[akas_chauhan]

Originally Posted by filcord

congratulations on reaching this milestone(!) with so few issues. My baleno is now at 45 k, and I have the p/window switch problem too - the master switch for left back does not work to raise the glass, but I can raise it from the actual door switch itself. I use Mobil 1 and the engine is like butter.

Yeah it's true. Power window issue is common in all Maruti Cars and there is a separate thread for that purpose only.

[v&v]

Originally Posted by don_carmaster

Hey V&V,
Even i own a baleno and i must say its superb vehicle, mine is pearl silver and is 1.26 lacs on the Odo still never thought of making it a history!!
Even i have a problem of the noise over potholes and it is due to the shocker..needs to be replaced
Second is that the paint on my girl is getting off, needs to be repainted
Still get FE of 12-12.5 in city!!
What bout you?

don_carmaster,
Baleno is an additive car. I too plan to keep it as long as possible.I too get 12 - 13 during summers and around 14 - 14.5 during winters. (Due to running without A/C).

v&v

[v&v]

Originally Posted by filcord

congratulations on reaching this milestone(!) with so few issues. My baleno is now at 45 k, and I have the p/window switch problem too - the master switch for left back does not work to raise the glass, but I can raise it from the actual door switch itself. I use Mobil 1 and the engine is like butter.

Thanks filcord,

Try to find some local electrician, who can repair these switches as they can be interchangeable (the inside components). I got it repaired by one of the local power window specialist for around Rs 450/-. The maruti guys were asking around 4k for replacement as per them it is non repairable.

v&v

[v&v]

Did my 90,000 kms service of my blue boy, No major issues. Service was done at local service center at vasant kunj. Jobs done -

Engine oil - Castrol GTX 20-50 @ 3.5 L @ Rs 750.
Oil Filter - @ Rs 60
Coolant topup - 1liter @ 200
Washing & Cleaning @ 350/-

Total Cost : Rs 1360/-

Also got power windows serviced - Costed be Rs 1100/-
Will post some latest snaps too.

[panks15]

Hi,

Did you got the wheel bearings changed? and what was the cost?

My 2005 baleno is about to complete 70K kms and has developed a squeaking noise on the right side front wheel

Service advisor told it would last for 2K kms more if driven on good roads and sedately.

Baleno is hard to drive sedately and
good roads during rainy season in mumbai, where is that?

So plan to do it before something major goes wrong.

Take care, Drive safe.

[v&v]

Got the rear suspension overhauled from the local mechanic near my residence. This is the first time i am doing the suspension work for my baleno in 10 yrs of service.


Rubber bushes all ok. (Still) (Recomended not to change)
Shockers Gone
Rear Left bearing Gone.

Shocker - Got the Imported gas filled one from Khurana - Green park @ 2250/pcs = 4500/-
Shocker rubber kit - @ 300/set = 600/-
Bearing Hub set - 1050/-

Total part cost 6050/-
Labour Charges - 400/-
Time taken - 4 Hrs

Total Cost = 6450/-

[sdp1975]

How does the car feel after the suspension overhaul, any difference in the ride/handling ?

[v&v]

Earlier there used to be a swinging effect at the back on speed breakers, it gone, Now it a floating feeling. There was lot of humming noise from the wheel bearing which is now gone.

[wanderernomad]

Hi nice to know that Baleno is giving you such good service. I shall be picking up a used Baleno 2006 VXI next week which has done about 39K so far. Any suggestions about any impending immediate expense that might be there due to the age and mileage factor. The car is well maintained and doesnt need any running repair as such.

[v&v]

Originally Posted by wanderernomad

Hi nice to know that Baleno is giving you such good service. I shall be picking up a used Baleno 2006 VXI next week which has done about 39K so far. Any suggestions about any impending immediate expense that might be there due to the age and mileage factor. The car is well maintained and doesnt need any running repair as such.

Congrats in advance. At 40k odo,

1. Check the central locking, All power window switches and power windows function. I had max issues with these only.
2. Breaks
3. Under body damage.
4. Get the throttle body and injectors cleaned, if not done as per the service records. After that use system G.

cheers
v&v

[filcord]

Originally Posted by v&v

Thanks filcord,

Try to find some local electrician, who can repair these switches as they can be interchangeable (the inside components). I got it repaired by one of the local power window specialist for around Rs 450/-. The maruti guys were asking around 4k for replacement as per them it is non repairable.

v&v

Update on my power window issue. Last month, I was passing by my old auto electrician's workshop, a fellow I know since my days with the Fiat 1100 in the eighties. Told him about the master switch, he took one look and pulled out a can of WD-40. Two long squirts of that and lo and behold, the switch went back to work, and has stayed that way ever since.
MASS wanted almost 10K to replace the entire master switch.

[utppal]

Originally Posted by filcord

Update on my power window issue. Last month, I was passing by my old auto electrician's workshop, a fellow I know since my days with the Fiat 1100 in the eighties. Told him about the master switch, he took one look and pulled out a can of WD-40. Two long squirts of that and lo and behold, the switch went back to work, and has stayed that way ever since.
MASS wanted almost 10K to replace the entire master switch.

WD-40 is such an amazing product! i regularly use it for spraying on parts which appear rusted. Squeaks disappear on hinges, etc.

BTW, this thread is very very informative! Much knowledge gained. Will put it to use on my Baleno - the odo just turned 61k.

[joshguy]

Originally Posted by v&v

Congrats in advance. At 40k odo,

1. Check the central locking, All power window switches and power windows function. I had max issues with these only.
2. Breaks
3. Under body damage.
4. Get the throttle body and injectors cleaned, if not done as per the service records. After that use system G.

cheers
v&v

V&V the car you have is superb one,i still recollect the test drive i had when it was launched.

We too had a maruti 1000 which did 215000 kms and then a santro which also did similar mileage .It was sold last month

Of the two i would say the 1000 was the best as it has the jap engine ,the clutch life was 110000kms.

In santro we did two OHs but 1000 it was only once ,so i always have a respect for Suzuki

[rjstyles69]

Originally Posted by wanderernomad

I shall be picking up a used Baleno 2006 VXI next week which has done about 39K so far. Any suggestions about any impending immediate expense that might be there due to the age and mileage factor. The car is well maintained and doesnt need any running repair as such.

Then why bother on spending that extra money ? At 39k when the car is well maintained I cant think of an expenditure that you could run into. Just ensure that the suspension is in shape.
Apart from that its the brake pads and the oil change, in case the old owner was following the 5k oil change schedule.

[filcord]

If it's well maintained, you need little to do. Just stick to specified work as per the manual. Get the wheels aligned and balanced properly every 5000. Maybe do a thorough 3M cleaning of the interior and engine bay, and you should be good as new.