I'm wodering if this is normal. When the car is at idle in drive or in neutral, every 1-2 seconds I can feel a very slight shudder from the engine that otherwise runs silky smooth. I can also hear it if I'm listening to the exhaust, it sounds like a weak "thump" in between the normal exhaust sound. The engine has burned absolutely no oil at 2600 miles and runs very smooth so maybe I'm just picky but I want to know if you guys get this too.

'04.5 TwilightBlue Coupe [AT5]//Willow Leather//Premium Pkg//Perf. Tire & Wheel Pkg//Sunroof//Splash Guards//Sirius Sat Radio

 

This is pretty normal for the VQ engine. I've noticed the same thing with my G ever since i first bought it. Adding a Grounding Kit reduced the noise somewhat, almost is nonexistant now, but once in a while i still hear it. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

That's good to know as I've never owned a VQ before and I'm enjoying the smoothness every day I have heard alot about these grounding kits but I never understood how they work and what exactly they do. Can you clear this up for me? Thanks

'04.5 TwilightBlue Coupe [AT5]//Willow Leather//Premium Pkg//Perf. Tire & Wheel Pkg//Sunroof//Splash Guards//Sirius Sat Radio

 

yeah mine idles kinda ruff.. when i'm idle you can feel the car has a slight pop every few seconds. That's normal? i think that shouldn't even happen on a new car. I might just take it in.

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1994 accord coupe ex
269whp / 281wtq @ 14psi
now:TB 6mt w/ nav

 

Glad to see someone other than me hears/feels the same thing. I, too, feel the slight shudder. I though I didn't break in the engine correctly. I'm at ~3500 miles right now and still feel it. I hope this is normal and not a sign of bad engine break in.

 

Well if we are all experiencing the same thing I would think it's normal.

'04.5 TwilightBlue Coupe [AT5]//Willow Leather//Premium Pkg//Perf. Tire & Wheel Pkg//Sunroof//Splash Guards//Sirius Sat Radio

 

yeah when you start the car on a cold engine and tap the gass for few seconds I hear in the engine as if the car was going over really dry leaves then it stops. Dealer says it normal becasue of the type of engine i guess... i have 5AT