Re: Mahindra Scorpio : Issues & Solutions Team, Need your suggestions here. This is more of a proactive step, rather than a issue.
I own a 2012 Scorpio LX 4WD, which has now completed 1,76,000 KMS and still going good. I have serviced it regularly, initially at ASC and now at FNG.
I intend to keep this with me forever and have done some modifications to suit my interests. - All Black exteriors inculding wheels and side step
- Webasto sunroof for my daughter. Installed at JC road, Bangalore. Neatly done, no issues in about 2 years of usage.
- Dieseltronic ECU from RD for enhanced power and better mileage
- 9 inch Android player
- Steering mounted audio buttons
- Dashcam
- Full body damping (except wheel arches and roof)
- Headlights upgraded to 100/130 with relay
- Changed tyres to the new Bridgestone Dueler AT 002
The Scorpio runs very good, buttery smooth with the new tyres and with all windows up, the external cacaphony is very much controlled.
The Dieseltronic is the king of the modifications, it gives ample power to outrun the modern day SUVs and all the while returning an impressive mileage. In city traffic, i am in Stock or Economy map depending on traffic and i get a mileage of 12.6, on Highways P1 mode returns 13+. All these were about 1.5 to 2 KMPL lesser before Dieseltronic.
This is my one and only car, i use it Bangalore city and outstation drives. I have already driven this car to Ladakh and intend to do it again along with other destinations across India.
As i intend to keep it, what kind of maintainence needs to done? The FNG does the routine checks : Engine oil, brake pads, coolant....
Recently, one of the brake pipes was damaged resulting in complete drainage of brake oil and causing brakes to fail completely. Fortunately, i was near my home and could navigate to FNG by using Handbrake alone. The issue was that the rubber pipe had developed cracks and got cut resulting in complete fluid loss.
Now, here's my questions: - What is the life of Mhawk engine? Assuming that i will be doing regular maintainence, can i expect another 3 lakh KMS, totally 5-6 lakh KMs without overhaul or any issues.
- What about life of other components : Turbo, Intercooler, Alternator...? Will i incur significant costs in their maintainence?
- What can done for the rubber parts, how to check their strength? Should i replace all rubber parts proactively?
Please share your inputs and thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Last edited by gypsyFreak : 11th June 2024 at 14:41.
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