[AutoIndian]

A quick update. Had to do an emergency trip to my native place, Dhule yesterday and returned back today. Round trip of 720km. A tankful refuelling gave a mileage of 13.81 kmpl. Average speeds were in between 80-100 kmph on NH60 & NH4.

Edit: Last 3 tankfuls have averaged at 12.9 kmpl.

[architect]

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

A quick update. Had to do an emergency trip to my native place, Dhule yesterday and returned back today. Round trip of 720km. A tankful refuelling gave a mileage of 13.81 kmpl. Average speeds were in between 80-100 kmph on NH60 & NH4.

Edit: Last 3 tankfuls have averaged at 12.9 kmpl.

Don't you feel your FE is too low? My average lifetime FE on the TUV300 over 1,20,000 km has been 15.5 kmpl and it has given me a best of 17 and a worst of 12.5 kmpl. The typical range is 14.5 to 16.5 in 90% of the tankful-to-tankful calculations. Mine is a T6+ MT with the 85 HP engine.

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by architect

Don't you feel your FE is too low? My average lifetime FE on the TUV300 over 1,20,000 km has been 15.5 kmpl and it has given me a best of 17 and a worst of 12.5 kmpl. The typical range is 14.5 to 16.5 in 90% of the tankful-to-tankful calculations. Mine is a T6+ MT with the 85 HP engine.

Hi architect, good observation. Your FE figures are really good but so seems to be your running. As compared to your 1.2 lakh kms, my car has only run 68K kms. A majority of this mileage has come from office commutes. Whenever car was taken out on long trips it was usually loaded, 6-7 passengers and their luggage. So, I don't expect good FE figures on my long trips either. My best and worst FE figures are 15.57kmpl & 12.57 kmpl. These are not way off the mark as compared to yours. I would definitely like to improve the FE figures but I think I will have to wait till the 70K service when the air filter will get replaced.

[procrj]

Originally Posted by architect

Don't you feel your FE is too low?

IIRC, The fuel plumbing in TUVs after March 2017 is different from the ones that were delivered before March 2017. This i believe is the primary reason for the difference in FEs. My average FE was 13 kmpl over 89k kms while folks who have the "improved" TUV typically average 15-16kmpl, with a mix of city and highway driving.

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

My best and worst FE figures are 15.57kmpl & 12.57 kmpl. These are not way off the mark as compared to yours. I would definitely like to improve the FE figures but I think I will have to wait till the 70K service when the air filter will get replaced.

Don't bother too much about it, change the filters and enjoy your ride

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by procrj

IIRC, The fuel plumbing in TUVs after March 2017 is different from the ones that were delivered before March 2017. This i believe is the primary reason for the difference in FEs. My average FE was 13 kmpl over 89k kms while folks who have the "improved" TUV typically average 15-16kmpl, with a mix of city and highway driving.

Thanks for the info procrj, I was not aware about this. But still I wonder how a simple change in the fuel plumbing would make such a significant difference in the FE figures

Don't bother too much about it, change the filters and enjoy your ride

Absolutely, for me FE was never a concern. The tank like feeling, the capability to take on any road and it's accomodative nature were the major USPs for me. Now my Orange Tank has entered in the 9th year of its existence. I may well continue with it for the next 2 years as my primary car if it continues its troublefree streak. After 10 years, I may switch over to EV but still keep the tank as a secondary car.

[AutoIndian]

Yesterday (i.e. 21-Feb-2024), while going to office, after I crossed the Bhumkar Chowk, I tried passing by a stationary trailer but too close for any margin and my LHS mirror brushed against it's body. Since I was driving at around 40-50 kmph, my mirror banged against the close window glass and the mirror sub assembly fell on the road. I parked my car few meters ahead and came running back to pick up the fallen mirror. Unfortunately, it had cracks all over the surface and when I fitted it back in the mirror housing, I could barely see anything at the left rear. However good part was that the housing was intact and the power mirror assy was functional normally. On calling the local Mahindra dealer (Savan IB Autowings) I was informed that the assembly was out of stock and would need a day's time to get it in stock. Today morning when I called, I was informed that I can come & get it raplaced. When I went there (without any appointment) I was asked to sit in the reception and in 5 mins some Service Advisor would attend my car. After 10 mins the receptionist came and informed me that all the SAa are busy & I will need to wait for 1.5 hours. Other option was given to me to go to the stores, pick up the mirror and get it fitted from outside. So, I preferred the second option. Went to the stores, he raised a request, paid Rs 266/- at the cash counter, showed the invoice to the stores and got the mirror. I myself fitted it inside the mirror housing by press fit. To be doubly sure that it got fitted properly I asked a nearby standing SA to check & confirm, which she did happily. Drove back the car home with the new mirror in 30 mins.


The broken mirror sub assy LHS


Mirror taken out from the housing, cracked glass


Rear side of the mirror


New mirror fitted inside the housing (press fit by hand)


Invoice

[rishee]

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

... my mirror banged against the close window glass and the mirror sub assembly fell on the road..
Unfortunately, it had cracks all over the surface..

I had the same incident twice with my TUV. Once where just the mirror fell and broke. Replaced it from normal Garage for Rs 100/- including fitting charges.
Recently on a highway had a tempo brush me from the left crusing the whole assembly. For this I went to aftermarket to buy the assembly housing with mirror, had to get it painted and then fitted. It cost be half of what the SA mentioned

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by rishee

I had the same incident twice with my TUV. Once where just the mirror fell and broke. Replaced it from normal Garage for Rs 100/- including fitting charges.
Recently on a highway had a tempo brush me from the left crusing the whole assembly. For this I went to aftermarket to buy the assembly housing with mirror, had to get it painted and then fitted. It cost be half of what the SA mentioned

That's quite unfortunate rishee, but thanks anyways for sharing your experience. How much did the aftermarket mirror assembly cost you and what was the price quoted by MASS?

[rishee]

Originally Posted by AutoIndian

That's quite unfortunate rishee, but thanks anyways for sharing your experience. How much did the aftermarket mirror assembly cost you and what was the price quoted by MASS?

MASS Quote
Mirror Assembly : Rs 2500/-
Painting : Rs 1200/-
Total : 2500 + 1200 + 18% GST = Rs 4366/-

AfterMarket
Assembly : Rs 1600/-
Painting & Fitment : Rs 600/-
Total : 1600 + 600 = Rs 2200/-

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by rishee

MASS Quote
Mirror Assembly : Rs 2500/-
Painting : Rs 1200/-
Total : 2500 + 1200 + 18% GST = Rs 4366/-

AfterMarket
Assembly : Rs 1600/-
Painting & Fitment : Rs 600/-
Total : 1600 + 600 = Rs 2200/-

Thanks for sharing that rishee. The aftermarket assembly seems to come at half the showroom price.