That creaking sound is not from rear suspension it is from rear brake pads when you pull parking lever. Just blow compressed air to clean brake pads sound will disappear.
-suryaputhra
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Hatchback: Technical Issues & Solutions
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DOUBLE ADHESIVE TAPE (1mm) CAN BE USED ON THE SIDE WALLS OF PARCEL TRAY FOR THAT TIGHT FIT.
Its been 1000km since i changed to MGO full synthetic oil shell make. Thanks to suryaputra for suggesting. Results for performance are terrific. Judder in low gears has gone. Notchiness on 2nd and 3rd also. Transition is smooth. Gear change jerks have reduces. Downshifting in gear to control speed without braking has improved dramatically. In gear acceleration had improved and this helps in overtaking and the car doesnt always have to be in the perfect gear every time. The only issue is FE on MID has gone down from 13.3 to 12 though i havent actually done a tank to tank check anf Mumbai traffic has gotten worse as all roads have been dug up.
I can confirm that synthetic oil is recommended if you drive daily
Ameyam
I can confirm that synthetic oil is recommended if you drive daily
Ameyam
Need some advice here.
My Petrol Baleno is due for the third service on 18th April wherein the engine oil is to be changed.
But I've barely run the car a 1000kms in one year! ( I'm an old person & drive around very little )
Qn: Should I ask the Maruti service workshop to fill a synthetic engine oil even then or does the engine need to be run in for more kms before switching to a synthetic oil?
Advice would be appreciated.
My Petrol Baleno is due for the third service on 18th April wherein the engine oil is to be changed.
But I've barely run the car a 1000kms in one year! ( I'm an old person & drive around very little )
Qn: Should I ask the Maruti service workshop to fill a synthetic engine oil even then or does the engine need to be run in for more kms before switching to a synthetic oil?
Advice would be appreciated.
In your case get semi synthetic oil. Synthetic works well if the car is driven regularly. if its not, the oil pools in the sump and there is chance of metal to metal contact when you start after long time. In such case, semi synthetic work better because some component of the oil remains on the moving parts and provides protection
Ameyam
Ameyam
Your car is filled with 0W20 fully synthetic oil at factory so your car is already synthetic MASS people don't know about this they don't know many things. So make sure they don't fill Indian oil 0W20 oil.
-suryaputhra
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Dear All,
This is my first post in TAI and I have read almost all the posts in the Baleno forums. Thanks for all your contributions which is helping newbies like me.
I have received my Baleno 1.2 Zeta Petrol on 31st Mar 2017 from Ambal Nexa, Coimbatore and this is our first car in family and I am learning to drive.
I have one query regarding the Anti-theft alarm.
Since the vehicle is parked outside temporarily, in order to check the alarm, I tried to open the door without remote key, to my surprise no alarm activated indicate unauthorized entry
I tried to change the settings in MID such as changing the Mode A and Mode D by reading manual(though it was not very clear to me![[roll]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Roll.gif "Roll Eyes [roll]")
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And also switched on Shock sensor system setting and kept Shock sensor P setting and F Setting to max levels. But still there is no alarm.
Could someone guide me with pictures of MID and explain on use of Shock sensor P and F?
This is my first post in TAI and I have read almost all the posts in the Baleno forums. Thanks for all your contributions which is helping newbies like me.
I have received my Baleno 1.2 Zeta Petrol on 31st Mar 2017 from Ambal Nexa, Coimbatore and this is our first car in family and I am learning to drive.
I have one query regarding the Anti-theft alarm.
Since the vehicle is parked outside temporarily, in order to check the alarm, I tried to open the door without remote key, to my surprise no alarm activated indicate unauthorized entry
I tried to change the settings in MID such as changing the Mode A and Mode D by reading manual(though it was not very clear to me
)And also switched on Shock sensor system setting and kept Shock sensor P setting and F Setting to max levels. But still there is no alarm.
Could someone guide me with pictures of MID and explain on use of Shock sensor P and F?
Suryaputra,
actually I checked on this with Maruti and, believe it or no, even Jaguar (a friend is in Jaguar). Thing is, the manufacturer doesnt usually put in full synthetic. Thats because there are all types of users- some who use daily and some who use once in a while, some with a heavy foot and some sedate drivers etc. They use semi-synthetic, just a better quality.
In semi-synthetic, there ar not too many options. IOCL Servo is mostly the only one.
P is prewarn and F os full blast. So if you set a prewarn sensitivity, once the car is discturbed beyond that value, it will sound alarm for 15 seconds and then shut up![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
. With F, once the alarm is sounded, it will ring till you unlock the car. Since you want the car to sound if people lean on it and such, set P to 10. You must get a "successful" prompt, its very easy to mistake the "unsuccessful" for it. Also, it wont alarm if you try to push the car or pull the handle with the key in pocket. Thats so that the alarm doesnt go off as a nuisance if you pull the handle without unlocking. It works though. Any someone can still gently lean against the car without setting off the alarm. At a setting of 10, it goes off only if you lean hard and continuously
Ameyam
actually I checked on this with Maruti and, believe it or no, even Jaguar (a friend is in Jaguar). Thing is, the manufacturer doesnt usually put in full synthetic. Thats because there are all types of users- some who use daily and some who use once in a while, some with a heavy foot and some sedate drivers etc. They use semi-synthetic, just a better quality.
In semi-synthetic, there ar not too many options. IOCL Servo is mostly the only one.
satish.rk said:
I tried to change the settings in MID such as changing the Mode A and Mode D by reading manual(though it was not very clear to me )
And also switched on Shock sensor system setting and kept Shock sensor P setting and F Setting to max levels. But still there is no alarm.
Could someone guide me with pictures of MID and explain on use of Shock sensor P and F?
)And also switched on Shock sensor system setting and kept Shock sensor P setting and F Setting to max levels. But still there is no alarm.
Could someone guide me with pictures of MID and explain on use of Shock sensor P and F?
. With F, once the alarm is sounded, it will ring till you unlock the car. Since you want the car to sound if people lean on it and such, set P to 10. You must get a "successful" prompt, its very easy to mistake the "unsuccessful" for it. Also, it wont alarm if you try to push the car or pull the handle with the key in pocket. Thats so that the alarm doesnt go off as a nuisance if you pull the handle without unlocking. It works though. Any someone can still gently lean against the car without setting off the alarm. At a setting of 10, it goes off only if you lean hard and continuouslyAmeyam
Suryaputra,
actually I checked on this with Maruti and, believe it or no, even Jaguar (a friend is in Jaguar). Thing is, the manufacturer doesnt usually put in full synthetic. Thats because there are all types of users- some who use daily and some who use once in a while, some with a heavy foot and some sedate drivers etc. They use semi-synthetic, just a better quality.
In semi-synthetic, there ar not too many options. IOCL Servo is mostly the only one.
P is prewarn and F os full blast. So if you set a prewarn sensitivity, once the car is discturbed beyond that value, it will sound alarm for 15 seconds and then shut up. With F, once the alarm is sounded, it will ring till you unlock the car. Since you want the car to sound if people lean on it and such, set P to 10. You must get a "successful" prompt, its very easy to mistake the "unsuccessful" for it. Also, it wont alarm if you try to push the car or pull the handle with the key in pocket. Thats so that the alarm doesnt go off as a nuisance if you pull the handle without unlocking. It works though. Any someone can still gently lean against the car without setting off the alarm. At a setting of 10, it goes off only if you lean hard and continuously
Ameyam
actually I checked on this with Maruti and, believe it or no, even Jaguar (a friend is in Jaguar). Thing is, the manufacturer doesnt usually put in full synthetic. Thats because there are all types of users- some who use daily and some who use once in a while, some with a heavy foot and some sedate drivers etc. They use semi-synthetic, just a better quality.
In semi-synthetic, there ar not too many options. IOCL Servo is mostly the only one.
P is prewarn and F os full blast. So if you set a prewarn sensitivity, once the car is discturbed beyond that value, it will sound alarm for 15 seconds and then shut up
. With F, once the alarm is sounded, it will ring till you unlock the car. Since you want the car to sound if people lean on it and such, set P to 10. You must get a "successful" prompt, its very easy to mistake the "unsuccessful" for it. Also, it wont alarm if you try to push the car or pull the handle with the key in pocket. Thats so that the alarm doesnt go off as a nuisance if you pull the handle without unlocking. It works though. Any someone can still gently lean against the car without setting off the alarm. At a setting of 10, it goes off only if you lean hard and continuouslyAmeyam
Semi synthetic and so called fully synthetic both are type 3 base hydro cracked engine oils only, in semi synthetic base oil more and less additives that's all.
Real synthetic oil uses fully man made synthetic base.
Present generation cars cylinder bore never finished with cross hatch pattern due to resin coated and low tension piston rings.
You can go for higher grade oil but no guarantee it can protect engine from rust, but affects other parameters of the engine and car.
-suryaputhra
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Hi All,
I have recently took a Baleno on 1st Apr and thrilled and excited to own the car. I read all the post in this topic and got a lot of idea of the car.
Thanks everyone for your inputs.
I have a small doubt. when I start the car the engine is revved a little more as if the accelerator is engaged even though it's not.
Normally in idle, the RPm is somewhere between 1000 - 1200 RPM. But during this time it is 1500 -1600 RPM. But there is a noticeable humm as if the accl is pressed.
But if i switch off the ignition immediately and start again the problem disappears or if I move the vehicle it is back to normal.
Is this normal or should I take the car to service center and get it examined?
I have recently took a Baleno on 1st Apr and thrilled and excited to own the car. I read all the post in this topic and got a lot of idea of the car.
Thanks everyone for your inputs.
I have a small doubt. when I start the car the engine is revved a little more as if the accelerator is engaged even though it's not.
Normally in idle, the RPm is somewhere between 1000 - 1200 RPM. But during this time it is 1500 -1600 RPM. But there is a noticeable humm as if the accl is pressed.
But if i switch off the ignition immediately and start again the problem disappears or if I move the vehicle it is back to normal.
Is this normal or should I take the car to service center and get it examined?
Depends, does it only happen on cold start ie starting car first time in the day or after a few hours?
If so, its normal as modern engines do rev a bit more to warm the engine up
For eg, early morning even my City and my Ritz (now sold) used to rev alot at cold start but it used to settle down after 3-4 mins after engine was warm enough
Honda Manual also states that the blue light which comes on during cold start indicates engine is cold and it was right , the rpms reduced after blue light went away
Pics of the light-(Blue light near fuel guage)
https://imgd.aeplcdn.com/891x501/cw/ucp/stockApiImg/I8BX2MW_878334_1_6173693.jpg
http://burnyourfuel.com/gallery/2014/01/4th-Gen-Honda-City-Chennai-Launch-25.jpg
Not sure if Baleno has it but some cars have it and its normal for it to light up at cold start
My Ritz didnt have it , I can cross check my SIL's Baleno CVT and tell you
If it does it continuously ie doesnt settle down after a few mins and continues later on also, it could be an issue with the O2 sensors which may need cleaning or replacement(unlikely)
^^ This is my understanding since I had the same query for my City and found stuff off the internet saying this with regards to the Civic (essentially the same family of engines as my City). I may be wrong
If so, its normal as modern engines do rev a bit more to warm the engine up
For eg, early morning even my City and my Ritz (now sold) used to rev alot at cold start but it used to settle down after 3-4 mins after engine was warm enough
Honda Manual also states that the blue light which comes on during cold start indicates engine is cold and it was right , the rpms reduced after blue light went away
Pics of the light-(Blue light near fuel guage)
https://imgd.aeplcdn.com/891x501/cw/ucp/stockApiImg/I8BX2MW_878334_1_6173693.jpg
http://burnyourfuel.com/gallery/2014/01/4th-Gen-Honda-City-Chennai-Launch-25.jpg
Not sure if Baleno has it but some cars have it and its normal for it to light up at cold start
My Ritz didnt have it , I can cross check my SIL's Baleno CVT and tell you
If it does it continuously ie doesnt settle down after a few mins and continues later on also, it could be an issue with the O2 sensors which may need cleaning or replacement(unlikely)
^^ This is my understanding since I had the same query for my City and found stuff off the internet saying this with regards to the Civic (essentially the same family of engines as my City). I may be wrong
Thanks a lot for your response. After observing i see that it happens on cold start(morning and night when i start from office). It comes back to normal within few minutes. I will observe if it happens within short span of parking the vehicle.
Rogerab or any other suspension insert is a tool to add damping. So it has the opposite effect to what we want. The ride in the Baleno is too stiff because the shocks are too stiff - they have too much of damping. Adding Rogerab just makes the car stiffer. I tried it in the very beginning when I was really irritated with the drive and on the older shock model. and after the shop keeper assured I could return it if it didnt work. I returned it after a month or so
Ameyam
Ameyam
Your car is behaving normally, do not switch off engine abruptly. Engine RPM is controlled by IAT sensor. Usually older cars ideal some times erratically it is due to clogged electronic throttle valve, just spray clean problem solved nothing more required. But this is not your case your car is new and symptoms are different, so don't worry. Make sure that once rpm settled down it should be 580 to 630 without AC on and with AC on it should be 750 to 900 for petrol car.
-suryaputhra
-suryaputhra