Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (1,40,000 Kms Update)


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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

Great inspiring thread. The amount of care you take of your cars is Aowsome. Thanks for such a timely updates. Its really helpful. Vish you very happy miles ahead sir.
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

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Great inspiring thread.
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Thanks.

Update: Third service at 20,400 km
Today did the third service of the TorqueMonster.

  1. Reached Wshop at 9:30am
  2. work starts after one hour at 10:30am (dont know the reason)
  3. oil/oil filter/diesel filter changed by 11:30am
  4. from 11:30am till 1:30 pm they are trying to solve ECU error [frustration] (error due to removing the Diesel filter sensor while changing filter element seen in 1st pic)
  5. every fuse removed & checked > ECU connection checked twice > rear parking wirning checked twice > battery connection removed twice > fuel filter sensor removed twice & a new sensor was test fitted, nothing worked.
  6. at 2 pm the ECU diagnostic guy (who was on leave for today due to his exams ) comes & solves the issue in 10 minutes. (culprit : the diagnostic tool which was not properly used by the mechanic)
  7. Had to wait till 2:30pm for the invoice as was lunch time.[frustration]
  8. they show me the bill 3683/- but there is 500rs of added charge for nothing, when i point out they said that it will be reduced from next bill as they have printed the Invoice it can not be changed.
  9. No cold water or wifi or mobile charger available at Wshop. (its outside of city so no 3G or hotel in walking distance)
What can i say.
TATA service at its best.
new Diesel filter element
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old one
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Prices
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Error Correction
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1st service Invoice
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Today's Invoice
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Money spent on service of the TorqueMonster apart from Diesel/Accesories

  1. 1st Service 3,282/-
  2. 2nd service 0000/-
  3. 3rd service 3,683/-
Rgds,
Nikhil
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

Congrats and Nice Review ! [:)]

One thing you have to check is your service manual, and check which engine oil has TATA reccommends for Storme 400.

As i can see your job card ,they have used Castrol GTX Engine oil API - Ch4+ rating which is used in pre facelift storme.

2015 facelift storme is coming with API:CI-4 rating engine oil.The Engine oil should have been Castrol RX Super Turbo CI-4 .

I think TASS should always use the specific engine oil recommended by TATA.
 
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As i can see your job card ,they have used Castrol GTX Engine oil API - Ch4+ rating which is used in pre facelift storme.
2015 facelift storme is coming with API:CI-4 rating engine oil. The Engine oil should have been Castrol RX Super Turbo CI-4 .
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Thanks for pointing it out.
Looks like they used CH4 oil at 5,000 km & CI4 at 20,000 km oil change.
They have big barrels of oil (not the 5L/1L plastic cans) so dont know the exact details of oil used.

Anyways i have posted it on official S.O.U.L. facebook group, lets see whats their response.
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

The only question to be asked here is when TATA has specified brand & API rating in manual, why are their tata service center using a lower grade oil and altogether different oil of previous storme. :confused:

I think Bafna TASS is not aware of different oil.In my next service I will also check with concorde weather they are using CI-4 API rating or not.

Meanwhile from API website -

CI-4 : Introduced in 2002. For high-speed, four-stroke engines designed to meet 2004 exhaust emission standards implemented in 2002. CI-4 oils are formulated to sustain engine durability where exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is used and are intended for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place of CD, CE, CF-4, CG-4, and CH-4 oils. Some CI-4 oils may also qualify for the CI-4 PLUS designation.

CH-4 : Introduced in 1998. For high-speed, four-stroke engines designed to meet 1998 exhaust emission standards. CH-4 oils are specifically compounded for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place of CD, CE, CF-4, and CG-4 oils.



Source: http://www.api.org/~/media/files/ce...iesel/publications/mom_guide_english_2013.pdf
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

25,000 km update
Discovered turbo hissing sound, Early sign of turbo failure?
Visited workshop , they checked/tightened all clamps from turbo to inter cooler.. but noise it still there.
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There is no power loss/oil leak but mechanic has advised the Turbo replacement .

lets see how it goes.[confused]
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

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Discovered turbo hissing sound, Early sign of turbo failure?
Visited workshop , they checked/tightened all clamps from turbo to inter cooler.. but noise it still there.
There is no power loss/oil leak but mechanic has advised the Turbo replacement .
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Is this sound coming at particular rpm? In my case I was getting something like a loud wheeze in my aria which used to come at around 1900-2000 rpm. I didnot face any power loss or leakage only a large wheezing sound. I was told the pipe to intercooler had a crack and they replaced the pipe which solved this problem. I had faced this when odo was at 15500 KM and the odo is now at 32000.
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

3rd service: 30,547 km
Third service was a general checkup done on 08-07-16
Bill amount 0/-
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4th service: 39548km
in 4th service was done yesterday (20-08-2016), changed following parts.
  • engine oil (Petronas Urania TM CI4+ 15w40) rs1834/-
  • Oil filter rs 223/-
  • Air filter rs 705/-
  • Filter element (fuel) rs 739/-
  • Gearbox oil (Castrol Syntro 75w90) rs 1138/-
  • brake oil rs 122/-
  • service charge free/-
total 5368/-
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FE is at 14+ (80% highway ,AC always on) [clap]
Turbo noise is still there but no loss of power/oil.

No pics as i am busy with my RE Himalayan [:D]
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

Hey Jeepster, can you please download and copy some .m4a (Apple iTunes) audio files in a USB Drive and check whether the Harman System can play them or not?
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

What a Bloody awesome ownership review man!! Please mind my language [lol]

I wonder where I was while you started this review. Read form the beginning and I must say it's too good. All pictures are crisp and clean !!

Safari Storme was indeed one of the best looking Safari's and the Varicor engine made it the cherry on top[evil]

And about the Turbo whistling sound, it's normal right ? Isn't it the Spooling sound of the turbo ? Correct me if I'm wrong. I do used to hear the same sound from almost all Turbo Diesel Engines [confused] Is it a thing to worry on ??!
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

Great review and pictures Jeepster.

Storm 400 looks solid and nice to know about ample torque from improved varicor engine.
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

sorry for late reply.
Drake said:
Hey Jeepster, can you please download and copy some .m4a (Apple iTunes) audio files in a USB Drive and check whether the Harman System can play them or not?
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I'll check.
vishnu vichu said:
And about the Turbo whistling sound, it's normal right ? Isn't it the Spooling sound of the turbo ? Correct me if I'm wrong. I do used to hear the same sound from almost all Turbo Diesel Engines [confused] Is it a thing to worry on ??!
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could be a minor air leak in plumbing. (dont know exact cause or location.)
autosafari said:
Great review and pictures Jeepster.
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Thanks.

Service Update:
50,600/- km service cost 700/-

  • Front right suspension changed under warranty...[frustration]

  • 1 Brake light bulb changed.

  • Standard checks.

  • Cabin light (middle row) needs replacement they have ordered it.
FE at 13.5km/l + (80% highway + 100% AC)
Tyres will last another 10k km. (spare tyre is unused)

over all enjoying quality & reliability of the #TorqueMonster.

rhgds,
Nikhil

Q: whats the km limit on suspension warranty? i am told that its only covered till 40k km..
 
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Re: Jeepster's 2016 Tata Safari Storme Varicor400: TorqueMonster (18,500 Kms Update)

Service Update:
59,990/- km service cost 7252/-

  • middle row roof lamp changed under warranty
  • Oil + oil filter changed
  • Standard checks.
  • Air Filter changed
  • Fuel filter changed with secondary fuel filter
  • Coolant replaced

  • brake pads will last 10k km
  • replaced the tyres & Alloys (from my Xenon) (could have lasted another 5~10k km)
FE at 13.5km/l + (80% highway + 100% AC)
rhgds,
Nikhil
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MRF Wanderers with Xenon XT's alloys
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Xenon Before
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Xenon Now
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With my RE's
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