The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold

a4anurag · 17th March 2017, 21:03

This happened today morning enroute work,

The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold-img_20170317_0537561280x720_01.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by espraveen

Hi Anurag!
Would you recommend any specific OBD2 reader/scanner tool for Swift Diesel?!

I have been using this for almost 5 years now asking With Torque PRO App. Reliable gadget at a cheap price.

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a4anurag · 20th March 2017, 10:38

MINOR UPDATE BUT SAD ONE

Damage gifted by indica cab driver 2 days back.

Replaced the ORVM glass with the OEM one that I had kept aside when I had replaced with the Anti glare ones.

Only glass damaged

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Damaged anti glare (Top) and OEM mirror (Below)

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In a way happy that the damage was restricted 'ONLY' to the glass and not the whole unit else it would have been a very costly repair to get the car back in shape.

deepv · 20th March 2017, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

This happened today morning enroute work,
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Way to go Anurag!!
Was checking the forum after a long break, and I see your milestones getting surpassed at brisk pace.
Its 1.1L now, how are your Michelins doing - I guess already 50K?

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

MINOR UPDATE BUT SAD ONE
...

Bad one .. the mirror should be replaceable .. what would be cost?

a4anurag · 20th March 2017, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepv

how are your Michelins doing - I guess already 50K?

Holding up brilliantly. Still has good thread for another 30K kms as per my regular tyre expert. It's been 40K kms since I have put on Michelin. Very happy with the purchase.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepv

Bad one .. the mirror should be replaceable .. what would be cost?

Replaced it already buddy with OE ones. Rs 223/-

Image shared above with the OE one.

a4anurag · 27th March 2017, 20:54

1,11,111 kms done

The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold-img_20170327_1758151280x720.jpg

Car is doing well albeit a few issues cropping up.

Battery is dying, lower arms needs to be changed. Plus planning to get the Timing chain +components curbed at 1.1L service.

EDIT:

I am expecting a total cost of expenditure near 20K

sumeethaldankar · 28th March 2017, 09:51

Nice to see you cross the lac mark trouble free. Will you be retaining the Swift for long ? I had to change lower arms twice in 50k on my Civic due to bad after market parts. Are the lower arms clunking while driving.

a4anurag · 28th March 2017, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Nice to see you cross the lac mark trouble free.

Thank you buddy

Car is peaceful and very reliable. All parts have stayed well for 1.1L kms which IMO is great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Will you be retaining the Swift for long?

Regarding the car staying or selling is a question that I have no answer for actually.

No clear intention from dad so far regarding selling the car and getting a replacement (S-Cross 1.6L Alpha).

I can't be normal psychologically to drive around with parts that 'need' attention. So irrespective of the sale or no, I'll be changing the crucial ones like (Battery, Timing chain and lower arms).

a4anurag · 30th March 2017, 01:03

BATTERY UPDATE

Odometer : 1,11,355 kms
Battery (OE) : Exide 65Ah
Accessories fixed : 100/90W with relay and wiring harness, Dashcam, Auto dimming IRVM.

Its been 3.5 years since purchase and the OE battery is dying or starting to die.

Symptoms felt :

1. MID flickering during cranking, no battery warning light so far

2. Cranking time increased. Fatigue like feeling.

Multimeter Data :

After using the car for 110 kms (Out of which 63 kms is at Highway speeds) and letting it rest for 12 hours, here's the details from the multimeter.

Idle Voltage after 12 hours rest : 12.40V
Cranking Voltage : 9.66V
Voltage while Engine idling : 14.20V

Idle Voltage after 12 hours rest

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Cranking Voltage

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Voltage while engine idling

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Getting an Amaron Flo 65Ah as a replacement for the dying Exide. Expecting the New battery to be priced at 5K post exchange with old battery.

Here's how she looks as on yesterday morning

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mukeshgoel · 30th March 2017, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Getting an Amaron Flo 65Ah as a replacement for the dying Exide. Expecting the New battery to be priced at 5K post exchange with old battery.

Bought it (Amaron AAM-FL-565106590 65Ah) for 4500 (after exchange) in July'16 in Gurgaon.

a4anurag · 30th March 2017, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

Bought it (Amaron AAM-FL-565106590 65Ah) for 4500 (after exchange) in July'16 in Gurgaon.

Thanks for giving me the rough ball park figure to bargain for the best deal on the Amaron 65Ah.

How is performing since then, if I can ask?!

mukeshgoel · 30th March 2017, 15:14

It is working absolutely fine. No issues. I guess this is the best one from the available options.

a4anurag · 18th April 2017, 00:47

BATTERY UPDATE

Odometer : 1,12,xxx kms
Battery (OE) : Exide 65Ah
Accessories fixed : 100/90W with relay and wiring harness, Dashcam, Auto dimming IRVM.

Its been 3.5 years since purchase and the OE battery is dying or starting to die.

Symptoms felt :

1. MID flickering during cranking, no battery warning light so far

2. Cranking time increased. Fatigue like feeling.

Multi meter Data :

After using the car for 110 kms (Out of which 63 kms is at Highway speeds) and letting it rest for 12 hours, here's the details from the multimeter.

Idle Voltage after 12 hours rest : 12.40V
Cranking Voltage : 9.66V
Voltage while Engine idling : 14.20V

After a lot of waiting, finally got time today to get the battery changed.

Brand : Amaron
Name : FLO
Model Number : AAM-FL-565106590
Product Capacity: 65 Ah
MFD : March 2017
Price : ₹4,900

At the same time bought the plastic tray on which the battery is placed. Changed it as the acid from the older battery was splashed and wasn't in good shape.

Part Number: 33660M74L00
Part Name : Tray, Battery
Price : ₹69

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Metal Tray that is corroded due to the acid. Shall be changed in a day or two.

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New plastic tray placed in position

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New battery installation going on

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Done..

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Details

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Couple of more updates coming soon on the car (Some major ones too).

Shall be doing the 1,10,000 kms service tomorrow or day after.. Shall update once done.

a4anurag · 24th April 2017, 09:42

1,10,000 kms Service UPDATE

Service at home facility availed. Regular servicing done, with no issues reported. Took them 35 minutes to complete the job.

Odometer at which service was done

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Bill

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Things done:

Engine oil (Provided by me)
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter
Brake check
Fluids top-up

Since this is 1,10,000 kms service, the fuel filter is not changed as per Maruti's maintenance schedule so it was skipped. I forced them to change it as I am paying anyway for it but they didn't agree.

Engine oil used (Mobil Super 1000 - 15W40)

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New Oil Filer

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New Air Filter

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Old air filter post 13,000 kms usage.

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Hand-written bill

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Parked post service @ Home

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Bought this mobile holder yesterday @ Amazon. Costed me Rs 528/-

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JMaruru · 24th April 2017, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

1,10,000 kms Service UPDATE

Engine oil used (Mobil Super 1000 - 15W40)
Attachment 1632372

Why 15W40?

Should NOT it have been 5W40?

a4anurag · 24th April 2017, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMaruru

Why 15W40?

Should NOT it have been 5W40?

Yes it should have been 5W40, I chose 15W40 (mineral oil) as I am getting some engine related works by month or first week of May. Didn't want to use the same oil post replacement. Hence chose 15W40 that will be in the car for 5K kms compared to the 5W40 that I keep till 10K kms.

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a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold *MINOR UPDATE BUT SAD ONE* Damage gifted by indica cab driver 2 days back. Replaced the ORVM glass with the OEM one that I had kept aside when I had replaced with the Anti glare ones. Only glass damaged Damaged anti glare (Top) and OEM mirror (Below) In a way happy that the damage was restricted 'ONLY' to the glass and not the whole unit else it would have been a very costly repair to get the car back in shape. Last edited by a4anurag : 20th March 2017 at 10:39.
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a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold *1,11,111 kms done* Car is doing well albeit a few issues cropping up. Battery is dying, lower arms needs to be changed. Plus planning to get the Timing chain +components curbed at 1.1L service. EDIT: I am expecting a total cost of expenditure near 20K Last edited by a4anurag : 27th March 2017 at 21:22.
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sumeethaldankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,937 Thanked: 3,318 Times View My Garage	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold Nice to see you cross the lac mark trouble free. Will you be retaining the Swift for long ? I had to change lower arms twice in 50k on my Civic due to bad after market parts. Are the lower arms clunking while driving. Last edited by sumeethaldankar : 28th March 2017 at 10:05.
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30th March 2017, 01:03	#683
a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold BATTERY UPDATE Odometer : 1,11,355 kms Battery (OE) : Exide 65Ah Accessories fixed : 100/90W with relay and wiring harness, Dashcam, Auto dimming IRVM. Its been 3.5 years since purchase and the OE battery is dying or starting to die. Symptoms felt : 1. MID flickering during cranking, no battery warning light so far 2. Cranking time increased. Fatigue like feeling. Multimeter Data : After using the car for 110 kms (Out of which 63 kms is at Highway speeds) and letting it rest for 12 hours, here's the details from the multimeter. Idle Voltage after 12 hours rest : 12.40V Cranking Voltage : 9.66V Voltage while Engine idling : 14.20V Idle Voltage after 12 hours rest Cranking Voltage Voltage while engine idling Getting an Amaron Flo 65Ah as a replacement for the dying Exide. Expecting the New battery to be priced at 5K post exchange with old battery. Here's how she looks as on yesterday morning Last edited by a4anurag : 30th March 2017 at 01:07.
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mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,234 Thanked: 2,142 Times View My Garage	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold It is working absolutely fine. No issues. I guess this is the best one from the available options.
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18th April 2017, 00:47	#687
a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold *BATTERY UPDATE* Odometer : 1,12,xxx kms Battery (OE) : Exide 65Ah Accessories fixed : 100/90W with relay and wiring harness, Dashcam, Auto dimming IRVM. Its been 3.5 years since purchase and the OE battery is dying or starting to die. Symptoms felt : 1. MID flickering during cranking, no battery warning light so far 2. Cranking time increased. Fatigue like feeling. Multi meter Data : After using the car for 110 kms (Out of which 63 kms is at Highway speeds) and letting it rest for 12 hours, here's the details from the multimeter. Idle Voltage after 12 hours rest : 12.40V Cranking Voltage : 9.66V Voltage while Engine idling : 14.20V After a lot of waiting, finally got time today to get the battery changed. Brand : Amaron Name : FLO Model Number : AAM-FL-565106590 Product Capacity: 65 Ah MFD : March 2017 Price : ₹4,900 At the same time bought the plastic tray on which the battery is placed. Changed it as the acid from the older battery was splashed and wasn't in good shape. Part Number: 33660M74L00 Part Name : Tray, Battery Price : ₹69 Metal Tray that is corroded due to the acid. Shall be changed in a day or two. New plastic tray placed in position New battery installation going on Done.. Details *Couple of more updates coming soon on the car (Some major ones too).* Shall be doing the 1,10,000 kms service tomorrow or day after.. Shall update once done. Last edited by a4anurag : 18th April 2017 at 00:49.
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24th April 2017, 09:42	#688
a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	re: The story of a Blue Streak a.k.a Maruti Swift ZDi (Torque Blue). 1,20,000 km up & now sold 1,10,000 kms Service UPDATE Service at home facility availed. Regular servicing done, with no issues reported. Took them 35 minutes to complete the job. Odometer at which service was done Bill Things done: Engine oil (Provided by me) Oil Filter Air Filter Cabin Air Filter Brake check Fluids top-up Since this is 1,10,000 kms service, the fuel filter is not changed as per Maruti's maintenance schedule so it was skipped. I forced them to change it as I am paying anyway for it but they didn't agree. Engine oil used (Mobil Super 1000 - 15W40) New Oil Filer New Air Filter Old air filter post 13,000 kms usage. Hand-written bill Parked post service @ Home __________________________________________________ __ Bought this mobile holder yesterday @ Amazon. Costed me Rs 528/- Last edited by a4anurag : 24th April 2017 at 09:53.
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