Car starts up like a champ in the morning, or when the engine is totally cold. If i drive the car until it heats up to normal operating temperature, i can still start it fine for about 15-30 mins. But when the engine has not been totally raised to normal operating temperature, say; 100 degrees Farenheit or 120... It will not start, after 5 minutes unless i cut fuel and then re-activate the switch while the engine is turning over. When the car does start however, there is no excess smoke to indicate flooding. Anyone help me out?


Evan

 

What kind of oil are you using? I had the same problems and when i changed my oil to 20w50 it got ALOT better. Still not perfect, but it only fails to start once in a great while as apposed to all the time.

 

i am using 20w50 as well

 

Sorry not tring to hyjack the thread but I'm havign the same issue, but my brother recons its flooding, is their a way to tell if its flooding compaired to some other problem ?

Also how does the oil play a roll in hot start issues ?

 

Could it be leaky injectors I had the same problem ,I had my compression checked by the dealer my last resort was brand new injectors from marren motorsports in derby ct, to me it seem the 13 year old injectors where to worn to clean so brand kwnew one did the trick, also check your fuel pressure regulator,let us know your results

 

Ok, i will check those things. I know its fairly common.