Engine Life of Indian Cars
- Thread Starter mastersquall
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In my opinion, there should not be anything wrong with shifting to neutral while in motion. It could help save fuel on slopes, etc.
The only downside of it is that we cannot use the Engine Braking, which is very effective.
In my opinion, there should not be anything wrong with shifting to neutral while in motion. It could help save fuel on slopes, etc.
The only downside of it is that we cannot use the Engine Braking, which is very effective.
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+1
Engine braking things are not so needed in flyovers!
+1
Engine braking things are not so needed in flyovers!
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will ask him next time i meet him
will ask him next time i meet him
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cool , ask satya at evo , he must be helping you
Btw
cool , ask satya at evo , he must be helping you
Btw
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Engine oil and coolant plays very important role in an engine's life. But, whats the right percentage of mixing coolant with water when adding in an engine ? and whats the life of such mixture? Is it necessary for it to be changed at a regular interval? Can somebody clarify this please [thinking]
Engine oil and coolant plays very important role in an engine's life. But, whats the right percentage of mixing coolant with water when adding in an engine ? and whats the life of such mixture? Is it necessary for it to be changed at a regular interval? Can somebody clarify this please [thinking]
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hi guys i feel that shifting to neutral while going down hill is not a good idea. though it not going to affect the engine in any way, its going to put extra load on to the brakes. as then the vehicle is slowing down solely on the brakes which will lead on to more wear & tear. controlling the car with the engine engaged is better.
hi guys i feel that shifting to neutral while going down hill is not a good idea. though it not going to affect the engine in any way, its going to put extra load on to the brakes. as then the vehicle is slowing down solely on the brakes which will lead on to more wear & tear. controlling the car with the engine engaged is better.
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It is correct when you are travelling in the hills. We always need to use the engine braking. But mastersquall is asking when the car is in motion on a straight road with no sloped i.e. when we slow down to stop at a light point. We don't use engine braking at that time.
It is correct when you are travelling in the hills. We always need to use the engine braking. But mastersquall is asking when the car is in motion on a straight road with no sloped i.e. when we slow down to stop at a light point. We don't use engine braking at that time.
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Most of the cars should run minimum of one lakh kilometers without enginr being opened up.Our Maruti 800 ran for 1.2 lakh kilometres before engine was rebored.
Today's car despite vast improvement in technology are affected by following:
1.maintainence
2.Engine oil
3.petrol quality and octane rating
4.driving habits - jack rabbit driving - shortens engine life
Most of the cars should run minimum of one lakh kilometers without enginr being opened up.Our Maruti 800 ran for 1.2 lakh kilometres before engine was rebored.
Today's car despite vast improvement in technology are affected by following:
1.maintainence
2.Engine oil
3.petrol quality and octane rating
4.driving habits - jack rabbit driving - shortens engine life
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Riding at idle doesnot harm anything except slightly more fuel consumption. When the car is decelerating or foot from the acclerator is taken of fuel supply to the engine is cut off. At the idle condition engine will take the idle map which is slightly rich setting for the engine tickover.
Riding at idle doesnot harm anything except slightly more fuel consumption. When the car is decelerating or foot from the acclerator is taken of fuel supply to the engine is cut off. At the idle condition engine will take the idle map which is slightly rich setting for the engine tickover.
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Adding more on it,
I have seen mahindra logan taxi in a good condition, completed 4.5l kms, without any engine rework.(Bangalore, Meru cabs)
Opel Astra,(Rental car) 3.8LKms, in a great/perfect condition(in germany).
toyota camry taxi 5.2 L kms, in a good condition(in kuwait)
toyota land cruiser(Rental car) 7.5 L kms![[surprise]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Surprise.gif "Surprise [surprise]")
with one engine overhaul at 6L kms (in Uganda),
everybody Please share your knowledge on other vehicles you have seen
Adding more on it,
I have seen mahindra logan taxi in a good condition, completed 4.5l kms, without any engine rework.(Bangalore, Meru cabs)
Opel Astra,(Rental car) 3.8LKms, in a great/perfect condition(in germany).
toyota camry taxi 5.2 L kms, in a good condition(in kuwait)
toyota land cruiser(Rental car) 7.5 L kms
with one engine overhaul at 6L kms (in Uganda),everybody Please share your knowledge on other vehicles you have seen