Oh and i run 93 octane on my car
Throttle Response
I just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
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Agreed, these turbo engines respond differently than a NA engine. Even at high RPM's it's shift, wait a hair, and then go. Definitely needs some planning instead of instantly going.
Throttle response on some GM engines isn't all it could be from the factory. Even my old 3800 Series II (L36) Buick had an awful lag before it would kick down and go. A tune took care of that, and made the car drive "like it should". Nothing like mashing the gas at 35 mph, as it would do a 3-1 downshift and rocket forward.
Throttle response on some GM engines isn't all it could be from the factory. Even my old 3800 Series II (L36) Buick had an awful lag before it would kick down and go. A tune took care of that, and made the car drive "like it should". Nothing like mashing the gas at 35 mph, as it would do a 3-1 downshift and rocket forward.
I checked my spark plug gaps and got the following:
.022
.025
.024
.019
I changed gap to .035 and the crazy idle is completely gone.Throttle response is slightly better. Thank everyone for the post. I really think Chevrolet goofed on this one. I'm going to fill up and check gas mileage and post results later. AWESOME!!!
.022
.025
.024
.019
I changed gap to .035 and the crazy idle is completely gone.Throttle response is slightly better. Thank everyone for the post. I really think Chevrolet goofed on this one. I'm going to fill up and check gas mileage and post results later. AWESOME!!!
I'll tell you right now that the .019 plug was the biggest cause of your issues. Good work! You can finally enjoy your car!I checked my spark plug gaps and got the following:
.022
.025
.024
.019
I changed gap to .035 and the crazy idle is completely gone.Throttle response is slightly better. Thank everyone for the post. I really think Chevrolet goofed on this one. I'm going to fill up and check gas mileage and post results later. AWESOME!!!
I found my plugs were between .021 and .024
Since the factory recommendation is .028, I changed all mine to .032 (split the difference with .028 and .035)
It noticed an immediate improvement in the idle. The acceleration was better as well and didn`t seem to need to shift down or gun it to get going.
I suspect my mpg will improve with this 15 minute adjustment too. (I didn`t realize hoe easy it was to remove the plugs on this engine!)
Thanks for the tip!
Since the factory recommendation is .028, I changed all mine to .032 (split the difference with .028 and .035)
It noticed an immediate improvement in the idle. The acceleration was better as well and didn`t seem to need to shift down or gun it to get going.
I suspect my mpg will improve with this 15 minute adjustment too. (I didn`t realize hoe easy it was to remove the plugs on this engine!)
Thanks for the tip!
Has anyone tried the Hikiet X9 Throttle controller or any other make to assist with Lag. I've been reading the reviews and watching the videos and they look good. I have the 1.6T in Australia.
www.hikeit.com.au
HIKE IT-X9 Premium Vehicle Specific Pedal Controller with 4 Driving Modes PLUS Auto Selection Mode | HIKE IT
The Hike IT X9 is a High-End throttle response controller that removes response time delays on any vehicle with an electronic fuel pedal (most vehicles made after 2005).
www.hikeit.com.au
I have the similar problemI just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
I heard it has something to do with the throttle instead of the traditional cable it's a sensor and it takes a minute for the sensor to send the signal to the responding unitWell if this is a known problem then Chevy needs to solve it before someone gets hurt. i've almost had 2 wrecks because the car pauses and then decides to go.
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonI just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonI just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonI just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
I just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonI just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonAgreed, these turbo engines respond differently than a NA engine. Even at high RPM's it's shift, wait a hair, and then go. Definitely needs some planning instead of instantly going.
Throttle response on some GM engines isn't all it could be from the factory. Even my old 3800 Series II (L36) Buick had an awful lag before it would kick down and go. A tune took care of that, and made the car drive "like it should". Nothing like mashing the gas at 35 mph, as it would do a 3-1 downshift and rocket forward.
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonI just purchased a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS. I've noticed that on take off the car hesitates a second before it goes. Example: pulling into traffic is very dangerous because when I floor it the hesitation sucks. Is anyone else having this issue?
Turn off traction control , it makes the car run terribly, you have to push the pedal half way to the floor before it goes, turn off traction control and you will find that it is a whole different car, and your mileage will increase, the one I am driving jumped 10 miles per gallonI will find it one second, there was a member who mentioned it and all, but i can't find the thread
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