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Originally Posted by //M
(Post 3419366)
Should engine oil be replaced before 10000 kms on the City i-DTEC? My SP and the workshop personnel insist that I get it changed only while nearing 10000 kms and till then I need not worry about the performance of the engine as it has been designed to run upto 10000 kms without the first oil change. The user manual also suggests the same. The SP says lot of testing and investments have gone into making the engine modern and handle such situations and if Honda says 10000 kms that means no owner should be worried about the engine's performance. Should I go the traditional way of getting the oil replaced in the first/second servicing or shall I go with the user manual and the workshop personnel and wait till the 3rd servicing to get the oil replaced? |
Originally Posted by harry10
(Post 3419390)
I had discussed this with the service advisor on my last visit to the showroom. He stated the same that it should be change at the service interval stated as per manual. Personally I will go with whatever manual suggests as the manufacturer knows it's car the best. |
Originally Posted by vsrivatsa
(Post 3419393)
The Service Intervals provided for the Free Services is actually very short as compared to other manufacturers: First Service : 1 Month / 1,000 kms Second Service : 3 Months/ 5,000 kms Third Service : 6 Months/ 10,000 kms I am heading for Second Service in the First Week of May and I possibly would have completed approx. 4000kms. I did not go for the Oil Change in the First Service. Going by the performance of the car so far, I am thinking of the Oil Change only during the 3rd Service. There have been mixed opinions on the forum so far on this topic with people recommending either way. |
Originally Posted by tejas08
(Post 3418427)
Finally the Princess (Snow White) Arrives. Took the delivery of V MT iVTEC yesterday evening. |
Originally Posted by Jyotil
(Post 3419351)
You got a great buyback value for XM1s. Which dealer did you replace it from? Am also waiting for my VX - CVT delivered and tyre change is on the top of my to-so list. |
Originally Posted by Anjain
(Post 3419844)
1. The Audio unit. Really annoying that they have not given a touch-screen with better UI unit. Will definitely consider swapping it with a touch screen one if I can get good rate for the replacement AND if it doesnt void my warranty! Anyone else researched on it? Maybe I should ask this in a different thread. (Also, has anyone else found the blinker red switch position really weird?! I mean I find it completely out of place! They could have used that space so much better!):Frustrati 2. I plan to change is the setting in ORVMs where the ORVMs fold automatically when i lock the car. I remember reading somewhere its a small setting that service centre people can do. But my dealer told me its actually part of an accessory and he will have to check if its possible. Anyone got this done? |
Originally Posted by Anjain
(Post 3419844)
Just took delivery of my VXMT Golden Brown. 3 months after booking and several emails to HONDA and calls to customer service! But super glad to have my hands on my OWN car. |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3419931)
Audio Unit - I'd done a research and found 'BLAUPUNKT San Diego 530' a good one. It supports all the steering controls, reverse camera, Bluetooth etc. Comes with a 6.2 inch touch screen with navigation and you will be able to play DVD videos. The panel has to be changed which will cost 6500/- The unit costs 30990/-. Speakers will cost extra. Could you please tell why do you exactly want to change the ORVM auto fold settings? |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3419931)
Congratulations... Audio Unit - I'd done a research and found 'BLAUPUNKT San Diego 530' a good one. It supports all the steering controls, reverse camera, Bluetooth etc. Comes with a 6.2 inch touch screen with navigation and you will be able to play DVD videos. The panel has to be changed which will cost 6500/- The unit costs 30990/-. Speakers will cost extra. Could you please tell why do you exactly want to change the ORVM auto fold settings? |
Originally Posted by neel911
(Post 3417751)
An update here: My SV CVT has completed 900kms now and I do not hear the grinding sound any more. I tried to hear it yesterday(after 30km run) and today also (post another 60km run). Sound file attached below and now it sounds all normal. I still have 100kms to go before I give my car for the 1st service so will keep a close watch on this incase the sound comes back. Sound from Engine taken today which seems normal: https://soundcloud.com/netmax/2014-h...e-noise-update Sound from Engine taken earlier (with grinding noise): https://soundcloud.com/netmax/2014-h...ity-svt-idling |
Originally Posted by Anjain
(Post 3419844)
1. The Audio unit. Really annoying that they have not given a touch-screen with better UI unit. Will definitely consider swapping it with a touch screen one if I can get good rate for the replacement AND if it doesnt void my warranty! Anyone else researched on it? Maybe I should ask this in a different thread. (Also, has anyone else found the blinker red switch position really weird?! I mean I find it completely out of place! They could have used that space so much better!):Frustrati |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3419931)
Congratulations... Could you please tell why do you exactly want to change the ORVM auto fold settings? |
Originally Posted by vsrivatsa
(Post 3419964)
I think automatic closing OVRMs would be useful. If left open, its always a risk that some vehicle may scrape the protruding mirrors. I always remember to close the mirrors when I park the vehicle but as Anjain pointed out this is an additional manual step which could possibly be linked to locking of the car itself. Do let us know if you find out options for this! |
Originally Posted by vsrivatsa
(Post 3419964)
Just checked and SnapDeal lists that model at 28,500. Would we get any value back in exchange for the existing Audio Unit or is it totally scrap? |
Originally Posted by rajivn
(Post 3420066)
I sympathize with you on the lousy audio unit and speaker system Honda has installed. One option I was exploring was to source the audio unit Honda has installed on the Honda Fit or Malaysian or international versions of Honda City. Its a 7 inch full touchscreen unit, possibly comes with navigation and gels very well with the dashboard of the car. |
Originally Posted by vsrivatsa
(Post 3419393)
The Service Intervals provided for the Free Services is actually very short as compared to other manufacturers: First Service : 1 Month / 1,000 kms Second Service : 3 Months/ 5,000 kms Third Service : 6 Months/ 10,000 kms |
Originally Posted by feroz_009
(Post 3419984)
Sorry for replying little late, was quite busy with office work. I met the service manager and came to know that this issue is growing and many owners are reporting the same. He in fact, even told me that it has already been reported to Honda R&D team, as they are not sure of the real culprit (Bearing or any misalignment). |
Originally Posted by JediKnight
(Post 3420440)
As i posted earlier i get the same sound. The whitefield honda guys debugged it for it a day and said it is not the idler which is the culprit but the belt itself which is faulty. When i argued with them that how can the belt itself make the noise they responded that they are 100% sure and they made the sound dis-sapper without touching the idler and by only making some adjustments to the belt tension. They ordered a new belt and it has already arrived. My car is going to first service tomorrow and the belt will be replaced. I will update the thread if this solves the issue. |
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