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SB
12-22-2021 06:44 PM
Originally Posted by getrdunn
(Post 4815912)
Thanks SB. I have an older scanner that’s not compatible with so might have to run it in and get the ecu cked out. It’s all stock and runs great with the exception of starting when cold. Seems like the injectors aren’t getting a correct signal or lack of pressure. Have no clue! That’s why I like my 76 Chevy truck. 😂
so , to make sue , it cranks no problem but takes s bit to fire up and start ?
boatnt
12-22-2021 06:58 PM
Common issue, Decarbon valves,also know as direct injection service
SB
12-22-2021 08:10 PM
Originally Posted by boatnt
(Post 4815948)
Common issue, Decarbon valves,also know as direct injection service
Cycle the key on and off a few times before trying to start it. If that helps, then your fuel pressure in the system is bleeding off.
getrdunn
12-23-2021 02:33 AM
Originally Posted by endeavour32
(Post 4815939)
I say you have some bad EZ Mart gas. You wouldn't be the first or the last. :lolhit: Bad things happen when your fuel tanks are 20 feet from the lake and under the water table.
Even at their new facility? Have heard some horror stories over the years also. Especially with water in their diesel.
getrdunn
12-23-2021 02:38 AM
Originally Posted by SB
(Post 4815947)
so , to make sue , it cranks no problem but takes s bit to fire up and start ?
It does start or roll over with more effort however I put that off to the cold oil etc. I also thought the new battery would solve but didn’t. Might need to test the starter to see how many amps it drawing. ???
getrdunn
12-23-2021 02:41 AM
Originally Posted by boatnt
(Post 4815948)
Common issue, Decarbon valves,also know as direct injection service
Tks 🤨
getrdunn
12-23-2021 02:43 AM
Originally Posted by Griff
(Post 4815969)
Cycle the key on and off a few times before trying to start it. If that helps, then your fuel pressure in the system is bleeding off.
Will do that in the morning. I’ve been meaning to ck such but forgetting. Or even pause before cranking over.
We have a 2018 equinox with the 1.5L DI turbo motor (wife's buggy, but surprisingly peppy/nimble for something smaller than a Pepsi bottle and 33 mpg everywhere it goes). Brand new even that thing would get carbon buildup in the cylinders and cause misfires/CEL when you stomped on it for first time in a while. Just like the Ford Eco-boost would get early on (that sometimes caused rods to exit the block stage-left). Dealership replaced plugs/coils and tested injectors and it still happened. Argued with the service manager about oil deposits and pre-ignition but they denied it, looked at me like I was crazy. Another friend at same dealership agreed with me and said to change every 3,000 miles to prevent (sorry, that is so overkill on synthetics anymore). Was running on the complimentary dealership GM Dexos oil changes at that time. When those were gone, I switched to Valvoline synthetic oil and it would still happen occasionally but far less. Running Mobil 1 now and it hasn't happened since that was put in and this thing is run about 7,000 miles between changes (usually when oil life meter gets to 0% then about another 1,000 miles haha). These new engines are extremely sensitive to oil and its propensity to leave deposits, also proves that good ole Mobile 1 is still one of the best shelf oils, and the Valvoline syn is no slouch in tests either.
getrdunn
12-23-2021 10:08 AM
Good to know - yup it’s ready for a change a month ago btw. Glad you mentioned. I bought the car in a rush site unseen as I was desperate however pretty impressed with the get up and go and comfort ride. I think I get closer to 16-17 mph.
