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KenL · Mar 15th, 2007, 12:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZZTOP (original)

Dont forget this engine has direct fuel injection, like the FSi on the VW range and even the GTI 5 sounds a bit like a diesel when it idles with the bonnet open? Could be part of the noise being heard.?? After all, diesels are "direct injection"... my 5c

Exactly, I said this too

When I got my VW 1.6FSI, I thought it was a diesel at first, especially when gently pulling away. This sound went pretty much completely after a few k miles.

I guess this is the price you pay for better economy and reduced emissions

Mar 15th, 2007, 12:07 PM	#41
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ZZTOP (original) Dont forget this engine has direct fuel injection, like the FSi on the VW range and even the GTI 5 sounds a bit like a diesel when it idles with the bonnet open? Could be part of the noise being heard.?? After all, diesels are "direct injection"... my 5c Exactly, I said this too When I got my VW 1.6FSI, I thought it was a diesel at first, especially when gently pulling away. This sound went pretty much completely after a few k miles. I guess this is the price you pay for better economy and reduced emissions Red/Black R56 Cooper