins...

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It has been almost 2 years of having the pleasure of owning a Camry hybrid... Despite some minor weaknesses like the lack of mirrorlink and the dreadful speakers, I've been enjoying the car especially it's mid-range acceleration and the serenity of the ambiance when cruising and tip toeing electrically at my housing estate.

But the biggest drawback of CH that I need to highlight is the clicking and lifeless lack of braking feel in the hybrid. I wish Toyota could have made the braking system better and more sensitive like in the Civic... My rating of the car is 8/10...

Camry hybrid alignment

Hi guys and Salam Jumaat to all Muslims..

When I bought the new Michelin tyres, the owner of the shop told me that my original front tyres had an irregular wear..Thus at 50 K service I went to Toyota Bangi and reported the problem.I believe something is wrong with the alignment or the suspension.The service center however could not solve the problem but promised to repair it at another place authorized by Toyota. And they just did that...

I don't what they did but my steering now feels more tight and taut. It feels so good driving the car. I feel like I'm driving a German made car instead of a hybrid taxi. Now , I wish that the CH has more power and torque to complement the good handling.

I enclose the readings of the adjustments made.

Camry hybrid group Convoy

Dear CHOCoM members...

Today, I recced the Kuala Kubu Baru and Ulu Yam areas for the convoy trip to Genting Highlands.. The trunk and kampung roads are really nice and challenging to drive especially the winding and the sharp turn corners not far from Ulu Yam and Batang Kali.

While driving enthusiastically , a 5 series BMW was trying to overtake me but he was having difficulties in doing that at the winding road for about 20 kms. He seemed very agitated and frustrated and was making dangerous overtaking overtures but I finally relented when nearing Awana Cable car station...

I was driving with my precious cargos whom all are very plumb and the kilos of books in the trunk made my car heavier than usual... I would not have given the chance if I didn't have the extra weight. Michelin PS 4 was the main reason for the nice cornering and beating the BMW.. The other was my good driving skills.... Well ...the instant torque helped a lot too...

Please see the photos of my recce up to Genting Highlands... The traction battery was full to the brim when I came down from Genting.. Had nice bitter and reasonably priced Durians in Batang Kali. Please see the photos attached...

Our trip will be finalised after I discuss with Mr Anslem , the deputy President. ...I really hope that members will join the trip .I guarantee you that it will be really fun and enjoyable family trip..

Camry hybrid resale value Malaysia

Dear Bros

Dear Bros in CHOCom...

One of the things that I had to take into consideration when buying theToyota CH is the resale value. This is because the hybrid was new to the country....The fear of new technology is always there...
This fear struck me deep in my rationale thinking but the crazy side of me won the argument and I went ahead with the purchase. I have no regret whatsoever with the car but the resale value is pretty much decided by the consumers and their perceptions...
What better way to check on the resale value of the car than to refer to the widely used buy/sell application Mudah as the reference...
So today I checked the online website and noticed that the resale value of the CH is reasonably good... the cheapest used 2015 CH is listed at RM125,800 and the most expensive is at RM 138,800.. The resale value does not drop as much as a Hyundai or a VW..In fact, it performs admirably well in retaining its value...I'm not displeased..

The new 2018 Toyota Camry

Camry hybrid 2017 The kampung girl

Hi members...

I ve owned the TCH for more than than 1.5 years and generally very satisfied with my car.The mileage on my odometer is around 40,000 km. So far, it has not given me much problem except for some wind noise ruffling on the driver's side when speeding at around 120 to 130 km/h.

I believe we will only appreciate the Camry better when we drive other cars and come back to drive the Camry again. Only then we will realize how quiet the car is or how fast it can be when you step on the gas pedal.

If the Camry hybrid is your one and only car then you might not be able to appreciate the beauty or the attributes of the car. The beauty can only be seen when when you are separated momentarily.

The Camry is pretty much like marrying a kampung girl. She will do all the chores efficiently without any hesitation or complaint. Minimal maintenance but maximum satisfaction. That's the Camry hybrid.

Driving a hybrid car / Driving a Camry hybrid / Tips driving a hybrid car

Morning guys....

You all know that I have a heavy foot. I just don't allow cars like Kancil, Myvi, Vios, Bezza to overtake me be it at the traffic light or on the highway. For me , I just would like to have full satisfaction driving the car and enjoy to the fullest the quiet driving machine.Extending the mileage of the car is never my prime consideration. Nonetheless, I'm sharing my knowledge on how to get better mileage for your TCH.

Some tips to get better mileage in a hybrid car

1. Clear all the things in your car boot.We have lots of unnecessary things like shoes, files, books, golf sets , rackets, bottles of mineral water and sometimes old newspapers (Also get rid of shades, womens accessories that don't belong to your wife) . My wife -she likes to leave her 5 pair of shoes in my car. I don't know what her intention is. She also leaves the child's car safety seat in my car meant for my grandson . That thing weighs at least 20 kilos. All these things will make our car heavier and thus will affect the car mileage.

2. Check the tyre pressure and make sure that it is not underinflated. Under Inflated tyres will not only make your tyres wear out faster but also slow down your speed because of the heavy rolling resistance. The tyre pressure recommendation is shown at the edge of the door for you to follow.

3. Harvest energy by braking gently.Our TCH has a regenerative braking system that turns kinetic energy into electricity that is then stored in the traction battery. 10 % of the car power comes from this application. Sudden braking or braking at the last minute will not help in harvesting the kinetic energy.

4.Don't shift the gear into N or Neutral when you are at the traffic light stop or when idling . Your action will render the generator to disengage from generating electricity. At idle, the combustion engine is switched off and the battery power takes over. All these done seamlessly.Your air conditioning system at idle is run by electricity.

5. Plan your trip well and learn when and where you can actually harvest the energy through braking. Brake gently but take care of your safety first.

6. Use the Eco mode when you are in the city area. Using this mode will bring down the power use in the air cond system and lessens the throttle body. All these will save you fuel and extend your car mileage.

Having said all these, just depress the gas pedal when you feel like it. You know that the Camry has all the power almost like a V6 car to overtake a BMW 3 series or even the Mercedes clam shell 200.

All new 2017 / 2018 Toyota Camry