Routine scheduled maintenance including Oil change, fuel filter, air filter, wheel alignment and balancing, general checks were done.
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Just posting the 75,000 km milestone. The 75k service was done at 73,000 km.
. . . .I haven’t gotten the sunfilm pasted on rear windshield yet. I need to do it when I find time.
90,000 km Service
Firstly, the rear windshield sunfilm was installed a few months ago when I had taken one of my school buses for stickering work.
As I did 75,000 km service a bit earlier at 73,000 km, the 90,000 km service was overdue. Car has run 88,000 km.
Routine scheduled maintenance including Oil change, fuel filter, air filter, wheel alignment and balancing, general checks were done. They didn’t not have brake fluid during the 75,000 km service and hence it wasn’t replaced. It was done in this service.
Total damage to the wallet was Rs. 138xx
Always a joy to see new engine oil on the dip stick
The car was pulling slightly to the left before service. After alignment and balancing, it has become alright.
The steering started to show signs of wear. I got it stitched with artificial leather at a FNG. They charged Rs. 1000. The finish isn’t great but it’s worth the money and still better than seeing and feeling worn steering wheel whenever I drive.
Storme will be 7 years old in March 2025. I am planning to get seat covers done. I have been using it with the OE seats without any cover so far. The aftermarket horn also would need a replacement.
I had a meet-up with BHPians Hserus and Indar. I drove Hserus’ Endy 3.2L. Loved driving the car. The noise cancellation, sheer power, predictable handling, it was a great experience. As a package, I found it to be brilliant.
Driving the Storme Varicor 400 right after the Endeavour 3.2L, I realised how superbly packaged the storme is. Without any noise cancellation, the storme is impressively refined. The Varicor 400, though not as powerful as the 3.2L, is still potential enough to excite even a fast driver like me. The ride quality is equally impressive. The sense of space and a second row that’s much better than even the Endy. I will have a tough time finding a replacement for the Safari Storme.
Ayudha Pooja 2024 – Ayudha Pooja
All 4 humble workhorses
6.75 years old, 88,000 km run Safari Storme 2.2L Varicor 400
3 years old, 73,000 km run Altroz 1.5L diesel
3 years old, 25,000 km run Celerio 1.0L
10 months old, 6000 km run Punch 1.2L
Punch was bought so that my father would use it instead of the celerio. But he says the punch steering and clutch are heavier than the celerio and he prefers lighter celerio for driving. Punch stays idle for most of the month except for some random grocery and misc runs.
Storme got double Pooja along with vehicles at one of my schools
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