Rocket Hatch - Dark Grey GETZ CRDI. EDIT: 1 yr, 15k kms + report.

krish3 · 25th February 2010, 11:53

Thanks Mohsin.. I will try the service advisor and station you mentioned if I service the car in bangalore next time.

Two slights problems have come up after this service.

1) Steering is very slightly tilted to left at straight ahead position. Highly irritating but I wouldn't want to go to a service station again for this.

2) A new rattle has started from somewhere.. again at idle/crawling speeds only. Yet to find out where it has comes from.

The seats which were stained looks all fresh and good and they have also polished the interiors. But I'll not go to them again for sure.

aZa · 25th February 2010, 12:17

My Getz cRDI is due for its second service too, what all should i be insisting to change here ? i got the engine oil changed in the first service too even though the service advisor was against it.

krish3 · 25th February 2010, 14:06

As mentioned by Phoenix, insist on fuel filter change. I will have to go again at 10k kms to do this.

krish3 · 28th February 2010, 10:25

As promised.. some interior pics.

Dials with lights on... its a pleasant cabin, no fancy stuff

Rocket Hatch - Dark Grey GETZ CRDI. EDIT: 1 yr, 15k kms + report.-dials-lights.jpg

Dashboard.. again simple and functional.

Rocket Hatch - Dark Grey GETZ CRDI. EDIT: 1 yr, 15k kms + report.-dash-steering.jpg

Front row. There is a lot of storage space

Rocket Hatch - Dark Grey GETZ CRDI. EDIT: 1 yr, 15k kms + report.-front-row.jpg

Storage space under the steering as well.

Rocket Hatch - Dark Grey GETZ CRDI. EDIT: 1 yr, 15k kms + report.-storage-under-steering.jpg

All in all a very comfortable and practical family car.

Nikhilb2008 · 28th February 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by krish3

Thanks Mohsin.. I will try the service advisor and station you mentioned if I service the car in bangalore next time.

Two slights problems have come up after this service.

1) Steering is very slightly tilted to left at straight ahead position. Highly irritating but I wouldn't want to go to a service station again for this.

Get the alignment checked.

krish3 · 28th February 2010, 11:09

Nikhil- I was about to write it down here, but you have mentioned it.

During a trip to melekote, the car was veering to the left. During the service, they had done tyre rotation, wheel balacing and alignment. I went back to the service station after the trip.

They swapped the front two tyres and for a time the car went straight ahead on leaving the steering. Today morning again, I found that the car now veers to the right. Seems to be uneven tyre wear on the specific tyre. This tyre was previously on rear left.

What all could be possible causes? What needs to be done now. Should a wheel alignment and balacing do the trick?

Nikhilb2008 · 28th February 2010, 11:15

Balancing wont help much.

Seems to be a tyre issue. Could ALSO be an alignment issue.

Best thing is to solve this by trial and error!

This is why I always recommend a front to back wheel rotation. Never mix the two sides.

People underestimate the road force that a tyre develops.

kpzen · 28th February 2010, 11:27

Put the FR tire at the back and do some trials by fitting one of the rear tires on FR side.

Mr_Bean · 28th February 2010, 11:46

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Originally Posted by krish3

As promised.. some interior pics.

Dials with lights on... its a pleasant cabin, no fancy stuff

I quite like the dashboard of the getz with the clean and tight looks... You took these photos after the interior cleaning?

A small suggestion, get your steering & gear knob leather wrapped, it would compliment the interiors & you a nice feel handling those horse powers..

Btw you get rattling on the vehicle?, something was cropping up from the mirror last time I sat..

Btw I got all my ICE removed from the vehicle, everything.. Now my car has started to rattle at all ends, folks who removed the components have left a screw or not at each end to annoy me..

krish3 · 28th February 2010, 11:57

Nikhil and Kpzen - Will keep this in mind when I give my vehicle tmrw again.

MrBean -: The service centre guys had done a full interior shampooing and polishing after they greased the seats.

I would like a full seat cover + steering cover job, but am hesitant to put in leather/art leather coz the temp inside cabin goes up a lot. Even with fabric seats, my back starts feeling a bit stuffy now. Bangalore is getting hot (literally).

Rattling is somewhere from the dash and somewhere from behind.Yet to isolate them and today, they vanished all of a sudden.

Mr_Bean · 28th February 2010, 12:20

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Originally Posted by krish3

I would like a full seat cover + steering cover job, but am hesitant to put in leather/art leather coz the temp inside cabin goes up a lot. Even with fabric seats, my back starts feeling a bit stuffy now. Bangalore is getting hot (literally).

Are you fine the cushioning the seats are providing? If yes I am a great advocate of fabric seats, Get some big white colored towels around 6, wash it regularly & wrap it around. It gives a good feeling when you enter the car.. Art leather tend to smell & burn the *** if the vehicle is parked in open sun.

krish3 · 1st March 2010, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

This is why I always recommend a front to back wheel rotation. Never mix the two sides.

Just a doubt. In case this is done, the spare tyre will never be used. Isn't tyre rotation done to ensure that all tyres are used in an even manner?

Nikhilb2008 · 1st March 2010, 09:41

Yeah, but it can also be done to ensure only 4 tyres are worn equally. Your spare will REMAIN your spare even after you get the second set of tyres.

krish3 · 1st March 2010, 11:12

Thanks Nikhil.

I went to the service station again today morning, and the mechanic started checking again. He tried various combination of the tyres and finally hit upon a good combination. Now the car seems to be pulling correctly.

I'll ,though, wait till weekend, when I'll be going on a highway drive, before the final judgement is out. Hopefully this'll be the last I see of any service station till the next service is due.

BTW, the mileage seems to be back at its normal range. Ran 350+ kms since I filled fuel after service and the needle gauge is at half mark. At this mark, I usually get 16.8-18 kmpl. Seems like the 12.8 kmpl was an anamoly or an indication of a service required.

ph03n!x · 1st March 2010, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by krish3

1) Steering is very slightly tilted to left at straight ahead position. Highly irritating but I wouldn't want to go to a service station again for this.

I had the same prob - steering tilted even when the car is going on a straight line. You need to take the car in for a alignment check, tell them specifically to center the steering and then align the wheels.

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Originally Posted by krish3

As promised.. some interior pics.

Dials with lights on... its a pleasant cabin, no fancy stuff

Attachment 296701

Fuel level!!!

Well, dont be too alarmed by the emoticon, but yes - don't have the car run too low on fuel. I refill at 1/4 tanks. The entire fuel system is pretty sensitive in all modern CRDi engines and running too low strains the system unnecessarily (yes, they are built to stand such strains, but should we test them?!), not to mention the chances of dirty residue from the tank getting sucked in.

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Originally Posted by krish3

BTW, the mileage seems to be back at its normal range. Ran 350+ kms since I filled fuel after service and the needle gauge is at half mark. At this mark, I usually get 16.8-18 kmpl. Seems like the 12.8 kmpl was an anamoly or an indication of a service required.

I never get more (or lesser) than 15 - 16, be it city or highway

What RPM do you up-shift/ down-shift?

25th February 2010, 11:53	#91
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Thanks Mohsin.. I will try the service advisor and station you mentioned if I service the car in bangalore next time. Two slights problems have come up after this service. 1) Steering is very slightly tilted to left at straight ahead position. Highly irritating but I wouldn't want to go to a service station again for this. 2) A new rattle has started from somewhere.. again at idle/crawling speeds only. Yet to find out where it has comes from. The seats which were stained looks all fresh and good and they have also polished the interiors. But I'll not go to them again for sure.
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25th February 2010, 12:17	#92
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	My Getz cRDI is due for its second service too, what all should i be insisting to change here ? i got the engine oil changed in the first service too even though the service advisor was against it.
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25th February 2010, 14:06	#93
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	As mentioned by Phoenix, insist on fuel filter change. I will have to go again at 10k kms to do this.
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28th February 2010, 10:25	#94
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Interior pics As promised.. some interior pics. Dials with lights on... its a pleasant cabin, no fancy stuff Dashboard.. again simple and functional. Front row. There is a lot of storage space Storage space under the steering as well. All in all a very comfortable and practical family car. Attached Thumbnails
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28th February 2010, 11:09	#96
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Nikhil- I was about to write it down here, but you have mentioned it. During a trip to melekote, the car was veering to the left. During the service, they had done tyre rotation, wheel balacing and alignment. I went back to the service station after the trip. They swapped the front two tyres and for a time the car went straight ahead on leaving the steering. Today morning again, I found that the car now veers to the right. Seems to be uneven tyre wear on the specific tyre. This tyre was previously on rear left. What all could be possible causes? What needs to be done now. Should a wheel alignment and balacing do the trick?
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28th February 2010, 11:15	#97
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,152 Times	Balancing wont help much. Seems to be a tyre issue. Could ALSO be an alignment issue. Best thing is to solve this by trial and error! This is why I always recommend a front to back wheel rotation. Never mix the two sides. People underestimate the road force that a tyre develops.
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28th February 2010, 11:27	#98
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,879 Times View My Garage	Put the FR tire at the back and do some trials by fitting one of the rear tires on FR side.
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28th February 2010, 11:57	#100
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Nikhil and Kpzen - Will keep this in mind when I give my vehicle tmrw again. MrBean -: The service centre guys had done a full interior shampooing and polishing after they greased the seats. I would like a full seat cover + steering cover job, but am hesitant to put in leather/art leather coz the temp inside cabin goes up a lot. Even with fabric seats, my back starts feeling a bit stuffy now. Bangalore is getting hot (literally). Rattling is somewhere from the dash and somewhere from behind.Yet to isolate them and today, they vanished all of a sudden.
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1st March 2010, 09:41	#103
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,152 Times	Yeah, but it can also be done to ensure only 4 tyres are worn equally. Your spare will REMAIN your spare even after you get the second set of tyres.
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1st March 2010, 11:12	#104
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Phew.. think its done finally Thanks Nikhil. I went to the service station again today morning, and the mechanic started checking again. He tried various combination of the tyres and finally hit upon a good combination. Now the car seems to be pulling correctly. I'll ,though, wait till weekend, when I'll be going on a highway drive, before the final judgement is out. Hopefully this'll be the last I see of any service station till the next service is due. BTW, the mileage seems to be back at its normal range. Ran 350+ kms since I filled fuel after service and the needle gauge is at half mark. At this mark, I usually get 16.8-18 kmpl. Seems like the 12.8 kmpl was an anamoly or an indication of a service required.
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