Pete'd Accent Viva CRDi Ownership Report - Updated to 50K kms

getsurya · 16th December 2009, 14:46

Avi,

Nice read! I read it in full and must say one thing- Vikarabad and YOU have something in common! It is high time we buy some land in Vikarabad and say Jai Telangana

mobike008 · 16th December 2009, 15:25

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Originally Posted by getsurya

Avi,

Nice read! I read it in full and must say one thing- Vikarabad and YOU have something in common! It is high time we buy some land in Vikarabad and say Jai Telangana

Lets invest together. Need a heavyweight like you to support me if trouble erupts

getsurya · 16th December 2009, 15:43

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Lets invest together. Need a heavyweight like you to support me if trouble erupts

Avi,

You taking my trip.com!! Have a great holiday and eager to have our first TBHP Hyd meet early next year!

mobike008 · 19th February 2010, 10:44

I am scheduled for a 50,000km service for my Accent Viva CRDi sometime early next month.

Touchwood, everything's going just fine and i'am in sort of some dilema what to mention to service advisor since i DON'T have any issues with the car.

Apart from the regular check-up that i know about, can someone throw some light as to what other components should i also get "checked/replaced" at this service interval?

kutlee · 19th February 2010, 11:27

good going.. i thought you would have already covered 50k mark.

mobike008 · 19th February 2010, 12:27

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Originally Posted by kutlee

good going.. i thought you would have already covered 50k mark.

Nope. Offlate enjoying the Kappa engine a lot so Pete'd Viva is getting a second preference

To be honest, if driven right, that baby can also fly. I am loving it !

MileCruncher · 19th February 2010, 14:22

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I am scheduled for a 50,000km service for my Accent Viva CRDi sometime early next month.

Touchwood, everything's going just fine and i'am in sort of some dilema what to mention to service advisor since i DON'T have any issues with the car.

Apart from the regular check-up that i know about, can someone throw some light as to what other components should i also get "checked/replaced" at this service interval?

At 50k, Few things that you need to check /replace:

Transmission Oil
Coolant
Cooling Coil /radiator / intercooler cleaning
Timing Belt
Front Axle Joint check and regreasing
Check suspension and bushes

If I can think of something else will let you know.

Cheers

mobike008 · 19th February 2010, 18:20

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

At 50k, Few things that you need to check /replace:

Transmission Oil
Coolant
Cooling Coil /radiator / intercooler cleaning
Timing Belt
Front Axle Joint check and regreasing
Check suspension and bushes

If I can think of something else will let you know.

Cheers

Whoa, Whoa, thats a long list. Are you trying to reduce my already scant bank balance?Just kidding mate

Thanks for the input. Will make a note of it.

Zero Cool · 21st February 2010, 11:22

If I remember correctly the timing belt should be replaced at around 80k Km's, so that should give you some more time. In my car all the major expenses were incurred after crossing the 80k mark.

mobike008 · 21st February 2010, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Zero Cool

If I remember correctly the timing belt should be replaced at around 80k Km's, so that should give you some more time. In my car all the major expenses were incurred after crossing the 80k mark.

Thanks. I will make sure they dont replace but just check the timing belt

mobike008 · 22nd March 2010, 12:20

I know things have been pretty slow on this thread as i am not getting too much chance to drive this pete'd beauty.

Finally, after lurching around for a few days, my Viva has completed the 50,000kms mark

Today, it went for its 50K kms services with odometer reading at 50090 kms. There are absolute no problems in the car , not even small niggles. It runs like brand new.

I was in two minds whether to give it for service or not

Nevertheless, I told the service guys to execute the following :-

a) Replace oil ( Mobil 1)
b) Replace Diesel Filter
c) Clean Air Filter thoroughly ( Green Cotton)
d) Check Suspension, Brakes, Clutch and Timing Belt
e) Replace Gear oil ( Doing it for the first time since buying the car)
f) Through Wash, Interior cleaning and Wheel Alignment and Balance

I should receive the car this evening. Will update with expense details then.

mobike008 · 23rd March 2010, 14:14

Yesterday, I got my car back from service promptly at 6pm. And, the grand total came to the following

Mobil 1 ( Delvac MX) : Rs.1000
Diesel Filter : Rs.992
Oil Filter : Rs.450
Gear Oil Change (3L) : Rs.500
Including Distill Water, Miscelleneous and VAT, Grand Total: Rs.3400

Labour Cost : FREE
Wheel Alignment and Balance : FREE
Interior Cleaning : FREE

My car is insured with Tata AIG and they have this scheme. I am using them for second year and boy, its amounting to good savings

Total expense after 50,000kms on my Accent Viva CRDi is only Rs.21,400 (General Service & Wheel Alignment and Balance including) which works out to roughly 0.40 paisa per kilometer.

Now is that cheap or what?

After the service, there is a distinct change as all know. The steering has become slightly tigher and now feels better. After the gear oil change, the gearshift has become so smooth, its unbeilevable. It was quite smooth before but after the change, its butter smooth.

Engine noise seems reduced and pick-up has gone up a notch and it lurches forward at the slightest touch to the gas.

Some astonishing facts of my Viva's tyres

Stock OEM Tyres ( Bridgestone S320) : Used them for a total of 33,000kms and there was only a SINGLE puncture

Michelin XM1+ : Moved to these tyres for better performance and after 17,000kms, NO PUNCTURE

During entire 50K Kms, experienced only 1 puncture.

Touchwood, hope this smooth run continues as i am yet to learn to change a flat

Overall, the car now feels as good as brand new and i am very happy with its performance, super low maintenance and great reliability till date.

Jaggu · 23rd March 2010, 14:22

Nice update Mobike, can you give more info on this free labor thingie from Tata AIG?

MileCruncher · 23rd March 2010, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Nice update Mobike, can you give more info on this free labor thingie from Tata AIG?

Avi, even i need this info as my Insurance is up for renewal in May. Also is this free available at ASC or only on independent garages?

Fordmanchau · 23rd March 2010, 14:34

Hi Pandey ji, where did you give the car for servicing.
I have also shifted to TATA AIG , but as the car is under warranty, I wont have much benefit out of it. And sad thing is , after I received the documents I was shocked to see that they don't have either of fortune and Mody ford service centres listed in their booklet. Thinking of cancelling it for a while now.

16th December 2009, 14:46	#91
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,654 Thanked: 2,045 Times View My Garage	Avi, Nice read! I read it in full and must say one thing- Vikarabad and YOU have something in common! It is high time we buy some land in Vikarabad and say Jai Telangana
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19th February 2010, 10:44	#94
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,990 Thanked: 17,091 Times View My Garage	I am scheduled for a 50,000km service for my Accent Viva CRDi sometime early next month. Touchwood, everything's going just fine and i'am in sort of some dilema what to mention to service advisor since i DON'T have any issues with the car. Apart from the regular check-up that i know about, can someone throw some light as to what other components should i also get "checked/replaced" at this service interval?
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19th February 2010, 11:27	#95
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	good going.. i thought you would have already covered 50k mark.
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21st February 2010, 11:22	#99
Zero Cool BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 202 Thanked: 6 Times	If I remember correctly the timing belt should be replaced at around 80k Km's, so that should give you some more time. In my car all the major expenses were incurred after crossing the 80k mark.
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22nd March 2010, 12:20	#101
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,990 Thanked: 17,091 Times View My Garage	I know things have been pretty slow on this thread as i am not getting too much chance to drive this pete'd beauty. Finally, after lurching around for a few days, my Viva has completed the 50,000kms mark Today, it went for its 50K kms services with odometer reading at 50090 kms. There are absolute no problems in the car , not even small niggles. It runs like brand new. I was in two minds whether to give it for service or not Nevertheless, I told the service guys to execute the following :- a) Replace oil ( Mobil 1) b) Replace Diesel Filter c) Clean Air Filter thoroughly ( Green Cotton) d) Check Suspension, Brakes, Clutch and Timing Belt e) Replace Gear oil ( Doing it for the first time since buying the car) f) Through Wash, Interior cleaning and Wheel Alignment and Balance I should receive the car this evening. Will update with expense details then.
	(1) Thanks

23rd March 2010, 14:14	#102
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,990 Thanked: 17,091 Times View My Garage	Yesterday, I got my car back from service promptly at 6pm. And, the grand total came to the following Mobil 1 ( Delvac MX) : Rs.1000 Diesel Filter : Rs.992 Oil Filter : Rs.450 Gear Oil Change (3L) : Rs.500 Including Distill Water, Miscelleneous and VAT, Grand Total: Rs.3400 Labour Cost : FREE Wheel Alignment and Balance : FREE Interior Cleaning : FREE My car is insured with Tata AIG and they have this scheme. I am using them for second year and boy, its amounting to good savings Total expense after 50,000kms on my Accent Viva CRDi is only Rs.21,400 (General Service & Wheel Alignment and Balance including) which works out to roughly 0.40 paisa per kilometer. Now is that cheap or what? After the service, there is a distinct change as all know. The steering has become slightly tigher and now feels better. After the gear oil change, the gearshift has become so smooth, its unbeilevable. It was quite smooth before but after the change, its butter smooth. Engine noise seems reduced and pick-up has gone up a notch and it lurches forward at the slightest touch to the gas. Some astonishing facts of my Viva's tyres Stock OEM Tyres ( Bridgestone S320) : Used them for a total of 33,000kms and there was only a SINGLE puncture Michelin XM1+ : Moved to these tyres for better performance and after 17,000kms, NO PUNCTURE During entire 50K Kms, experienced only 1 puncture. Touchwood, hope this smooth run continues as i am yet to learn to change a flat Overall, the car now feels as good as brand new and i am very happy with its performance, super low maintenance and great reliability till date.
	(1) Thanks

23rd March 2010, 14:22	#103
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,294 Times	Nice update Mobike, can you give more info on this free labor thingie from Tata AIG?
	() Thanks

23rd March 2010, 14:34	#105
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 341 Times	Hi Pandey ji, where did you give the car for servicing. I have also shifted to TATA AIG , but as the car is under warranty, I wont have much benefit out of it. And sad thing is , after I received the documents I was shocked to see that they don't have either of fortune and Mody ford service centres listed in their booklet. Thinking of cancelling it for a while now.
	() Thanks