Team-BHP - My New Maruti Ritz VDI | True Joy Inside

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Originally Posted by Prodigy07 (Post 3120536)

Congratulations Abhi3284!

I believe the new Ritz variants (V and Z) have Day/Night mirror by default right? How's the visibility?

Question to the other Ritz owners - MID has been introduced in the Ritz refreshed model, can this software be updated in the previous generation models too?

Yes. The new variants have D/N Mirror by default. It is a welcome addition i would say as it greatly reduces the High Beam Headlight Glares and improves Visibility as well.

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Originally Posted by n_aditya (Post 3120743)

I'm a little late, nevertheless, congrats on your new car and welcome to the Ritz owners club :)

Wishing you many years of happy and safe drives.

1. I agree with the rear visibility and got the rear parking sensors installed from the dealer itself (nippon make) and it greatly helps while parking in tight spots.

2. I'm comfortable with the gear shifts. Yes, it is not butter smooth like my ex-car - the esteem but slots nicely. No mis-shifts ever although it is notchy.

3. I have this issue as well, esp. in slow moving bumper to bumper city traffic. My ankles hurt after an hour's drive in such traffic but to a large extent adjusting the seat height has greatly helped. I don't experience any discomfort during highway drives though.

4. Headlights - the stock bulbs are pathetic. I plonked in the Osram Nightbreaker Plus in 60/55W (stock rating) without the need for a relay or wiring harness. The output has improved by leaps and bounds and my highway drives are a lot more confidence inspiring thanks to these bulbs.

You can either go with these bulbs or with the Philips Xtreme Visions. I would advise you to avoid higher watt bulbs since they take a toll on the reflector and lens over a period of time, due to the high amount of heat they produce. I paid 1100 bucks for a pair of these Osram headlight bulbs.

5. Air Con - I'm happy with the a/c and rarely have the temp knob turned to fully cold setting. How would the a/c filter help in better cooling?

Hey Thanks, Aditya.

I too have switched to Osram Nightbreaker Plus in 60/55W a couple of months ago. I got a new pair of these Bulbs for 750 /- Online during a Promotional Offer. :). Am pretty happy with them.

Even i did not get the Logic of A/C Filter helping in better cooling. Hence, i deferred the decision of installing it to next Service.

Are you done with the 2nd Free Service ? Since you also own the New Ritz, can you check and confirm whether Synthetic Oil is being made mandatory by Maruti Suzuki for the New DDIS Ritz ?

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Originally Posted by abhi3284 (Post 3122758)

Yes. The new variants have D/N Mirror by default. It is a welcome addition i would say as it greatly reduces the High Beam Headlight Glares and improves Visibility as well.

Hey Thanks, Aditya.

I too have switched to Osram Nightbreaker Plus in 60/55W a couple of months ago. I got a new pair of these Bulbs for 750 /- Online during a Promotional Offer. :). Am pretty happy with them.

Even i did not get the Logic of A/C Filter helping in better cooling. Hence, i deferred the decision of installing it to next Service.

Are you done with the 2nd Free Service ? Since you also own the New Ritz, can you check and confirm whether Synthetic Oil is being made mandatory by Maruti Suzuki for the New DDIS Ritz ?

Congrats Abhi and welcome to Ritz Club. I too own a Jan-13 Ritz VDi ABS model, clocked around 3.5 K. Will be giving the same to 2nd service this week end. Cam to know through the service advisor that they are advised to use synthetic oil for diesel cars from MSIL. Will get more details tomorrow.

I somehow is getting a very low fuel average from the past couple of weeks, City 14.5 & Highway 17, with 50% A/C Usage. Did check the tire pressure.Also feel very low power in 2nd gear in bumper to bumper traffic :(

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Originally Posted by P4life (Post 3124771)

Thanks and Congrats to you as well. Kindly share the details you obtained from the Service Advisor as even i was told that Synthetic Oil is mandatory. You can report the Low Mileage Issue during 2nd Service but i think it will increase after 3rd Service / 10K Kms. Never faced any Low Power Issues.

How do you feel is the Braking in the ABS equipped Ritz ? It was my first choice as well but the waiting period was more than 2 Months. So, skipped it and got the non-ABS Variant. Braking is good enough i felt.

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Originally Posted by abhi3284 (Post 3126833)

Thanks Abhi, Checked with his and its not mandatory it seems, but recommended. Low power issue is sorted out, the air filter was clogged, Got it cleaned and now its much better. Hopefully this should also sort the low fuel average issue. I had used a non-abs version of previous generation ritz earlier, and one one with ABS give much confidence while panic braking.

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Originally Posted by santhoshbkartha (Post 3132684)

Abhi,

Any updates on the usage of synthetic oil? I got a ritz vdi last week and it has done 1400kms in a week. Thinking if i should go in for an oil change for the first service. If its Synthetic oil, then i would follow the company prescribed mileage for oil. Its expensive and the reason for getting a maruthi was the low ownership cost. Also i think my car has a problem with the wheel alignment. Would they charge me for wheel alignment? Only consumables are charged?

Hi Santosh,

Even i was in the same dilemma as you are now. I checked with the Maruti Service Advisor and they stated it is Fully Synthetic Oil which Maruti recommends for the DDIS Cars. Hence, i did not opt for Oil Change and will get it done in 3rd Service.
Not sure if this is Mandatory from Suzuki or just their recommendation.

If you want to get Wheel Alignment done, they will surely charge you. I will recommend getting it done from outside and not from Maruti Suzuki as i think they charge more.

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Originally Posted by santhoshbkartha (Post 3132684)

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Originally Posted by abhi3284 (Post 3139574)

Hi Santosh,

Hence, i did not opt for Oil Change and will get it done in 3rd Service. Not sure if this is Mandatory from Suzuki or just their recommendation.

Get your engine oil changed to synthetic post 20000 kms. It is better as the engine will bed in properly. If synthetic oil is used in a new engine the run-in will be slower and may not be affective.

MASS recommends oil change every 10000 kms and it recommends Synthetic. I don't think it forces the customer to use synthetic but yes they try to ask you to change. I have been using Synthetic since the car completed 20000 kms. It is a 5W40 oil and costs Rs 917.20/lt.

Regarding Wheel alignment and wheel balancing it is better to get it done outside places that are dedicated for this job. MASS doesn't do the job well and I had visited the service again as the car was pulling left after wheel balancing and alignment.

Cheers,
Anurag.

Hey Guys....posting after a long time.

Completed my Ritzy's 3rd Service a couple of Months ago.
Got the Oil Filter and Oil changed to their recommended Semi Synthetic Oil.
Total Cost came to some 2500 /- odd.
Ritzy has been serving me well. No Niggles and Issues up until now.
Am attaching the Fuel Expense and Mileage Tracker Sheet that i maintain.

Now for the Issue that i am facing:

Recently, i noticed that a brushing or screeching kind of noise would come from the clutch area only when driving in Half Clutch Situations like in Traffic and while going upward on a Slope [in 1st Gear going Forward as well as while Reversing].

Complained to Maruti and they have taken the Car for diagnosis. They tested and have acknowledged the brushing noise. Initially, i thought it would be a quick fix and a minor Issue. But for the past 2 Days, the Car is in the Service Center and they are unable to pinpoint the cause. The latest i spoke with the Service Advisor, he mentioned they are now planning to open the Gearbox and check for any Issues like Friction. Isn't opening a Gearbox a major thing ?

I am a little worried as the Car is just 10 Months Old and it's got to a point of opening the Gearbox. Is it possible to be a Manufacturing Defect and if any Issues found with the Gearbox, will it be replaced under Warranty ?

Any Pointers or Suggestions are Welcome.
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by abhi3284 (Post 3260030)

Recently, i noticed that a brushing or screeching kind of noise would come from the clutch area only when driving in Half Clutch Situations like in Traffic and while going upward on a Slope [in 1st Gear going Forward as well as while Reversing].

Oops Abhi, now that is not a good sign and I advise you to check for the problems in the Clutch and after ruling that out only venture to the Gearbox. Check the release bearing also.

I also advise you to get a second opinion from a mechanic you know or any other competent MASS.

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Originally Posted by abhi3284 (Post 3260030)

The latest i spoke with the Service Advisor, he mentioned they are now planning to open the Gearbox and check for any Issues like Friction. Isn't opening a Gearbox a major thing ?

I am a little worried as the Car is just 10 Months Old and it's got to a point of opening the Gearbox. Is it possible to be a Manufacturing Defect and if any Issues found with the Gearbox, will it be replaced under Warranty

Opening the gearbox is a major issue and get it assured to get parts replaced under warranty since the car is just 10 months old. If a problem is diagnosed whatsoever the parts (read price) are not be paid by you.

Anurag.

Guys, need some advice on diagnosing an Issue.
There is a squeaking kinda noise coming from near the Steering Console Area while driving. Similar to a Mouse Squeaking Noise. And No...there is no Mouse in my Car...:D, since this has been happening randomly for the past 4-5k Kms. Or rather since i had left the Car at the Service Station in October for the Clutch Parts Replacement.

I went to the Service Station to show this Issue but the Issue did not reproduce itself since it happens intermittently.

I have captured a video from my Mobile Phone which has the squeaking noise but am not sure how to upload it here and if the Video format is supported to upload.

Appreciate your Inputs in diagnosing the Issue so that i can report the same to the Service Station during 4th Service which will happen soon.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by abhi3284 (Post 3358564)

I guess there is some loose part that is rubbing with the steering console or with the dashboard.

Does this happen on rough roads or when the turbo spools up?

Please tell us when all is that squeaking heard so that we can rule out the points.

Anurag.

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Originally Posted by a4anurag (Post 3358592)

Thanks for the quick reply Anurag.

From what i have observed, this happens on smooth roads and at low speeds as well before the turbo spools up. But the problem is it happens intermittently.

As i mentioned in my previous Post, i have a Video captured but am not sure how to upload it here.

Thanks.