I just have a question about heavy foot on the gas pedal.
Is that good or bad for your engine/car ?
I've been very patience during the break-in period, but after the 2000km, i'm starting to hit the gas a little hard on accelleration.
Is that going to ruin the engine ? wreck something ?
I'm not very good with cars, please let me know.
I'm just hate going sooo slow.
after the 2000km, i'm starting to hit the gas a little hard on accelleration.
Is that going to ruin the engine ? wreck something ?
Jim
What does your owners manual say? Mine says not to use full throttle for the first 1000miles - but it is a diesel. I reckon 2000kms is ok for full throttle!
My manual says first 2000km is the break-in period.
After that I start to accelerate faster. Sometime after the drive, i open the hook to check to make sure everything is still ok... LOL
Sometime it smell like oil or something is burning. Also the engine making crackling sounds when i turned off the engine.
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Originally Posted by Sulphur man
What does your owners manual say? Mine says not to use full throttle for the first 1000miles - but it is a diesel. I reckon 2000kms is ok for full throttle!
I reached 2000 km a few days ago. Since then, I've opened floored it a few times, and tossed it around a bit on the backroads. I'm trying to learn what it can and can't do. I don't drive beyond my own limitations, but it has been fun (just can't do this with my wife in the vehicle).
I've noticed the burnt smell and the crackling noise. The X-T also makes considerable noise when idleling (loud fan noise). Things to get used to I suppose.
the smell and crackling is normal for new car. After first 2000 I suggest revving it up once in the while (when the car is properly warmed up) but don't drive it in high revs for very long time.
I think the fan noise should be normal too, because once the engine gets hot it have to cool down somehow.
Another thing I noticed is that when idle, i can hear the engine and feel the vibration in the cabin. I know its normal for a truck, but the Xs only have 2.5L engine, shouldn't be much different from a car.
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Mine never did this. You should probably have it checked. Better safe than sorry.
I think the fan noise should be normal too, because once the engine gets hot it have to cool down somehow.
Another thing I noticed is that when idle, i can hear the engine and feel the vibration in the cabin. I know its normal for a truck, but the Xs only have 2.5L engine, shouldn't be much different from a car.
Mine vibrates like hell when you live it on drive in a stoplight. Vibrates a bit in N.
Well the vibration is not that bad... i can just feel it thats all. On my car before with 1.8L engine, the vibration wasn't noticable unless i try to listen to it.
But yah like driftking said it vibrate more in Drive while you press on the brake at stop.
Neutral is quiet... The air filter shouldn't be a problem because my car still new i think, only been since August, still havent' done my first oil change yet even.
I'm glad i got my X after you guys, seeing you guys have it years before me, make me feel at ease... if there is no problem with your X and its older than mine should be fine for a little while, if something were to happen, it would happen to yours first then i'll be prepare for it
(ex. break down or any wears and tears)
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Originally Posted by aussietrail
No engine and/or cabin vibration here at all. (my exy will be 3 years old in January)
It seems that you need to get yourself a K&N air filter. It will solve the vibration problem for sure and give you better performance.
The K&N filter is not something that is fitted only to older xtrails it will help even your brand new exy breath better and therefore eliminate that vibration you're noticing now.
After fitting the K&N and even in D-drive at the lights I still can't notice anything different to being in N. I mean slightly yes, but for the bonnet to shake or for me to feel it through the steering. no way!
You'll be happy with your exy for many years to come
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Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
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Hey thanks AT, I think i've heard my co-worker told me about that filter before, I think on oil change i'll change it to that instead. Is it washable ? I think thats the one my coworker was talking about, he said its more expensive but it will pay for itself after a year or two.
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Originally Posted by aussietrail
The K&N filter is not something that is fitted only to older xtrails it will help even your brand new exy breath better and therefore eliminate that vibration you're noticing now.
After fitting the K&N and even in D-drive at the lights I still can't notice anything different to being in N. I mean slightly yes, but for the bonnet to shake or for me to feel it through the steering. no way!
You'll be happy with your exy for many years to come
Hey thanks AT, I think i've heard my co-worker told me about that filter before, I think on oil change i'll change it to that instead. Is it washable ? I think thats the one my coworker was talking about, he said its more expensive but it will pay for itself after a year or two.
Yes, thats the one, its washable and reusable and will stay with you for the life of your car. No more filters to buy, just the cleaning kit that will be enough for around 3-4 washes. You only need to wash it and re-oil it every 30,000-40,000kms.
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Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
See my X-Trail HERE
See what we have on offer at the Australian X-Trail Forum
Thats awesome AT, i gotta find where they sell it in Canada.
I hope they have them at Canadiantire
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Originally Posted by aussietrail
Yes, thats the one, its washable and reusable and will stay with you for the life of your car. No more filters to buy, just the cleaning kit that will be enough for around 3-4 washes. You only need to wash it and re-oil it every 30,000-40,000kms.
It wont hurt the engine/car as much it would hurt your pocket LOL 
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