short of writing skills, just putting down my recent experience:
ODO was ~39200 KMs and I had scheduled a workshop visit on 7th Jan'12, had some tasks in mind.
- Parts: Fuel Filter, Air Filter, Maxi Coolant (1ltr x 4) replace, Maxi Diff Oil 80W90, Bosch Dot4 Brake (&Clutch) Oil replace, misc - Rs.3877/-
- Service: above, brake disk & drum cleaning, washing, etc - Rs.1373/-
Engine oil was top-up, I had some spare ~700ml since the last time replace.
Left Head Light assembly was replaced (u/Warranty), since leveler motor was fault. Note, in my last visit few weeks back, when they were replacing this part, the newer one's motor was also faulty! Even this time, the first (new) unit motor wasnt working and the electrician checked all wiring and then arrived with another unit which worked well. The focus of both HL isnt perfect, so I asked him to adjust manually. Using a right allen key, you can typically adjust the focus with the screw on the HL assembly. But he advised not to touch that screw since that may actually damage the motor's lever! So be it.
under the engine bay, the Power Steering Oil tube was found having minor leakage, but oil in container wasnt going down. unfortunately, the part was not in stock and hence flagged for next visit!
I have even reported that during these (winter!) days, at morring on the first start the engine made weird noise (like belt squeaking) till it was idled for a min (warm) and same when shutting down after even a long ride (after idle, turbo!) - but belts were checked and no issues. they suspected some other friction, maybe foundation bush, but asked to check in detail during next visit.
For the suspension & steering noise, they just lubricated - but this doesnt solve the problem. Anyways, this time I had deliberately asked not to open suspension first as that takes long time and maybe other tasks would be left incomplete.
After the payment, trial was taken and all seemed well. It was around 6.30pm when I left, since the clutch paddle was also tuned & lubricated, it felt different; the brakes were firmer due to cleanup. Suddenly I felt the gears became hard and clutch half depressed (play). Driving for a while and it started becoming normal. I immediately sms'ed this incident to adviser. A wild thought passed my mind, the newer oil had a hiccup!
Next day was 8th Sunday and while returning after heavy lunch at a nearby resort, the gears again became hard. I called the adviser and he asked to shutdown engine & then check gear - it was smooth; but on engine start it became hard! Somehow I managed to get the gear and rather than waiting long for a recovery van to come, I just drove (25km) to the workshop to get it attended. Initially thought remedy was to remove clutch oil (xylo has single compartment for clutch & brake oil, same dot4 lube) and bleed (pump) ensuring no air bubbles. But this didnt work and Clutch Master Cylinder was found faulty, replaced u/Warranty (~Rs.1300 printed on box). Thanked the guys for the timely help.
I had barely driven 200 meters, and suddenly the vehicle lost power! In 1st itself, I pushed the throttle paddle, RPM went high, but car moved very slow lifelessly. Called again the adviser, who was also on his way home and was asked to come at workshop. The initial checks were done, battery disconnected for a while to reset the ECU(?) dynamic parameters, air filter compartment checked (newly replaced), but all vain. The smoke was smelly. On high revs, the engine knocked. It was agreed to leave the vehicle and would be attended the next day.
Maybe this is the first time during Xylo tenure that without my presence, the vehicle was attended ! Mon 9th & Tues 10th, I had called to check progress: main sensors checked and turbo was opened, found OK. Tuesday evening the workshop manager called me understanding my the difficultly of commuting without vehicle. He had taken approval from M&M, arranged a standby Logan with Driver, for my daily commute till my Xylo was up. This was a very nice gesture.
11th Wed: Logan with Driver at my residence.
12th Thurs: same. Evening I got a call and was updated that EGR and Modulator both were replaced (u/Warranty). In my next visit, for ref would ask the cost of parts.
13th Fri: with the Logan, morning itself I went to workshop and got my Xylo.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post2517639 : I had shown the pic of Drop Type EGR. honestly now Im confused of the exact type in Xylo; turbo ?!
Bypass Valve India, EGR Vacuum, EGR Cooler bypass Valve - Padmini VNA : some EGR and Modulator
I spoke to Tech Specialist: they had to replace the EGR and Modulator both simultaneously, since replacing only one wasnt doing well. I referred of some minor ggrrr noice (since day-1) during acceleration (occurs sometimes, random) on which he said thats just normal due to EGR diaphragm operation.
to further share, I have noticed since 2 days, the morning noise hasnt occurred !
regards,
Pranav