sorry for leaving this thread high and dry. LOL. I am enjoying the car SO much that I actually jump at the smallest chance of a drive that I can get. She has touched 1950 Km alarmingly fast (in less than 1.5 months) for someone who does that much distance in 6 months. Such is it's appeal. My father, who until very recently looked like he had finally renounced all the good things in life (at 50, a lot of people are not to attached to 'worldly' pleasures) suddenly grabs the wheel tight and lets her rip at times.
During normal usage, I keep her below 3000 RPM. On a manic day I, personally have crossed 140 on various occasions but still managing to keep the RPM below 4000.
She's a beauty and that's all I have to say. (Knock on wood)
By the way, for all those who were crying about their first scratch, I got mine too. Without me knowing a bike has slightly nudged the rear bumper and gone, leaving a slight rounded scratch (with a smaller, younger brother below it). So, one can take as much care as possible. But things happen in Metros where there is hardly any place to walk, forget drive.
My car is giving me a steady average of 8. Which is slightly troublesome. Will sort it out at the first service.
I am using Normal Petrol from HP/Indian Oil with 30-40 ml of System G every tank full. I also alternate this with Speed/Power (when I personally go to fuel up) but I don't use System G with the premium fuels.
I am not at all happy with the hard edged suspension and a few rattles have cropped up. Fortunately, I now have ICE (very loud, at that) to keep the rattles from irritating me. It's difficult to now drive. without playing music. LOL. I am addicted to the ICE in the car. It's special!
I now want to ask. In the running in thread, it has been mentioned somewhere that you must change your oil after 1000 km, and then they will change it again at first service. Is it necessary in this car? Mine will touch 2000 this weekend, but there is still 1.5 months to go for the first service.
I am HIGHLY HELL BENT on changing the oil to Fully Synthetic oil very soon. Just need information on WHEN (after how many KM) and WHICH OIL. And how much!?
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