Swift : Running -in and engine noise

manjubp · 8th December 2006, 21:52

Hi,

I got my Swift VXI, today from Sagar Automobile. I drove around 50Kms.
Here are some of my doubts, appreciate if any one address the same.

1. The engine noise is easily noticeable, even when the car is idle. Looks
to be on the higher side. Is it normal in Swift?

2. The service manager informed me that, there is no running-in period
for the swift, like Indica or others. He said I can take it up 100+, even
during first 1000 KMs. Any inputs on this is appreciated.

3. During gear change, the clutch looks to be too soft. Previously I had
driven my Indica for more than 6 years. Also, the clutch engagement
was not so re-assuring.

regards,
-manju

goldsun · 9th December 2006, 06:53

Did you hear the engine noise within the cabin?. If not, then it should be normal. However, have it checked by the dealer.

Regarding running-in, it is good to be cautious and hence don't go beyond 80+ during the first 1000 km.

manjubp · 9th December 2006, 07:49

Yes, it was with in the cabin. Felt it was more than the 4 TD cars, which tried from different dealers.

Okay, first 1000+ kms, I will drive with in 3000 RPM or less than 80Kms.

Thanks for advice..

regard,
-manju

navdeep · 9th December 2006, 09:09

yes you should be bit cautious in first 1500 kms after all its your car. you will definately feel lot smoother operations and feel compared to indica. If you feel noise in cabin you must get it checked from your dealer workshop.

vikram_d · 9th December 2006, 09:46

I bought a swift Zxi in July and it also had some amount of engine noise when new. But now after having done 10000 kms the noise has gone down almost to nil and can hardly make out when the engine is idling. Wait for about 5000 kms and if this sound does not decrease then there is something wrong. Also on the first service ensure that the change the engine oil with a mineral oil and not a synthetic oil.

Regarding running in you can drive at any speed and any RPM provided you dont do that for too long. It is always advisable to have your car running at different RPM's so that the engine sets in for all speeds. The simplest way of doing this is to drive the vehicle in a city for the first 1500 kms and not take it out on to the highway.

theMAG · 9th December 2006, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by manjubp

Hi,

I got my Swift VXI, today from Sagar Automobile. I drove around 50Kms.
Here are some of my doubts, appreciate if any one address the same.

1. The engine noise is easily noticeable, even when the car is idle. Looks
to be on the higher side. Is it normal in Swift?

2. The service manager informed me that, there is no running-in period
for the swift, like Indica or others. He said I can take it up 100+, even
during first 1000 KMs. Any inputs on this is appreciated.

3. During gear change, the clutch looks to be too soft. Previously I had
driven my Indica for more than 6 years. Also, the clutch engagement
was not so re-assuring.

regards,
-manju

1. The Swift's engine is very silent; sounds being noticable only at higher speeds.

2. He's just trying to earn brownie points. While most modern vehicles incl bikes dont claim any run-in period, its still very sound practice to ensure engine durability.

3. The clutch is not soft. Since you come from from an Indica which has a hard clutch, hence the feeling. Except the reverse gear, no other engagement issues exist

nitrous · 9th December 2006, 10:09

Quote:

Regarding running in you can drive at any speed and any RPM provided you dont do that for too long.

So, does this mean one can do 6500 rpm during running in??

vikram_d · 9th December 2006, 10:13

Yes but not for too long. And like I said preferably drive it in the city. And if in Bangalore one can drive at 6500 rpm for long then all the best. Also the Swift manual states for running in dont drive at any constant RPM for too long. It does not say anything about limiting RPM.

manjubp · 9th December 2006, 23:23

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestions, based on the inputs, I do take care of the running in requirements. On engine noise side, I will wait for atleast another one week, which is around 400Kms of running and then get back to dealer, if there is any further noise.

regards,
-manju

goldsun · 10th December 2006, 06:11

If the dealer is not responsive, write to Maruti and I am sure, your problems will be attended to.

8th December 2006, 21:52	#1
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 646 Thanked: 569 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Swift : Running -in and engine noise Hi, I got my Swift VXI, today from Sagar Automobile. I drove around 50Kms. Here are some of my doubts, appreciate if any one address the same. 1. The engine noise is easily noticeable, even when the car is idle. Looks to be on the higher side. Is it normal in Swift? 2. The service manager informed me that, there is no running-in period for the swift, like Indica or others. He said I can take it up 100+, even during first 1000 KMs. Any inputs on this is appreciated. 3. During gear change, the clutch looks to be too soft. Previously I had driven my Indica for more than 6 years. Also, the clutch engagement was not so re-assuring. regards, -manju
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9th December 2006, 06:53	#2
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 230 Thanked: 48 Times	Did you hear the engine noise within the cabin?. If not, then it should be normal. However, have it checked by the dealer. Regarding running-in, it is good to be cautious and hence don't go beyond 80+ during the first 1000 km.
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9th December 2006, 07:49	#3
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 646 Thanked: 569 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Yes, it was with in the cabin. Felt it was more than the 4 TD cars, which tried from different dealers. Okay, first 1000+ kms, I will drive with in 3000 RPM or less than 80Kms. Thanks for advice.. regard, -manju
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9th December 2006, 09:09	#4
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	yes you should be bit cautious in first 1500 kms after all its your car. you will definately feel lot smoother operations and feel compared to indica. If you feel noise in cabin you must get it checked from your dealer workshop.
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9th December 2006, 09:46	#5
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	I bought a swift Zxi in July and it also had some amount of engine noise when new. But now after having done 10000 kms the noise has gone down almost to nil and can hardly make out when the engine is idling. Wait for about 5000 kms and if this sound does not decrease then there is something wrong. Also on the first service ensure that the change the engine oil with a mineral oil and not a synthetic oil. Regarding running in you can drive at any speed and any RPM provided you dont do that for too long. It is always advisable to have your car running at different RPM's so that the engine sets in for all speeds. The simplest way of doing this is to drive the vehicle in a city for the first 1500 kms and not take it out on to the highway.
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9th December 2006, 10:13	#8
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Yes but not for too long. And like I said preferably drive it in the city. And if in Bangalore one can drive at 6500 rpm for long then all the best. Also the Swift manual states for running in dont drive at any constant RPM for too long. It does not say anything about limiting RPM. Last edited by vikram_d : 9th December 2006 at 10:16.
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9th December 2006, 23:23	#9
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 646 Thanked: 569 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Hi, Thanks for the suggestions, based on the inputs, I do take care of the running in requirements. On engine noise side, I will wait for atleast another one week, which is around 400Kms of running and then get back to dealer, if there is any further noise. regards, -manju
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10th December 2006, 06:11	#10
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 230 Thanked: 48 Times	If the dealer is not responsive, write to Maruti and I am sure, your problems will be attended to.
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