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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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R50 Starting Issue

Hey guys, my 2006 R50 recently has been starting up weird. After the night and when I start the car the first time for the day during the afternoon or morning depending when I wake up the car would start off bad, I wouldn't say struggling but not smooth. Once I drive it for a bit turn the car off and turn it back on later it'll be smooth with no problems. Anyone run into a similar issue?

On a side note, recently had CVT Transmission Fluid Flush and Oil Change done.

Thanks

Andy
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Recently change gas stations? Some fuels can produce cold start issues. Plenty of threads in the forum on that topic. Try topping off your tank with a top tier gas: http://www.toptiergas.com/. The only one not on the list, interestingly, is BP.

Maybe also run a bottle of STP fuel treatment through your tank to clean out your injectors.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JumpingJackFlash
Recently change gas stations? Some fuels can produce cold start issues. Plenty of threads in the forum on that topic. Try topping off your tank with a top tier gas: http://www.toptiergas.com/. The only one not on the list, interestingly, is BP.

Maybe also run a bottle of STP fuel treatment through your tank to clean out your injectors.

I only run Shell in my tank never touch any other gas stations.
 
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