Brake Pads..

karthik247 · 31st March 2006, 11:38

Well finally time to replace my cars brake pads, after they worked fine for 30k kms. The OE pads from Skoda cost Rs.3500 a set, so m thinkin if i should get them or get any other better ones if available.

I've also been thinin abt this for sometime now, that if i shuld switch from Shell Synthetic to Mobil1.

And i'll be in HYD and BLR in a few weeks so would be nice if u could tell me from which place/shop i an pick them up from..

kb100 · 31st March 2006, 12:03

Karthik

Pls Contact Turbo India (pete) .. He imports various varieties of Brake pads/rotors/calipers for all vehicles - I am sure he has a lot of choices for the Skoda since he does a lot of performance enhancement work on them - Brakes are integral to this1

now reg the OIKL : I did a search on these forums and found a lot of links to various efficiency tests conducted on different oils available inteh market place. Most of them clearly showed Mobil 1 to be far superior to shell.. I therefore went in for Mobil1 - man the engine is smoooth now!

here is a link ... Google it and you will find many more!

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

Sujit

Psst: any news on the Skoda's HUs?

ksethuram · 31st March 2006, 17:48

Could anyone tell a few advantages with synthetic oil.

jkdas · 31st March 2006, 18:16

longer engine life
extra time interval between changes
costly

ksethuram · 31st March 2006, 18:39

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Originally Posted by jkdas

longer engine life
extra time interval between changes
costly

Das, Thanks for your input. Yet another question, what would be the oil change interval if synthetic oil is used?.

karthik247 · 4th April 2006, 13:34

Guys could someone help me out with this..

nitrous · 4th April 2006, 13:53

Why don't u try OWS 10W40 oil for ur Octy 1.9TDi?
Its semi-synth though.

For diesel,double check if u can use super-synthetic oil. Cos, viscosity might be too low.

nitrous · 4th April 2006, 13:58

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Das, Thanks for your input. Yet another question, what would be the oil change interval if synthetic oil is used?.

The oil change interval would increase, and for the 16-valve 1.3 swift engine. I think u can use the OWS 5W50 for 15000kms without problems.

My ikon 1.3 used OWS 10W40 oil for 15000kms without a problem.

Sethu, how many kms has ur swift done? I'd suggest u fill synthetic oil only after 5000kms of running in. Call me if u need the oil, i'll source the stuff out for u.

imjimmy · 4th April 2006, 14:23

Anyone with any idea on oil change interval for the Mobil1 Supersyn 5W50 synthetic oil.

I have recently filled up my Baleno with this synthetic oil..So wanted to know ..

Sorry for being OT

NikN · 4th April 2006, 14:49

Ive been using mobil 1 on my c class for the last 3 years now and i usually do a change after every 10,000 Km . The service assist on my display says it would last a lot longer usually about 12K or 13K Km but its reccomended that you change it about every 10K.
Now imm driving a diesel motor so imm not too sure about the gap on a petrol or if it should even make a difference.
It would be interesting to know tho, since imm planning a synth swap on my esteem too .. any ideas anyone ?

imjimmy · 5th April 2006, 12:17

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Ive been using mobil 1 on my c class for the last 3 years now and i usually do a change after every 10,000 Km

10K km is the interval specified for changing the non synthetic MGA oil in the swift,Esteem and the Baleno.

That means the Mobil1 Supersyn does not actually last longer. at 2.2k INR for 4 litres every 10K km, it's not a cheap proposition.
Let's Hope it's worth it.

kb100 · 5th April 2006, 12:32

Yup!1... 10 k it is!1... most of these super synthtic oils may claim an interval of 15 k between change ... but then thats there.. here for our weather/roads/traffic conditions etc stick to 10k and your engine will thank you for it!

For the mineral oil users 5K intervals please - no matter what anyone says!

turboindia · 5th April 2006, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthik247

Well finally time to replace my cars brake pads, after they worked fine for 30k kms. The OE pads from Skoda cost Rs.3500 a set, so m thinkin if i should get them or get any other better ones if available.

If you are interested we have TAROX Strada pads for the Diesel skoda. Pls contact 9895088444 or 9895099199 for details,

Rgds

imjimmy · 5th April 2006, 16:26

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For the mineral oil users 5K intervals please - no matter what anyone says

Interesting. All the manufacturers recommend a 10K interval for their MPFI cars..Maruti , Hyundai, Ford etc.. and they fill the car with Mineral oil.
I wonder how many of us actually get the car serviced before the 10K limit or change the oil after every 5k by our own accord.

wolfinstein · 5th April 2006, 23:54

Whats the OEM Brake Pad for Lancer SFXi- Which company makes them-Sanyo Toyo or something...can anyone confirm...!

31st March 2006, 11:38	#1
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Brake Pads.. Well finally time to replace my cars brake pads, after they worked fine for 30k kms. The OE pads from Skoda cost Rs.3500 a set, so m thinkin if i should get them or get any other better ones if available. I've also been thinin abt this for sometime now, that if i shuld switch from Shell Synthetic to Mobil1. And i'll be in HYD and BLR in a few weeks so would be nice if u could tell me from which place/shop i an pick them up from.. Last edited by karthik247 : 31st March 2006 at 11:41.
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kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,556 Thanked: 21 Times	Karthik Pls Contact Turbo India (pete) .. He imports various varieties of Brake pads/rotors/calipers for all vehicles - I am sure he has a lot of choices for the Skoda since he does a lot of performance enhancement work on them - Brakes are integral to this1 now reg the OIKL : I did a search on these forums and found a lot of links to various efficiency tests conducted on different oils available inteh market place. Most of them clearly showed Mobil 1 to be far superior to shell.. I therefore went in for Mobil1 - man the engine is smoooth now! here is a link ... Google it and you will find many more! http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html Sujit Psst: any news on the Skoda's HUs?
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31st March 2006, 17:48	#3
ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	Could anyone tell a few advantages with synthetic oil.
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31st March 2006, 18:16	#4
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	longer engine life extra time interval between changes costly
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4th April 2006, 13:34	#6
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Guys could someone help me out with this..
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4th April 2006, 13:53	#7
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	Why don't u try OWS 10W40 oil for ur Octy 1.9TDi? Its semi-synth though. For diesel,double check if u can use super-synthetic oil. Cos, viscosity might be too low.
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4th April 2006, 14:23	#9
imjimmy BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chd Posts: 289 Thanked: 6 Times	Anyone with any idea on oil change interval for the Mobil1 Supersyn 5W50 synthetic oil. I have recently filled up my Baleno with this synthetic oil..So wanted to know .. Sorry for being OT
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4th April 2006, 14:49	#10
NikN BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 65 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Ive been using mobil 1 on my c class for the last 3 years now and i usually do a change after every 10,000 Km . The service assist on my display says it would last a lot longer usually about 12K or 13K Km but its reccomended that you change it about every 10K. Now imm driving a diesel motor so imm not too sure about the gap on a petrol or if it should even make a difference. It would be interesting to know tho, since imm planning a synth swap on my esteem too .. any ideas anyone ?
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5th April 2006, 12:32	#12
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,556 Thanked: 21 Times	Yup!1... 10 k it is!1... most of these super synthtic oils may claim an interval of 15 k between change ... but then thats there.. here for our weather/roads/traffic conditions etc stick to 10k and your engine will thank you for it! For the mineral oil users 5K intervals please - no matter what anyone says! Last edited by kb100 : 5th April 2006 at 12:39.
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5th April 2006, 23:54	#15
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Whats the OEM Brake Pad for Lancer SFXi- Which company makes them-Sanyo Toyo or something...can anyone confirm...!
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