Swift VDI (ABS) - Ownership Report EDIT: Done 20,000 kms (4th Service done) - Page 9 - Team-BHP

Jaggu · 23rd April 2008, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippergeo

babying the engine is good.

Not really, as muscles require work out engine also. Right loading is the idea NOT babying.

sriturl · 23rd April 2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippergeo

after all, you can only do so much in a city.
dont worry too much. the car will be fine as long as we dont abuse it.

PS diesel is your friend

dont be jittery

Today I filled up full tank for the first time, and put the got air checked, and set it to 35/32 Front/Rear as opposed to recommended 36/33 on the car.(hot summer, air expansion theory)

After the fuel fill, I somehow got a feeling that the pull which I was experiencing yesterday was not there today. Extra weight??? or tyre pressure?

s0uljah · 23rd April 2008, 12:55

35/32 Tyre pressure boss.

Due to the engineering the full tank weight makes a negligible difference.

For example 30/32 gives you the drifting advantage

rkbharat · 23rd April 2008, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

And how much are they charging for it ?

I have 90/100 lamps on my Indica, with relay kit from JDA brand for last 3 yrs. total cost was 550 with bulbs minus labor.

But I will suggest you get hold of BOSCH relay kit for 90/100, ceramic holders and Phillips rally bulbs and get it fitted from a good auto electrician. I know one in Gurgaon, just after Atul Kataria chowk, on sheetla mata road.

No cut on wires are required.

I can check for the BOSCH kit as I saw a BOSCH shop on my way to home to sector 4, in Gurgaon.

Eddy · 23rd April 2008, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkbharat

I have 90/100 lamps on my Indica, with relay kit from JDA brand for last 3 yrs. total cost was 550 with bulbs minus labor.

But I will suggest you get hold of BOSCH relay kit for 90/100, ceramic holders and Phillips rally bulbs and get it fitted from a good auto electrician. I know one in Gurgaon, just after Atul Kataria chowk, on sheetla mata road.

No cut on wires are required.

I can check for the BOSCH kit as I saw a BOSCH shop on my way to home to sector 4, in Gurgaon.

Hi Rajiv,

Please do check for the relay and everything. Will the guy have the rest of stuff also ? I am in the Airtel office today. Will catch you in office tmrw and then discuss it.

Thanks

rkbharat · 23rd April 2008, 14:27

I will try to check it today, I think Bosch kit includes everything. Else its difficult to find the ceramic holders. Though I am running 90/100 on stock holders without any problem.

OT: I am in Infinity Tower, sent you PM for my sametime ID.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Hi Rajiv,

Please do check for the relay and everything. Will the guy have the rest of stuff also ? I am in the Airtel office today. Will catch you in office tmrw and then discuss it.

Thanks

horsepower · 23rd April 2008, 14:34

Hi! rkbharat, Can you please tell me, where is this Bosch shop in Gurgaon? I tried for relay(roots and bosch) in gurgaon but couldn't find it. I am in sector-14.

rkbharat · 23rd April 2008, 14:51

Hi Horsepower, I have never gone to this shop, but it has BOSCH dealer written on it.
Its on Old Railway road, Straight when you are coming from Rajiv Chowk. Just after shivaji round about.

I will try to check it today, as I am also looking for genuine bosch wipers for my Indica.

Google Location

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsepower

Hi! rkbharat, Can you please tell me, where is this Bosch shop in Gurgaon? I tried for relay(roots and bosch) in gurgaon but couldn't find it. I am in sector-14.

horsepower · 23rd April 2008, 20:25

Thanks for the directions Rajiv. I will try to find out about the relay from them.

Kool_Kid · 25th April 2008, 16:26

For some time I have having slight issue with my car ( Swift VDI). Originally I was unable to switch to reverse gear in a single shift. no matter how hard I tried , it will not be engage, But I had a work around . I would switch it to natural and press accelerator little, then I would have been able to switch to reverse. Now from couple of days the problem has also effected the first gear , although it does not occurs frequently. I had reported the reverse gear issue on my third service, but they (Bright motors New Delhi) were unable to rectify it.

Please note that I do press clutch to the hilt while chaining the gear , but its released real quick.

Can fellow Bhpians ( Eddy , Jaggu ) by virtue of their experience suggest me what seems to be issue (this being my first car ) and also refer me to a good service station around West Delhi.

Eddy · 27th May 2008, 12:50

Guys,

Time for my 4th service. Any one has an idea about the total cost involved ?

DieselFan · 27th May 2008, 14:11

4200-4500 Rs. for the 4th service. It is advisable to have Fuel filter changed and the Brake shoes cleaned.

Jaggu · 27th May 2008, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool_Kid

For some time I have having slight issue with my car ( Swift VDI). Originally I was unable to switch to reverse gear in a single shift. no matter how hard I tried , it will not be engage, But I had a work around . I would switch it to natural and press accelerator little, then I would have been able to switch to reverse. Now from couple of days the problem has also effected the first gear , although it does not occurs frequently. I had reported the reverse gear issue on my third service, but they (Bright motors New Delhi) were unable to rectify it.

Please note that I do press clutch to the hilt while chaining the gear , but its released real quick.

Can fellow Bhpians ( Eddy , Jaggu ) by virtue of their experience suggest me what seems to be issue (this being my first car ) and also refer me to a good service station around West Delhi.

Missed this post, hope it was solved and nothing major. reverse i can understand if its lil tight, but not first gear. can be a synchronizer issue.

horsepower · 5th June 2008, 09:10

hi! Eddy,

I gave my car for the 4th service today at Apra in Gurgaon. I have been given estimate of 5k

for it.

Paid Service 700
Oil and Oil filter change 1300
Gear oil change 900
Coolant change 600
Brake Oil change 300
Air filter and Diesel filter 1200(whole Diesel filter assembly is not required to be replaced, Maruti is supplying element individually now. Earlier it used to be)

My dicky lock is not working, I guess it will be changed under warranty.

Will get the car around 4:00 PM.

Eddy · 5th June 2008, 09:33

I spoke to my service advisor in fairdeal cars. He also gave a similar extimate give or take a few 100s.

1300 for oil and filter change ? It was 1000 bucks the last time I changed it. 650+350

23rd April 2008, 12:55	#123 (permalink)
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 1,870 View My Garage	35/32 Tyre pressure boss. Due to the engineering the full tank weight makes a negligible difference. For example 30/32 gives you the drifting advantage __________________ "I’m in no condition to drive…wait! I shouldn’t listen to myself, I’m drunk!" - Homer J. Simpson

23rd April 2008, 14:34	#127 (permalink)
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 256 View My Garage	Hi! rkbharat, Can you please tell me, where is this Bosch shop in Gurgaon? I tried for relay(roots and bosch) in gurgaon but couldn't find it. I am in sector-14. Last edited by horsepower : 23rd April 2008 at 14:35.

25th April 2008, 16:26	#130 (permalink)
Kool_Kid BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 105 View My Garage	Swift Gear Issue For some time I have having slight issue with my car ( Swift VDI). Originally I was unable to switch to reverse gear in a single shift. no matter how hard I tried , it will not be engage, But I had a work around . I would switch it to natural and press accelerator little, then I would have been able to switch to reverse. Now from couple of days the problem has also effected the first gear , although it does not occurs frequently. I had reported the reverse gear issue on my third service, but they (Bright motors New Delhi) were unable to rectify it. Please note that I do press clutch to the hilt while chaining the gear , but its released real quick. Can fellow Bhpians ( Eddy , Jaggu ) by virtue of their experience suggest me what seems to be issue (this being my first car ) and also refer me to a good service station around West Delhi.

27th May 2008, 12:50	#131 (permalink)
Eddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 921	Guys, Time for my 4th service. Any one has an idea about the total cost involved ? __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is.

27th May 2008, 14:11	#132 (permalink)
DieselFan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 495	4200-4500 Rs. for the 4th service. It is advisable to have Fuel filter changed and the Brake shoes cleaned. __________________ If you have not failed you have not tried enough. Swift Diesel VDI - Feb '07 onwards Santro LS- Mar '01-Feb '07(59000 KM) Sold.

23rd April 2008, 20:25	#129 (permalink)
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 256 View My Garage	Thanks for the directions Rajiv. I will try to find out about the relay from them.

5th June 2008, 09:10	#134 (permalink)
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 256 View My Garage	hi! Eddy, I gave my car for the 4th service today at Apra in Gurgaon. I have been given estimate of 5k for it. Paid Service 700 Oil and Oil filter change 1300 Gear oil change 900 Coolant change 600 Brake Oil change 300 Air filter and Diesel filter 1200(whole Diesel filter assembly is not required to be replaced, Maruti is supplying element individually now. Earlier it used to be) My dicky lock is not working, I guess it will be changed under warranty. Will get the car around 4:00 PM.

5th June 2008, 09:33	#135 (permalink)
Eddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 921	I spoke to my service advisor in fairdeal cars. He also gave a similar extimate give or take a few 100s. 1300 for oil and filter change ? It was 1000 bucks the last time I changed it. 650+350 __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is.

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