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Repair 4x4 Gearbox Perodua Kembara Johor Bahru | Mount Austin

Languages: English | Bahasa Melayu | 中文 Repair 4x4 Gearbox Perodua Kembara Johor Bahru: Mount Austin Advance Auto Solutions Sdn Bhd (formerly Advance Auto Work) is a gearbox workshop at No. 11, Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru. A Perodua Kembara is in our workshop at Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru. A Perodua Kembara in the Workshop In the video: a Perodua Kembara raised on a lift, the clean exchange gearbox unit on the red workshop floor, and the gearbox taken down from the car, covered in oil and dirt, lying in a black tray. The overhaul of the Perodua Kembara's automatic transmission is in progress at our workshop. The clean unit is a completely rebuilt exchange unit, and it will be installed in the car. A Mini 4x4 That Many Owners Still Like Perodua Kembara: a mini 4x4 that many owners still like. We are fond of this little car too, just as many of its owners are. We Do 4x4 Car Transmissions We do 4x4 car transmissions. Our standard w...

Inside the "Heart" of Your Car: 16 Years of Daily Gearbox Repair Experience (All Brands)

Inside the "Heart" of Your Car: 16 Years of Daily Gearbox Experience When you look at a dismantled gearbox (like the Honda unit in our video), you see hundreds of precision parts—valves, springs, clutches, and gears. One wrong move during assembly can lead to total failure. At Advance Auto Work , handling this complexity isn't something special; it is simply our daily routine . We don't believe in empty claims. Instead, we let our 16 years of experience speak for itself. Many car owners searching for a "Gearbox Specialist" (Pakar Gearbox) end up at our workshop because they value our consistent, hands-on approach to solving transmission issues. We Work on All Gearboxes Daily Whether you drive a local legend or a Japanese executive sedan, our team has likely rebuilt a transmission just like yours recently: Local: Perodua (Myvi, Axia, Bezza, Alza) & Proton (Saga, Persona, Exora, X70). Japanese:...

Case Study: The "Small" Leak That Kills Gearboxes (Toyota Drive Shaft Seal)

Case Study: Fixing Toyota Drive Shaft Oil Leak (Prevent Gearbox Failure) | Advance Auto Work JB Case Study: The "Small" Leak That Kills Gearboxes (Toyota Drive Shaft Seal) At  Advance Auto Work , we often see car owners ignoring small oil spots on their garage floor. In this case study, a Toyota owner brought their car in due to a wet undercarriage. Our diagnosis revealed a leaking  Drive Shaft Oil Seal . The Diagnosis: Why was it leaking? It wasn't just old rubber. We found that the connection between the drive shaft and the gearbox was  loose and shaky . This excessive vibration caused the seal to tear, allowing transmission fluid (ATF) to escape. The Fix & The Saving If the owner had ignored this, the gearbox would have run dry, overheated, and failed—costing RM 3,000+ to replace. Instead, we performed a  Preventive Repair : Replaced the Drive Shaft Oil Seal with a high-quality component. Secured the Drive Shaft connection to stop the vibration. Top-u...

Case Study: The High Cost of "Cheap" Repairs (Honda Accord T2A)

  Case Study: The High Cost of "Cheap" Repairs (Honda Accord T2A) At  Advance Auto Work , we believe in honesty. Recently, a trusted  Workshop Partner from Masai  sent us a Honda Accord T2A with a failing transmission. The story behind this car is a common warning for all car owners. The owner had replaced the gearbox with a used  "Half-Cut" unit  just 3 months ago. Unfortunately, that used unit failed prematurely, forcing the owner to pay for repairs all over again. Half-Cut vs. Rebuilt: The Honest Truth We do sell Half-Cut units for budget-conscious customers, but we always explain the risks: Half-Cut (Used):  Comes from a scrapped car. Mileage is unknown. Internal seals may be hardened.  Warranty: 2 Weeks only. Rebuilt (Advance Auto Work):  Fully dismantled, chemically cleaned, and worn parts (clutch plates, seals) are replaced with new ones.  Warranty: 6 Months. For this Accord, we installed a  Fully Rebuilt Gearbox . The result...