# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Fuel gauge in a '65 Chevy Stepvan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-in-a-65-chevy-stepvan/95600)
**Author:** [@craigosandiego](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigosandiego)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-in-a-65-chevy-stepvan/95600 "2016-09-14T03:35:09Z")
my stepvan milktruck i bought in northern California, and as i drove it from the mountains down in to the central valley, the gas gauge needle slowly rose - it showed more and more gas, not less ! i cannot explain it - a… --- ## [Weak start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-start/95040)
**Author:** [@waris\_m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waris_m)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-start/95040 "2016-09-12T00:05:16Z")
Hi, I have 07 accord. Started with weak starting (cranking). Replaced with new battery, and still the same. Finally, it was not cranking at all. So I changed the battery one more time, since with in 30 days. Same symp… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe/92721)
**Author:** [@CougarsGirl67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CougarsGirl67)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe/92721 "2016-09-10T00:43:09Z")
Hi Everyone! My friend just contacted me with an issue with her 2004 Hundai SantaFe - not a Sport model. This is what she says is happening... " I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. It doesn't want to run after I put in… --- ## [Gas not going to injectors(replaced filter and fuel pump)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-not-going-to-injectors-replaced-filter-and-fuel-pump/93470)
**Author:** [@SaabBrokeHelp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabBrokeHelp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-not-going-to-injectors-replaced-filter-and-fuel-pump/93470 "2016-09-06T05:02:28Z")
So have a 1991 Saab 900 about a 3 month's ago I bought it and each time I would fill up the tank the gas light would always be on well after awhile of driving it for about a month it broke down. I would just be driving a… --- ## [E-85 Flex Fuel conversion kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-85-flex-fuel-conversion-kit/95239)
**Author:** [@davidpsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidpsr)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-85-flex-fuel-conversion-kit/95239 "2016-09-05T04:53:51Z")
Since my local gasoline dealer has started prominently posting the price of E-85 fuel, and it's about $1/gallon less than regular unleaded, I started looking at so-called Flex Fuel conversion kits for my gasoline only 20… --- ## [What grade of gas to use on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Magnum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-grade-of-gas-to-use-on-my-2001-dodge-ram-1500-v8-magnum/95043)
**Author:** [@abklynkindaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abklynkindaguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-grade-of-gas-to-use-on-my-2001-dodge-ram-1500-v8-magnum/95043 "2016-09-02T06:18:53Z")
I just bought a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V 8 Magnum and the person I bought it from said that he used High test Gas in it and I should do the same. But when I started reading the owners manual it stated that Regular 87 octane… --- ## [Whine/scree when accelerating sometimes 2009 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-scree-when-accelerating-sometimes-2009-toyota-corolla/94073)
**Author:** [@Herbaware](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herbaware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-scree-when-accelerating-sometimes-2009-toyota-corolla/94073 "2016-09-01T03:35:58Z")
Hi, I just bought a used 2009 Toyota Corolla today. It got a clean bill of health from a reputable mechanic, but I neglected to drive it with the windows down before buying it. Tonight I heard something like possibly… --- ## [Regular gas in Premium Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-gas-in-premium-engine/94103)
**Author:** [@BigBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigBo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-gas-in-premium-engine/94103 "2016-09-01T03:23:08Z")
I'm looking to buy an old Aurora 2003 with the V8 engine, Oldsmobile says that this engine gotta run on premium fuel, the car have over 200k km and Im pretty sure people put regular fuel in it. I know the motor could … --- ## [Major injector/ECU/fuel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-injector-ecu-fuel-problems/94617)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-injector-ecu-fuel-problems/94617 "2016-09-01T00:32:09Z")
1996 cutlass ciera, 2.2, GM PFI, 186K miles I replaced all the fuel injectors as there was gas in the oil, (i had already replaced the FPR and checked everything else) and I got a great deal on 4 brand new ones. I cr… --- ## [CVT and cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-and-cruise-control/94738)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-and-cruise-control/94738 "2016-08-28T14:11:16Z")
I just got back from my summer road trip in my 14 Subaru Legacy. Normally I do not use cruise control unless my foot or leg gets really tired or painful. I noticed something unusual. I'd be cruising along at a set spe… --- ## [Does my 2006 BMW 325 really need to run premium gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2006-bmw-325-really-need-to-run-premium-gas/94566)
**Author:** [@SeanHite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanHite)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2006-bmw-325-really-need-to-run-premium-gas/94566 "2016-08-28T01:31:53Z")
Hello, I have read many times in Consumer Reports (and similar) that paying extra for premium gas is a waste of money. Is it really necessary for me to run premium in a 2006 BMW 325 wagon with 100k miles on it? Thanks … --- ## [Decreasing gas mileage in Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decreasing-gas-mileage-in-ford-taurus/94071)
**Author:** [@JudyjbT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyjbT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decreasing-gas-mileage-in-ford-taurus/94071 "2016-07-27T14:58:52Z")
I have a 2010 Ford Taurus. It has a mileage left to empty estimate. Normally the mileage to zero is greater than 400 miles immediately after a fill-up but has recently declined to around 360 miles. Does this indicate … --- ## [Engine stalls when going down hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalls-when-going-down-hill/92601)
**Author:** [@thestigmach1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thestigmach1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalls-when-going-down-hill/92601 "2016-02-23T23:55:57Z")
I have a 1987 ramcharger with a 318 and auto tranny. I just put a new carburetor on it. The previous owner partially deleted the lean burn system but didn't change out the carb. I put a Carter 2bbl on it. The truck will … --- ## [Car won't idle long in cold and occasionally dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-idle-long-in-cold-and-occasionally-dies-while-driving/91931)
**Author:** [@Westin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Westin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-idle-long-in-cold-and-occasionally-dies-while-driving/91931 "2016-01-31T04:49:48Z")
Hi everyone! I was hoping someone could give me some advice how to go about fixing my 1987 AMC eagle. I recently just purchased the service manual and am trying to figure out what I should repair first. I noticed a few w… --- ## [Accuracy of MPH Display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accuracy-of-mph-display/92190)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accuracy-of-mph-display/92190 "2016-01-10T04:13:08Z")
Our 2015 Town and Country, 3.6L I believe, with 20,000 miles posted a 31.3 MPH over 800 miles RT between Phoenix and El Paso. We did have a nice tail wind one way. How accurate are those displays? Friends say they mis… --- ## [Smelling gasoline in a 2002 volvo s80](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-gasoline-in-a-2002-volvo-s80/92062)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-gasoline-in-a-2002-volvo-s80/92062 "2015-12-27T11:23:19Z")
Been smelling gas in a 02 vovlo s80. At first, I thought I had tracked it in with from the pump with my shoes. But after washing things up, a week has gone by and the smell persists. I am concerned there may be a leak so… --- ## [1992 Honda Accord Shuddering when its moist outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-shuddering-when-its-moist-outside/92003)
**Author:** [@HondaProbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaProbs)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-shuddering-when-its-moist-outside/92003 "2015-12-21T20:34:00Z")
Hey my car recently start shuddering or sputtering when I brake at a sop light or stop sign. When its in park it runs fairly smoothly but when my foot is on the brake it acts like it will quit on me, it hasn't yet. When … --- ## [Gasoline spill and more awful things!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-spill-and-more-awful-things/91808)
**Author:** [@oycaramba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oycaramba)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-spill-and-more-awful-things/91808 "2015-11-26T07:23:47Z")
So I did a stupid thing -- I put a gas-powered pressure washer in my backseat and it dribbled gasoline on and UNDER the seat of my 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The top of the seat was no big deal, but I didn't realize how m… --- ## [Fuel issue with 200 mercury sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue-with-200-mercury-sable/91719)
**Author:** [@Sidney8406](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sidney8406)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue-with-200-mercury-sable/91719 "2015-11-16T22:50:31Z")
2000 mercury sable won't start. So have this this sable and it has been sitting for three year's. I have already changed fluids (oil,coolent,power steering, @and purged fuel lines best I could.) We have tried to sta… --- ## [Massively Over-fueled 2010 Honda Odyssey: Where Did All the Gas Go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massively-over-fueled-2010-honda-odyssey-where-did-all-the-gas-go/91691)
**Author:** [@aholden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aholden)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massively-over-fueled-2010-honda-odyssey-where-did-all-the-gas-go/91691 "2015-11-14T09:16:30Z")
There's a story behind this one. I know the Car Talk community loves stories, so here goes. (Skip below if you don't want the long-winded tale.) I noticed our minivan was low on fuel when I pulled into our driveway thi… --- ## [VW Diesel Owners Unite!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-diesel-owners-unite/91268)
**Author:** [@Senior-Web-Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senior-Web-Lackey)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-diesel-owners-unite/91268 "2015-11-10T05:11:32Z")
Are you a VW diesel owner impacted by their duplicitous emissions game? Me, too! In fact, I wrote this piece about it, as Car Talk’s Senior Web Lackey: http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/staff-blog/i-bought-2015-vw-diesel-i… --- ## [2007 Dodge Charger O2/Fuel Pressure(?) Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-o2-fuel-pressure-issue/91610)
**Author:** [@CheckPleaseTY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheckPleaseTY)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-o2-fuel-pressure-issue/91610 "2015-11-05T03:44:44Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Charter 3.5L v6 Automatic that is having a few issues that I think are related. It all started with a P0158 Code O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2. Had this go on my previous vehicle so I… --- ## [Pumping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas/91515)
**Author:** [@CheskyBevo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheskyBevo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas/91515 "2015-10-29T05:01:19Z")
Here's a question that I don't think that I have heard on the show or read in this forum but I think Kick and Klack would have enjoyed discussing. (Klick and the late Klack? Klack and the late Klick? Do we know who is… --- ## [Gas tank issues with 2001 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-issues-with-2001-toyota-highlander/91563)
**Author:** [@nitejonboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitejonboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-issues-with-2001-toyota-highlander/91563 "2015-10-28T08:16:28Z")
I have 2001 Toyota Highlander. In the past year it's been doing something incredibly annoying. When I go to fill it up with gas, something inside the tank tells the gas pump that it is full every 10 cents, so it stops fu… --- ## [1996 Elantra weird problem - hesitates during acceleration when fuel tank is full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-elantra-weird-problem-hesitates-during-acceleration-when-fuel-tank-is-full/91283)
**Author:** [@jjn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-elantra-weird-problem-hesitates-during-acceleration-when-fuel-tank-is-full/91283 "2015-09-27T01:17:08Z")
OK, here is a weird problem with my 1996 Hyundai Elantra. Recently, my car was losing power and rather sluggish. So I tried to change the fuel filter. But I had the wrong one. So I put it back together and forgot to hook… --- ## [New state, change in gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-state-change-in-gas-mileage/91065)
**Author:** [@AlexG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexG)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-state-change-in-gas-mileage/91065 "2015-09-06T01:53:25Z")
Good morning! I recently moved from Denver, CO to North Liberty, IA. I've been here about 2 months, and I've noticed a marked decrease in my gas mileage. There are several variables at play here. Which is the most impo… --- ## [87 S-10 intermittent starting/running issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-s-10-intermittent-starting-running-issues/90099)
**Author:** [@Rodney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-s-10-intermittent-starting-running-issues/90099 "2015-05-27T08:39:20Z")
I have a 1987 S10 with 52000 miles. It has the 2.5L "tech 4" motor with the throttle body injection and 4 spd auto transmission. I am the second owner. My grand bought in new, then drove it for a few years. Then it s… --- ## [Fuel problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem/89790)
**Author:** [@gmf1947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmf1947)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem/89790 "2015-04-28T13:47:46Z")
i need help. have a "56 thunderbird with a mid-60"s ford 390 engine w/ 4 bbl holley. just had engine completely rebuilt and everything else is new: carb, distributor, electric fuel pump, fuel tank, etc. problem: car… --- ## [Subaru Impreza turns over but won't start intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-turns-over-but-wont-start-intermittently/89328)
**Author:** [@mussen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mussen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-turns-over-but-wont-start-intermittently/89328 "2015-03-17T07:00:29Z")
Subaru Impreza 2004 2.5 TS 170,000 km For a couple of months now and every few days, my car turns over nicely but chokes. I can keep the engine running by pressing the gas pedal as lightly as possible without letting … --- ## ['97 4-Runner won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-4-runner-wont-stay-running/89069)
**Author:** [@Lesa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lesa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-4-runner-wont-stay-running/89069 "2015-02-23T05:26:28Z")
My 97 toyota 4-runner has now had three times with a loss of power making me unable to drive the car. The first time behaved differently than the last two times. Currently, I can't drive the car. The first time, I had… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=9) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=11)