Should my car feel slower with a cold engine

Should my car feel slower with a cold engine

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willmagrath

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Saturday 4th February 2017
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I noticed yesterday that my car feels noticeably slower at low revs when cold.

Its a 2014 Fiesta ST and I always wait for at least 5-10mins before giving it some, especially with the turbo.

But yesterday, I had to floor it in 2nd from low revs (silly i know but i was caught out) and it just felt sluggish. I thought this was weird so tried the same a few minutes later, engine now warm, and the pick up was noticeably better.

Anybody else noticed this?? is this normal??

willmagrath

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1,208 posts

146 months

Saturday 4th February 2017
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Learn2MergeInTurn said:
You wait 5-10 minutes before giving it stick? I would wait a touch longer till its actually warm...
True but it warms up pretty quick! Its never 5 mins though tongue out