Thread: Big flat spot

Originally Posted by HYDRO FAN

when accelerating from a standing start, the car feels like its got 50hp for the first 3 to 5 seconds and accelerates slowly before it takes off and accelerates well, annoying and at times dangerous

Worse on hot days, a bit better on cooler days.
td5.

Anything tricky about an oil and filter change?

Thanks
Russell

hmm, mine was doing this for a day or so a few months back, worked out it was the air box not properly closed, kept sucking itself closed and then releasing rapidly. Easy fix.

A new MAF sensor really smoothed out power delivery too.

On oil changes, you might find the primary oil filter a little tricky, but i’ve got skinny hands and find it no problem - much easier than my tf rodeo.

Be careful not to strip the threads on the oil sump too.

TD5 or V8?

Hi Arthur,
TD5 auto.

Thanks.

MAF

Originally Posted by str405

Be careful not to strip the threads on the oil sump too.

If you do strip the sump threads, have I got the repair kit for you! Only used once!!