Tata Indica DLG Turbo. EDIT: 17 years & 125k km up

trrk · 2nd March 2009, 13:04

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

okay, its ripe for the 20k service.

This (2395.25) was what I spent for my 40000kms service for my Marina in May 2008. The 20000kms service should be similar. Mine done at Focuz Motors, Alleppey.

15w40hp engine oil - hp 5.50 @ 135.00 742.50
279018130106 oil filter indigo 1 @ 132.57
254709110119 filter element lucas tvs 1 @ 138.24
ep80hp gear oil 3.30 @ 125.00 412.50
npn999 consumables cw) 0.25 @ 100.00 25.00
tax 179.22
cess 1% 1.79

Total parts 1631.20

4whl brake cleaning, adj. susp bushes check & fasteners torquing 225.00
clean / renew air filter element 25.00
drive belts (all) remove, inspect for damages / replace 125.00
Electrical check up, battery gravity check electrolyte topping 50.00
Fuel filter replacing (one) 30.00
Transaxle oil changing 75.00
Engine oil and filter changing 100.00
Service Tax 12% 81.60
Education Cess 3% 2.45

Total labour 764.05

greenhorn · 2nd March 2009, 13:53

Thanks trrk

checked up with the TASC near my office. to get my wheelcap back, I'll have to go to the TASC which lost it (despite both of them being under the same management).

they said they wont have any issues with me bringing in the oil myself, just that it will reflect as oil change not done in their logs. Bought 6L of delvac MX. cost 1300 bucks!

trrk · 2nd March 2009, 19:16

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

they said they wont have any issues with me bringing in the oil myself, just that it will reflect as oil change not done in their logs. Bought 6L of delvac MX. cost 1300 bucks!

That also would automatically void your warranty if TATA wants to do, especially if you have extended warranty!

greenhorn · 2nd March 2009, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

That also would automatically void your warranty if TATA wants to do, especially if you have extended warranty!

are you sure ? it does meet tata's recommended spec(API CF4 or better) , mentioned in my users manual.

trrk · 2nd March 2009, 20:01

Hi,

Sorru, age has taken its toll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

are you sure ? it does meet tata's recommended spec(API CF4 or better) , mentioned in my users manual.

Don't know about the oil specificatios, but if the system says oil change not done, it could / would void the warranty.

greenhorn · 2nd March 2009, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

Sorru, age has taken its toll.

Don't know about the oil specificatios, but if the system says oil change not done, it could / would void the warranty.

I know the issue about the engine oil not being in the records, but

Quote:

Engine oil and filter changing 100.00

will that be a good defense?

trrk · 3rd March 2009, 19:02

Hi greenhorn,

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

will that be a good defense?

You are leading me on to uncharted territory for me. But the oil change charges should help you establish that an oil change was done.

I have had hardly any chances to claim warranty on any of my vehicles, TATA or otherwise. Of course, I missed out on two claims as I did not go through the extended warranty booklet properly. But theoretically my warranty is void, as I have extended the oil change to 10000kms from the given 7500kms.

phamilyman · 3rd March 2009, 20:08

What undyyyy ... 12k in 14 months - you are driving petrol level saar

PS: trrk has absolutely hit the nail on the head. MSIL is categorical on that account.

greenhorn · 3rd March 2009, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

What undyyyy ... 12k in 14 months - you are driving petrol level saar

PS: trrk has absolutely hit the nail on the head. MSIL is categorical on that account.

I'm one of those dieselheads who would rather drive a diesel even if it were more expensive. fallen in love with torque

I didnt get your second comment. Which of trrk's comments where you referring to ?

greenhorn · 4th March 2009, 20:24

wanted to get my ORVM's painted white , and the wheels matte black. gave it to a paintshop which is otherwise highly recommended. they painted the wheels glossy black ( even though they initially agreed to paint it matte ) , and now claim they did it because it will be easier to clean. If they had felt so , they could have told me before they did it , and they painted the WHOLE ORVM instead of just the top half, despite me specifically telling them not to.

And on top of it I had to run around for this for two days. Gah this sucks.

I only hope nothing happens at the TASS tomorrow to make it worse!

greenhorn · 5th March 2009, 19:40

to say that I am shocked and amazed is an understatement.

The team at the kulathunkal TASS on the bypass is actually competent and fixed everything, and the customer relations guy is superb

gave me a vista wheelcap, and offered to swap the rest of the 3 next week as well. While it remains to be seen if he delivers. I'm quite happy , for now, and it makes me forget the screwups that happened at color wheels.

Of course I'm still apprehensive that something still might go wrong, and that remains to be seen. Here's keeping fingers crossed , and will upload the bill as soon as i reach home

greenhorn · 5th March 2009, 22:57

had to stay back a bit late to finish some work which was pending due to the whole car servicing runaround, and when i got out, the roads were absolutely empty. Had fun ripping the car (at a relatively sedate 80 kmph). the annoying rattle while accelerating has gone , and the lights are aimed perfectly. Just the right AC temperature. The car I've always loved

PS: uploading the bill. engine oil was 1.3k extra

Tata Indica DLG Turbo. EDIT: 17 years & 125k km up-img3.jpg

greenhorn · 7th March 2009, 19:22

Felt like taking some pics. It's been a while

Tata Indica DLG Turbo. EDIT: 17 years & 125k km up-img_2846b.jpg

Tata Indica DLG Turbo. EDIT: 17 years & 125k km up-img_2847b.jpg

Tata Indica DLG Turbo. EDIT: 17 years & 125k km up-img_2849b.jpg

Tata Indica DLG Turbo. EDIT: 17 years & 125k km up-img_2850b.jpg

bottle · 7th March 2009, 20:39

looks nice and clean

nithinnarayanan · 8th March 2009, 00:12

Good color. Whats the total mileage ??

2nd March 2009, 13:53	#77
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,870 Thanked: 4,857 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Thanks trrk checked up with the TASC near my office. to get my wheelcap back, I'll have to go to the TASC which lost it (despite both of them being under the same management). they said they wont have any issues with me bringing in the oil myself, just that it will reflect as oil change not done in their logs. Bought 6L of delvac MX. cost 1300 bucks! Last edited by greenhorn : 2nd March 2009 at 14:00.
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3rd March 2009, 20:08	#83
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	What undyyyy ... 12k in 14 months - you are driving petrol level saar PS: trrk has absolutely hit the nail on the head. MSIL is categorical on that account.
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4th March 2009, 20:24	#85
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,870 Thanked: 4,857 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	wanted to get my ORVM's painted white , and the wheels matte black. gave it to a paintshop which is otherwise highly recommended. they painted the wheels glossy black ( even though they initially agreed to paint it matte ) , and now claim they did it because it will be easier to clean. If they had felt so , they could have told me before they did it , and they painted the WHOLE ORVM instead of just the top half, despite me specifically telling them not to. And on top of it I had to run around for this for two days. Gah this sucks. I only hope nothing happens at the TASS tomorrow to make it worse!
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5th March 2009, 19:40	#86
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,870 Thanked: 4,857 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	to say that I am shocked and amazed is an understatement. The team at the kulathunkal TASS on the bypass is actually competent and fixed everything, and the customer relations guy is superb gave me a vista wheelcap, and offered to swap the rest of the 3 next week as well. While it remains to be seen if he delivers. I'm quite happy , for now, and it makes me forget the screwups that happened at color wheels. Of course I'm still apprehensive that something still might go wrong, and that remains to be seen. Here's keeping fingers crossed , and will upload the bill as soon as i reach home
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5th March 2009, 22:57	#87
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,870 Thanked: 4,857 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	had to stay back a bit late to finish some work which was pending due to the whole car servicing runaround, and when i got out, the roads were absolutely empty. Had fun ripping the car (at a relatively sedate 80 kmph). the annoying rattle while accelerating has gone , and the lights are aimed perfectly. Just the right AC temperature. The car I've always loved PS: uploading the bill. engine oil was 1.3k extra Last edited by greenhorn : 5th March 2009 at 23:03.
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7th March 2009, 19:22	#88
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,870 Thanked: 4,857 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Felt like taking some pics. It's been a while Last edited by greenhorn : 7th March 2009 at 19:23.
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7th March 2009, 20:39	#89
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,638 Thanked: 278 Times View My Garage	looks nice and clean
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8th March 2009, 00:12	#90
nithinnarayanan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Kannur Manipal Posts: 237 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Good color. Whats the total mileage ??
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