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Does anyone else notice their 996 is sluggish after a cold start at low rpm in 1st and 2nd gear? Clears up after about 30-45 seconds of driving.
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POST 2Original post
Define "cold start". I mean like what ambient temperature. Yes, the oil will be sluggish and so will the transmission fluid until you get up to temp.
POST 3Original post
I don't notice mine being sluggish, but I don't push it hard when it's just been started.
POST 4Original post
The cold start enrichment cycle with the air pump on does cause sluggishness up to 2900 RPM or so on my �99. The exhaust sounds louder than normal. I�m fine with it because I believe driving the car to warm it is better than just letting it idle. Other 911s and other cars do this too, if we are super perceptive. Some car ECUs are better at hiding it than others. Reason: owners would complain about it.
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ya def not fluid related me either, I just start and go im sure this is exactly it. i can faintly hear the pump and when it�s gone the sluggishness is gone. Glad it�s normal behavior. Thanks Mike
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