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Don’ts:
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Avoid taking the engine to the redline (maximum rpm). It’s not
only inefficient but it also means you’re not getting the maximum
power from the engine
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Never half-clutch in off-road. Make it a practice to use it only to
change gears. This will prolong clutch life and is also safer in off-
road situations as you can utilise maximum engine braking
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Do not drive with 4-Wheel Drive engaged (4H, 4L) on the road to
avoid damage to the gearbox. The Thar is a part-time 4WD and
is not meant to be driven in 4WD on the road
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Take care of your auto-lock hubs by avoiding landing after jumps
with power applied
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Do not press the clutch while descending steep hills as you may
lose control of the vehicle. Always descend in-gear
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Do not shift between 4H-4L-4H while vehicle is in motion. Always
stop the vehicle and then shift the transfer case lever.
9.8 Fuel
Use commercially available vehicular Ultra-low Sulfur Highway
Diesel that meets the BIS standard (IS 1460; 2010 BS IV / BS III
specification or equivalent).
Do not fill the fuel tank or mix the fuel with gasoline, alcohol
based fuels, kerosene, etc. This will damage the engine, fuel and
exhaust system components.
If you have accidentally filled the fuel tank with incorrect or non-
approved fuel, do not start the vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Mahindra Dealer to have the fuel system drained completely.
It is recommended maintaining a minimum of 10 liters of fuel in the
fuel tank. Driving the vehicle till the fuel tank is empty is not
recommended. Always have sufficient fuel in the tank. Check the
fuel level prior to starting your journey.
Never carry fuel in separate containers in the vehicle, it is
dangerous and may lead to inadvertent fuel leak or spillage.
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