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      03-16-2017, 12:34 PM   #1
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my f30 runs like a Ukrainian toilet on start up, rough idel, stalls, shakes bad, for the first 30 sec. does this mostly when cold. took it to the dealer twice both times n.f.f. Is this normal. my $10k Hyundai accent starts and purrs like a kitten everytime!!! Car has 65000km on it 2014,
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      03-16-2017, 12:41 PM   #2
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my f30 runs like a Ukrainian toilet on start up, rough idel, stalls, shakes bad, for the first 30 sec. does this mostly when cold. took it to the dealer twice both times n.f.f. Is this normal. my $10k Hyundai accent starts and purrs like a kitten everytime!!! Car has 65000km on it 2014,
sounds like carbon build up, what kind of gas do you use?
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Costco premium..
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      03-16-2017, 01:20 PM   #4
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My car is a 330e but I took it in for servicing yesterday and they gave me a basic 320i as a loaner. When I start it up it shakes badly for a few seconds before settling down. Definitely rides rougher than my car (my car has the B48 engine and the 320 has the N20 engine -- I don't know if that accounts for the difference).
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      03-16-2017, 03:11 PM   #5
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my f30 runs like a Ukrainian toilet on start up, rough idel, stalls, shakes bad, for the first 30 sec. does this mostly when cold. took it to the dealer twice both times n.f.f. Is this normal. my $10k Hyundai accent starts and purrs like a kitten everytime!!! Car has 65000km on it 2014,
Check MAF sensor? I know when I had my intake installed, it gave me problems similar to this.
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ill call the dealership and ask them to check the m.a.f. great idea,, has to go in anyway for some other issues,
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      03-16-2017, 03:35 PM   #7
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btw I'd suggest tossing some techron into the tank once in the while if yer using costco gas.. they sell it there too in the store
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btw I'd suggest tossing some techron into the tank once in the while if yer using costco gas.. they sell it there too in the store
I would avoid Costco gas even if it is to tier. Anyone know if it is? I know Arco gas is technically top tier, but I was told to stay away from it and stick with premium brands like Mobil and shell
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btw I'd suggest tossing some techron into the tank once in the while if yer using costco gas.. they sell it there too in the store
I would avoid Costco gas even if it is top tier. Anyone know if it is? I know Arco gas is technically top tier, but I was told to stay away from it and stick with premium brands like Mobil and shell. These have extra detergents beyond what's legally required. If you use anything else maybe Techron will help clear up carbon deposits on the intake valves and cylinder heads, but the extra you spend won't make it really worth it, might as well just get the better gas. That being said, I use regular unleaded in my other car and haven't had any problems.

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I've used Ukrainian toilets. Don't understand your problem :





Sorry, couldn't help myself. That's all I got as far as contribution goes.
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I would avoid Costco gas even if it is to tier. Anyone know if it is? I know Arco gas is technically top tier, but I was told to stay away from it and stick with premium brands like Mobil and shell
It is top-tier, and I don't see any reason to stay away from it? I have used it frequently in my car with no issues and in previous vehicles that require high-grade.
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      03-17-2017, 08:00 AM   #12
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I would avoid Costco gas even if it is top tier. Anyone know if it is? I know Arco gas is technically top tier, but I was told to stay away from it and stick with premium brands like Mobil and shell. These have extra detergents beyond what's legally required. If you use anything else maybe Techron will help clear up carbon deposits on the intake valves and cylinder heads, but the extra you spend won't make it really worth it, might as well just get the better gas. That being said, I use regular unleaded in my other car and haven't had any problems.
As our turbo engines are all direct-injection (no fuel passing over the intake valves), Techron will have zero effect on carbon buildup. Techron will keep the injectors themselves clean along with the rest of the fuel system. The OP's problem may be due to an injector, pump, or other fuel-system issue.
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I would avoid Costco gas even if it is top tier. Anyone know if it is? I know Arco gas is technically top tier, but I was told to stay away from it and stick with premium brands like Mobil and shell. These have extra detergents beyond what's legally required. If you use anything else maybe Techron will help clear up carbon deposits on the intake valves and cylinder heads, but the extra you spend won't make it really worth it, might as well just get the better gas. That being said, I use regular unleaded in my other car and haven't had any problems.
Use it frequently no problem. Might be a software issue - had this problem a year ago and dealer updated software fixing the issue.
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I can't speak for the Ukrainian toilets but the Bulgarian ones are actually fairly quiet when you flush them.
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