Responding to Ravi's post @
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ... In OCT 2010 while buying this vehicle only issue I felt was Power steering and some oil leak while buying to fix the gasket or top up the oil I have paid 1000/- and in March. 2010 general service before I took 3000km trip in various places I have paid 1600/- towards general check/clutch bleeding/all 4 brakes cleaning/washing. Another 400/- towards engine oil top up in 8 months... |
Fair enough.
3000kms worth of trip? If it is some off beat track, as shown in the images that you have posted, please please post a travelogue.
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ...Back wheel cover I masked it because it had no wheel cover LOL I felt it is not looking good!! I don't have reason why I masked it. Later on I removed wheel cover because it looked better without cover and less rattling... |
This will also save the trouble of protecting it. But yes, the vehicle does look good without the cover, but not something I personally like.
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ...I have driven my Safari in highway/jungles around Sirsi. I loved the driving!! Performance wise it is almost near to Petrol Innova. Average FE is around 10kmpl. I never felt like I am driving 6+ years old vehicle after I did general service. Concorde, mysore road people did good job exactly to my expectations... |
As mentioned in the other thread, a petrol vehicle is best for highways and jungles. The silent engine is best suited so that we do not disturb the residents.
The FE looks good. Surprising infact. I expected, or thought, petrol Safari's return around 7~8kmpl average.
I hope the service center people know that they are dealing with a
petrol Safari every time they touch your vehicle!
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ...2 weeks back while climbing DottaPetta ghat near Ooty my temporarily hired driver (He is master but unfortunately did clutch riding!! I was sitting in the back and didn't notice) afraid vehicle might dragged back in the ghat section and did too much of clutch riding in traffic jam and sudden bad smell and smoke from clutch plates created some issue. But immediately alerted by my wife about smell I made him stop the vehicle side by for hour and things cool down luckily. My regular driver was not feeling well and felt so bad about incident. Anyway this is second time similar issues happened by hired drivers in 7 years... |
Ravi, when you have a new driver driving in the ghat section, regardless of vehicle, always pay attention to his driving style the first time around. The engine sound would have been a dead give away much sooner. Better late than never.
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ...But I don't what extent damage is done!! Vehicle is normal right now, I cant see any issues but I will know once I show it to service station soon... |
There is a clutch test that is recommended here. Get to the 5th gear as soon as possible, say by 25 ~ 30 kmph. The vehicle will shudder,shout, cry out loud, but the vehicle should increase speed and get to its comfortable cuising speed at the top gear. Do try this on a flat road and check.
Hope I got this right; guys please correct me if I am wrong.
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ... Safari's engine is very good for sure If maintained very well!! Its comfort is unmatched!!... |
Oh yeah!
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ...I felt so bad moement I baught it first time I don't have guts to take it on highways!! else I would have not allowed anyone to drive it unless my 2 of regular drivers are available. My Sirsi friend cum driver (he has 1 million km driving experience) certified my driving this time and he advised me to drive it on highways too!! Lets see how I will use the opportunity LOL... |
Ravi,
I am sure that having driving it now, you would have realized how simple it is. Go ahead, enjoy the drive.
Before I sign off for this, just one more response:
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Originally Posted by ravibhat ...I still couldnot turn up for the meets and I wanted to have Safari experts like Kadam/Luke/Happywheels drive my vehicle for their feedback which would help me during my next service... |
Thanks for the compliment, but a first timer with just 15,000 kms under the belt I hardly qualify. We have bigger "guru's" here. I just share what I learnt from others, just like what most of us do here.