VXOC Astra-J/GTC

VXOC Astra-J/GTC > Astra-J/GTC Section > Astra-J/GTC Technical > Mechanical > Cold engine idle
Full Version: Cold engine idle
You're currently viewing a stripped down version of our content. View the full version with proper formatting.

Lee

14:th-Aug-2018, 20:31:05
Hi, I've just bought my first diesel and it happens to be a GTC SRI 2 ltr CDTi. I love it. My only question so far is that when I initially start the engine from cold, it's not a smooth idle and you can feel it through the car with a slight rocking. Is this normal? A common problem? After a few minutes, it idles fine and there seems to be no other issues. I searched for the answer before posting so apologies if the answer is buried here somewhere.

Thanks.
Lee

Jpbroad1970

14:th-Aug-2018, 20:57:01
Welcome to the forum

Rusty2009

15:th-Aug-2018, 17:58:06
Welcome to forum on cold start you can get some rough idle normally settles down quickly tho.

I tend to find it does it more if the battery is low on juice.

Lee

15:th-Aug-2018, 19:08:57
(15:th-Aug-2018, 17:58:06)Rusty2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Welcome to forum on cold start you can get some rough idle normally settles down quickly tho.

I tend to find it does it more if the battery is low on juice.

Great! Thank you. I won't worry too much then.

Lee

15:th-Aug-2018, 19:09:17
(14:th-Aug-2018, 20:57:01)Jpbroad1970 Wrote: [ -> ]Welcome to the forum

Thank you Smile
VXOC Astra-J/GTC > Astra-J/GTC Section > Astra-J/GTC Technical > Mechanical > Cold engine idle