Redrose2025
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Sometimes when I turn the key the car starts right away. Other times the engine turns over and over fir a long time then it eventually starts. Anyone know why? Its always after the car has been sitting overnight
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Whilst eu cars differ our now 16 year old 1.2 car fires virtually instantly, one thing I do is pause between ignition and actual cranking over to build fuel pressure and allow the ecus to settle.
Not sure if your car is a uni air type and they are a grey area for me though I believe oil pressure has a role to play so not impossible to understand if left over night, oil spec or thickness may also play a greater role in cold climates ie winter?
If possible use a genuine oil filter, order online?
Not sure if your car is a uni air type and they are a grey area for me though I believe oil pressure has a role to play so not impossible to understand if left over night, oil spec or thickness may also play a greater role in cold climates ie winter?
If possible use a genuine oil filter, order online?
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The Panda Nut
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TA starts as quick as the 1.2. I find the 1.2s get more tempremental when coming up to a service. They do vary more so in winter when I feel it takes a period for sensors to move thingsfor an effe tive cold start. Dirty MAP sensor has an impact and its a simple task to do yourself. Damp mornings definitely slow starts as well. I agree with JOHN 202020 about waiting for lights to go out before starting (as per handbook). I dont think its worrying just notable behaviour.
