Indica DLS 1,00,000 km Service details Team,
Please find the report on my Indica DLS 1 Lakh servicing. The vehicle has been driven predominantly by me followed by my Wife and by my father in its early days of ownership. It has given faithful service all along and never stranded us on the road in its 98000 kms running so far.
Unfortunately, I haven't kept a detailed log of maintenance of my Indica, but as far as I remember, I haven't done any major repairs in its last 98000 kms. The only major repair and / or replacement work is change in battery - 2 times (2*4000=8000), second time being this February 09 and change tyre set once 9200 (2300*4)(4 tyres, one of the original is Stepny). I got it's AC serviced this Jan09 for 2.5K
I had planned to get following work done during its 1 lakh service
1. Suspension change - all 4 struts. Front were weak and rear were just about OK. But they were not good if I had 3 adults sitting behind.
2. Timing Belt Change - This was mandatory
3. Clutch change - Clutch had not been touched at all till now, not even the clutch cable. I felt reduction in power off late and it was working on my mind to get it changed this time around.
4. The gear lever had a lot of play and I wanted my mechanic to have a look at it.
So, I was eagerly looking forward to completion of 1 lakh kms. However, last Saturday, when I was about to take my Splendour out in the evening, I noticed Pool of Diesel Under Indica and of course strong Diesel smell. When I bent down to see what was the issue, I could see Diesel dripping from one of the nut below.
I immediately called Balaji Garage in Aundh where I have been servicing my Indica for last couple of years. Promptly he dispactched couple of his mechanics and based on initial observation, indicated that the tank needs to be taken out and needs to be welded at certain spots. So they take away Indica. Since, my Indica was anyways going to the garage, it was good enough reason for me to get all the work done that I had planned out for my Indica.
I called up Balaji Garage immediately and spoke to them. Instructed them to check my Indica throughly and prepare a report of what needs to be done for 1 lakh kms service and I would come to the Garage on Monday morning, discuss the same and then they can start their work.
Monday Morning, 20th April, I wen to the garage and they gave their report. They mentioned that front suspension was weak and I need to change the same. Leakage in the power stearing fluid hose and need to change the same. Need to grease rear wheel hubs. B mounting needs to be changed. Timing Belt needs to be changed. Diesel Tank needs welding at leakage points, too much play in the gear shift lever and needs bush kit change there as well.
I mentioned to them about the clutch since he did not mentioned anything about it. I asked him to change. Initially, he said, its on its way out, but doesn't need to be changed immidiately. I asked him to change it anyways. I also asked him to change rear struts though he did not mentioned the same in his initial report. Again, he said, that since I use Indica more for one person and occasionally for the family transport, I can do without changing them for now. However, since anyways I was indulging some heavy expenses, I asked him to change.
Then he mentioned me about gear box overhaul when we were discussing about huge play in the gear shifter lever. He said it would be additional 2K for the same and I agreed.
Well, for 3 days, my Indica stayed at Balaji and they carried out all the agreed work on Suspension, Clutch, Gear box, Diesel Tank, Timing Belt, B mounting Change and Wheel Hub greasing and regular servicing.
The total bill ran upto Rs 24,405/-.
My initial impression on the test drive are as follows:
1. Gear Lever throws are shorter, smoother and more precise . Feel better than the earlier.
2. Overall Vibrations in the cabin are less
3. Ride is more smooth over rough surface
4. Clutch is butter smooth
5. Car is slightly pulling to the right and I need to get that rectified from him. basically, I need to rotate front 2 tyres with each other and I know that will resolve the issue.
I am attaching the details of the bill. I intend to keep my Indica for another 50-75K kms or probably another 2 years and hence, I did not mind putting some extra bucks on this service. I hope with regular servicing at 5K interval, I should be able to keep this car for next 2 years. Currently she gives me 17+kmpl for my daily run and almost 20-21kmpl+ on long drives. |