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#59 of 101 Valve clatter by metuchenscale Feb 17, 2007 (11:50 am)
I can hear the valves clatter away doing their thing- normal on my Outlander. On my new Fit(Jazz), the sound is even louder (20,ooo miles later). I test drove a Cr-V, and decided to buy the outlander because the Honda was too noisy too.
#60 of 101 2007 Outlander power surge by johnny98 Feb 17, 2007 (6:10 pm)
#61 of 101 2007 Outlander power surge by johnny98 Feb 10, 2007 (5:36 pm)
This Outlander review appeared in the local newspaper:   http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/09/MTG6IO0JTQ1.DTL   On quote that caught my eye was: "One thing I noticed, however, was a tendency for the car to surge unexpectedly -- push down on the gas pedal and there's a momentary lag and then the car lurches forward. It may be something in the translation from foot to pedal to engine, and if it were a new car under warranty it would be under the warranty surgeon's knife soonest."   Has anyone noticed this problem in their Outlanders? Replies to this message: rcpax (Feb 11, 2007 7:40 am) marrigo13 (Feb 12, 2007 6:36 am)
#62 of 101 Re: 2007 Outlander power surge [johnny98] by rcpax Feb 11, 2007 (7:40 am)
Replying to: johnny98 (Feb 10, 2007 5:36 pm) was a tendency for the car to surge unexpectedly -- push down on the gas pedal and there's a momentary lag and then the car lurches forward.   All I can say is, this SUV drives differently from a Honda CR-V. On first gear, it takes about 2000rpm to get about 80% of the torque from the engine, and it needs a little more push on the gas pedal to hit 2000rpm. I think it's the way the gear ratios are configured. I would agree to that statement above ONLY IF you stepped hard on the gas then it will lunge forward. Not if you do it smoothly. Any SUV will do the same thing if you step hard on the gas pedal. SUV from different makes drives and handles differently. You just have to learn how to operate it smoothly. And it's NOT a problem. It's the SUV's characteristic. For those wanting to buy one, do a test drive so you have the feel on how it handles and drives, and see if that suits your taste.
#63 of 101 Re: 2007 Outlander power surge [johnny98] by marrigo13 Feb 12, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: johnny98 (Feb 10, 2007 5:36 pm) I have noticed this also, but I don't think I'd necessarily call this a problem. When starting from a stop there is a noticeable pause before the vehicle accelerates. This is especially evident if you lightly push down the accelerator. When I first got the Outlander my instinct was to push harder on the accelerator when nothing happened, then when it kicks in there was a sudden lurch. The key is to smoothly and gradually push down on the accelerator. It is an annoyance to be sure but I am getting used to it. My service department said something about it being an computer controlled accelerator or something like that. Not sure if there is or will ever be a "fix". Although if they came up with a tweak to the computer that took care of it I'd probably go ahead and get the update. Mark
#64 of 101 boo hoo my car has too much torque by pettroll Feb 15, 2007 (6:19 pm)
yes, it will surge if you step on it with 220 hp engine. If this is a turn off for people maybe they had best go get a yugo or something. Replies to this message: piast (Feb 16, 2007 8:43 am)
#65 of 101 Re: boo hoo my car has too much torque [pettroll] by piast Feb 16, 2007 (8:43 am)
Replying to: pettroll (Feb 15, 2007 6:19 pm) This advice should take care of those complaining about roof rack noise, clicking sounds here and there and passing cars problems as well.
#66 of 101 Why- You are driving a car with a CVT transmission by metuchenscale Feb 17, 2007 (11:43 am)
All cars w/ CVT transmissions move off with a pause. That is why Honda won't use a CVT on the US Fit/Jazz. I have a Fit that moves-off like a bullet. Mitusi has added a hydrolic/software enhancement to the box vs. Nissan/Toyota, but you can tell, once the belt is engaged, it is engaged 100%. After that, serges only come from 'fake' changes in the 6 steps in gear ratios. Drive it like you are driving a CVT, because that it what it is- Push the pedal down slowly. Replies to this message: dodo2 (Feb 17, 2007 12:45 pm) blackb13 (Feb 17, 2007 4:01 pm) dodo2 (Feb 17, 2007 6:10 pm)
#67 of 101 Re: Why- You are driving a car with a CVT transmission [metuchenscale] by dodo2 Feb 17, 2007 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: metuchenscale (Feb 17, 2007 11:43 am) As far as I know, Outlander has a traditional auto transmission not CVT. Please correct me if I'm wrong. 2008 Lancer will have the first Mitsu CVT (in NA at least).
#68 of 101 Re: Why- You are driving a car with a CVT transmission [metuchenscale] by blackb13 Feb 17, 2007 (4:01 pm)
Replying to: metuchenscale (Feb 17, 2007 11:43 am) The Outlander does NOT have a CVT transmission. Please do not confuse people by posting incorrect information.

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