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is it normal that the engine chokes a bit when it has a cold start?

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Old 11-14-2009, 01:31 PM
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its only 5 degree C in the UK, i just started my car and it choked and shaked for 5,6 secs...

is that normal?
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Originally Posted by barton2002' post='1054760' date='Nov 15 2009, 12:31 AM
its only 5 degree C in the UK, i just started my car and it choked and shaked for 5,6 secs...

is that normal?
What engine?
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1054763' date='Nov 14 2009, 06:34 PM
What engine?
its a 520d.

i cant imagine wts gonna happen when the REAL winter comes!
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Originally Posted by barton2002' post='1054780' date='Nov 15 2009, 12:52 AM
its a 520d.

i cant imagine wts gonna happen when the REAL winter comes!
Well that is not normal if the car hesitates or chokes. I've started my 530d in -30?C and it will crank a bit slower but when it starts it runs smoothly.
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