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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: billyplane on 01 December 2009, 09:04
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Fellow owners this is my 1st post, apologies for no formal introduction but I couldn't find the relevant section, however there's beers all round.
Before I get put over a barrel by VW I thought I'd see if anyone can help. I have a Mk5 GTi, 56 plate and recently when you give it the boot you get a wee (single) judder or what seems like a pause and then full power. Sorry if this is vague but I'm not mechanically minded. It almost seems like your running low on fuel. I only cover less than 10 miles a week and have noticed this slight problem since the cold weather, should I put 2 & 2 together? Could it just be that the cars cold and I don't drive it anywhere? I just don't want to be taken to the cleaners by my local garage!
If I have missed something please shoot me down in flames and I appreciate any help from like minded drivers.
Will
(troubled Mk5 owner somewhere in a field in Norfolk)
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mine has done that since new when its cold, its normal, the engine needs to be warmed up before you boot it.
is it ok when its warmed up?
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Yes, only noticed once cold, sounds obvious I know but thought I'd check!
Ta,
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Give a good long run once in a while. The car will thank you for it. Also you will get a mess of mayonaise under the oil filler cap if you do short journeys in cold weather.
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best not to boot it until you see the oil temps hit the middle of the gauge
as said, you need to open her up once in a while and give the engine a good run
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best not to boot it until you see the oil temps hit the middle of the gauge
as said, you need to open her up once in a while and give the engine a good run
You'll not see the oil temp hit the middle of the gauge as it is the water temp gauge on the dashboard. Oil will take a minute or so extra to the water to get to temp :smiley:
If the oil isn't to temp it will be slightly thicker and the same oil lubricates the turbo, so it will take a little longer to spool and this maybe the pause you sense.
To exaggerate an example....imagine turning a whisk in treacle and then imagine turning the same whisk in water. In water it will obviously have less rsistance and spin easier. A wierd analogy, but you get the idea. :smiley:
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Hummmm treacle . . . .
You should never drive it hard until it's warmed up, and 10 miles a week! :shocked: once a month make sure you take it for a nice long drive and enjoy yourself ;)
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Until the temp reaches 90, mine is much less responsive - as if its running tied to a bunjy rope, as soon as it hits 90 it flies. Just seems to be yet another characteristic of this weird and wonderful engine :D
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Until the temp reaches 90, mine is much less responsive - as if its running tied to a bunjy rope, as soon as it hits 90 it flies. Just seems to be yet another characteristic of this weird and wonderful engine :D
Mine too. It's a little sluggish at first, but I suppose our cars' sluggish can be quite rapid, relatively speaking! :evil:
I try to wait for an extra five minutes after I see 90c... Won't do any harm :nerd:
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Same! Its always a bit annoying if its not quite warmed up and some little chav wants to have a go and I just have to give way :)
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Same! Its always a bit annoying if its not quite warmed up and some little chav wants to have a go and I just have to give way :)
hahaha ! Glad its not just me that did that, so annoying :D