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Originally Posted by condor Agree with Anurag here, that this tyre wear is possibly indicating a suspesion issue, and suggest you get that checked. |
I had it checked twice already and as per FASS it should last me till I hit 1 lacs kms on the odo. My driving is majorly(around 70%) on highways so I would trust the technicians here. I am around the car all the time during service and do general check up(preventive maintenance) every 5 K kms so suspension issue is ruled out already Quote:
Originally Posted by condor Regarding effect of new tyres on FE -esp compared to the old tyres, I dont think this is worth much thought. You may be able to spot a difference under controlled test conditions, but not in daily running.
However, 2-3km drop in FE is something that needs to be checked.. |
On highways I usually drive at a speeds between 100-120 and get an average of 17-18 km/l. Now at speeds between 80-100 I am getting 13-14 km/l. That's the cause of worry. At 80-100 speeds once can easily get 20 km/l Quote:
Originally Posted by condor I would suggest the following, just to rule out basic/ common problems:
1. Check air filter. May not have been changed at all
2. Change Fuel station & fuel brand.
3. A round of additives to clean out the injectors
4. An italian tune-up, or two... | - For someone who has been diligently following up all service intervals and also follows a 5K kms general check up schedule missing air filter change is not possible. As mentioned I am with the car every time it goes for service and I make sure all changes are done as per service manual.
- Though I usually tank up at a single bunk when I am in the Hyderabad but since a lot of my travel is on highways invariably the petrol bunk keeps changing. I make it a point to fill only Indian Oil. I usually tank up at a bunk which is located at city outskirts on highways. Last 5 tank full were at 3 different petrol bunks.
- I have never used any additives till date. Can experts guide me here? Does it have any negative effect?
- Italian tune-up - Remap or tuning box?? Is that what you mean? I would rather trust the manufacturer than tuners. Besides I plan to keep this Fiat as long as I can. Hoping that Jeeps will turn around Fiat's fortune (as a car manufacturer . As an entity FCA is one of the money making one in India by selling engines. I will buy a bigger car may be 2-3 years down the line but this Fiat will continue in my garage till FCA supports Fiat cars in India. So no remap or tuning box for me. I bought a Fiat MJD after a lot of deliberation. Still miss not getting the Linea TJET but with my king of usage diesel suits better.
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Originally Posted by condor Personally, I would keep the issues separate. Tyres be changed in due course. Use it another 15k if you will. But do get the suspensions checked for the extra wear-out, and get the FE issue sorted out. |
Two tires are now bald due on the outer edges due to the uneven tire wear. So only 3 tires are in usable condition. 60 K kms looks good enough to me. I usually drive with my family (wife, daughter and father) and would change the tires. I am my wife both drive the car and would rather be safe than sorry. We have covered 1 k kms in a single day multiple times. So speeds are usually between 100-120 so I would not want to use the tires much longer. Next few months there are no long trips planned but I would change tires as soon as we plan a trip Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver Agree with a4anurag here.
Uneven wear on left rear tyre is more likely an issue with suspension and not alignment. As regards low mileage of late, I don't think tyres are responsible unless you are running them on low pressure which appears unlikely too. |
Suspension issues have been ruled out already. There is no uneven wear now. Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver 1. How is the clutch behaving? Any changes in feel lately? |
60 K service is due in a month's time. Pretty sure that things will be back to normal after the service. There is slight sluggishness which is usually there as it nears the service limit. I really do not feel any change to clutch. Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver 2. Have you used an engine oil that is more viscous than the recommend one? |
I would be one of the last few customers who got the 5 year warranty cover. I would rather not dare take my car anywhere else. Engine oil used has always been the manufacturer recommended one. I follow the service intervals strictly. Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver 3. Please check your air filter, fuel filter and cabin a/c filter and make sure they aren't clogged. |
Air and Ac filter get cleaned every 5k kms and get changed every 15 k kms. Fuel filter every 15 k kms. I have followed this since I bought the car. I am seeing such issue first time in 55 K kms. Anyway I would be taking the car for 60 K service in a couple of weeks time. This being a major service I am hoping if there are any issues they would be caught. Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver 4. Jammed/tight brakes could be causing the low mileage too. |
Yes this seems to be a logical thing but I haven't really felt it. Will get this checked as well Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver 5. Change your fuel station once and see if things get back to normal (possible issues of quantity/quality). |
Last 5 tank fills have been at 3 different stations. All Indian Oil stations. All three selling adulterated oil is too much of a coincidence. Quote:
Originally Posted by dailydriver 6. Injectors are fine? |
This too goes into the checklist of things to be checked during the next major service.
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