AudiByNature

Car ran like a champ last night. Drove it real easy the last 3 miles to let it cool down (as I always try to do). This morning I wanted to pick up some coffee beans, so I go out to the car and turn the key. The starter sounds fine. I let it try for 10-12 seconds, three times in a row, but it wouldn't start. I waited a couple of minutes, pushed the gas pedal to the floor for 3-4 seconds, let off, then again for about a second. Turned the key and it acted like it wanted to start, so I gave it some gas and it finally came to life. It idled perfectly as soon as it started. Very strange. Anyone have an idea as to what might cause this?

poontz13

my service advisor said to put some good gas in it (chevron or amoco) and some of the "chevron fuel adative and drive the hell out of it" (his words) so I did that and ever since it's been fine. by the way, you live in atlanta right?

2.7tDallas

your car is "drive by wire" right? BTW - when was the last time you changed the air and fuel filtr?

AudiByNature

And I always "drive the hell out of it" :-)

Yep, I'm in Atlanta (Duluth actually).

AudiByNature

The car has 16500 miles on it and I don't believe either filter has been changed. I'm sure it's due for an air filter, but I need to look at my manual for the service intervals for both.

AudiByNature

Oh, and I love the USS Ronald Reagan. Did you create it, or grab it from somewhere?

2.7tDallas

heading from the official web site

poontz13

I thought I remembered your screenname from sometime earlier mentioning something about atlanta, I'm over in marietta. check the southeast board if you haven't already about the GTG

AudiByNature

Thanks for the tip. And I'll probably be at LL Aug. 10th. Did you get directions?