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Old 03-28-2013, 01:11 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by madcap View Post
I agree, I don't flog the engine 30 seconds after startup. This is just turning onto the road and accelerating normally. There is a noticeable surge in power during light acceleration but only soon after startup. After that initial surge the engine seems to make power evenly for the remaining time the car is running. I figured this may be something with the direct port fuel injection system coming up to full operating pressure or something like that, but after the engine has been running for 30 seconds or so.
Yeah that's odd. On mine, I do notice the torque dip, but that's there even when the engine is fully warmed up. Haven't noticed any surge during light acceleration ~30 s after startup.
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