Starting issues on 1.4...

EssexIbiza1985

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Oct 18, 2006
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Hey everyone!
Recently done an oil change and decided I would chuck in some injection cleaner in the petrol aswell (Not redex but similar). Since then the cars been a bit iffy at start up. I used 10w 40w oil instead of 5w 40w after taking the advice of the guy in the shop as the cars done 75000+ miles.

1st time (Two days ago):
Tried to start it and the starter motor just ran on that bit too long so turned the key back and tried again. This time it started but after a prolonged starter motor turn.

2nd time (Today):
Tried to start it and again there was a prolonged starter motor period and then it started up but was really lumpy. Car/Engine was vibrating a bit with the lumpiness and it sounded much louder than usual. Turned it off and on again and it was lumpy again until I revved it at 2000ish rpm for about 20 secs. After that it was fine and when I started it up again at the gym 2 hours later it started like normal...

Any suggestions?
It has been running so nice aswell for about 2 months! :cry:
 
Jun 28, 2001
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how many miles since putting the cleaner in ??
is it single point injection or multipoint?
 

EssexIbiza1985

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Oct 18, 2006
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yeh was thinking that as it aint been changed since it drove off the forecourt and you are meant to do it at 60k whoops :whistle:
 
Jun 28, 2001
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:) pleasure to be of service, hope it fixes it if it does tell me, and i'll send you a bill:):):):)
 
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