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  1. On 9/16/2011 at 4:19 PM, anjulau78 said:

    I think this was happened due to wearout of the keybarrel. check it with any good key cutting shop. If you are close to battarmulla I will give you a location to check it.

    I too have a similar problem. Anywhere close to Battaramulla to get the keybarrel repaired ? Thank you

  2. Can you please recommend good quality  service providers around Malabe, Battaramulla area to get following done at a resonable price. 

    1. Touch up
    2. Alloy wheel polish/ buff
    3. Interior cleaning
    4. Head light restoration
    5. Engine tuneup
    6. Cut and polish
    7. Painting
    8. Dent repair

    Thank you

  3. HI,

    Automotive lubricant oils

    What do you all think about unmet needs with related to lubricant oil industry (Engine oil − Gear oil − Grease − Hydraulic and transmission fluid) and any issues that has not been addressed by lubricant manufacturers and distributors. 

    Consider brands like Caltex, Mobil, Laugfs, Servo, Hyrax, Toyota, Castrol)

    (This is for a market survey and pls share your valuable inputs)

    Thanks

  4. HI,

    Motor vehicle/ machinery/marine lubricant oils

    What do you all think about unmet needs with related to lubricant oil industry (Engine oil − Gear oil − Grease − Hydraulic and transmission fluid)

    Consider brands like Caltex, Mobil, Laugfs, Servo, Hyrax, Toyota, Castrol)

    (This is for a market survey and pls share your valuable inputs)

    Thanks

  5. On 6/9/2013 at 4:46 PM, Amila G said:

    Hi Guys,

    This is my 3 year old Sony TV and it's got these ripples on the screen. It's look like some coating on the display it melting !.

    It's obviously out of warranty and when called siedles they told me to bring it in and did not say anything else.

    These ripples can be felt when you touch the screen and it started about a month ago from the bottom and now gradually increasing to the top :( .

    Has this happened to anyone else and do you guys know any better place to repair and any idea on the cost of replacing the lcd panel ?

    Model KLV-32EX300 / purchased new from Siedles duty free shop

    Here are some photos when the tv is turned off: AVfKOKW.jpg

    n21bQxo.jpg

    Did you get it repaired ? i have the same problem with my TV? pls let me know details. Thanks

  6. ඇල්ටෝ 800 (2010)
    65000km

    මගේ වාහනයේ සාමන්‍යයෙන් කාපට් හෝ රලු පාරක යද්දි "ටක ටක" සද්දයක් එනවා. යමක් වදිනවා වගෙ. ඉස්සරහ වම් පැත්තෙන් තමයි එන්නේ. නවත්තලා තියලා යන්න ගත්තම ටිකක් වෙලා ගිහින් එන්නෙ. වලක වැ‍ටුනාට සද්දෙ එන්නෙ නෑ. ගරාජ් දැම්මම කිව්වෙ rack එකේ දැති ගෙවිලා කියල. rack බුෂ් මාරු කලා. දැනට දුවලා ‍රැක් එකක් අලුතෙන් දාන්න කිව්වා. මේ ගැන ඔබගේ අදහස් මොනවාද? rack දාන්න කොපමණ මුදලක් වැය වෙයිද?

  7. Hi,

    I'm also in need of getting following done to my Alto (45,000km). can you recommend a reliable place somewhere around Borella area. 

    1. Wheel alignment

    2. Suspension testing

    3. Full inspection (T belt, brake, clutch etc)

    4. Headlight alignment

    Your advice in this regard wold be appreciated

  8. Hi,

    I'm also in need of getting following done to my Alto (45,000km). can you recommend a reliable place somewhere around Borella area. 

    1. Wheel alignment

    2. Suspension testing

    3. Full inspection (T belt, brake, clutch etc)

    4. Headlight alignment

    Your advice in this regard wold be appreciated

  9. Hi,

    I'm also in need of getting following done to my Alto (45,000km). can you recommend a reliable place somewhere around Borella area. 

    1. Wheel alignment

    2. Suspension testing

    3. Full inspection (T belt, brake, clutch etc)

    4. Headlight alignment

    Your advice in this regard wold be appreciated

     

  10. Fuel consumption depends on a lot of things starting from your driving habits, whether you drive in heavy traffic and the condition of the car etc. Since you have 25,000km on the clock, I suggest getting a fuel system cleanup (this is what is referred to as a tune-up for EFI vehicles) done.

    Since your car is not under warranty, you don't have to go to the agents to get a tune-up done. PreseaLover got a ultrasonic injector clean-up and a throttle body clean-up done recently from ASNU Lanka in Battaramulla. Read it here. The cost should be similar for you and this I believe will be cheaper than the agents.

    Fuel consumption depends on a lot of things starting from your driving habits, whether you drive in heavy traffic and the condition of the car etc. Since you have 25,000km on the clock, I suggest getting a fuel system cleanup (this is what is referred to as a tune-up for EFI vehicles) done.

    Since your car is not under warranty, you don't have to go to the agents to get a tune-up done. PreseaLover got a ultrasonic injector clean-up and a throttle body clean-up done recently from ASNU Lanka in Battaramulla. Read it here. The cost should be similar for you and this I believe will be cheaper than the agents.

    Thanks. I asked from them. They said it'll be around Rs5500 for service and additional for parts. A*W said they'd charge Rs9500 for all.

  11. With all due respect to gayanath, I have to disagree. To get the best out of a vehicle, it needs to be maintained properly. Failing to do so will result in nothing but premature wear of the engine and whatever components that were left without being looked into at the specified interval.

    Let's take a simple example: All manufacturers specify a replacement interval for the timing belt. In most situations, the replacement interval is 100,000km. This doesn't mean that the timing belt will snap off at 100,001km. It might survive much longer in real life, but driving without replacing it is a huge gamble. Having heard of many horror stories of timing belts breaking off, this is one risk no one should take.

    It is similar with everything else. fluid replacements can greatly improve the driving conditions of the car. Brake fluid attract moisture and lose it's viscosity over time - resulting in poor braking performance. Coolant also lose their heat absorption properties over time and can cause the system to corrode as well. There is a reason behind the manufacturer suggestion each one of these.

    The dusty, humid environment in Sri Lanka causes carbon build-up in the intake manifold and throttle body of any car. This needs to be cleaned out periodically to ensure a smooth drive. You can of course drive with all the carbon and gunk in the intake, but your car will simply not perform or drive the way it is supposed to. It will not be as economical as well. There are many sensors attached to the engine that either get covered or clogged up with carbon, resulting in sending faulty readings to the ECU. The ECU on the car can only control things to a certain level.

    Rookantha, is the car in question still under warranty? If so, wouldn't skipping a periodic service at the agents void your warranty?

    No. Its not under warranty. Now 25000kms and 5 years. Next service will be after 750kms. Its Maruti Suxzuki Alto (2010) and fuel consumption is 11.5km/l to 12.5km/l in Colombo traffic. One of my friend said (He drives a Lancer CS1) that should be more than that for an Alto? can you suggest a better place to get a tuneup done? or Agents will do a better job?

  12. Tune up is another fake which lot of service stations are doing. Electronic controlled engines are automatically tuned themselves for best output. What service people doing is only cleaning. No need to do it for 20,000. Propose to go beyond 40,000 for your car. I will not do anything to my Toyota engine at-least up to 80,000 if no any issue happens.

    Thank you for your opinion. But sometimes I feel the pickup is not enough. That maybe because of 800cc engine. I'm not sure. How can I identify whether a tuneup is necessary.

  13. Dear Rookantha,

    In the first instance please see this.

    A*W has recommended 20W50 for your car. But according tho the maintenance manual provided by manufacture (http://marutistorage.blob.core.windows.net/marutisuzukipdf/Final_Book_Alto_800.pdf) it should be 5W30. The letter before W is not important as Sri Lanka is tropical country but viscosity is important for better fuel economy and engine performance. (Its true that 20W50 will not harm to your engine but performance wise not recommended). This will reflect how the local agent concerning about your car. What I understood is they are trying to harvest from you than providing technically sound service.

    Please download the manual if you have not received original one and read the pages from 71 on-wards. The knowledge gain by reading is more than enough for maintain your car. It will save lot of your money.

    As you have changed Air filter at 10,000 km, no need to changed it now. need only cleaning. If I were you, I will also not change coolant and brake oil at 20,000 km although the manual indicated.(Its according to my vehicle maintenance experience but others may oppose to this). I will use them at-least up to 40,000 (subjected to age of the vehicle). Gear oil change is mentioned in the manual as 160,000 km or 10 years.

    Don't wast your hard earned money. Cars are made for your comfort and you are not made for the comfort of the car.

    Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. Yes. I read the manual and it clarifies lots of doubts. However I'm still learning about vehicle maintenance. I'm also thinking of getting a tune up done as it has never done previously. (25000kms now)

  14. Without a maintenance history with the agent (surprised why the even the free services were not availed) they do not have an option but to do all the maintenance work that has accumulated over the past 20000kms. IMO it is better to listen to what they say.

    Hi,

    Thanks for the response. When I bought the car its done 10000kms and all the free services done by A*W. However after that I got the services done by a local service center (Only Engine oil and filter, air filter changed). I'm really confused why some experience guys say it is not compulsory to change coolant, gear oil, brake oil since there are no issues with the system.

    Rookantha

  15. Hi,

    can you please tell me a place where i can tin the glasses and get seat covers to a alto car. also need the approx price for those.

    thanx in advance

    Hi,

    Did you buy seat covers? from where? how is the quality and price?

  16. 'udi',

    There are no reconditioned racks you can buy, what is available is used imported to Srilanka, no one can guarantee them will give good service. It is better for you to get all repaired with high quality spares.

    Sylvi Wijesinghe.

    Dear Mr. Silvy,

    Found your email address in Autolanka forum. I'm also a member of the forum. I'd be really thankful if you can share your expert ideas on below matter. I own a Maruti Alto 800 (2010) and 25000km service is around the corner. I have never taken it to A*W for maintenance but thought that I'd take the car there (Rajagiriya Service center) this time as few have recommended and after reading posts in Autolanka. As my knowledge in this side is weak I'd like to get an advice from you. Hope you'll help me.

    In the manual it says to do the following after 25000kms.

    1. Change brake oil (Never changed)

    2. Change coolant (Never changed)

    3. Change gear oil (Never changed)

    4. change spark plugs (Never changed)

    5. Do an engine tune up (Never done)

    6. Wheel alignment (Done recently)

    7. Change Engine oil (Done 20000km)

    8. Change Air filter and Oil filter (Air filter changed 15000km and oil filter 20000km)

    What is you idea about above. Some say it is not compulsory to do all these right after 25000kms done.

    I've attached a quote from A*W which I was taken few months back. It say all together it'd cost Rs17000. But or last service I only had to spend Rs6500.

    Pls advise

    Regards

    Rookantha

  17. Any competent service station can service your car. It does not require special treatment. A*W has a service center called Pit Stop which does an excellent job. Costs are a little high but reasonable. But you don't have to go there.

    In the manual it says to do the following after 25000kms.

    1. Change brake oil

    2. Change coolant

    3. Change gear oil

    4. change spark plugs

    5. Do an engine tune up

    6. Wheel alignment

    7. Change Engine oil

    8. Change Air filter and Oil filter

    What is you idea about above. Some say it is not compulsory to do all these right after 20000kms done.

  18. Please suggest good tyre brands for my Alto car.Currently it has MRF orginal tyres done 50K Kms. front tyres are still OK.rear tyres are worn out.

    As per my knowledge there is no more MRF car Tyre dealer in Sri Lanka.What whould be next best tyre.

    Hi,

    You are lucky that you could use MRF original tyres till 50000kms. I've only done 25000kms by my Alto and in the last week found that the steel cord of front right tyre is broken and comes out to the surface. So will have to change tyres. I'd like to know what is the brand you selected to replace MRF? and you replaced again with 145/80 or a one with higher diameter? I wish to replace my tyres with 165/80 or 155/80 and would like to know your idea?

    Thanks

  19. Any competent service station can service your car. It does not require special treatment. A*W has a service center called Pit Stop which does an excellent job. Costs are a little high but reasonable. But you don't have to go there.

    In the manual it says to do the following after 20000kms done

    1. Change brake oil

    2. Change coolent

    3. Change gear oil

    4. change spark plugs

    5. Do an engine tune up

    6. Wheel alignment

    What is you idea about above. Some say it is not compulsory to do all these right after 20000kms done.

  20. Fuel Shark doesn't work at all!..

    However Fuel Gerandiya works perfectly.Simply plug one end of the device to your Prius's battery and the other end to the owner's arse then fart on it.The force caused by the farts revolves a turbine and charges the battery.For better results the manufacturers recommend a diet consisting of ripe Wattakka and Pork.

    good one LOL

  21. Don't give publicity to things like this. They are an utter waste of time and more importantly money. I'm going to take the link out as Google will use the back link as evidence that site is authorative when it clearly isn.t

    Apologies about the posted link. I just wanted to know the idea since this is selling like Unu kawum in ebay and Ali express

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