I have been to hell and back with my Z4 with all the problems that I've had and finally I have a car that works...
I still have however a tiny issue that I'm actually embarrassed to go back to the dealer with as I have been there so many times
It seems that my car "pinks" when going up slight inclines and at low revs. It doesn't do it when its cold only at normal temperature. Its not a lot, but it still pinks slightly when the pedal is pushed - also you can only really hear it when the roof is down.
is this normal for these cars ? generally I try to run it on 97ron but I guess it gets a bit of everything
anybody got any ideas ?
tia
mitch
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Pinking ? engine issue
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You did not mention which engine you have. On my previous 3.0, I had the same issue. I only got 97/98 ron fuel, but even with that it was noticeable. Only once I had the 95 in the car when there were those fuel issues a few years back. With that fuel, it sounded like there were spanners in the engine.
Never did anything about it - dealer was not interested. Usual answer of "normal when under load" type thing.
Never did anything about it - dealer was not interested. Usual answer of "normal when under load" type thing.
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PVR - thanks for your reply - I remember looking at one of your threads about this on the other forum before it went down..
the engine is a 2.5 2003 type which surely should adjust itself to the type of fuel used i.e in the cap it states 91ron>
mitch
has anybody else noticed their cars doing it ? i.e knocking/pinking
the engine is a 2.5 2003 type which surely should adjust itself to the type of fuel used i.e in the cap it states 91ron>
mitch
has anybody else noticed their cars doing it ? i.e knocking/pinking
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ok - just a follow up !
I have put a couple of tanks of V power in now and the pinking noise has stopped so I am going to try and keep it that way and use it all the time.
I will mention this to the dealer when it goes in for its mot in september and see what they say.
thanks for your replys
mitch
I have noticed that when using this petrol there is far less difference when engaging the sport button but maybe its all in my head
I have put a couple of tanks of V power in now and the pinking noise has stopped so I am going to try and keep it that way and use it all the time.
I will mention this to the dealer when it goes in for its mot in september and see what they say.
thanks for your replys
mitch
I have noticed that when using this petrol there is far less difference when engaging the sport button but maybe its all in my head
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