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Picking a more modern oil but with a higher weight works better than using whatever outdated spec the car manual asks for - API SN 15w40 like Helix HX5 for example. Or a 5w30 HX8 if your car asks for it. | |
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If I had to use a semi synthetic it would one similar to Shell Helix HX7 10W-40. Mineral oil? Well, after using only synthetic for nearly a decade I'd be hesitant to use mineral in the car. The Palio 1.6 GTX OTOH uses HX7 semi synthetic because the engine requires xW-40. | |
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Will make a short highway run today before our trip starting from tomorrow, to let the service bed in correctly. Had I waited for 1-2 days, would've not wasted 1750/- of mineral oil and a lot of fuel ![]() | |
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| ![]() I do that every time, but this time my FNG wasn't available and I had wanted to get the car serviced at the earliest possible so as to give me 5-6 days time prior to our long trip so as to let the service bed in. I follow this rule religiously. |
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| ![]() A simple oil change doesn't require any sort of bedding in. Suspension work or similar then yes definitely, but doing this for a typical oil change is massively over thinking things. |
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ASCs or FNGs can make mistakes. For e.g. in my car's case it was the low level of coolant in the system after a coolant flush by TKM's ASC. I caught it only because I always double check a few items before leaving the service centre a practice I have followed since the '80s. Incidentally the car due for a coolant flush in the upcoming annual service this week. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Guys, A close friend recently picked up a Swift ZXi, with the G13B Petrol engine. The car has done approximately 1.4Lac kms. The car drives beautifully, hence he didn't think twice before getting her home. However, he now faces two issues, and I am posting his questions in BOLD: 1. Sludge: He had to change the tappet cover gasket, and that's when he saw loads of sludge inside. Action taken: Based on my recommendation, he cleaned the sludge whatever was physically accessible on the head, and the sump and strainer was also cleaned. The logic behind this action was to ensure that the engine doesn't get starved of oil due to chocked strainer. 2. Dipstick popping up: The dipstick keeps popping up after few days, also there is warm air coming from the dipstick always. Action Taken: This issue can often happen if the PCV valve is chocked, and the pressure gets relieved from the dipstick. I told him to clean the PCV and check. That stopped the hot air coming out issue, but unfortunately the plastic bodied PCV broke. He has installed Zen MPFI's PCV valve for the time being and the issue is back. We are waiting for the Swift's recommended PCV to arrive. Anything else to check?? Regarding Sludge: 1. Will it be safe to use Synthetic oil on this car?? We aren't much concerned about the oil seal leaks which happens in old cars, can be fixed easily, but will it affect the compression in any way? Synthetic oil is being given a thought as it has detergents which help cleaning the sludge. 2. Mechanic advised against using any flush, as it may cause new noises to surface. Is this claim authentic?? Some more info about the car: 1. Engine has good pep and acceleration. 2. No Blue smoke or soot in tailpipe. 3. No oil consumption Some pics of the engine taken during Tappet cover gasket change and the sump cleaning: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Regards, Shashi Last edited by Leoshashi : 26th December 2018 at 21:43. |
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| ![]() I would say at least ensure that the spark plugs are removed and cleaned, change all the filters. Then maybe use semi synthetic oil from someone like Shell that has a ton of additives. As for flush the new problem is generally leaky old seals that were plugged by the flush and now start to leak in earnest. |
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Cheers ! (Article courtesy : https://www.xbhp.com) | |
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So, should you use synthetic - I'd say no in a car with 1.4 lakh kms on the clock. Use a nice mineral oil like Shell HX 5 or a semi synthetic HX7 even Castrol's Magnatec (both 10W-40) I would not recommend using an xW-30 oil with this engine, only xW-40 or even xW-50. I can't remember the default oil viscosity for my MPFI Esteem (an old memory now) but I think it was 20W-50 as was the case for my 2002 Honda City 1.5 EXI Type II. Please check the manual to be sure. At one point we had 2 Esteems in the family..the first a maroon 1995 carburettor model and the 2000 MPFI. Quote:
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SAE Viscosity Grade: 15W-40 API CI-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF; ACEA E7, E5; Global DHD-1, Cummins CES 20071, 72, 76, 77, 78; Cat ECF-1-A; DDC 93K215; Mack EO-M, EO-M+; MAN 3275; MB Approval 228.3; Renault Trucks RLD-2; Volvo VDS-3 If you want a 15w40 weight semi synthetic try Shell HX5 https://www.amazon.in/Shell-55003997.../dp/B00QK6R55Q or better HX8 5w30 | |
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| ![]() Hi guys! I have a Nissan Terrano 85PS. The odo reads 70k and i am going in for a service at a FNG. 1. What all is the required to get done in standard service of 70k? 2. I am thinking of getting synthetic oil this time, any suggestions of what variant/brand? Thanks! |
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| ![]() Hi Team, Swift LDI 2014 Model 100K done.Got it with 65K done and currently using HX8 5W30. Previously used Mobile 3000 Super. Please suggest oil keeping in view the Odometer reading. Regards, Tyagi |
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