high fuel consumption in indica dls

morten · 16th August 2006, 15:59

hi guys, i have a 2002 model indica dls.i used to give me a mileage of 16-17 kmpl in local city driving in chandigarh.it has done 90000 km . some 7-8 months back i got the pump overhauled by lucas it was okay for some time but since last 4-5 months its average has dropped to 12-13 kmpl in local driving.i have been to every good mechanic they sometimes adjust the timing but the mileage hasnt improved a bit.the engine is consuming some oil also.what could be the problem guys for the low kmpl.please help guys because i cant figure it out.

WhiteKnight · 16th August 2006, 16:28

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Originally Posted by morten

it has done 90000 km . some 7-8 months back i got the pump overhauled by lucas it was okay for some time but since last 4-5 months its average has dropped to 12-13 kmpl in local driving.the engine is consuming some oil also.

90,000 Kms? No work on the engine yet?

morten · 16th August 2006, 17:28

no buddy,some indicas engine last for 100000-150000 kms also without a need for overhaul.my engine is consuming 1 litre of oil in 5000 kms do i need to overhaul it or maybe i can squeeze some more kms.

WhiteKnight · 17th August 2006, 09:32

The oil consumption is a good indicator that all is not well with your engine.

One of our 407s ran around 180,000Kms before engine overhaul- But it had reduced load carrying capability and used to cry on being overloaded.

Time to overhaul? Suggest you better check with your mechanic, based on his comments you can make the call. Technically, yes, you can extract many more Kms

16th August 2006, 15:59	#1
morten BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 116 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	high fuel consumption in indica dls hi guys, i have a 2002 model indica dls.i used to give me a mileage of 16-17 kmpl in local city driving in chandigarh.it has done 90000 km . some 7-8 months back i got the pump overhauled by lucas it was okay for some time but since last 4-5 months its average has dropped to 12-13 kmpl in local driving.i have been to every good mechanic they sometimes adjust the timing but the mileage hasnt improved a bit.the engine is consuming some oil also.what could be the problem guys for the low kmpl.please help guys because i cant figure it out.
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16th August 2006, 17:28	#3
morten BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 116 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	no buddy,some indicas engine last for 100000-150000 kms also without a need for overhaul.my engine is consuming 1 litre of oil in 5000 kms do i need to overhaul it or maybe i can squeeze some more kms.
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17th August 2006, 09:32	#4
WhiteKnight BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 662 Times View My Garage	The oil consumption is a good indicator that all is not well with your engine. One of our 407s ran around 180,000Kms before engine overhaul- But it had reduced load carrying capability and used to cry on being overloaded. Time to overhaul? Suggest you better check with your mechanic, based on his comments you can make the call. Technically, yes, you can extract many more Kms
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