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Originally Posted by el lobo 6061 What tyre pressure are you using? I believe its the rear tow hook or rear mud flaps which are getting scrapped. No chance fuel tank getting scrapped.
I would suggest you to have 34 all round tyre pressure.
No. Oil change is to be done at 15,000 Kms or 1 year whichever is earlier. I would suggest you to go through the user manual once. | Quote:
Originally Posted by premc44 I think it is the rigid mudflap that is scraping. That is what happens in my car, initially I also thought that it was the underbody of the car that is scraping, but is not. If you have rigid mudflaps, check them, you can see the frayed edges. | Quote:
Originally Posted by aditya79india Rest easy. The fuel tank is mounted quite high up and above all suspension components for it to ever hit the ground!
it is usually the rigid mudguards that usually create the scraping noise. You should check for frayed edges. The Vento has the same ground clearance as the SX4 VXi so underbody hit should not be the case though the suspension is softer, unless you approach the obstackle at very high speeds. |
Thanks guys, Maybe its not the underbody or the fuel tank thats scraping but the mud flaps, which I got installed at the dealer before the delivery, or the towing hook. It did worry me that if its the fuel tank then its not good and maybe risky over the period of time. haven't checked the mud flaps if they have frayed edges to confirm that yet but will see next time.
Also but once the fuel tank and underbody did get scrapped when I took a U-turn on a 2-way highway with muddy undeveloped almost step like centre dividing lane. checked the underbody then and the fuel tank had mud marks then. but that was once and doubt it might have damaged anything then.
But the problem of the creaking sound from the doors still remain and still no solution found. has anyone experienced this issue and if yes, how did it get rectified.
Also, I asked about the Oil change as it is advised on this forum to have an oil change in diesel cars after the first 1000 kms for the longer life of the engine as it might have some metal shavings in it from the new engine. so has anyone changed the oil in their vento after the 1000 kms or I shouldn't bother?
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Originally Posted by a4anurag Can you narrow down to which door are you getting this sound?
Have you opened the door pads for installing aftermarket ICE?
Are you sure?
It could be the one of the below:
1) Mud flap or
2) Tow hook or
3) Running board.
When is the scraping sound heard? When the car is in the middle of the slope or during the end?
Why not do one thing, once you cross the slope, stop on flat ground, look below and see if you find scratches on the fuel tank?
IMO the fuel tank is above the exhaust system and it will have protection.
Not sure what VW recommends so either go what the owners manual says or your SA.
Maruti Suzuki says first oil change is at 10K kms but when my Swift was new, I did change the oil and oil filter at 1000 kms. |
At first the sound came from the rear left door I think. but now its from all the doors I feel. that creaking sound also is more audible when the car is at a very low speed. specially when I start climbing my building slope. even though there isn't any bad or rough surface but still there is creaking sound.
The scraping is heard at the beginning of the slope. the slope starts on a U-turn. again its the same building slope.
VW doesn't recommend oil change at the 1000km mark of course and nor do the dealer knows anything I am sure. Team-bhp recommends the oil change for the betterment of the diesel engine so I was wondering if I should go with it.
I had done that with my XUV, which eventually got an engine replacement ![LOL](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/LOL.png) , and so didn't bother with the new engine and will go as the dealer/service centre guys say, which is at the first service I think.
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