50,000 km with my Maruti XL6: Service, part changes, DIYs & more

The XL6 and current Fortuner use the same spec wipers, although I initially wanted the wipers from the Crysta.

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50K PMS: The XL6 crossed 50k mark on the ODO and I got the PMS50 done. Nothing except the usual oil change and the amount was Rs. 3433. Paid just Rs. 633 and for the rest amount, I redeemed the accumulated MSR points.

Headlamp Assemblies changed: I was noticing very mild deposits/marks inside the headlamp assemblies and it was NOT condensation, although it looked like one. I had never observed fogging/condensation and thus it was something else. It looked like oily deposits on the inner side. It was minor but disturbing enough for me, pushed for a warranty claim and got it approved under Goodwill. I've been told that there has been a revision of PN(72S02) and these are the latest ones with all updates. Apparently, this was a known issue internally and they had made slight updates. Also, the RHS DRL was sometimes flickering and after ascertaining that it wasn't a contact-related issue, they replaced it.

Upgraded to Polk Audio Components DB6502 DB+ at Front and Polk audio Coaxials DB652 DB+ for rear: While the rear coaxials were a direct fit, the front components needed a bit of simple wiring for tweeters and crossovers. Also uniquely mounted crossovers. There existed a piece of thermocol on the door pads, and I made grooves in them so that the crossover could sit in snugly. Absolutely hated when installers pasted them on front doors using double-sided tapes or even worse, drilled into the panel.

As expected, clarity has gone up significantly and that's what I personally prefer.

DIY gear oil change: Got the Suzuki Ecstar 75W gear oil from Japan and replaced the oil at the 50k mark. Since MASS wouldn't undertake this as MARUTI calls it lifetime fluid, decided to do it on my own and I'm glad I did. The old oil had turned black and significantly thick.

This 75W grade isn't in supply in India till now from Ecstar, however, an alternate exists in Shell, priced around Rs. 900/L.

DIY Spark Plugs, coil and brake system clean: Soaked the plugs in cleaner overnight and cleaned the plugs comprehensively. Also removed the coils, dismantled them carefully and cleaned the insides. The springs had minor rusting and that affects proper energy transfer. Thus it's important to clean them.

Tyre Health: The Conti UC6s are now 30K old and have around 5.2-5.3mm of tread left. Excellent experience till now with them. Periodic tyre rotation is also helping.

Upgraded wipers to those of Toyota Fortuner: I always loved the Hybrid shape wipers on the Crysta. However, the Crysta used larger size wipers than the XL6. Thankfully the current Fortuner uses the same spec as XL6, 22/16 and I ordered them instantly via Boodmo. Wipe quality is top-notch, and for future replacements, I'll just need to change the rubber element and not the entire assembly.

Signing off with few pics of the XL6, along with BHPian Madtiger's White XL6, aka Snow white:

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