baleno y2k model @ 70000 kms.... still my first love

[v&v]

hi,

This only car i have holded for so long other wise i used to sell the car when it clocks around 50000kms or 30 months which ever is earlier.

There was no such thoughts about my baleno even now. Sit on the cockpit and still i feel the adrenaline flow when it zip from 0 to 100 in matter of time.

For past 2 years this is my weekend car,(i had an indica earlier now indigo LS for my office and misc running) with family or occational long drive on saturday early morning touching speed limits on EXpress Highways. (My son(Yash) 9 years is fan of baleno and has good knowledge car models and its specs)

NOTE: ALL MY HIGWAY TRIPS ARE ON BANELO EVEN I HAD DIESEL CAR.
THE LONGEST WAS DELHI-MUMBAI VIA INDORE.


FUEL AVERAGE
MY USUAL TREND IS FOR FILLING GAS FOR Rs 1000 AND IT GIVES ME AROUND 270 TO 290KMS

JAN 2007
HIGHWAY - DELHI - CHANDIGARH - KASUALI - SOLAN - DELHI
I THINK IT GAVE ME 18+



INTERIOR-SPENDING
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NO MODIFICATION DONE. AS IT WAS FROM SHOWROOM.
ALL I PUT WAS ON SEAT COVER LEATHER(AFTER 4 YEARS) AND A PIONEER STEREO AND SPEAKERS.
LATELY DARK FILMS


Maintenance : (Broadly Fill it, and forget it)
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Repairs -

AC Pully Bearing got Stuck @ 65000 kms. Ac Belt also Broke.

POWER WINDOW SERVICING : LOCAL MECHANIC GUY - SIX MONTH BACK
ALL 4

Tyre Change : @ 55000 kms

Power Steering Old Seal Leakage repair @ 48000kms
(Happened after a visit to DEV PRAYAG AND BACK)

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PENDING ISSUES TO ADDRESS
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1. SLIGHT SOUND FROM SUSPENSION (MAKES ONLY IN PATH-HOLES)

2. WHEEL BEARING - FRONT DUE FOR CHANGE (AS PER SERVICE ADVISORS)

3. POWER WINDOW DRIVER SWITCH - SPRING DAMAGED. WHOLE MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE (AS PER SERVICES ADVISORS) IT ARE Rs 3600

4. RUBBER BEEDINGS ARE GETTING CRACKS AND CUTS NEED ATTENTION.

5. CLUTCH - GETTING WEAKER.



GUYS YOUR SUGGESTION ABOUT MY PENDING REPAIRS AND ADVICE ABOUT KEEPING THIS CAR FURTHER REQUIRED.


CHEERS
V&V

[Rehaan]

Hi V&V,

Please try not to type in ALL CAPS unless its just a heading or something like that.

Thanks,
R

[v&v]

i am not good at typing. will take care of your observation

[filcord]

Originally Posted by v&v

1. SLIGHT SOUND

2. WHEEL BEARING - FRONT DUE FOR CHANGE (AS PER SERVICE ADVISORS)

3. POWER WINDOW DRIVER SWITCH - SPRING DAMAGED. WHOLE MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE (AS PER SERVICES ADVISORS) IT ARE Rs 3600

4. RUBBER BEEDINGS ARE GETTING CRACKS AND CUTS NEED ATTENTION.

5. CLUTCH - GETTING WEAKER.

Re problem 1, it has been addressed in this forum. However, at 70k it may be time for a suspension overhaul.
2. Change wheel bearing and only use MGP, it is a critical part.
3. See if any local mechanic can replace the spring. seems a waste to replace the module just for that.
4. Beadings should be replaced, It will improve noise reduction also.
5. Change clutch - 70 k is long enough for a new one.

Good to have another Baleno addict here.
Post some pics.

[crazydiablo]

After how many kms should the baleno clutch be replaces? Lets say spirited driving and city use.

[v&v]

Guys is there any car scanning centers around delhi, where i can get my baleno checked for engine compression and other issues. They check and generates a diagnostic report.

My baleno some times gives white smoke, it i dont use it for 15 - 20 days. Only cold start.