funny clitch at the weekend...

Joel_vRS · 30-08-2005, 09:31

...used a Jet petrol station on saturday (95 ron)....i very rarely use it i have had 'bad' petrol from there in the past...but this was in my old punto so wasnt that much of a concern... however with the octy it was diffrent story!

saturday night going down the A1 practically lost all boost...only boosted to 5 psi.....turned off the car for about 1 min started it and the boost was back but only to 15psi usally i get up to about 19psi... the car ran like a fat man with asma until i re filled at my trusted shell garage (95 ron).... coudl there be any long term damage?

also i have heard of people loosing boost pressure and turning there cars off for 1 min and then every tihng is fine... but can not remember what the cause was.... this is the first time it has happened and i put it down to 'bad' petrol.

Joel

Ic3man · 31-08-2005, 06:54

Had exactly the same problem. I persoanlly don't think its down to the brand of petrol. Its probably a dirty MAF sensor. Do a search to find out how to clean it. Had mine done and its been fine since. I usuauly run on 98RON when I can find it, the loss of boost has happened twice, once with 98ron, once with 95 and both were different brands.

sam_b · 31-08-2005, 16:20

Joel_vRs:
How are you measuring boost pressure?

EddyH · 31-08-2005, 16:27

It could well be Jet to blame, we had the engine go on a 6 month old scooter after filling up at Jet.

Joel_vRS · 31-08-2005, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam_b

Joel_vRs:
How are you measuring boost pressure?

cunningly with a boost pressure gauge

Joel

GT TDI · 31-08-2005, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ic3man

Had exactly the same problem. I persoanlly don't think its down to the brand of petrol. Its probably a dirty MAF sensor. Do a search to find out how to clean it. Had mine done and its been fine since. I usuauly run on 98RON when I can find it, the loss of boost has happened twice, once with 98ron, once with 95 and both were different brands.

In their defence because there are always 2 sides to a coin. Filled up with Jet Diesel Plus in Belgium a few weeks ago – was as if I’d poured rocked fuel into the car, was seriously good stuff, engine became even more responsive with better and bigger power delivery, I’m sure even MPG was up – not managed to find it in the UK yet but as soon as I do I’m filling up – much better than BP ultimate (see other threads about that jobbie)

bengie · 31-08-2005, 17:51

i had 95 ron in my car when it was chipped, it kept pinking and ran rubbish till i filled up with super. never missed a beat apart form a loose connection on the boost controller

Joel_vRS · 01-09-2005, 09:11

TBH im sure is the garage itself dirty tanks maybe even though its Jet at the moment when i have had dodgy petrol from there in the past im sure it wasn't Jet..

Joel

30-08-2005, 09:31	#1
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	funny clitch at the weekend... ...used a Jet petrol station on saturday (95 ron)....i very rarely use it i have had 'bad' petrol from there in the past...but this was in my old punto so wasnt that much of a concern... however with the octy it was diffrent story! saturday night going down the A1 practically lost all boost...only boosted to 5 psi.....turned off the car for about 1 min started it and the boost was back but only to 15psi usally i get up to about 19psi... the car ran like a fat man with asma until i re filled at my trusted shell garage (95 ron).... coudl there be any long term damage? also i have heard of people loosing boost pressure and turning there cars off for 1 min and then every tihng is fine... but can not remember what the cause was.... this is the first time it has happened and i put it down to 'bad' petrol. Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

31-08-2005, 06:54	#2
Ic3man Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: High Peak Posts: 348 Members Car: Octavia Vrs 2004 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had exactly the same problem. I persoanlly don't think its down to the brand of petrol. Its probably a dirty MAF sensor. Do a search to find out how to clean it. Had mine done and its been fine since. I usuauly run on 98RON when I can find it, the loss of boost has happened twice, once with 98ron, once with 95 and both were different brands. __________________ '04 Silver Octy vRS - Revo 4bar, Miltek SS, Mitek Downpipe, 100cel CAT, RS6 18" Alloys, Forge 007p, ABD lan pipe/green filter, Samco TIP, Autogauge Boost,Oil temp, Oil Pressure gauges, ESP, Xenons, RS3 upper & lower braces

31-08-2005, 16:27	#4
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	It could well be Jet to blame, we had the engine go on a 6 month old scooter after filling up at Jet. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

31-08-2005, 17:51	#7
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,256 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	i had 95 ron in my car when it was chipped, it kept pinking and ran rubbish till i filled up with super. never missed a beat apart form a loose connection on the boost controller __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

01-09-2005, 09:11	#8
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TBH im sure is the garage itself dirty tanks maybe even though its Jet at the moment when i have had dodgy petrol from there in the past im sure it wasn't Jet.. Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

31-08-2005, 16:20	#3
sam_b Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: India Posts: 298 Members Car: 05,Skoda Octavia vRS,Black Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Joel_vRs: How are you measuring boost pressure?

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