The DIESEL experience! Swift VDi

mobike008 · 6th September 2007, 13:12

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Originally Posted by iraghava

7 days for registeration is a hogwash. It requires nothing more than 2 days.

Exactly. today if you go to registration office by tomorrow afternoon you will get the number.

DieselFan · 6th September 2007, 13:37

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Originally Posted by horsepower

Guys, did anyone change the engine oil during the second service @5k? I am thinking of getting it changed along with the Oil Filter. Is it ok to get it changed?, as maruti doesn't recommend it.

It is not necessary but if you want to spend the money and get it changed go ahead.
You may also check your oil level and the quality to reassure whether the change is needed.
Take the dip stick out and check the oil level as well as feel the oil and make sure it is ok. When oil starts deteriorating it becomes sticky otherwise it will give a free flow feeling.

Jaggu · 6th September 2007, 19:07

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Originally Posted by horsepower

Guys, did anyone change the engine oil during the second service @5k? I am thinking of getting it changed along with the Oil Filter. Is it ok to get it changed?, as maruti doesn't recommend it.

Upto you, if you want go ahead, nothing will seriously go wrong either ways.

BUSA · 7th September 2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by ceebeezee

Hi
My dealer has informed me that my Swift VDi has been allotted & despatched from gurgaon. He says 8 days transit time, 2 days for octroi formalities, and 7 days for registration.
I wanted to know from members in Mumbai whether these are realistic timelines or my dealer is giving me the runaround?

He is talking hogwash, it takes 2 days, i drove my VDi to the TRO office, the officer came saw the Chassis and Engine number and thats it, drove back and left the car and took it when i wanted the delivery.

Jaggu · 7th September 2007, 00:19

shouldn be publicly stating this but my car never even went through all this and still it was registered, so its all bull, actual rto process will take max 2 hours end to end

transit from delhi to bangalore 8 days by truck, 10 days by train, pdi and reg 24 to 48 hrs thats it!!

blorebuddy · 8th September 2007, 19:41

Gone for second service today. Completed 5027 as of today.

With 3kms driving after the service could not observe any rattles.
Charge came to 510Rs. (Only 4wheel alignment and balancing, no other stuff) I am not sure whether they charged these for others.
Mandovi at JP nagar was the service station, service is good except the clean job. Not satisfied with that.

DieselFan · 8th September 2007, 21:52

Alignment and balancing are best done by wheel and tyre folks like Vijay Wheel Alignment or Madhu's. That is what I do. Yes these are chargable service. Only tyre rotation comes free with 2nd service.

Steeroid · 8th September 2007, 22:04

Guys

During my recent visit home I noticed most of the Swift diesels on the road put out more smoke than other comparable diesels. More than the Safari Dicor, in fact!

Is this a common issue?

BijuPaul · 8th September 2007, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Guys

During my recent visit home I noticed most of the Swift diesels on the road put out more smoke than other comparable diesels. More than the Safari Dicor, in fact!

Is this a common issue?

Did you notice the smoke in my car during the last week’s drive? That day I was pushing little hard.

xinome · 8th September 2007, 23:05

i didn't notice any smoke from biju's swift, but i still wonder how did you manage driving like that with the video camera in hand!

as for the swift i have driven the car and have also noticed slight smoke but the safari does leave other car's in a black cloud!

but steer your car was climbing like a petrol engine and i didn't notice any smoke!

BUSA · 8th September 2007, 23:16

Yes it does smoke quite alot, once i put in Xtra mile and smoking was so visible in the rear view mirror, then shifted back to Normal and its better now.

DieselFan · 8th September 2007, 23:20

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Yes it does smoke quite alot, once i put in Xtra mile and smoking was so visible in the rear view mirror, then shifted back to Normal and its better now.

yes only time my car smoked visible smoke was when I used Xtramile and that too only once during the whole cycle when I tried to floor the accelarator.

BijuPaul · 8th September 2007, 23:42

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Originally Posted by DieselFan

yes only time my car smoked visible smoke was when I used Xtramile and that too only once during the whole cycle when I tried to floor the accelarator.

I'm using IOC Regular, That too from only one Fuel station regularly (If possible same dispenser too)

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Originally Posted by xinome

but i still wonder how did you manage driving like that with the video camera in hand!

It was not me, you guys pushed me to drive that way there was no escape

Steeroid · 9th September 2007, 13:14

@ Biju - yes your car was smoking just a wee bit. I noticed the smoke because the car was brand new and it shouldnt.

Most other Swifts I've seen do smoke quite a bit, though.

Jaggu · 9th September 2007, 13:43

steeer i think its the fuel issue, i use ioc regular and no smoke issues yet.. got so absessed that i got the driver to floor her and followed her around, yes if i completely floor it shades of grey comes out

it can be coz some guys will try to floor and see if car pulls, while out of power, band. Thats the only reasoning i can give.

and now way a 1.3 l can smoke as much as a 3 lit moster

just kidding

7th September 2007, 00:19	#875
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,247 Thanked: 16,041 Times	shouldn be publicly stating this but my car never even went through all this and still it was registered, so its all bull, actual rto process will take max 2 hours end to end transit from delhi to bangalore 8 days by truck, 10 days by train, pdi and reg 24 to 48 hrs thats it!!
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8th September 2007, 19:41	#876
blorebuddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 258 Times	5027Kms & 2nd Service update Gone for second service today. Completed 5027 as of today. With 3kms driving after the service could not observe any rattles. Charge came to 510Rs. (Only 4wheel alignment and balancing, no other stuff) I am not sure whether they charged these for others. Mandovi at JP nagar was the service station, service is good except the clean job. Not satisfied with that.
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8th September 2007, 21:52	#877
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	Alignment and balancing are best done by wheel and tyre folks like Vijay Wheel Alignment or Madhu's. That is what I do. Yes these are chargable service. Only tyre rotation comes free with 2nd service.
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8th September 2007, 22:04	#878
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,752 Times	Guys During my recent visit home I noticed most of the Swift diesels on the road put out more smoke than other comparable diesels. More than the Safari Dicor, in fact! Is this a common issue?
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8th September 2007, 23:05	#880
xinome BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: I am lost.... Posts: 339 Thanked: Once	i didn't notice any smoke from biju's swift, but i still wonder how did you manage driving like that with the video camera in hand! as for the swift i have driven the car and have also noticed slight smoke but the safari does leave other car's in a black cloud! but steer your car was climbing like a petrol engine and i didn't notice any smoke!
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8th September 2007, 23:16	#881
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Yes it does smoke quite alot, once i put in Xtra mile and smoking was so visible in the rear view mirror, then shifted back to Normal and its better now.
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9th September 2007, 13:14	#884
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,752 Times	@ Biju - yes your car was smoking just a wee bit. I noticed the smoke because the car was brand new and it shouldnt. Most other Swifts I've seen do smoke quite a bit, though.
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9th September 2007, 13:43	#885
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,247 Thanked: 16,041 Times	steeer i think its the fuel issue, i use ioc regular and no smoke issues yet.. got so absessed that i got the driver to floor her and followed her around, yes if i completely floor it shades of grey comes out it can be coz some guys will try to floor and see if car pulls, while out of power, band. Thats the only reasoning i can give. and now way a 1.3 l can smoke as much as a 3 lit moster just kidding
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