[sameerpatel90]

Originally Posted by diwakarmuthu

Car is in the service center now, I hope I don't get a big bill. Fingers crossed.

I do like to keep the points straight.

1. Let the team inspect the vehicle and hope we do not create imaginations of the worst case scenarios.

2. Also get a compression test for understanding of the gasket blow out. This shall provide us an overview of how bad the case can be.

3.Inspection of the coolant circuit including disassembling the water pump (bearing issue or damaged pump fan), thermostat (valve getting stuck) along with radiator disassembling and inspections for any blockages.

Looking forward to your update with respect to your case.

[gypsyFreak]

Team, Need your suggestions here. This is more of a proactive step, rather than a issue.

I own a 2012 Scorpio LX 4WD, which has now completed 1,76,000 KMS and still going good. I have serviced it regularly, initially at ASC and now at FNG.
I intend to keep this with me forever and have done some modifications to suit my interests.

1. All Black exteriors inculding wheels and side step
2. Webasto sunroof for my daughter. Installed at JC road, Bangalore. Neatly done, no issues in about 2 years of usage.
3. Dieseltronic ECU from RD for enhanced power and better mileage
4. 9 inch Android player
5. Steering mounted audio buttons
6. Dashcam
7. Full body damping (except wheel arches and roof)
8. Headlights upgraded to 100/130 with relay
9. Changed tyres to the new Bridgestone Dueler AT 002

The Scorpio runs very good, buttery smooth with the new tyres and with all windows up, the external cacaphony is very much controlled.
The Dieseltronic is the king of the modifications, it gives ample power to outrun the modern day SUVs and all the while returning an impressive mileage. In city traffic, i am in Stock or Economy map depending on traffic and i get a mileage of 12.6, on Highways P1 mode returns 13+. All these were about 1.5 to 2 KMPL lesser before Dieseltronic.

This is my one and only car, i use it Bangalore city and outstation drives. I have already driven this car to Ladakh and intend to do it again along with other destinations across India.
As i intend to keep it, what kind of maintainence needs to done? The FNG does the routine checks : Engine oil, brake pads, coolant....
Recently, one of the brake pipes was damaged resulting in complete drainage of brake oil and causing brakes to fail completely. Fortunately, i was near my home and could navigate to FNG by using Handbrake alone. The issue was that the rubber pipe had developed cracks and got cut resulting in complete fluid loss.


Now, here's my questions:

1. What is the life of Mhawk engine? Assuming that i will be doing regular maintainence, can i expect another 3 lakh KMS, totally 5-6 lakh KMs without overhaul or any issues.
2. What about life of other components : Turbo, Intercooler, Alternator...? Will i incur significant costs in their maintainence?
3. What can done for the rubber parts, how to check their strength? Should i replace all rubber parts proactively?

Please share your inputs and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

[hserus]

1.75 lakh km is nothing for a mHawk in stock tune. I am not sure what tune you have in your dieseltronic.

Feel free to replace all hoses (turbo, intercooler etc besides brake lines and all) basis wear and tear, cracking etc.

Beyond that get a full change of oils and coolant (including eg the rear differential besides the normal engine / brake / gear oils). Full change = drain and replace rather than top up quantities.

Get your suspension checked if you haven't done so recently. Replace any cut bushes, worn parts etc.

Originally Posted by gypsyFreak

As i intend to keep it, what kind of maintainence needs to done? The FNG does the routine checks : Engine oil, brake pads, coolant....
Recently, one of the brake pipes was damaged resulting in complete drainage of brake oil and causing brakes to fail completely. Fortunately, i was near my home and could navigate to FNG by using Handbrake alone. The issue was that the rubber pipe had developed cracks and got cut resulting in complete fluid loss.

[Shoury A Dasari]

Hi, we're planning to (finally) install a sound system in our 2006 Mahindra Scorpio CRDe DX. We want features such as excellent sound quality, since I am an audiophile, reverse camera compatibility and Apple CarPlay, preferably wireless. Does anyone have any recommendations for both the touchscreen as well as the speakers? Is this a sensible procedure in the first place? Also, are steering controls worth adding?

Moderators, I do not know where else to post this—please copy/move this post to the suitable thread, if required.

[diwakarmuthu]

Originally Posted by gypsyFreak

Now, here's my questions:

1. What is the life of Mhawk engine? Assuming that i will be doing regular maintainence, can i expect another 3 lakh KMS, totally 5-6 lakh KMs without overhaul or any issues.
2. What about life of other components : Turbo, Intercooler, Alternator...? Will i incur significant costs in their maintainence?
3. What can done for the rubber parts, how to check their strength? Should i replace all rubber parts proactively?

Please share your inputs and thanks in advance for your suggestions.

I own a mHawk LX version from 2010, thinking about getting a 5 year extension if possible.

Mhawk can run for 3L kms very easily. Going by your note, you have done the right maintenance and there shouldn't be any issues

Parts are available, just that FNGs take a day or two to get the parts and will take two more days to fix and test. I've noticed that for old gen Scorpios like ours, the cost has marginally gone up for a few engine parts

I changed all the hoses after nearly 15 years. I would suggest the same. If you are observing any leakages, you should change. One more thing to notice are the suspension bushes, they tend to go hard or break resulting in squeaks and rattles

If you don't mind, can you share the FNG you are using for service, are you somewhere in the East side of BLR?

[CasperRider]

I have a 2009 SLE that has clocked 2.6Lac in the odo. I have renewed the FC for 5 more years this month. The beast is on farm duty most of the time Following are the current issues that I'm trying to get fixed:
1) Steering rack and penion joint oil seal and dust cover broken.
2) Minor coolant leak from the left side assembly of radiator (the plastic case).
3) Central locking does not work occasionally. Sometimes chatters.
4) Oil leak marks bellow the gearbox assembly.
5) Oil leak and sledge are seen inside engine bay.
6) LHR power window does not work.

I live in Mysore, and unfortunately the only M&M ASC, India Garage is not a dependable one and they usually do not have parts and have no good mechanics. The other option is to take it to Bangalore, but my experiences in the past have not been anything better. The car was always serviced by ASC. Now that it is 15 years and I would like to keep it for another 3 years atleast, what other options can be suggested by the experts here? What other things should I be taking care of in the car?

[rm_arjuna]

I too drive a 2010 scorpio SLE 2.2 MHawk , done about 1,98,000 till now and want to retain for another 5 years atleast . i am facing regular issues with A/c and had brake failure recently it was at night and near my home could manage to drive home . Sreeish Ecity did an excellent work and car now runs like dream except the A/c .

Plan to change all hoses , bushes and oils post another 15k kms . Will there be any issue for RC extension for another 5 years because of emission norms and old car scrap policy . Current RC is valid till Dec'25 .

[s4ch]

The W/N button on my 2016 Scorpio Automatic gear shifter has been broken by the guys at detailing studio I used.

While they will have to cover the cost of this repair, anyone has any idea where in the world I can get this button from?

Mahindra says it doesn't come as a separate part and the whole gear shifter assembly will have to be replaced

Here is a pic of the button, it is completely broken:





If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this please help! I am at a total loss and supposed to be going outstation in a few days time on a long road trip. HELP PLEASE!

[2500cc]

Looking for recommendations/suggestions for capable FNG who can restore the entire steering system on 2015 Scorpio preferable towards North/East Bangalore.

TIA,
Rajesh