Bought an 89,000 km run diesel Amaze: Need to clarify some doubts

There are a few observations that I have made and I wanted to visit a Honda service centre for a complete check-up.

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I recently bought my first car, a Honda Amaze S (2013, Diesel, Manual, 89000 Kms). Tried my best to buy a good car and hope didn't get scammed. After driving for a few days, I'm really satisfied with my decision to buy this car. But just wanted to visit a Honda service centre and do a complete check-up. Wanted to know if they would even do a complete check-up. What should I ask for? And what should I keep in mind? Is it going to be a costly deed? (I'm kind of scared that they are gonna scam me).

There are some observations I have made that I need to get clarified by them. Like:

1. Steam-like smoke from dipstick while idling
2. Black smoke when the accelerator is pressed hard
3. Yesterday I went for a long trip on highways and felt vibration while accelerating whenever I shifted to 5th at 50+ km/h. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong.

Any help or opinion is appreciated!

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

I don't recommend buying 11-year-old cars with high odometer readings as the first car. Better to buy something much newer, even if the car is a hatchback from a lower segment.

Anyway, what's done is done.

You should search through Team-BHP & find a really good, trustworthy, independent garage for your car. Once my cars are out of their extended warranty period, I usually send them to good aftermarket independents only. They work out 50% cheaper for most tasks & 75% cheaper for a few.

Here's what BHPian vattyboy had to say about the matter:

1. Quite common in Diesel engines, I have seen this in my Jeep Compass and some VAG cars like Vento etc.
2. BS4 diesel engines tend to emit black smoke while accelerating hard. Nothing to worry about.
3. Maybe due to bad engine mounts.

Here's what BHPian Shreyans_Jain had to say about the matter:

Long-term diesel City owner here. The diesel Amaze/City need major work at and around the 80-100k km mark. Scheduled stuff as well as wear and tear related. Things like diesel filter, gear oil and coolant will require replacement in addition to the regulars. You can find details in the owner’s manual. A lot will depend on what work was done by the previous owner during the 80k km service. In case service history is not available, have it all done yourself.

Furthermore, things like suspensions, clutch and brakes may also need replacement, depending on their condition. Generally, their life is this much only. EGR will also need cleaning. Then come the tires and battery. Also, Amaze is prone to rusting. So, an underbelly anti-rust coat is not a bad idea, as the car is already 9 years old. It is a hard fact that these cars require attention and money at around this time, but will then provide reliable and trouble-free service for the next 75-100k km.

Here's what BHPian DRIV3R had to say about the matter:

Smoke from dipstick opening - it is blowby and normal only if it's very minor, constant amounts would definitely mean oil consumption in the long run.

Vibration from 5th gear and 50kmph - you are lugging the engine and hence the vibes, try upshifting at higher rpm, this shouldn't happen.

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