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surging on deceleration & down-shifting in a diesel Nissan Note?

When I decelerate or down-shift when approaching lights or turning a corner, the car surges. I've been told by the service department at a Nissan garage that this is normal. Is it?

Asked on 5 February 2013 by acb

Answered by Honest John
It doesn't surge. It simply reaches the minimum revs at which the engine will function, which will be about 1,000rpm.

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