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R50/53 First 10 seconds rough idle

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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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First 10 seconds rough idle

Hi all, The last couple weeks, when I start the car cold it almost wants to stall out and idles rough. Then it goes away and runs fine the rest of the day. What's up. Is this a carbon build up??
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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well you shouldnt have any carbon buildup since it isnt a direct injected motor, given you actually have a first gen or a 2nd gen non S, i would reset your ecu, check your oil what weight and how much you have, and get your battery checked as well
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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Figured it out. I was bad and didn't check my oil level the last two fill ups. It was down a bit. New Mobil synthetic and ran much nicer. It is an '05 S. Great ride!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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yey, motor on!
 
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