Strange 2.5T Engine misfire problem w/multiple choice answer game. Come play.
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N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
Just to be clear, I put the EPB on, car in drive. Let off the brake, idle increased. Depressed brake pedal, idle dropped.
Good question!... I'm going to check those again tomorrow, I had seen the short term showing -4 or -7 percent at one point but don't remember exactly both readings.
Yes that's exactly the scenario TY!
N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
Oil analysis to check for potassium.
Ahh, to indicate the presence of coolant.
My last oil change was at 34,500 miles and I'm currently at 36,200 miles. Is that a long enough period to show results? The coolant reservoir also shows coolant below the low mark. Halfway between empty and low.
I'm wondering if a compression test of each cylinder would be in order here.
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Ok, here are some live data screenshots from a drive this evening I recorded.
The engine exhibits the exact same problem to the same degree as it did before I changed the plugs today. Like the plug change did nothing. I honestly now think it has nothing to do with ignition coils or plugs.
Now i'm thinking it's timing related. That would make more sense. Oil control valve possibly? Burnt exhaust valves? Faulty EGR valve? The engine literally sounds like its knocking when the idle is so slowed and I hear a tin aluminium metal sounding clinking noise (similar to the way the little tab on top of a soda can would sound if you break it off and put it inside the empty can and shook it) when I rev the rpms a little like something is broken or loose inside but it comes and goes. Really bizarre
Anyway, i'm considering removing the new plugs, putting back the old ones and taking it to the dealer. I don't want them to say something to the effect that they see new plugs and give me a headache or trying to blame something on me. This may be over my head.
What do you all think? Something is really wrong here and i'm just drained from it at this point. Thank you to each of you all for your help and insight.
The engine exhibits the exact same problem to the same degree as it did before I changed the plugs today. Like the plug change did nothing. I honestly now think it has nothing to do with ignition coils or plugs.
Now i'm thinking it's timing related. That would make more sense. Oil control valve possibly? Burnt exhaust valves? Faulty EGR valve? The engine literally sounds like its knocking when the idle is so slowed and I hear a tin aluminium metal sounding clinking noise (similar to the way the little tab on top of a soda can would sound if you break it off and put it inside the empty can and shook it) when I rev the rpms a little like something is broken or loose inside but it comes and goes. Really bizarre
Anyway, i'm considering removing the new plugs, putting back the old ones and taking it to the dealer. I don't want them to say something to the effect that they see new plugs and give me a headache or trying to blame something on me. This may be over my head.
What do you all think? Something is really wrong here and i'm just drained from it at this point. Thank you to each of you all for your help and insight.
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1700 miles is a very short interval. It'd be great if your sample yields no potassium/sodium. If the values are high, then you can address the problem. Can you check under the rad cap too?
Here are my two recent results from Blackstone showing coolant in oil. This level is not enough to impact the oil's lubricating properties. No impact on engine's performance yet.
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Your ambient temps are way up there. I didn't know that there are two values. Do you happen to have stats for intake temp? I recall intake temp is higher than ambient because it is in an enclosed space. Would an excessively high value lead to a poor mix?
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