Hi
I am back from the road trip and now the beast has run for a total of 1050 KMs on the road trip.
The beast returned a fuel economy of 14.65 with loads of traffic at Panipat and Amritsar. Though I am a little dis-satisfied with the economy as I was expecting something closer to 16+ any anyways. Did a little bit of city driving at Ludhiana and amritsar too.
To drive the beast on the highway is a great experience. The pickup is simply awesome in the 3rd and good even the 4th gear. drove constantly at speeds of 80-90 KMS occasionally going upto 100 but not more than that.
I am now in love with this beast even more and dont think that I can drive any other car on the highway again. Quote:
Originally Posted by Rahulk76 How can the dealer put in wrong grade engine oil ??
TSK1979::Absolutely correct.. Its even mentioned in the service mannual Harjeev has uploaded. Its supposed to be API-CH4 grade oil & above for 2.2 and its API-CF4 & above for 3.0 ltr dicor engine.
Harjeev get clarification as soon as you can from dealer and show them the mannual and get them to put in AP-CH4 grade oil for ur new 2.2 | Quote:
Originally Posted by tsk1979 100rs for CAT converter cleaning?? The labor is supposed to be free for free service. This service center is ripping you off.
when I went to Automobile sterling for the first time, they tried to offer me all useless treatments, which are not really needed until 25K+ or so.
All these involved were adding additives in oil etc., and silly stuff, which could be had from outside for half the price.
I am seriously wondering how can a dealership sell a third party lube above MRP? |
Regarding the engine oil after reading you comments I dont know what to do!
Should I go back to the service station and get it changed?
If they do not agree to change should I pay for it and get it changed?
Though after driving it for a 1000 kms I did not experiece anything wrong, but as I am not expert please advise.
I too think that that they have charged the excessively for the engine flushing and cleaning but come to think its only about 1000 rupees. Next time I will have to be much more careful. I thought that all this was required. Quote:
Originally Posted by gd1418 Get the engine oil changed at 2K and it will do really good to the engine. The run-in period would have been over and the metal shavings etc. would get drained off. Get the oil filter to changed. The engine would settle down. Ask the dealer if you can put Mobil Delvac MX Mutigrade without having any issues with the warranty. I think Mobil is on the approved list of Tatas.
If the delaer agrees, you'll get Mobil for about the same rate. You will feel a world of difference with this oil. Irrespective of what the manual says, maintain the service schedule that included oil change at every 7.5K kms.
You'll have long years of trouble free service from your truck.
My responses are in bold..
I'm surprised, why engine flush was used at 900-1000 Kms. | gd1418 Do you still think that I should get the engine oil changed as I got it changed about 900 KMS (odo reading)
If yes what brand should I go in for? Quote:
Originally Posted by gd1418 Irrespective of what the manual says, maintain the service schedule that included oil change at every 7.5K kms. |
Regarding the above. Every 7.5K kms
Should it be just the oil/ oil filter change or the complete service.
If the complete service what all should I need to change/ cleen/ look for in these services |