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by Tightrope
Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Re: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.

I use a local Esso all the time too but had to use a Co-Op last week for the first time, half expecting to notice some performance impacts but it was the other way round, noticed an improvement! That's interesting - another QQ suffering with performance after using Esso. I'll be avoiding them in th...
by Tightrope
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Re: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.

It feels fuel related to me ...... UPDATE. Since a new petrol station opened up on my commute last year I've been using that (Esso) as it was easiest but had to use another last week (Morrisons) and bam - the lag was instantly gone. Used the same Morrisons petrol station to fill up this week and th...
by Tightrope
Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Re: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.

Thanks. Interesting read. Any idea about the sudden increase/decrease? Think that's belt related? It feels fuel related to me but I couldn't say for sure. When parked up, if I 'blip' the accelerator pedal quickly, I hear a suck of air *just* before the car revs. A pause almost. When the car was havi...
by Tightrope
Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Re: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.

Yes, I think it is a CVT mate.
by Tightrope
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.
Replies: 8
Views: 2724

Big lag (auto) but then OK! Now big lag again.

Hi everyone, Straight to the point - 2013 1.6 360 Auto petrol. Great car to begin with (12 months ago) but gradually over time, it doesn't change gear on it's own - I have to lift off slightly for the gear up. And it's very, very laggy. It will often go up to 3-4K revs before taking off. It had a re...
by Tightrope
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cheers
Replies: 1
Views: 878

Cheers

Hi all - All the Googles point to this forum so thought it was about time I joined.
Cheers.