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Originally Posted by shelby GT congrats for your 100k mark, and need to say it is a incredible effort to log all those in such a manner. really appreciate the effort you have put for this. |
@shelby : Midnight black, a/c issues, one-time green fluid leak etc. Sounds almost like my Baleno, just that mine is 2005 and crossed 1 lakh on the odometer.
Inspite of being from Kerala, I haven't ever been to Kannur (will change that soon) so ofcourse no idea of good mechanics there. Do check up the team-bhp directory - maybe someone has put up details of a garage in your vicinity.
Coming to the issues, will share what info I have from my car experience :
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A/c : Recently I have had a host of issues with the a/c and spent around 10K or more & lot of time. Its working great now and I hope it stays that way. I don't think I had the issue you mentioned, but hope you checked for any gas leakage etc in the pipelines. Don't know if it will help, but do check out the a/c issues I had.
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RPM fluctuations : There has always been some rpm change when the thermostat kicks in after the cabin has cooled. Eg while waiting at a signal, if without a/c on, the car will always idle at around 750rpm. But if a/c is on, it will go 1000-1100 rpm and when thermostat kicks in, come down to 750rpm. And this cycle repeats.
Is this what you see ?
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We faced some incidents.... :
Did you check where the engine temp needle was at ? Any signs of overheating ?
When engine temp is higher than normal (overheating, due to low/no coolant or fan not working), the ECU will reduce load by cutting of a/c. So even if you miss the temp-gauge, the a/c not working is a signal.
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Suspension : Need to get it checked to know what exactly. I had a thud sound on small potholes on left side. Turned out the lower arm was damaged - replaced it.
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Green fluid leak : I also had it once, but never after that. Do check coolant level. As in my case, one of the pipes had a minute puncture, which wont leak in short runs, but on long runs when temp/pressure builds up, it was leaking. Check for such cases.
Like you, I also sometimes think of replacing her, but the fun of driving it makes me change my mind.
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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR 1L mark is always special! Congrats!
The service details and log is really meticulous indeed! I used to visit Ignite during the 2011 - 2012 period when I was in Chennai and had my WagonR. Did their service quality come down recently, or Gulf Auto is an even better choice nowadays? |
Thanks CrazyDriver !!! Nothing wrong with Ignite's service, just that the car has been at Kerala for couple years now & hence get it serviced at Gulf Auto.