[viXit]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

ODOMETER UPDATE

ODOMETER: 1,00,000 kms
DURATION: 42 months

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That took you long enough

Is there a timing kit change on the cards now that 1L is up?

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by viXit

Is there a timing kit change on the cards now that 1L is up?

Not for now, maybe around 1,20,000 kms mark.

Pretty costly affair and lot of parts need changing which could require a 2 days of downtime of the car at my FNG.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Not for now, maybe around 1,20,000 kms mark.

Pretty costly affair and lot of parts need changing which could require a 2 days of downtime of the car at my FNG.

Unless the timing chain is making abnormal noises, do not bother changing it. Pretty costly affair. Also, last time I checked with a senior Hyundai technician, he says the chain easily lasts 2.5 Lakh kms with correct oil changes. Why fix if it ain't broken?

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Unless the timing chain is making abnormal noises, do not bother changing it. Pretty costly affair. Also, last time I checked with a senior Hyundai technician, he says the chain easily lasts 2.5 Lakh kms with correct oil changes. Why fix if it ain't broken?

As far as timing chain goes, this is the most critical component of an engine as far routine maintenance goes. I would suggest & I personally go with what the user manual says.

User manual of course recommends that time period as part of preventive maintenance, but I would rather change timing kit than look at half engine rebuild.

Mahindra recommends at 60K, Toyota at 150K and almost all of them somewhere between these kilometers, so I will take the friendly senior Hyundai technician advise with a pinch of salt. It is entirely unto you though, as to whom do you choose to believe, the Hyundai's user manual, available in black and white or something which a technician says w/o any data / evidence.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by Sheel

As far as timing chain goes, this is the most critical component of an engine as far routine maintenance goes. I would suggest & I personally go with what the user manual says.

User manual of course recommends that time period as part of preventive maintenance, but I would rather change timing kit than look at half engine rebuild.

Mahindra recommends at 60K, Toyota at 150K and almost all of them somewhere between these kilometers, so I will take the friendly senior Hyundai technician advise with a pinch of salt. It is entirely unto you though, as to whom do you choose to believe, the Hyundai's user manual, available in black and white or something which a technician says w/o any data / evidence.

Well, Hyundai does not recommend changing the timing chain at all. It is not listed in the user manual under periodic maintenance schedule. It is supposed to last time life of the engine. The SA whom I know at HASS says it is very rare for a timing chain to go bad unless the engine is abused.

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Well, Hyundai does not recommend changing the timing chain at all. It is not listed in the user manual under periodic maintenance schedule.

I have no idea about this and if Hyundai does not specifically say so in their service manual, then I jumped the gun, sorry .

Hyundai has a belt or a chain?

But please clarify here,

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Unless the timing chain is making abnormal noises, do not bother changing it. Pretty costly affair. Also, last time I checked with a senior Hyundai technician, he says the chain easily lasts 2.5 Lakh kms with correct oil changes. Why fix if it ain't broken?

At one end, you say, it lasts life time and at one end, it is said by SA that it lasts 2.5L kms.

Could you be more specific?

Anurag & others - Is it different for older 1.6's and now, the newer 1.5's?

Thanks.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by Sheel

I have no idea about this and if Hyundai does not specifically say so in their service manual, then I jumped the gun, sorry .

Hyundai has a belt or a chain?

But please clarify here,


At one end, you say, it lasts life time and at one end, it is said by SA that it lasts 2.5L kms.

Could you be more specific?

Anurag & others - Is it different for older 1.6's and now, the newer 1.5's?

Thanks.

The U2 CRDi series of engine from Hyundai have a timing chain.

Yes, I say it should last the life of the engine since it is not mentioned in the user manual to be replaced periodically . However, under our driving conditions, based on the experience of the senior technician who has worked on these cars for the past 10+ years, it will last 2.5L kms easily with regular oil changes. It is mostly at or around the 2.5L mark will the timing chain start making noise which is the only indication on these engines that it needs replacement. The key here is "regular oil changes"

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Unless the timing chain is making abnormal noises, do not bother changing it. Pretty costly affair. Also, last time I checked with a senior Hyundai technician, he says the chain easily lasts 2.5 Lakh kms with correct oil changes. Why fix it if it ain't broken?

I agree with this logic but it is a critical component and if fails on the go, I'll need to pick an engine from the scrap market.

As for the current condition, there is no 'timing chain' noise from the engine hence pulling it longer. Since I have blocked the EGR valve in the initial days of ownership, the internals and the oil condition is good even after 10,000-12,000 kms of usage. Keeping this part in mind I guess I can pull it till 1,50,000 kms minimum.

Originally Posted by Sheel

I have no idea about this and if Hyundai does not specifically say so in their service manual....

Neither the owner's manual nor the service manual specifies anything regarding change interval for the timing chain and its components.

Originally Posted by Sheel

Hyundai has a belt or a chain?

Timing chain it is.

Originally Posted by Sheel

Anurag & others - Is it different for older 1.6's and now, the newer 1.5's?

I think it is similar in both the 1.6L U2 and 1.5L U2.

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

The key here is "regular oil changes"

+1.

[a4anurag]

Some current pictures of the car. Needs a basic detailing ASAP actually

[a4anurag]

DIY Brake Pad Change

Old Set: P18025
New Set: Brembo P30070

The first set that I used was actually for the Verna (P18025) which left a void of 1.8mm on the brake rotor. After going through the Brembo Catalogue for Hyundai Creta specific, I could source one and got it delivered yesterday.

Paid ₹3,000 for the pad set and did the DIY at home with the help of my DIY partner BHP Interc00led. Took us 30 minutes to swap the pads and grease the guide pins too.

New Set of pads - P30070


The brake pads




Pad clips


Old Set (P18025) vs New Set (P30070)


Old Pad (P18025) vs New Pad (P30070)


Tools and Caliper guide pin grease


C-Clamp to push the piston inside


WIP


Pad thickness after 85,000 km of usage


Current Odometer (After pad change)


Fancy milestone that I crossed earlier

[batish]

These pads lasted around 85k kms? I had to get them changed twice and I am at 70k.

A little OT: Can you please share how you sourced these pads? I am looking for a rear set. Enquired at ASS, they sell for >8k.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by batish

Can you please share how you sourced these pads? I am looking for a rear set. Enquired at ASS, they sell for >8k.

Search for "United Motors, Chennai" on Google/FB. You'll get their number for contact.

PS: Just helping a fellow BHPian, I have no affiliation with United Motors or Brembo.

[a4anurag]

Reverse Light Bulb Swap - Old T15 out and New T15 LED in

Had been searching for the T15 LED's for long as I couldn't source the replacement bulb from AliExpress anymore. Products on Amazon. were too costly for what was being asked for a pair of bulbs. Thanks to BHPian ecosport rules and BHPian getSurya, I could get these T15's from a website - AutoBahn Technologies.

Autobahn T15 LED


New T15 LED


Old T15 vs New T15 LED


Old T15 LED dim and flickering from sides


New T15 LED Bright and even lighting


Some night shots

[a4anurag]

Yokohama Earth-1 - Pin hole leakage Issue

For the past 1 week, one of the four tyres was losing air as I used to get notifications every time I went near the car. Checked the tyre but found nothing to have pierced so I focused on the sidewall area and found a small pinhole leak.

Drove to the dealer where I purchased the tyres. Immediately the warranty claim form was filled and pictures were sent for approval. Got a call yesterday informing me that the warranty has been approved and I can come for swapping out the tyre.

Checking for the leak


Leak area found and marked for identification


On the jack for the swap


Fresh stock. DOT '1121' - 15th March to 21st March manufactured

[Chhanda Das]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Since I have blocked the EGR valve in the initial days of ownership, the internals and the oil condition is good even after 10,000-12,000 kms of usage.

Do you face any issues passing the PUC tests ?