New to Diesel. Hyundai CRDi questions! Hi,
I bought a new Accent Viva crdi a couple of weeks ago. Its been a big jump for me from a Maruti 800 base model but worth it all the same. Muchas gracias for all the info on this site, which helped my decision a lot.
I was really looking at a 4-6 lakh budget, but given that I drive, like, 60 km a day through city traffic(Hyderabad) and needed something powerful with good gas mileage, I couldn't find much in that range. A friend owns a Petra Diesel ELX, which was my first choice, but that changed based solely on Fiat's infamous resale value and the higher bhp that the Viva had.
This is the first diesel vahicle I've driven. I've had a smooth transition from an Ambassador through a Premier Padmini to a couple of Maruti 800's, all petrol before this. Also went through a few jap cars in the US. I was hoping for some info/tips on this vehicle that your experienced drivers could provide.
1) The noise - Is there any way to reduce the racket this car makes in the first and second gears? I've been told that the noise levels go down post first service. Is this true? I've also read somewhere on this forum that changing the muffler helps. Is this true? What does the muffler cost?
2) The third gear is what I'm in most of the time. Is this bad for the car? Is this normal?
3) Any recommendations during the break in period with regards to speed and rpm? The manual says not to go above 3000 rpm for the first 800 km but no specifics for the diesel version.( The manual is common for both, the petrol and diesel vehicles)
4) I hit a stone a week into the car and it ripped a tyre. Are the Bridgestones fair quality? I have a baby and can't take risks with tires.
Buying the car broke the bank for me, so I can't do much unless its vital. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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