Rachaelink wrote:Hi
I was going to post a new thread, but stumbled across this thread on my internet travels.
I am currently learning in a 1.2 l Petrol Micra, I am going along relatively well and just ironing out some fine details before booking a test. I have bought a car, due to it being a good deal and my mate having to sell the car in a short period of time. The car I now own is a Seat Ibiza 1.9 tdi.. slightly different I know.
So I am having the converse problem to most learners and struggling to get to grips with a more powerful diesel car compared to my tiny learner vehicle.
When I am approaching a roundabout for example I am told to approach in the higher gear, reduce speed, and then select second (if appropriate). I tried this in the diesel and it stalled before I could shift, quite a scary scenario at a busy roundabout. So it seems that my revs drop off a cliff and I would either shift to an interim gear, or engage the clutch earlier than I would be used to? Can you confirm what would be the best method?
In addition I was in a car park at a low speed, and without a foot on any pedal the engine suddenly delivered a thump of power, it didn't lurch, it drove. I assume this is some sort of anti stall? However I am not sure if I am doing something wrong.
I Just want to ensure I drive the new car well, safely, and have a bit of sympathy for the mechanics of the new car.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Rachaelink wrote:When I am approaching a roundabout for example I am told to approach in the higher gear, reduce speed, and then select second (if appropriate).
Rachaelink wrote:I was in a car park at a low speed, and without a foot on any pedal the engine suddenly delivered a thump of power, it didn't lurch, it drove.
Rachaelink wrote:In addition I was in a car park at a low speed, and without a foot on any pedal the engine suddenly delivered a thump of power, it didn't lurch, it drove. I assume this is some sort of anti stall? However I am not sure if I am doing something wrong.
Rachaelink wrote: However I am concerned that this might affect my fuel consumption?
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