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Old 17-04-2011, 05:30 PM   #18
3Toed
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Default Re: TDCI Pinging / Detonation

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Originally Posted by Brent L
I’ve got the same problem with my Dec 2010 build MC Titanium TDCI wagon of 2 weeks, a large if not dangerous flat spot it appears when you are rolling along at low speed and then take off again, like when you don’t have to come to a complete stop at a roundabout or at a giveway sign and it happens before turbo lag would kick in, the car just momentarily stops.
Same with my month old Nov 2010 build MC TDCi hatch. Being a diesel virgin before this I thought it is just turbo lag and/or the gearbox thinking I want to come to a stop. I'll mention it at the 3000km service and see what they say.

As for detonation, not sure if mine does it (again, first time diesel owner) as I just expect it to sound like a cement mixer full of gravel.

I've been using 7-Eleven diesel so I'll try some BP when I next fill up to see if there's any difference.
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