Rough Idle
09-27-2006, 11:13 PM
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How rough? I thought that mine had a rough idle, but when I compared it to other tCs at the dealer, it was normal for this engine. I was initially comparing it to hondas, that are glass smooth at idle, so I was worried until I did the comparison.
The engine *does* smooth out some more after a few thousand more miles.
The engine *does* smooth out some more after a few thousand more miles.
09-27-2006, 11:32 PM
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Well maybe it's normal. Compared to my Camry it's a little rough. Maybe I need to put a few more miles on it. It just drives me crazy. I don't know if I can handle the adjustment. Anyone want to buy a new 07 TC?
09-27-2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Teare
Well maybe it's normal. Compared to my Camry it's a little rough. Maybe I need to put a few more miles on it. It just drives me crazy. I don't know if I can handle the adjustment. Anyone want to buy a new 07 TC?
09-28-2006, 12:09 AM
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Teare.. where are you buying your gas? might try another brand or another gas station. I've found that bad gas will cause your idle to be very rough. And I know the detroit area, some gas stations IN the city of detroit, aren't the best places to buy gas from (dirty tanks).. so definitely try a different gas station..
09-30-2006, 03:05 PM
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i'm at 750 miles in my 07 tc and i find it a little rough at idle too. i'm comparing to vw and honda. just seems rougher than a brand new car should i guess. but i will take that gas suggestion, i've been putting in the cheap stuff.
10-01-2006, 01:44 AM
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i think ive found the solution
i changed to mobil 1 synthetic motor oil at 5200 miles
and now i idle smooth at 1500 rpm
currently have 5350 miles
i used to have rough idle too now its gone
hope this helps
i changed to mobil 1 synthetic motor oil at 5200 miles
and now i idle smooth at 1500 rpm
currently have 5350 miles
i used to have rough idle too now its gone
hope this helps
10-03-2006, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Teare
Maybe that's it. I've been using Costco. I try and switch up. Thanks for the tip.
10-03-2006, 03:41 PM
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does everyones engine seem to idle high after starting it, then go back and forth for low to high at a different rate everytime, then calm down after a few mins? i find this very annoying in the morning.
10-03-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jdg1605
does everyones engine seem to idle high after starting it, then go back and forth for low to high at a different rate everytime, then calm down after a few mins? i find this very annoying in the morning.
I find it pretty convenient, makes backing out and no gas starting a breeze
10-03-2006, 05:10 PM
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costco gas sucks. i tried it once on my mustang and it made my engine ping. i never heard any pinging from my engine prior to that. i tried a regular gas station after and it went away. i have a feeling their 87 octane isn't really 87.