Maintenance Costs of Diesel Swift v. Petrol Swift

12th August 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Max

from figures it seems normal maintenance cost of running swift diesel is about 50 paise / km.

and adding that to the fuel- roughly 2Rs/km- takes it to a grand total of 2.50Rs per kilometer. not bad eh?

The spreadsheet, I got off team bhp. I dont remember the author, but it is very useful, and encourages me to drive decently once in a while.

Eddy · 12th August 2008, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Max

from figures it seems normal maintenance cost of running swift diesel is about 50 paise / km.

I have spent close to 10k in servicing my VDI which has run for 25k now. Please note that this includes expenses of about 3k which are over and above than what is recommended. Oil and Filter change at 5k, 15k,25k kms)

harry10 · 12th August 2008, 21:00

Can anyone tell me after 20k how much is the duration to get the service done for swift VDI, i mean is it 5k or 10k?

DieselFan · 13th August 2008, 10:32

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Originally Posted by harry10

Can anyone tell me after 20k how much is the duration to get the service done for swift VDI, i mean is it 5k or 10k?

After the 3rd service @ 10K the service interval is 10K. i.e. 4th is at 20K, 5th is at 30K, 6th is at 40K and so on.

fx45 · 13th August 2008, 12:04

guys i have heard from some folks that after 25k Km on the Odo the swift diesel is giving engine problems.. is it true?

senindra · 13th August 2008, 12:08

What kind of engine problems are you talking about ? I know someone who has clocked over 90k kms on his Swift D and he has not had any "problem" so far really, other than regular maintenance parts. Can you throw some more light on exactly what you have heard?

Eddy · 13th August 2008, 12:19

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Originally Posted by fx45

guys i have heard from some folks that after 25k Km on the Odo the swift diesel is giving engine problems.. is it true?

Crap. my car is 24,800 old and is in perfect running condition. Touchwood

13th August 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by fx45

guys i have heard from some folks that after 25k Km on the Odo the swift diesel is giving engine problems.. is it true?

Like what?
are these guys on the forum?
I'm at 21,000kms no probs so far.
@Fx45 can you ask these people to post details? it would be nice to know what to look out for.

DieselFan · 13th August 2008, 13:44

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Originally Posted by senindra

What kind of engine problems are you talking about ? I know someone who has clocked over 90k kms on his Swift D and he has not had any "problem" so far really, other than regular maintenance parts. Can you throw some more light on exactly what you have heard?

Who is this person who has done such a feat. He/She should put up long term ownership on Swift D. It will be an interesting read.

Eddy · 13th August 2008, 14:03

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Originally Posted by DieselFan

Who is this person who has done such a feat. He/She should put up long term ownership on Swift D. It will be an interesting read.

My guess is a guy called Mandeep in mumbai. Read about it in the orkut community on swift diesel.

I asked him, but don't think he is interested in becoming a member here. He thinks the community is full of idiots most of who don't know their stuff.

harry10 · 13th August 2008, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Eddy

My guess is a guy called Mandeep in mumbai. Read about it in the orkut community on swift diesel.

I asked him, but don't think he is interested in becoming a member here. He thinks the community is full of idiots most of who don't know their stuff.

In that case i guess if he joins he will be really shocked to see how wrong he is

Eddy · 14th August 2008, 20:35

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Originally Posted by harry10

In that case i guess if he joins he will be really shocked to see how wrong he is

He did register actually, he told me. But guess didn't stick around for the reason above.

harry10 · 14th August 2008, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Eddy

He did register actually, he told me. But guess didn't stick around for the reason above.

In that case he must be having really BIG reservations

. For instance i found almost everything i dont know on this forum!

sameer_dg · 16th August 2008, 22:42

Guys, My VDI has done 17K kms in 8 months and I can see black smoke from the exhaust at least 2wice a week it is so bad that I can't see the road behind me. My thrid service is over and the next is due in 20K kms. I had personallu cleaned my air filter at 15K kms.
Has any body faced a similar problem with the VDI, and what was doen to rectify the same.

Eddy · 16th August 2008, 23:18

Do you use normal diesel or premium one ? Smoking is reported with the usage of the former.

12th August 2008, 21:00	#18
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,712 Thanked: 3,622 Times View My Garage	Can anyone tell me after 20k how much is the duration to get the service done for swift VDI, i mean is it 5k or 10k?
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13th August 2008, 12:04	#20
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	guys i have heard from some folks that after 25k Km on the Odo the swift diesel is giving engine problems.. is it true?
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13th August 2008, 12:08	#21
senindra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Essen (Germany) Posts: 226 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	What kind of engine problems are you talking about ? I know someone who has clocked over 90k kms on his Swift D and he has not had any "problem" so far really, other than regular maintenance parts. Can you throw some more light on exactly what you have heard?
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16th August 2008, 22:42	#29
sameer_dg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 129 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys, My VDI has done 17K kms in 8 months and I can see black smoke from the exhaust at least 2wice a week it is so bad that I can't see the road behind me. My thrid service is over and the next is due in 20K kms. I had personallu cleaned my air filter at 15K kms. Has any body faced a similar problem with the VDI, and what was doen to rectify the same.
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16th August 2008, 23:18	#30
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,291 Times	Do you use normal diesel or premium one ? Smoking is reported with the usage of the former.
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