[glenos]

I have a 2013 with v8, and when I start the vehicle after it's sat for a day or so it doesn't start as smooth as it does when it is warm. I don't really know how to describe it other than a single knock or thump the second the engine actually fires up from turn-over. A stupid but maybe good analogy might be like when you throw water on somebody who is sleeping and they wake up and jump up real quick from being woken up. But then it settles and runs fine, and I haven't had any issues.

I tried to search this but didn't come up with anything. Has anyone else experienced the same thing? Any suggestions on whether I should have the dealer look at? Although I'm not sure how I would replicate it as I would have to drive the car there and by that time it would be all warmed up and not do it.

Thanks all.
-Greg

 

[Evolv0]

How many miles do you have on it? Have you checked the oil level? and what is the temperature outside?

 

[glenos]

Thanks for responding! Oil level is definitely good, within the full range on the dipstick. I have a little under 6k miles on it, and this occurs in hot and moderate temps (i.e. 50-80 F). It's pretty much every time is has been sitting for a day or longer.

 

[lstowell]

Thanks for responding! Oil level is definitely good, within the full range on the dipstick. I have a little under 6k miles on it, and this occurs in hot and moderate temps (i.e. 50-80 F). It's pretty much every time is has been sitting for a day or longer.

Never really noticed it across the really hot and more moderate days, but don't have the same year as y'all do.

Have you tried swapping gas brands lately?

Are you in the LA area where the stuff sold as gas would make a witches brew seem a better idea?

 

[glenos]

Haven't tried switching gas brands, but not a bad idea. I pretty much only run 89 octane Hess gas, with Hess obviously middle of the road stuff. I live in Boston and the Hess by me is so much less expensive than any other gas station around the city (effectively off-setting the 87-89 difference if I went to Exxon/Mobil).