75,400 kms on the clock and the service bug bites me again.. Although I thought that I will get 80 k service at 80 k kms only, which was like running 15k kms since previous service, I couldnt convince myself to wait for another 5k kms for next service.
So, Went to asian motors yest to get the oil checked. Their technician checked the oil and said that I can use it for another 4-5k kms. But he added that my driving style has deteriorated the oil sooner than it does in normal conditions. He said, I changed it in an outlander after 15k kms yesterday and the oil was in better shape than this.. Thats it.. I decided that I will get the service done..But the ASC was too busy and I was asked to come today..
Before all this texted Khoj sir, yest to find out where he buys his oil and which oil should I use instead of Motul as the one Asian Motors has, has a manufacture date of oct 09. So didnt want to go for such old oil. Secondly, if I was to change at 10k kms, I simply cannot buy an oil for 5300 every time. Infact, I'd prefer to change normal oil every 5k kms rather than a Rs.5300 oil every 10k kms. Khoj sir was kind enough to suggest Castrol Edge (made in UK), or mobil oil or shell helix ultra. He also suggested that I shouldnt but oil with manufactured date more than 18 months old.
So, went to asian motors today at 11 am and they were almost free.. Asked if I can supply my oil and they accepted as I said I wont buy an oil that old, either give me a new pack or I give my own. So, my request was accepted.I got the Job card opened and then the search for a good lubricant shop started. Called just dial and found a few in Punjabi Bagh. Got almost 10 calls which I answered regarding castrol oil and about 5-7 which I didnt answer. Went to the closest one, looked quiet reputed.. and bought Castrol Edge 5W 40 for Rs. 2900, made in UK, import Jan 2011.
Went to asian motors and the job started on my car, things that really needed replacement were spark plugs and coolant. Things that were found in decent condition but were still changed were gear oil (even after 80k it was in decent shape) and power steering oil. Since clutch oil was changed a few kms back, I just bought a new bottle for brakes bleeding and the rest (almost 85%) kept as stock (makes bleeding clutch at home easy
).
Saw a very minor leak in the outside boot of the left axle (same axle, which had its inner boot changed last week) and checked for axle price and was about to faint knowing the price of the new one. If you have any heart related problems, please done check the price...
it was.. an atrocious 45000 each..
checked if they provide only boot and was quoted Rs 6500 for only two boots of one axle..hell..
All the consumables were replaced along with filters were replaced in front of me and the car was ready by 2:30. Was reported that the rear pads need replacement urgently but said no to it.
Damage...
Oil Filter : 126
Air Filter : 311
Brake Oil : 220
Power Steering oil : 327
Gear Oil additive : 1140 (2)
Gear oil : 321 (2)
Spark Plug : 1127 (4)
Coolant : 620 (5) this was supposed to be 4 L but I was billed for 5 by mistake. they added a discount of 150 on labour and negotiated it.
Labour: 1462
Service tax @ 10.3% : 150
VAT @ 12.5% : 405
VAT on oil and lubricants @20% : 174
Total : 6280
Said thanks and went to Karol Bagh to get rear pads, cost 1450. Went to raju and asked him to get the outside boot of axle also changed. He said its minor leak and I shouldnt worry but I insisted to change it rightaway as I dont want nightmares remembering the cost of new axle. Me: get this boot changed, guess the price of new axle. Raju: 20k? Me:
45k. Raju: aww..
Also got brake pads changed and total damage was Rs 900 including 500 for boot, and 400 labour for axle and brake pad fitting. Raju: how do you drive, you get over with one set of pads ever 13-15k kms..me..lolzzz
So
Grand total : 2900 for oil + 6280 for service + 1450 for pads and 1000 for boot and brake pad replacement =
Rs. 11,630..
I know some of this could have been avoided, call me an idiot but thats just me...
@Khoj Sir, thanks for all the help..