beefy505 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 On the way home from work tonight the car (mk7 Econetic) started running a bit rough i.e. seemed a bit hesitant on steady throttle, this was as i came into a 30mph and slowed down. Setting off from the lights it accelerated fine but once at 30 in 4th it just wasn't as smooth as had been, when i got home i noticed the engine fan was on and as it wasn't even a warm afternoon i thought it odd. The car ran fine at 60mph just before slowing down. A quick bit on my driving style. As it's an Econetic i try and get best mpg, i don't tear away from lights stick to 60 in a 60 zone 50 in a 50 etc. and am wondering if this is causing the prob, i tend to be light with the right foot and seem to feather i.e. on and off with little touches, maybe it needs a hard throttle now and then to blow out the cobwebs as it were?. My commute is 45miles across country at a steadyish 60mph. Also running on Morrisons deisel, it's the closest garage to me and i get £5 off my shopping with enough points ;) wondering if the fuel could be causing probs? Any thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hi On a side note. Morrison's use Texaco and Esso fuel at there pumps. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryboi Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm not sure but I think it needs a bit of a thrashing to fully wear the engine in and for valve clearances, that sort of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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