Having some problems with my EL Futura at the moment...it sort of 'shudders' soemtimes as you accelerate (mainly when its cold), but its getting quiet annoying because once or twice I have overtaken someone and you accelerate a bit more and it hesitates for a bit...very scary!!
The EL is a 96 model with almost 190 000km on the clock (I am second owner) and has had all of its regular servicing. It is also duel fuel, but this problem happens with both unleaded + gas. About June this year I had the gas converter replaced because the old one had a small leak.
This problem seems to go away a little when she is warmer but I don't like her the way she is. Do you think its due for a VERY major service or something?? It doesn't seem to go through the fuel (+ gas) and oil too much but I like driving a safe car!! (waiting for a big bang!!)
It has all new spark plugs and sparkplug leads (the ones for cars on gas).
Also, a few weeks ago I decided to fill up with premium unleaded fuel and also added a bottle of octane booster 'cause I was told it flushs the crap out of the motor so I thought it would be benefical.
Any thoughts/advice/own experiences would be GREATLY appreciated!
The EL is a 96 model with almost 190 000km on the clock (I am second owner) and has had all of its regular servicing. It is also duel fuel, but this problem happens with both unleaded + gas. About June this year I had the gas converter replaced because the old one had a small leak.
This problem seems to go away a little when she is warmer but I don't like her the way she is. Do you think its due for a VERY major service or something?? It doesn't seem to go through the fuel (+ gas) and oil too much but I like driving a safe car!! (waiting for a big bang!!)
It has all new spark plugs and sparkplug leads (the ones for cars on gas).
Also, a few weeks ago I decided to fill up with premium unleaded fuel and also added a bottle of octane booster 'cause I was told it flushs the crap out of the motor so I thought it would be benefical.
Any thoughts/advice/own experiences would be GREATLY appreciated!