[raj_5004]

Originally Posted by jkdas

Ah,met the Bolero Storm on the way to Kovai. Well, its fast. Was able to keep up with me till 120. In gear acceleration is good but he knew he cant overtake me. Hope the car isnt for a customer (it had no reg plates).

whats that?

and of course!

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by raj_5004

whats that?

and of course!

Isnt it the Storm? The CRDe version?

He was a good driver (road manner included ) and tried his best to keep up and hence.

[raj_5004]

ohhh, the bolero CRDe is called the storm. i was not aware of that. pardon the ignorance.

[jkdas]

Back from third service.

Talked to service manager about the service light and he was upset that they, his juniors, didnt fix it. He said he will check and get back to me even when I said about TSK's experience.

I didnt drive much after the service. No rattles for now. All looks good. Will update tomorrow.

[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by jkdas

Back from third service.

Please add the bill details when you update. Would be nice to have the details from many places.

[jkdas]

Part No Part Price
254718130115 Assembly Oil filter 161.60
253409110117 Assembly Fue; Filter Delphi 2161.15
278909130106 Air Filter Element 643.73
OILCASGTXD CH4 15W40 Castrol GTX 1806.68
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Total 5451.00
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They also found that mine has worn out tie rods and since they didnt have it in stock they have ordered it. Will call me up when it lands. Free alignment and wheel rotation after putting new tie rods. Under warranty.

They now drop you car at you house for free after service which is very helpful.

[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by jkdas

Part No Part Price

Thanks. The fuel filter is costly and then the 7.5 litres of engine oil add to the cost.

Was this a free service? How frequently do you change the oil?

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,



Thanks. The fuel filter is costly and then the 7.5 litres of engine oil add to the cost.

Was this a free service? How frequently do you change the oil?

Fuel filter every 30k and hence the price looks ok.
Dont remember changing it for the Santros. This happens only for diesel?

It was my 3rd free service. I change oil every 7.5k.

[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by jkdas

Fuel filter every 30k and hence the price looks ok.
Dont remember changing it for the Santros. This happens only for diesel?
It was my 3rd free service. I change oil every 7.5k.

It is once every 10000kms in my Marina. The same in the Viva CRDi that I had before.

If filter change is only every 30000kms, the price is fine. But are you sure?

In the City, it is once every 40000kms. I am sure the Santro would have similar frequency.

The common rail diesel engines are much more sensitive ot impurities in the diesel, hence the more expensive fuel filter. The Viva ones are Rs 1100 a piece.

Have you checked the oil at 7500kms? I am sure they will be black, but there won't be any thickening nor will they feel grainy. I remember the oil change in DICOR Safari is every 15000kms.

[hrag]

Originally Posted by trrk

I remember the oil change in DICOR Safari is every 15000kms.

Only for the 2.2 - the 3.0's oil change interval is 10000 km.

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,


If filter change is only every 30000kms, the price is fine. But are you sure?

Very sure, checked the manual

Have you checked the oil at 7500kms? I am sure they will be black, but there won't be any thickening nor will they feel grainy. I remember the oil change in DICOR Safari is every 15000kms.

Its 7500ksm if you drive in city or every dusty area. Someone did post here recently that Tata has confirmed that 15000 will do even if its a city ride.

My mind will be at peace if I keep changing at 7500kms though. Used to do every 5000km for Santro and later at every 10000km with synthetic oil.

Originally Posted by hrag

Only for the 2.2 - the 3.0's oil change interval is 10000 km.

Originally Posted by brandon

This is like buying a theatre from a 25 inch TV. I have a Santro as well and moved upto an Accent. Hoping to go up to a Safari next

I couldnt wait.

Another experience.

Parked the Safari near my house on a slope. Was on low fuel and when I returned to park it inside my garage, it wont start. Coz I knew why this happened I bought 10lit of diesel and refilled.

When I opened the fuel tank< i heard/felt lot of air escaping. Is this normal? This was the first time I was opening at the tank myself and hence the doubt.

The process of pumping out(?) the air that was sucked into the fuel system was easy to remove. Just squeeze the pump on RHS of the engine bay couple of times till you feel its full of diesel and not air. Done. Crank once and it starts up.

[greenhorn]

Originally Posted by jkdas

Another experience.

Parked the Safari near my house on a slope. Was on low fuel and when I returned to park it inside my garage, it wont start. Coz I knew why this happened I bought 10lit of diesel and refilled.

When I opened the fuel tank< i heard/felt lot of air escaping. Is this normal? This was the first time I was opening at the tank myself and hence the doubt.

orkut -

think so

[adc]

Originally Posted by jkdas

Another experience.

Parked the Safari near my house on a slope. Was on low fuel and when I returned to park it inside my garage, it wont start. Coz I knew why this happened I bought 10lit of diesel and refilled.

As for the service people I talked to, these things came out:

1. Whatever be written, if mineral oil, which by itself is enough, change every 5k.

Of course this is proven for any car, just be on mineral oil and change between 5-6k and everthing is okay for a long long time. Are you planning on going for synthetic in future?

2. Good diesel as the common rail is sensitive to diesel quality - in all the places roamed, fuel whether normal, if premium is not available, I rely on the IndianOil brand almost all times.

3. Never run out of fuel so that you have to pump manually, as the fuel pump gets damaged - though he told not a problem as there is warranty!!


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[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by jkdas

My mind will be at peace if I keep changing at 7500kms though. Used to do every 5000km for Santro and later at every 10000km with synthetic oil.

That is a surprise. Usually fuel filter changes are more in the common rail diesel engines (Hyundai experience).

Oil change intervals are for your mental satisfaction. Whatever makes you comfortable should be fine.

[dadu]

Originally Posted by jkdas

Part No Part Price
254718130115 Assembly Oil filter 161.60
253409110117 Assembly Fue; Filter Delphi 2161.15
278909130106 Air Filter Element 643.73
OILCASGTXD CH4 15W40 Castrol GTX 1806.68
-------------------------------------------------
Total 5451.00
-------------------------------------------------

Didn't see the clutch and brake oil change as required at 30k service. Pressure escaping(hissing sound) from the tank is normal.