05 reg LCR spluttering ???

[Scoobers]

I've had my LCR for about 6 weeks now. Car was great to start with but now it's developed a bit of a splutter when idling

It's not that bad, just a bit concerning. Has anyone experienced anything similar or have any ideas?

Thx

 

[IanH123]

I've had my LCR for about 6 weeks now. Car was great to start with but now it's developed a bit of a splutter when idling

It's not that bad, just a bit concerning. Has anyone experienced anything similar or have any ideas?

Thx

What fuel you using??

 

[Scoobers]

I'm kinda cheap, 95 unleaded. Invariably from my local BP or Sainsburys garage.

 

[CUPRAGREY]

I don't know if its similar but i notice my LCR being more raspy with 95 ron which I rarely use unless there is no Shell around for Optimax. When Optimax is used the car is so much better. May be worth trying that for starters when you can.

 

[IanH123]

I'm kinda cheap, 95 unleaded. Invariably from my local BP or Sainsburys garage.

I have read in a lot of the forums if you have a Cupra R then its best to use the more expensive fuels super unleaded/optimax etc as the cars do spluter on the normal ones and also you get a better performance.

 

[Feel]

Nah, they don't splutter on "normal" 95. I did fill up once at some ropey garage at the back of Birmingham once and it didn't like that fuel, but god knows what was in it. They certainly like a bit of optimax though.

What kind of splutter is it? Does it do it most when it's cold?

 

[Scoobers]

It's mostly noticable when comming off the motorway and stopping in traffic or for traffic lights. It feels like the timing is a fraction too low but it's not percistent, which it would be if this were the case.

I'll try filling with Optimax for a bit before running to Seat. The car's only done 11K so I'll be a bit miffed if there is something wrong.