Shock Absorbers Replacement on 5th June 2017 at MASS – Mandovi at 54,307 km for my M- 800 DX Car ( 1998 make) the 2nd time for Shock Replacement after 10 years. The stock shocks lasted for 9 years.
In May 2007, I did observe Bumping at Rear of my car and took my car to MASS – Tauras at that time ( at 38,400 kms) . They changed both the Shock Absorbers – Gabriel make and also with some minor servicing, tuning etc the Bill came to Rs 1400.
After 10 years at 54300 km, I did feel the same experience of Bumping on Friday 2nd June and took my car to FNG. On a short drive, he said the left Shook has gone but better to change both and would cost about Rs 1200 – 1300 for both plus Rs 300 labour cost. I asked him, whether it is Gabriel or MGP, he said both are not available and he would get the best available from the dealer. Suspecting his answer, I did go to MGP Dealer who said MGP Shock is available at Rs 820 per piece and said it is not Gabriel but MGP. I did go to 2-3 dealer and I could judge that they sell Fake Gabriel costing Rs 700.
On Monday 5th June I took the car to MASS – MANDOVI and they said MGP costs Rs 820 each ( make by MSIL, India) including Tax plus labour Rs 345 including Tax, the total was Rs 1985 and they Replaced both within ½ hour on taking the car to the Ramp. Since the young expert Mr Shashi of TAI had suggested me few days back to check the Bush for Trialing arm, Coil springs seat and stoppers, I did check up the same this time by standing there and they are all fine. The Friendly supervisor at MASS did check the drive shaft boots and they were fine, he also did check Idling RPM, fixed some Bolts which were missing at Fender lining, changed the Coolant Reservoir cap’s Rubbery thing, and did tuning too, all free of cost.
Why I narrated the above is, one has to be careful while buying parts from other dealers, who are not MGP Dealers or not MASS. Fake Gabriel shocks are available in the market. One has to be careful while buying critical components from other than MGP dealers or get it Replaced at MASS.
Attaching photos of old shocks and also the new boxes.
Appreciate other members tell how long their shocks lasted !!!!!
Changed the Coolant on 6th June 2017 ( at 54315 kms after a span of 4 years) at some other small one man FNG. I took 10 litres of Distilled water ( Rs 100 with 2 cans of 5 litres each) and 1 litre of MGP Coolant costing Rs 285. Since MASS said there was no need to Flush or change the coolant, I did not opt for any Radiator Flush Liquid.
After Draining out the old coolant and checking there was no sludge or any dirt etc, he said there is no need to clean it with distilled water but I insisted to have at least one flush and kept the car idle for 10 minutes. Even the reservoir can was very clean without any mud or dirt. The drained water after 10 minutes idle run was clean. Being an experienced mechanic, he said 1 litre of coolant is not sufficient but need another ¼ litres as now a days, MGP Coolant is not that thick. So I bought one more coolant from him and brought back the left over ¾ litre coolant with me to use it for top up etc in future. He charged Rs 100 only as Labour. So the total cost for replacement of Coolant is Rs 570 for 2 litres of Coolant, Rs 100 for distilled water and Rs 100 as labour , Total is Rs 770.
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