Just bought a '04 TL and has idle issues
#1
Cruisin'
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Just bought a '04 TL and has idle issues
Hi everyone,
I just joined the 3g tl world with a 04 tl base navi with 55k miles automatic. I am having some issues with the car.
I use to have a large amount of vibration and rough idling on cold start every morning. I took it back to the dealer and they changed the mounts. They say i will feel vibration on all cars.
Now its better but i still get a bit of vibration and a rough idle on cold start where it fells like its choking a bit. I gets better as the car warms up but you still feel vibration from the steering wheel.
I just changed the air filter and also the OEM NGK spark plugs, its better but not by much.
Anyone can help me out with this issue?
Thanks
I just joined the 3g tl world with a 04 tl base navi with 55k miles automatic. I am having some issues with the car.
I use to have a large amount of vibration and rough idling on cold start every morning. I took it back to the dealer and they changed the mounts. They say i will feel vibration on all cars.
Now its better but i still get a bit of vibration and a rough idle on cold start where it fells like its choking a bit. I gets better as the car warms up but you still feel vibration from the steering wheel.
I just changed the air filter and also the OEM NGK spark plugs, its better but not by much.
Anyone can help me out with this issue?
Thanks
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My car felt like that as well when I bought it and a fuel system cleaning solved the vibration issue for me...also, I read somewhere on here and everyone, correct me if im wrong, but because the car heats up rather quickly to save you gas, when its cold it vibrates from some sort of system. (?)
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Hi everyone,
I just joined the 3g tl world with a 04 tl base navi with 55k miles automatic. I am having some issues with the car.
I use to have a large amount of vibration and rough idling on cold start every morning. I took it back to the dealer and they changed the mounts. They say i will feel vibration on all cars.
Now its better but i still get a bit of vibration and a rough idle on cold start where it fells like its choking a bit. I gets better as the car warms up but you still feel vibration from the steering wheel.
I just changed the air filter and also the OEM NGK spark plugs, its better but not by much.
Anyone can help me out with this issue?
Thanks
I just joined the 3g tl world with a 04 tl base navi with 55k miles automatic. I am having some issues with the car.
I use to have a large amount of vibration and rough idling on cold start every morning. I took it back to the dealer and they changed the mounts. They say i will feel vibration on all cars.
Now its better but i still get a bit of vibration and a rough idle on cold start where it fells like its choking a bit. I gets better as the car warms up but you still feel vibration from the steering wheel.
I just changed the air filter and also the OEM NGK spark plugs, its better but not by much.
Anyone can help me out with this issue?
Thanks
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My car felt like that as well when I bought it and a fuel system cleaning solved the vibration issue for me...also, I read somewhere on here and everyone, correct me if im wrong, but because the car heats up rather quickly to save you gas, when its cold it vibrates from some sort of system. (?)
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As far as I know it runs rich as hell on a cold start. I love when I start mine cold with the PCD's and catback. Sounds all muscle-like for a 6 cylinder and it's loud as shit for about 15 seconds or so.
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Cruisin'
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I read that with this car is normal but smooths out when its warm, I still feel a bit of a rough idle after driving around and assume it might be a different issue. I will try some emissions or fuel system cleaner.
Any other suggestions on what i should change or do for maintenance?
Any other suggestions on what i should change or do for maintenance?
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Hi everyone,
I just joined the 3g tl world with a 04 tl base navi with 55k miles automatic. I am having some issues with the car.
I use to have a large amount of vibration and rough idling on cold start every morning. I took it back to the dealer and they changed the mounts. They say i will feel vibration on all cars.
Now its better but i still get a bit of vibration and a rough idle on cold start where it fells like its choking a bit. I gets better as the car warms up but you still feel vibration from the steering wheel.
I just changed the air filter and also the OEM NGK spark plugs, its better but not by much.
Anyone can help me out with this issue?
Thanks
I just joined the 3g tl world with a 04 tl base navi with 55k miles automatic. I am having some issues with the car.
I use to have a large amount of vibration and rough idling on cold start every morning. I took it back to the dealer and they changed the mounts. They say i will feel vibration on all cars.
Now its better but i still get a bit of vibration and a rough idle on cold start where it fells like its choking a bit. I gets better as the car warms up but you still feel vibration from the steering wheel.
I just changed the air filter and also the OEM NGK spark plugs, its better but not by much.
Anyone can help me out with this issue?
Thanks
I read that with this car is normal but smooths out when its warm, I still feel a bit of a rough idle after driving around and assume it might be a different issue. I will try some emissions or fuel system cleaner.
Any other suggestions on what i should change or do for maintenance?
Any other suggestions on what i should change or do for maintenance?
On the other hand a BMW tech. recommended Redline SI-1 Fuel cleaner instead, it doesn't have harmful chemicals like some of the other fuel cleaners on the market and works on the whole fuel system and injection system, plus helps to clean out carbon buildup. I use it on my 7 every few thousand miles to keep it happy as the ethanol in the fuel really messes with it.
#10
Cruisin'
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Yes i am running premium fuel only, its about my 5th full tank since i got it in Dec. I will try something like that, I know people who used the Justice Brothers cleaner is that any better? Also i expected the car getting better gas mileage but from what i read its not the case with mixed city and highway.
I get about an average of 15mpg from the MID and when my empty light comes on it fills max 13gallons. How much is the tank suppose to have? 17gallon? 4 gallon reserve does that sound right?
Thanks
I get about an average of 15mpg from the MID and when my empty light comes on it fills max 13gallons. How much is the tank suppose to have? 17gallon? 4 gallon reserve does that sound right?
Thanks
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Yes i am running premium fuel only, its about my 5th full tank since i got it in Dec. I will try something like that, I know people who used the Justice Brothers cleaner is that any better? Also i expected the car getting better gas mileage but from what i read its not the case with mixed city and highway.
I get about an average of 15mpg from the MID and when my empty light comes on it fills max 13gallons. How much is the tank suppose to have? 17gallon? 4 gallon reserve does that sound right?
Thanks
I get about an average of 15mpg from the MID and when my empty light comes on it fills max 13gallons. How much is the tank suppose to have? 17gallon? 4 gallon reserve does that sound right?
Thanks
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