Does anyone find that when engines cold that the cars throttle response w feels a bit jerky especially when you come of the throttle at low speeds almost as if it's kangarooing slightly, if that makes any sense!!
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Started by old cruiser, Jun 09 2008 07:46 PM
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Posted 09 June 2008 - 07:46 PM
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i always assumed this was because the the air mixture is colder than when it is in a warmed up engine. cold air and fuel would make a bigger bang
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Posted 11 June 2008 - 06:55 PM
Thinking about it Steve, I think you could well be right therei always assumed this was because the the air mixture is colder than when it is in a warmed up engine. cold air and fuel would make a bigger bang
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Posted 11 June 2008 - 08:21 PM
I have to agree with you on that. Of course you have to wait for the oil to lubricate everything to cause less resistance too?
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