[richie4u]

Hi all,

I want to clean my air filter. Now my question is which is the best way to clean it .Read many ways on the other threads like vacuuming/pressurised air/ hitting it on the wall etc. Also what is this type of filter used in the current 2.2L called and how much does a new one cost?

I also have another question the current engine oil in my safari is the Castrol GTX professional diesel 15W40 CH4 oil which is a mineral oil so at what is the interval I should change it. The reason I am asking this question is that my Safari was previously being used very rarely so it used to get the engine oil changed once a year but now the car covers a lot more per month for example last month itself I have done 3.5K kms in a month so what interval I should keep before changing the oil?

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by richie4u

Hi all,

I want to clean my air filter. Now my question is which is the best way to clean it .Read many ways on the other threads like vacuuming/pressurised air/ hitting it on the wall etc. Also what is this type of filter used in the current 2.2L called and how much does a new one cost?

New filter costs 700-800 in the market.
To clean it use pressurized air

I also have another question the current engine oil in my safari is the Castrol GTX professional diesel 15W40 CH4 oil which is a mineral oil so at what is the interval I should change it. The reason I am asking this question is that my Safari was previously being used very rarely so it used to get the engine oil changed once a year but now the car covers a lot more per month for example last month itself I have done 3.5K kms in a month so what interval I should keep before changing the oil?

Change it every 15000kms, just as the owners manual states.

[harishnayak]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

New filter costs 700-800 in the market.
To clean it use pressurized air

Change it every 15000kms, just as the owners manual states.

There couldnt have been a better answer. i paid INR 700 ( air filter ) for my 2nd Service ALTHOUGH it was not scheduled but had to due to my trip to LEH soon after the 1st service.

I got mine cleaned in LEH by pressurised air.

[VM1]

While checking my coolant level today, I noticed the coolant tank had clear liquid. The engine was cold; opened the radiator cap and it had clear watery liquid. The coolant is no longer green as topped up abt 3000 km before. Is this normal?

[Ajitsingh208]

I just completed 12k kms. My family says I have almost started living in it. Now I plan to leave for a road trip down south till Kanyakumari hopefully on 21st. I might hit the 13k mark by then. So shall I get the 3rd service done here . Will it count as the 3rd at 13k? or do the Service guys insist on it being close to 15K mark.

The other option is to get it done in Pune & get a general checkup done here in Delhi. In that case can anyone recommend a good Service center there which I can visit.

[ankur_gupta10]

Originally Posted by VM1

While checking my coolant level today, I noticed the coolant tank had clear liquid. The engine was cold; opened the radiator cap and it had clear watery liquid. The coolant is no longer green as topped up abt 3000 km before. Is this normal?

Coolant should be changed at around 2 yrs Mark. Having clear is not that problem, just keep an eye, and top up with castrol coolant as and when required. If engine is not heating up, you should be good.

Originally Posted by Ajitsingh208

I just completed 12k kms. My family says I have almost started living in it. Now I plan to leave for a road trip down south till Kanyakumari hopefully on 21st. I might hit the 13k mark by then. So shall I get the 3rd service done here . Will it count as the 3rd at 13k? or do the Service guys insist on it being close to 15K mark.

The other option is to get it done in Pune & get a general checkup done here in Delhi. In that case can anyone recommend a good Service center there which I can visit.

Get service done in Delhi. You will be riding smoother with fresh engine oil on the long trip. Get the brake pads checked also. I recommend the use of engine oil additive, something like STP. Have fun.

[Ajitsingh208]

Originally Posted by ankur_gupta10

Get service done in Delhi. You will be riding smoother with fresh engine oil on the long trip. Get the brake pads checked also. I recommend the use of engine oil additive, something like STP. Have fun.

Thanks for the reply, So this would be counted as the 3rd one?
Has anyone been in a situation similar to mine. I just want to steer clear of any warranty issues that may arise later if they say that you haven't followed the prescribed intervals.

[v&v]

warranty issues creep-up when you miss or skip the schedule services as recommended in manual. If you do early, just don't use the free coupon you have always opt for paid service and oil change. I have done 2-3 times. Never faced any issue.

[Rahulk76]

The rear right wheel is jamming up and getting heated like a furnace in normal driving conditions. This causes issues like dragging the truck.

Problem is traced to the jammed RR brake cylinder which is replaced with another TVS Girling.

Now even after replacing the cylinder, the issue is back and ppl are clueless as to why.

I suspect the Drum as the moment it is put on, its a tight fit and takes effort to rotate the same unlike when the drum is not put on. the axle moves freely. , but workshop guys think otherwise

Please advise as to what could be possible issues.

Rahul

[bj96]

Originally Posted by Rahulk76

The rear right wheel is jamming up...
Now even after replacing the cylinder, the issue is back ... Drum as the moment it is put on, its a tight fit and takes effort to rotate...

I hope handbrake is not too tight? Why will drum warp w/o reason ? If it is one side then try swapping drums between left and right wheels to check if that is the cause.
Keep us updated.

-BJ

[Rahulk76]

Originally Posted by bj96

I hope handbrake is not too tight? Why will drum warp w/o reason ? If it is one side then try swapping drums between left and right wheels to check if that is the cause.
Keep us updated.

-BJ

Handbrake is loose so no issues there. Infact its at the lowest setting.

Drum swapping hasn't been tried yet so will try that next.

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by Rahulk76

.... its a tight fit and takes effort to rotate the same unlike when the drum is not put on. the axle moves freely. ...

There is a screw in most cars to mechanically adjust the idle position of the pads. This helps to set the distance between the pads and the drum so that both wheels will have similar braking action with the hand brake. This is purely mechanical and has nothing to do with the hydraulics.

[trance_nut]

Check for the wheel bearing. If it gets jammed, the drum/wheel will heat up and smoke like a furnace.
BTW, did you get any work done on the differential recently that need opening and refitting the axle?

Originally Posted by Rahulk76

The rear right wheel is jamming up and getting heated like a furnace in normal driving conditions. This causes issues like dragging the truck.

Please advise as to what could be possible issues.

Rahul

[Rahulk76]

Originally Posted by trance_nut

Check for the wheel bearing. If it gets jammed, the drum/wheel will heat up and smoke like a furnace.
BTW, did you get any work done on the differential recently that need opening and refitting the axle?

The 2.2 rear wheel doesn't has a bearing or does it.? . Its apparently something to do with the brake setting or the drum. Investigations are still on. Mostly seems like a spring issue or something related to brakes

No work has been ever done on the axle ever.
EDIT: Just called workshop and they say that they have resetted the LSPV valve, brake switch and the brake setting inside the drum and TDed the vehicle for 40 kms. So far uniform heating on both the wheels. Bearing is also OK as per him. Do you have any known check to see if its really shot ?

[ankur_gupta10]

I have just changed the halogen bulbs in the headlights to HID's - 4300K. The HID comes with its own reflector, and the safari headlight, also has its own reflector. I am guessing that one should be removed, for better light and focusing. Can anybody please provide me pointers, who might have switched to HID's?