2012 TL 3.5l Engine Starting Characteristics
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2012 TL 3.5l Engine Starting Characteristics
When I start my TL, it feels like the engine is bolted directly to the uni-body. When it first fires and comes to life, the car shakes for a half of a second with a noticeable jolt. It does it every time and is a little more pronounced when the car has sat unused for a few days. Is this considered normal? Is this a result of stiffer (sportier I guess) engine mounts?
The TL currently has 37K on it.
My wife's Odyssey is smooth as butter at start (same/similar engine).
The TL currently has 37K on it.
My wife's Odyssey is smooth as butter at start (same/similar engine).
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avi8or (01-24-2017)
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Our '11 Odyssey with 46,000 mi and our 2009 TL w/ 230,000 mi - startup is pretty much the same, however when driving the Odyssey it has noticeably less "get up and go"
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avi8or (01-25-2017)
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avi8or (01-25-2017)
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It's not a shaking...just a jolt through the car right when the engine fires and comes to life. Maybe it's normal. Just wondered since it seemed odd to me.
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It's a very noisy motor, as well. But, who's paying attention, when the motor's as smooth as a sewing machine.
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avi8or (01-25-2017)
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It could also be your engine mounts being broken Have you inspected them?