Hi all
I have a 2011 1.3JTDM Mito. Not a Fiat I know, but its a Fiat engine I believe, so you guys may be able to help me, since its also used is the Grande punto if I'm right?
I got it 2 years ago at 57,000 miles, it has now just done 100,000 miles.
Other than general poor wiring, all has been well up until now.
Issue 1
Over the last few months, ive noticed a judder/hesitation low down in the rev range. Its between about 1700 and 2200 RPM. Its most noticeable when slowly accelerating in 5th (5 speed box). its not the engine labouring, because its fine up to about 1700 RPM, then starts spluttering a bit, then is usually fine from 2200 RPM onwards, although it will persist further up the rev range if you push the throttle more than you normally would. This issue seems to be getting slowly worse.
Issue 2
Over the last 2 - 3 weeks, the car seems overly smelly. not sure if it is exhaust fumes, or engine fumes, but its worse when sat stationary in traffic. I'm about 85% sure the smell is coming through the vents, but there doesn't seem to be any particular event that makes it better or worse, other than sitting stationary. THIS is the issue that concerns me most. I do a long commute, so I'm in the car for 2+ hours a day. My 1 year old daughter also rides in the car, although, only for very short 5 minute journeys at the moment.
Issue 3
Over the last few days, the engine has taken longer to start than usual. Not alarmingly so, and on its own, I would ignore it, but I thought it might be relevant to the above.
Note. Its just been MOT'd and there were no advisories, and no issues with the emissions test.
Note. in the last couple of years, the oil degradation light has come on around this time, (last year I got it done with the MOT) this has not come on yet, so either its going to happen soon, or whatever determines the oil has degraded, is not working.
Note. ive noticed no unsual activity with the temperature gauge, and the MPG figures are about what I normally get.
Any ideas?
Thanks, and sorry for all the info.
I have a 2011 1.3JTDM Mito. Not a Fiat I know, but its a Fiat engine I believe, so you guys may be able to help me, since its also used is the Grande punto if I'm right?
I got it 2 years ago at 57,000 miles, it has now just done 100,000 miles.
Other than general poor wiring, all has been well up until now.
Issue 1
Over the last few months, ive noticed a judder/hesitation low down in the rev range. Its between about 1700 and 2200 RPM. Its most noticeable when slowly accelerating in 5th (5 speed box). its not the engine labouring, because its fine up to about 1700 RPM, then starts spluttering a bit, then is usually fine from 2200 RPM onwards, although it will persist further up the rev range if you push the throttle more than you normally would. This issue seems to be getting slowly worse.
Issue 2
Over the last 2 - 3 weeks, the car seems overly smelly. not sure if it is exhaust fumes, or engine fumes, but its worse when sat stationary in traffic. I'm about 85% sure the smell is coming through the vents, but there doesn't seem to be any particular event that makes it better or worse, other than sitting stationary. THIS is the issue that concerns me most. I do a long commute, so I'm in the car for 2+ hours a day. My 1 year old daughter also rides in the car, although, only for very short 5 minute journeys at the moment.
Issue 3
Over the last few days, the engine has taken longer to start than usual. Not alarmingly so, and on its own, I would ignore it, but I thought it might be relevant to the above.
Note. Its just been MOT'd and there were no advisories, and no issues with the emissions test.
Note. in the last couple of years, the oil degradation light has come on around this time, (last year I got it done with the MOT) this has not come on yet, so either its going to happen soon, or whatever determines the oil has degraded, is not working.
Note. ive noticed no unsual activity with the temperature gauge, and the MPG figures are about what I normally get.
Any ideas?
Thanks, and sorry for all the info.
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