Getting a constant fuel efficiency of 15-16 km/l in the city.
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The self was taking an extra round to start the engine. I got the battery checked, and the results were fine, though I still have my doubts about the condition of the 2-year-old battery. Off-late the usage of the Duster is quite low, so this can be a reason as well.
Still, I put the OBD & scanned for any error codes. It again showed a problem with the Glow plugs.
Last time in Feb, I got one of the glow plugs replaced, and again I got the same error. Took the car to the service centre, and got it checked. They confirmed that the 3rd and 4th ones have failed. During the Spiti trip in Jan, the 2nd one failed, and I got that replaced in Feb. So this time I got the rest 3 replaced, & kept the one which was fine, as a spare.
Damage to pocket – Rs 3,300.
During a rain drive, I noticed that the wiper washer fluid was not coming out from the nozzles. Tried to clean them with a wire, and sprayed WD40, but it was of no use.
Had to open the rubber pipes from inside the bonnet, and sprayed WD40 from inside, till it came out through the opposite end of the nozzles. Kept it for 20 mins, and refitted the pipes back. Thankfully the clogging got cleared, and now it’s working fine.
Barring these two niggles, the car is running fine.
Am getting a constant mileage of 15-16 km/l in the city, which is actually pretty good.
Keyword: Correcting a few small niggles on my Duster AWD with 66,000 km odo