[kpzen]

The 60k kms service was delayed a bit due to rains and ended up running 2000kms more than the scheduled time/kms.

Odo - 62386 kms

Things replaced:
Shell Power Steering Oil
Shell Coolant
Shell Brake Oil
Hyundai MOBIS Fuel Filter

Things done:
Radiator Flushing
Brake servicing

TOTAL BILL - Rs 3495/-

cost of Consumables - Rs 2420/-
Labour + tax - Rs 1075/-

[kpzen]

Rattling + an insensitive Horn button - a small DIY solution.

The horn button used to rattle once in a while but one strong tap on it used to make it disappear.
But, the current running on bad rain affected cratered roads have taken a toll on them and tapping no longer works.

Also, since last week the horn was only working when pressed at couple of locations.

One free sunday and awesome weather turned out to be an ideal combo for a DIY.






Carbon deposit looked like a possible reason for an insensitive horn button.
Cleaned it with a dry cloth and fixed it back.
VOILA !! Problem solved.

[krish3]

Thats a nice pictorial description. Thanks for this. In case we ever face this issue, we now know what needs to be done. Helps save the trip to service centre

[kpzen]

After a long long search, got the synthetic (based) gear oil from Hyundai itself.
2L - Rs 1500 (inclusive taxes)

[pras.oct25]

@kpzen - what is the advantage of synthetic based gear oil over normal gear oil?

[krish3]

Whats the change interval for a synthetic gear oil? I think its 30k kms for normal.

[kpzen]

Originally Posted by pras.oct25

@kpzen - what is the advantage of synthetic based gear oil over normal gear oil?

All Hyundai diesel and automatic variants come with synthetic gear oil from factory but as a refill Hyundai has given the service centers only the mineral type gear oil.
Mainly, due to the cost factor. Synthetic costs almost 3 times. When they launched Verna they had synthetic but customers had preference for the cheaper option of mineral.

Originally Posted by krish3

Whats the change interval for a synthetic gear oil? I think its 30k kms for normal.

80k for synthetic. I got it changed @ 64k.

[pras.oct25]

Originally Posted by kpzen

All Hyundai diesel and automatic variants come with synthetic gear oil from factory but as a refill Hyundai has given the service centers only the mineral type gear oil.
Mainly, due to the cost factor. Synthetic costs almost 3 times. When they launched Verna they had synthetic but customers had preference for the cheaper option of mineral.

Apart from the long life, does it help smoothening out gear transmission? As in does it help remove the notchy feel when shifting gears?

[jkdas]

That's a lot of dust for a 2000kms run,right?

And will it help if one changes gear oil more frequently? like 20k /30k?

[benbsb29]

Great job regarding the DIY for the horn issue, KP.

[kpzen]

Random AC Test.
Didn't follow any SOP (Std Operating Procedure) Just went about it with my own logic.

Outside Temp - 39 C
Grill Temp - 13.x C
Front seat temp - 21.x C
Rear Seat Temp - 23.x C

Operating Time - 15mins
AC on full blast.

[.anshuman]

@KP: Even i had to search for synthetic gear oil for my Elantra. The dealerships generally stock only the mineral gear oil. I'll search the bill to compare the cost details.

[kpzen]

Originally Posted by pras.oct25

Apart from the long life, does it help smoothening out gear transmission? As in does it help remove the notchy feel when shifting gears?

I think it does, but can't be sure unless we try mineral oil in the same gearbox.
PW got it changed & felt the roughness in gear change.

Originally Posted by jkdas

That's a lot of dust for a 2000kms run,right?

yeah, it becoming a pain now & i'm not sure if its bad or good in the long run.

Originally Posted by jkdas

And will it help if one changes gear oil more frequently? like 20k /30k?

Not required IMO. Even the mineral gear oil have a change interval of 30~50k kms.

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Great job regarding the DIY for the horn issue, KP.

Thanks.
That rattle is back.. need to find another solution.

Originally Posted by .anshuman

@KP: Even i had to search for synthetic gear oil for my Elantra. The dealerships generally stock only the mineral gear oil. I'll search the bill to compare the cost details.

Ya, even i searched a lot, almost ended up sourcing FUCHS from Germany. Then, at the last moment the HMP fellas told me that they have it in stock & hardly anyone has ever asked for one so they never mentioned about it.

[ph03n!x]

Prajesh, your Monroe review is due!!

[kpzen]

Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Prajesh, your Monroe review is due!!

Guilty as Charged

Here you go, a small review.

MONROE SENSATRAC
Rear Dampers
Total kms done - 5000 kms

PROS
1. Make no mistake, the Korean rocket now goes like a stink.
2. Braking is more progressive, absolutely no nose dip and there's so much of confidence while braking at high speeds.
3. The car's absolutely planted at any speed even while changing lanes. There's no waving feel and no hint of the tail
coming out.

CONS
1. Firm ride at the back. Its not horrible, just some better cushion seat would make it better. Mind you, its only in
the rear, in front you won't feel it.
2. Steering has become a tad lighter. Which i guess is due to weight balance which has shifted to the rear. The car
feels as if there's 300kg load at the back.
3. Lot of stress of tires/ chassis & passengers