idle problem

Clied

Wangan Supra
Jun 8, 2006
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I have this idle problem where I would start my car and it would idle funny. I would look at my boost gauge and it would read 16-17 hg-vac and the car would shake. rpm would be around 900 to 1100. after a minute or two the problem would go away and it would idle fine. idle would be lumpy, lumpy, lumpy and then smooth. Thats the only way I can describe it. This use to happen when ever I left the car sitting for more than 2 days without starting it but now its happening almost every day. Is it because the oil is so thick? I'm using 15w-50 mobile one. I have a code 11 also but I don't know if that is related.
 

87mgte

87 Turbo Targa
Sep 9, 2007
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Sequim
Clied;994826 said:
I'm using 15w-50 mobile one. I have a code 11 also but I don't know if that is related.

No idea if it's related to your oil, but holy shit, why'd you choose such a thick weight?
 

Clied

Wangan Supra
Jun 8, 2006
367
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NorCal
87mgte;994827 said:
No idea if it's related to your oil, but holy shit, why'd you choose such a thick weight?

The fact that the 5 quart jug said it's for high performance vehicles only made me want to buy it...:biglaugh:

And it's full synthetic.

I tried searching too (idle issues and code 11) but could not really come up with anything that was similar to my problem.
 

jdub

Official SM Expert: Motor Oil, Lubricants & Fil
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Clied;994839 said:
The fact that the 5 quart jug said it's for high performance vehicles only made me want to buy it...:biglaugh:

And it's full synthetic.


:3d_frown:
 

87mgte

87 Turbo Targa
Sep 9, 2007
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Sequim
Clied;994839 said:
The fact that the 5 quart jug said it's for high performance vehicles only made me want to buy it...:biglaugh:

And it's full synthetic.

I tried searching too (idle issues and code 11) but could not really come up with anything that was similar to my problem.

lol... I hope that was sarcasm.
 

Clied

Wangan Supra
Jun 8, 2006
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NorCal
87mgte;994865 said:
lol... I hope that was sarcasm.

lol...of course it was sarcasm.

The fact that it's going to be summer soon I decided to run a heavier weight and for it being a synthetic motor oil the price was really good($22). Plus I read on here and supraforums people using this oil and having great results.


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Thats what im talkin bout!
 
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