Car fault? Car hesitant and kangarooing in 1st and 2nd

fadetoblack · 19 Apr 2018 at 19:11

KIA Ceed 1.6 diesel 2014

Car sometimes feels hesitant and somtimes kangarooing in 1st and 2nd? No dash faults no codes on reader aeleration seems to be ok no clutch issues but Got it booked in on Monday for a full service including Fuel filter change.

Anyone had anything similar hoping fuel filter change will sort it

Nasher · 19 Apr 2018 at 19:51

If it actually feels like the engine itself wobbling then it's an engine mount gone.

Otherwise it's probably clogged up pretty badly somewhere. Especially if starting is rough as well.

fadetoblack · 19 Apr 2018 at 20:09

Nasher said:
If it actually feels like the engine itself wobbling then it's an engine mount gone.

Otherwise it's probably clogged up pretty badly somewhere. Especially if starting is rough as well.

Is it worth getting some Miller's or redex and then giving it a blast down the motorway to clear it up a bit before the new filter is on?

Nasher · 19 Apr 2018 at 20:17

I don't think you'll clear it with that stuff.

jpaul · 19 Apr 2018 at 21:29

maybe try some premium diesel ? (but maybe the distinction is not like the occasional tank of V power petrol)

PiKe · 19 Apr 2018 at 21:32

Take it to the dealer, it's under warranty.

Sone · 19 Apr 2018 at 21:51

PiKe said:
Take it to the dealer, it's under warranty.

Can't be sure. Is limited to 100k