QUOTE (Andy214 @ Feb 4 2010, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Stevie8,
Thanks for your detailed and informative reply~
Yup, I'm using Peugeot's premixed coolant, and possibly one reason why those people who use peugeot original coolant have higher temperature compared to those who mix the coolant themselves or top up with water. But still, I'm worried and not willing to take the risk to use distilled water to mix, haha; The radiator is not cheap like my previous car
Anyway, I believe that time something is wrong because previous trips I went to Pahang with the convoys, and we're driving hard at Karak, then Bentong, and especially Camang and Old Genting Sempah; we're driving really hard; I didn't notice the temperature go up so high before.
Just yesterday, I experience once again,the temperature rises up to 95C and the fan did not kick in. I waited a while, then it kicke in. I think something is wrong... maybe the relay? Termostat? No idea, have to get it checked; It's hard to detect because it only happen like once in a blue moon the fan didn't run; and sometimes I "feel" the low-speed fan didn't run but can't confirm unless I go outside and monitor it. I also think this "effect" is caused by "starting" of the car, if the fan goes crazy (didn't run as it should), then most probably the whole time it will be like this until the next start; probably when the car start-up, something went wrong with the initialization? No idea, unless I have some device to check and monitor all the conditions, etc. That'll be nice to have~
By the way, recently after my service; I notice the engine isn't smooth especially when turn on air-cond; the engine like choking or "juk.. juk... juk.. juk", not sure how to explain, when I leave my hand on the gearknob (min'es a manual btw), I can feel the engine shaking.
Anybody have any idea? Would overfill of engine oil cause this, or thinner oil will cause this, because that SC ran out of 5W40 the usual I use, and I have to switch to the much more expensive Quartz Ineo ECS 5W30...
I really feel uneasy and at time feels like the engine want to die off especially during traffic jams; plus this also cause moving off the car in 1st gear really not smooth...
Not sure is the engine oil or maybe the settings... annoying, usually after service one would expect to be better...
Anyway, you're a one of a kind salesperson! Very knowledgeable and take the initiative to know more about your line of work including other stuffs! That's very good and very rare!
Thanks for your detailed and informative reply~
Yup, I'm using Peugeot's premixed coolant, and possibly one reason why those people who use peugeot original coolant have higher temperature compared to those who mix the coolant themselves or top up with water. But still, I'm worried and not willing to take the risk to use distilled water to mix, haha; The radiator is not cheap like my previous car
Anyway, I believe that time something is wrong because previous trips I went to Pahang with the convoys, and we're driving hard at Karak, then Bentong, and especially Camang and Old Genting Sempah; we're driving really hard; I didn't notice the temperature go up so high before.
Just yesterday, I experience once again,the temperature rises up to 95C and the fan did not kick in. I waited a while, then it kicke in. I think something is wrong... maybe the relay? Termostat? No idea, have to get it checked; It's hard to detect because it only happen like once in a blue moon the fan didn't run; and sometimes I "feel" the low-speed fan didn't run but can't confirm unless I go outside and monitor it. I also think this "effect" is caused by "starting" of the car, if the fan goes crazy (didn't run as it should), then most probably the whole time it will be like this until the next start; probably when the car start-up, something went wrong with the initialization? No idea, unless I have some device to check and monitor all the conditions, etc. That'll be nice to have~
By the way, recently after my service; I notice the engine isn't smooth especially when turn on air-cond; the engine like choking or "juk.. juk... juk.. juk", not sure how to explain, when I leave my hand on the gearknob (min'es a manual btw), I can feel the engine shaking.
Anybody have any idea? Would overfill of engine oil cause this, or thinner oil will cause this, because that SC ran out of 5W40 the usual I use, and I have to switch to the much more expensive Quartz Ineo ECS 5W30...
I really feel uneasy and at time feels like the engine want to die off especially during traffic jams; plus this also cause moving off the car in 1st gear really not smooth...
Not sure is the engine oil or maybe the settings... annoying, usually after service one would expect to be better...
Anyway, you're a one of a kind salesperson! Very knowledgeable and take the initiative to know more about your line of work including other stuffs! That's very good and very rare!
Hi Andy,
About the fan kickstart it could be due to the sensor. When it has reach the predetermined temp it should kick start. It is hard to tell since it is intermittent.
Engine shaking and not smooth? If it happened during cold start it could be the auto choke. If auto choke is functioning the rpm should goes higher than 1000 when the engine is cold. With above 1000rpm the car engine should not shake or jerk. It could be idling valve then especially if it happens to a warm engine. The idling valve control the right amount of air and fuel entering combustion chamber during idling depending if the aircond is on or off to maintain the idling rpm speed below 1000rpm but not too low till the car/engine shaking and safe fuel. By engaging the gear the idling (rpm) get further affected and the jolt getting worse. The idling valve could be dirty. Simply give a service to the idling valve will solve the problem. Service means take it out and clean it and put it back. Try not to DIY. Get a mechanic to do it. You may not put it back properly. Sometimes it is better to get outside mechanic advice. They could explain better and more willing to explain and commit due to their experience in servicing teruk teruk cars. What the BB SC handling are mostly road worthy new almost problem free cars, except minor ones lah. Just like comparing a professional boxer master of the rings and rules but no match with a streets fighter who will use all available means parang included and run if they must. So, make sure they dont run away after taking down all your parts and dont know how to put back, hahahahaha. Then it could also be your clutch system. Less unlikely but how long have you not change the clutch? It could not be the type of engine oil especially so when it is new regardless if it is semi, fully sync or mineral. Do not overfull the engine with oil, we are advised. So suck it out asap.
Cheers
Stevie