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| ![]() I have noticed that the K 14 engine in its earlier detuned avatar was much better to drive than the current one. One of my colleagues has a 2016 Ertiga ZXI and i found it to be a little sluggish and not as rev happy as my 2014 ZXI. The specs of the 2015 ertiga show a max power of 91.7 bhp, while the earlier ertiga was rated at 94 bhp. I really did not pay much attention to it , however on driving the new iteration of the ertiga was surprised that the new powertrain feels a bit sluggish. Maybe Maruti has detuned the engine a little to increase fuel efficiency. The new version of the K 14 is rated as more fuel efficient. Why can't maruti improve the power of the engines while keeping its fuel efficiency the same? A case in point is the ivtec series of Honda. That engine remains the only saving grace of the new city. |
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Try smearing toothpaste on the glass evenly all over and wipe it off with news paper. That should do the trick. Tell me if it worked for you. Last edited by aah78 : 5th October 2017 at 23:13. Reason: Plese avoid quoting videos. Thank you! | |
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![]() I doubt if that is possible with cars of size and weight of Ertiga, more power might lead lower FE. | |
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Finally got the axle and suspension part of my ertiga replaced at Pratham Motors ORR. I met Surakshaa (Koramangala, Mr. Shyam) people too but since they asked me to come back on some weekday I had to drop that idea, firstly it is not so nearby and secondly project pressures in office. Yesterday Partham Motors replaced the complete rear suspension axle assembly (that's what they told me as part name) under warranty. The cost was around 12K but I had to pay nothing. It should be interesting to know if anybody else also sees this problem as it was eliminated by Maruti long back, or only I got some old stock part for my Ertiga ![]() Thanks for all the suggestions and help. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Took my Ertiga to Leh/Ladak and returned to Bangalore without any incidents. Vehicle performed brilliantly, not even a puncture or an air top up.
Special thanks to Parag & Rajain for their help with this trip ![]() Few random photos for your viewing pleasure, a travelogue coming later Last edited by arjithin : 5th October 2017 at 13:46. |
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I can't forget my drive from Rajkot to Bangalore with my parents aged 60+ for over 27 Hours and they never had any complaints after the drive. I think this has also got to do with acclimatizing with such long runs and they were always experienced when it came to this. And as I told you when we spoke, like minded company matter a lot, a lot more than one can think. These journeys becomes a success only if we have such fellow travelers. Quote:
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But the taxi Xylos and innovas parked beside needed few minutes of cranking. Two points I forgot to mention on high altitude behavior ( 3000m+) 1. When we switch on the key to ON (after ACC) first time in the morning, some priming sound used to come from dashboard side. (like the diesel pump priming, but something else). it went away once we are back at Manali. 2. The diesel pump was audible from the cabin when car turbo was on; went away once we are at Manali. | ||
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| ![]() Are there any better 55/60 Watt headlamps for Ertiga other than stock that will give me better light in night and will not void any warranty as well? I do not wish to tamper any circuits but can definitely change the lamps that are allowed with better light output. I am sick of the low beams of ertiga, there is virtually no light, I need to use high beams with the angle adjusted to lowest position to see something ahead ![]() |
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It is certainly sufficient for my driving needs in single lane roads, ghats, rains or fog and its just the low beam that I end up using while driving all along. Most of us here have been using the same set-up and the difference is indeed much better than Philips XV or Osram NB+ type upgrades which promise better light but rarely nearer to their claims as owners themselves have expressed how good/bad they are on the Auto lighting thread. | |||
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| ![]() JFYI to all owners of the Ertiga. Had changed the rear wiper on my Ertiga yesterday. Part Name: 38340M60MA0 Part Number: Blade Assy, Rear Wiper Price: ₹ 575 Part number and price ![]() Wiper blade ![]() My car @ 64,xxx kms ![]() Have done almost 4,300 kms in a 35 or 37 days. |
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Number 6 in the image below: ![]() Regards, Shashi | |
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I had upgraded the stock bulbs to Phillips XV within a week of getting my Ertiga, whilst that improved the lighting to good extent but still nowhere close to decent. No amount of adjusting the beam throw helped. With not much options left opted for Hella 500FF driving beams this gives me enough confidence for those overnight drives. Later i tried putting in Phillips 100 watt bulbs in the Hella but didn't feel much of a difference compared to Hella 55 watt bulbs. Having said that, i genuinely feel the upgrade to 90/100 should be worth a try before opting for Hella or the likes. Regards, | |
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