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12-01-2015, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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Drove cross-country fully loaded; unloaded car now bogs in 1st
So I'm making an excruciatingly slow move from Boston to New Mexico, and step one was to move my FR-S ('13, automatic) before the snow set in. So back in October, I loaded it up with as much stuff as I could fit inside and drove four days across the country.
The trip went fine and the car performed as expected. It certainly felt more sluggish than usual, but that seemed right given how much extra weight it was carrying. But when I unloaded and started driving around Santa Fe, I noticed that the car is waaaaaaaaay more sluggish in 1st gear than it had been before. Where I used to be able to spin the tires from a standing stop, the car just bogs now for a few seconds before the RPMs catch up. This happens whether I'm driving full auto or in fake manual. There's also a slight whining sound that seems like it might be coming from the transmission, but I have no idea whether it's related to the bogging down or something that was always there that I'm psychosomatically associating with the bogging. Once it gets up to speed it seems to perform as normal. On a recent trip out to NM I was doing 110mph on a deserted back road with no worries at all, and the car felt fine. There aren't any warning lights on the dash, either. I haven't taken it in to get looked at yet because, well, the car's in Santa Fe and I'm in Boston, but of course my mind is running through worst-case scenarios—major transmission work, engine work, etc. Anyway, can anyone suggest less awful alternatives for the symptoms? I'd love to set my mind at ease. Thanks! |
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I'm driving the car to LA in February, so I guess I'll be able to tell if it's back to its old self when I get to sea level again—assuming the dealership in NM doesn't find anything wrong. |
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And mine also makes a whining noise, more when it is cold (very slight noise though) and it comes from the engine. It sounds like a totally normal car noise. |
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There's probably a formula on the web somewhere with which you can calculate your horsepower loss as altitude increases.
Remember at about 11,000 feet there's not enough oxygen in the air for some people to stay conscious, so it doesn't surprise me that at 7K the engine feels weak.
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The loss of power a mile above sea level is dramatic. Not to worry. You'll adjust.
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7000ft ?
You lost like atleast 30hp bro, Air density is like 85% of what you had @ that altitude. |
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This is all very comforting, yet also very disappointing.
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I suggest disconnecting the Neg battery cable for a half hour. reconnect and drive. It may adjust quicker. I also suggest a K&N drop in filter if you have the stock filter in there.
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Different octane rating or poor quality fuel ??
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Yep when I visited NM my car felt absolutely deadpan at elevation.
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I believe you are now also on 91 octance vs. the 93, the manual mentions that the car may have less power on 91.
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Made the trip between Abq and San Diego at least 15 times in my 240Z. It was always an eye-popper coming back down to sea level.
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wtf we lose that much here? I plan on taking a road trip from Edmonton to LA or San Diego |
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