Steering rack gives a mild humming sound while turning extreme left/right, it comes towards the end of the turn.
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1,25,000 Kms update:
The ODO has recently crossed 1,25,000 Kms and so sharing the service details, some numbers and expense incurred so far.
Service Maintenance Details:
Here is the service details till date along with the parts replacements and accessories update.
Summary of Parts replaced so far:
Tyres:
Tyres were replaced @ 51,205 Kms (Yokohama Earth1) and @ 99K Kms(GoodYear Wrangler AT SilentTrac)
Front brake pads:
Front brake pads were replaced @ 51K Kms and @ 1,01,884 Km
Front brake discs:
This was replaced @ 1,01,884 Kms. It could have gone another 5-10K Kms, but considering the long drives in the pipeline, I got it replaced.
Wipers:
Wipers were replaced at 68,853 Kms (the OEMs are very expensive (closed to 5K), so replaced with Bosch wipers which costs around 900/-).
These Bosch wipers are flimsy, but they do the job. Bosch wipers were replaced @88,699 Kms.
Since I was not very happy with Bosch wipers, I moved back to OEM @ 1,19,668 Kms
Battery:
Replaced @ 63K Kms (it came with Exide and I replaced it with Amaron). Many owners had to replace the battery around 18-24 months time frame.
Replaced the Amaron battery under warranty @ 1,17,364 Kms
Timing Belt:
This was replaced as per service schedule at 75K Kms
Wheel lugnuts:
The complete set on all wheels were replaced @ 1,01,884 Kms. The cap model lugnuts were a pain.
C-Mount:
This was replaced @ 1,19,568 Kms due to abnormal vibration on the steering. And during replacement it was noticed that there was crack in it. The vibration issue got fixed after replacing this mount.
Front Windscreen:
This was replaced at around 34K Kms. It was due to a stone hit/crack and hence I got it replaced by claiming the insurance.
Issues under observation:
Steering Rack:
This was reported at service center, they tried lubricating it but still the issue exists. So, most probably this part will get replaced under extended warranty.
Dashboard Rattling:
Earlier this was very intermittent but now this can be replicated at will. So, this needs a visit to service center. During the last visit I couldn’t give then enough time to look into this issue.
Other Details:
Service Experience:
All the services has been done at MPS/PPS Motors, Electronic City. So far they have been good and I don’t have any complaints against them. For WA/WB, I prefer Madhus.
Fuel Efficiency:
The average fuel efficiency till date is 14Kmpl+ and I am happy with it. While on the highways, if you show more patience while driving, you can easily get 18-20Kmpl+, but it is difficult to do sedate drives with this machine in your hands.
In city driving conditions, I get around 10-12 Kmpl.
You can see that the overall FE is consistently around the 14.1 to 14.2 range.
Not much difference between the Full tank method Vs the number captured in the MID
Some FE numbers
I prefer BPCL to refill. Now few people have suggested to try Xtra Green from IOCL, I will try it soon.
ODO usage pattern:
Days taken for every 5k kms:
Current state of brake pads after 23k kms:
Got these mats recently, earlier one was of soft material and driver side mat gets worn out fast. So, got it replaced.
This was during a recent drive to Chennai:
Trip details of Chennai trip. Good Fuel efficiency as this includes some traffic both in Chennai and Bangalore
A wash after crossing 1,25,000 kms:
That’s it for now. See you again in the next update.
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