1 Year, 12500kms Update Got the 2nd Free Service done today, at Auto MATRIX. Not much problems/issues were reported by me, apart from a whistling noise that comes from the front right whell when driven over uneven surfaces. Plus, suggested the Service Advisor to find and fix any additional issues he finds whilst driving.
The invoice total was Rs.3,184/-, which comprised of:
Part No. / Particulars / Qty / Amount (Rs., excl. VAT)
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OILCASGTXD / Diesel engine Oil CH4 Castrol GTX Diesel / 6.9 litres / Rs.1,662.14.
BRSD14 / Bardahl Special Duty / 0.6 litres / Rs.800.00
254718130115 / Assembly Oil Filter / Rs.161.78
254701139201 / Seal Washer OS Drain Plug / 1 / Rs.10.67
FST004 / Pin / 1 / Rs.3.55
In addition, balance weights of 30gms, 35gms (1 each), and 20gms and 90gms (2 each) were used for wheel alignment. Total cost Rs.84.37.
Labour involved for the above jobs as also wheel alignment and wheel balancing, tyre rotation, idler arm adjustment, washing were not charged.
History: The car turned an year old on the 19th of this month. Insurance was renewed with New India Assurance, for an amount of Rs.15,883/- (moved on from Reliance auto insurance).
Warranty replacement(s) till date: 1. The engine temperature sensor decided to go bust sometime last month, after being idled in hometown, that too fresh out of the dealership with a much required wash and vacuum cleaning. The engine temperature was at the extreme 'H' mark with a red LED glowing as well, when the car was restarted and driven barely 2kms after a 2 week slumber. It was beyond closure time and a Saturday evening at the dealership and am thankful that the concerned guys did all they could to get a replacement quickly, as i was to leave for B'lore on the next morning. Got to see the PC-based diagnostic software for the first time then. They used it to confirm engine was ok (reading was about 87 deg.C if i remember correctly). No idea of the Part No. etc, as it was to be done on the Monday. Didn't follow up on it as the car got what it wanted, hehe.
Another incident involved a flat tyre which possibly occurred due to a mis-aligned valve pin while refilling. No nails/pins were detected, forcing the tyre repair guy to remove the tyre from the rim for confirmation, to check from the insides. Nothing found. again, a first sighting of a tubeless tyre, hehe.
Fuel consumption: Least was 9.1km/l, and highest being 15.2km/l. Curiously, Indian Oil regular fuel seems to be charming to the heart (engine) than Shell. Am always in a dilemma while refilling now, as these pumps are located next to each other at the locality i live.
Now for the picture part. Sorry for posting more writeup than images, as do not want to create a separate thread on the vehicle. The usage/dependance on it has come down for the last 4 months, as am taking the public transport to work and back. Missed doing the 15000km reading on the odo. Funnily, there has been a swap in the roles ever since (taking a Volvo to work and back, and car to native, which was vice versa until now).
Last edited by dkamath : 23rd May 2009 at 21:55.
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