Hi All,
Just recently when the engine is cold, like after work, I get into the car, turn the key to position 2, wait for glow plug indicator to go out then turn to position 3 to engage the starter motor (accelerator not pressed). However, sometimes I get a cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust.
Also, for the first 2 miles or so the engine runs rough, particularly at low revs (up to about 1700 rpm) being particularly bad at about 1500rpm where it stutters if I go from no throttle opening (like going downhill) to a small throttle opening (like trying to maintain 40mph). I'm within the gear change rev range indicated by the on board computer and I drive very conservatively - that's why I consistently get more than 60 mpg.
I've never owned a diesel before so I can't say if it's worse than other cars.
The blue smoke worries me and it seems like I might have a faulty glow plug or something as the car feels much better when warm.
Can anybody offer an explanation of what might be wrong? Any known faults?
Thanks for your help,
Ed.
Just recently when the engine is cold, like after work, I get into the car, turn the key to position 2, wait for glow plug indicator to go out then turn to position 3 to engage the starter motor (accelerator not pressed). However, sometimes I get a cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust.
Also, for the first 2 miles or so the engine runs rough, particularly at low revs (up to about 1700 rpm) being particularly bad at about 1500rpm where it stutters if I go from no throttle opening (like going downhill) to a small throttle opening (like trying to maintain 40mph). I'm within the gear change rev range indicated by the on board computer and I drive very conservatively - that's why I consistently get more than 60 mpg.
I've never owned a diesel before so I can't say if it's worse than other cars.
The blue smoke worries me and it seems like I might have a faulty glow plug or something as the car feels much better when warm.
Can anybody offer an explanation of what might be wrong? Any known faults?
Thanks for your help,
Ed.