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Now for all the things that you mentioned I actually have some questions for you
1. Wouldn't use premium diesel however what is the way of identifying a reliable petrol pump? I live in Defence Colony and usually get my tank filled up at the South Ex BP petrol pump. Can anyone recommend a reliable petrol pump between Defence Colony and DLF Square, Gurgaon - I use the toll road to get to office.
2. I'd idle the car however would it be a wise choice to turn off the engine at red-lights where the waiting time ranges from 2-4 mins.
3. For how much can I get a Tacho installed? Other Swift owners - please recommend the ideal gear shifts with speed please, thanks.
4. What tyres are you recommending that'd cost between 5-7k. All I've seen across threads is Michelin tyres being recommended (mostly) that cost 3-3.5k a piece.
5. As mentioned by someone rattling is no longer a problem in new swifts, had something to do with some bolts that weren't tightened. Can you vet this please.
I know a lot of questions here but would greatly appreciate the help |
For the fuel, one way to know the quality of fuel would be to see the engine performance, and amount of smoke being given out under acceleration after the engine is warmed up.
However, there are threads around the forum with details about reliable petrol pumps in various cities. Do a search.
Here is one:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...pumps-ncr.html
Premium diesel is not recommended as it generally tends to make the car smoke a lot under hard acceleration. A few months ago, we too tanked up with only premium and had issues with smoking, so I plan on switching to regular diesel and seeing if there is a difference.
About the idle for 30seconds before and after a drive: This is recommended to keep the turbo in a good condition. When the car is running, there is fresh oil being supplied to the turbo, however, when the car is switched off, this cuts off the oil supply to the turbo which is cooling down and in the long run could lead to premature wear. Hence, it is advised to idle the car.
@others: please correct me if I am wrong.
However, if the signal is from 2-4 minutes, you do have time to idle the car and switch it off as well.
A tip - when approaching a red light, keep the revvs low (just below when the turbo kicks in at around 1800 rpm). This would enable you to switch the car off faster, though some idle is still recommended.
A good tacho should be around 5K, and available in any good accessory shop. However, make sure that it is installed by professionals, though I would not be comfortable doing so on a new car.
If possible, drive a Swift VDi with the tacho, go for a long drive, and understand how the engine sounds when strained, when the turbo kicks in, the speeds when the RPM is around 1800 in each gear, etc. and use these as a reference point until you get comfortable with the car.
Basically see how you would normally drive the car, and figure out the speed at which you should change gears.
PM other swift D owners for help as well.
About the tyres, since your car is new, and the tyres are new you can get a good buyback for them. A day or two before getting the car, go to a reliable tyre dealer and ask them how much Michelin XM1+ 185/70R14 tyres would cost after a trade in with your brand new Swift tyres.
Tell them that you will bring the car over to get the tyres changed the day you get the car from the showroom in order to minimize wear and tear on them.
The last time we got this done in 2005, we paid 20K for 5 14" alloys and tyres after trading them in with our then new Lancers 13" tyres. So basically we paid around 6-7K to upsize to 195/60R14 tyres (goodyear eagle venturas - they were quite popular then). I am guessing with increased competition and time, new tyres should be cheaper.
However, there is ample information available on this forum w.r.t. deals people got when upsizing to their preferred brands. Do look around.
Where did you get this information from? About the rattling and bolts being tightened?
I am in the US right now and haven't sat in a new Swift recently, though I should be taking a drive of my cousin's Swift LDi soon.
P.S. - Swift LDi's have little or no waiting periods in Mumbai and I believe there is some discount on them as well. Guess it should be similar in Delhi too, with people preferring to get the VDi (non-ABS).