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HilseeJ · 10-03-2009, 08:22 PM

I got a new car recently - a 1997 toyota celica.

After clutch starting, the car runs rough.

Normally, the car idles at around .24-.30 GPH. After clutch starting, the car drops to ~450 RPM and idles at .15-.17 GPH. It also runs noticeably rougher - the car starts vibrating. I got these numbers from my Scangauge that I have.

The car I had before this one was a 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. I noticed that the prizm didn't clutch start as smooth, but didn't have problems coming back up to regular RPM's right after.

What should I do about this? Should I continue to pulse and glide or should I stop until I figure out what the issue is?

10-03-2009, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
HilseeJ EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: n/a Posts: 60 TBA - '07 Honda Fit Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Car doesn't bump start correctly? I got a new car recently - a 1997 toyota celica. After clutch starting, the car runs rough. Normally, the car idles at around .24-.30 GPH. After clutch starting, the car drops to ~450 RPM and idles at .15-.17 GPH. It also runs noticeably rougher - the car starts vibrating. I got these numbers from my Scangauge that I have. The car I had before this one was a 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. I noticed that the prizm didn't clutch start as smooth, but didn't have problems coming back up to regular RPM's right after. What should I do about this? Should I continue to pulse and glide or should I stop until I figure out what the issue is?