# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=11 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Help, Acura TSX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-acura-tsx/88875)
**Author:** [@HK365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HK365)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-acura-tsx/88875 "2015-02-05T04:44:41Z")
I'm thinking of buying either an 05 or 06 Acura TSX. I was just wondering if the need to use premium unleaded was an absolute 100% required necessity or can I just use regular. Has anyone had any problems? --- ## [Fuel types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-types/88877)
**Author:** [@BradM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradM)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-types/88877 "2015-02-02T20:06:17Z")
Hi guys, I was wondering if I could use regular fuel in my Mercedes CLA250? The Manual says; "!Only refuel using unleaded premium grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI/ 95 RON. ! Only use the fuel recommended. Operating … --- ## [My 99 Ford Taurus, Fuel pump, fuel injectors fuel filter? Having trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-99-ford-taurus-fuel-pump-fuel-injectors-fuel-filter-having-trouble-starting/88699)
**Author:** [@Nat\_Nat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nat_Nat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-99-ford-taurus-fuel-pump-fuel-injectors-fuel-filter-having-trouble-starting/88699 "2015-01-16T00:29:48Z")
I bought a used 99 Ford Taurus about 6 months ago. First is just didn't start smoothly. But it started. I was never worried that it wasn't going to start, I could just tell the difference. Then one cold day a few weeks a… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic LX looses power while I drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-lx-looses-power-while-i-drive/88596)
**Author:** [@mikijohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikijohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-lx-looses-power-while-i-drive/88596 "2015-01-08T04:38:51Z")
I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX that was converted from automatic to 5 speed. It hesitates while I drive, only sometimes. Normally it does it when I am pulling off from a stopped position or when turning the corner and then… --- ## [98 jeep Cherokee sport runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-cherokee-sport-runs-rough/88216)
**Author:** [@Teemflmngo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teemflmngo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-cherokee-sport-runs-rough/88216 "2014-12-01T05:34:44Z")
My mechanic tells me that my #1 fuel injector is always spraying and that that is why the jeep runs rough. This is after he already told me that my injectors were clogged and needed to be replaced (which he did). When th… --- ## [1992 Ford Explorer XLT Runs Incredibly Rough After Flexplate Changeout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-explorer-xlt-runs-incredibly-rough-after-flexplate-changeout/87927)
**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-explorer-xlt-runs-incredibly-rough-after-flexplate-changeout/87927 "2014-11-03T19:04:02Z")
I have a 1992 for Explorer XLT 4.0 Fuel injected. About 6 months ago, I drove home after some erands, parked it, and came out the next morning to find out the flex-plate was shot. It sat for 6 months before being replac… --- ## [Gas Octane & High Altitude Areas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-octane-high-altitude-areas/87747)
**Author:** [@JC11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JC11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-octane-high-altitude-areas/87747 "2014-10-22T11:08:52Z")
I have a question regarding gas (no, not that kind of gas, but gasoline). I used to live in a lower altitiude area where the low grade gas was 87 octane, but I moved to a high altitiude area (4,000 feet) and the low gra… --- ## [2002 Elantra has trouble starting after getting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-elantra-has-trouble-starting-after-getting-gas/87534)
**Author:** [@skilaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skilaki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-elantra-has-trouble-starting-after-getting-gas/87534 "2014-10-07T08:30:01Z")
Hello all! I drive a 2002 Elantra (214,000 miles). I have noticed this problem for a few weeks now. It seems that if I pull my car into the gas station with half a tank or less and then put some gas in it (never topping … --- ## [Extend life of electronic fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extend-life-of-electronic-fuel-pump/87062)
**Author:** [@sustainability\_netwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sustainability_netwo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extend-life-of-electronic-fuel-pump/87062 "2014-09-15T18:01:13Z")
I have a 1988 Ford Club Wagon, the 15 passenger variety, with the electronic fuel injection system that injects into the throttle body and relies on 2 electric fuel pumps. It is in good shape and could serve my needs for… --- ## [Break even point in buying gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-even-point-in-buying-gas/86754)
**Author:** [@qajaqer99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qajaqer99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-even-point-in-buying-gas/86754 "2014-08-27T06:34:36Z")
I shop at King Soopers in NoCO (N.Colorado) for the fuel points which can deduct 10 cents to 1$/gal. Hypothetically: gas @ KingS cost $3.00/gal w/ a 30cent/gal fuel pt deduction. I was on my way to a mtg in Wyoming and d… --- ## [1987 Mercedes 300D charging gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-300d-charging-gremlins/85609)
**Author:** [@Smeban01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smeban01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-300d-charging-gremlins/85609 "2014-06-26T08:20:15Z")
Heres a crazy-maker. I'm visiting my girlfriend in the South for the summer and I used the opportunity to buy an old diesel Mercedes. Its already left us stranded several times, but I'm almost done getting the cobwebs ou… --- ## [Calif-spec Tacoma PreRunner allergic to East Coast gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-spec-tacoma-prerunner-allergic-to-east-coast-gas/85430)
**Author:** [@photowil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/photowil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-spec-tacoma-prerunner-allergic-to-east-coast-gas/85430 "2014-06-14T20:03:43Z")
My '03 Tacoma Prerunner V6 has 116K miles and recently lit up its Check Engine light, returning a code for a failed up-stream air/fuel sensor. I recently drove across country, using many different fuel formulations rang… --- ## [2001 Maxima Fuel System/Check Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-maxima-fuel-system-check-engine/85417)
**Author:** [@vince\_mastrosimone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vince_mastrosimone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-maxima-fuel-system-check-engine/85417 "2014-06-13T03:36:19Z")
When I fill the car with fuel, the check engine light will come on and stay on until I reach about 3/8 of a tank. Then it goes off until the next time I fuel. I have replaced the sending unit and gas cap to no avail. A… --- ## [1991 Sonoma - bad (new) fuel pump or relay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-sonoma-bad-new-fuel-pump-or-relay/85159)
**Author:** [@irrig8r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irrig8r)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-sonoma-bad-new-fuel-pump-or-relay/85159 "2014-05-28T03:23:12Z")
This is my first post to the Car Talk Community. I am an irrigation tech in the Silicon Valley. I drive a 1991 GMC Sonoma pickup with a utility box bed for work... basically it's a rolling tool box, with 262 K miles on i… --- ## [1997 Nissan 200sx hesitation under load headache!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-200sx-hesitation-under-load-headache/84688)
**Author:** [@registereduser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/registereduser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-200sx-hesitation-under-load-headache/84688 "2014-04-27T23:50:02Z")
Hi everyone! I hope y'all can help me solve my issue with my 1997 200 SX SE coupe. It has the 1.6L engine and is a 5 speed. I recently purchased this car and it had the CEL or check engine light on. The part store s… --- ## [1993 Buick Regal 3.1l V6 Multiport injection, hard start and rough idle, will not start on occasion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-buick-regal-3-1l-v6-multiport-injection-hard-start-and-rough-idle-will-not-start-on-occasion/84540)
**Author:** [@KeeganB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeeganB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-buick-regal-3-1l-v6-multiport-injection-hard-start-and-rough-idle-will-not-start-on-occasion/84540 "2014-04-20T06:03:15Z")
1993 Buick Regal 3.1l V6 Multiport injection Problem: The care currently has a hard start, and a fluctuating idle. I bought the car a year and a half ago it still has low miles about 94,000. The care used to start fin… --- ## [Do I need a new fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/84606)
**Author:** [@KyleMazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KyleMazda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/84606 "2014-04-14T23:35:56Z")
I have a 99 Mazda 626 (automatic) and in the past year it has stalled out on 3 separate occasions after coming to a stop at a stoplight. The car sputters off, the wheel locks and it just dies. After this happens the car … --- ## ['03 Ford Expedition dying while driving, will restart eventually](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-expedition-dying-while-driving-will-restart-eventually/84544)
**Author:** [@JohnMunoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMunoz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-expedition-dying-while-driving-will-restart-eventually/84544 "2014-04-14T00:27:00Z")
My wife has an '03 Ford Expedition with 110k miles on it. It began dying while driving. Sometimes while moving. Other times when stopping or idling. She would describe that sometimes when it began acting like it was … --- ## [2004 Mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-sable/83703)
**Author:** [@PurdueGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurdueGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-sable/83703 "2014-03-10T06:18:01Z")
I am having a problem with a 2004 mercury sable The car belongs to my sister. She informed me that the car will intermittently not start. The car will crank but thats it. If the car starts in runs and drives fine. I … --- ## [Funky fuel tank... How do I really know how much gas in in my tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-fuel-tank-how-do-i-really-know-how-much-gas-in-in-my-tank/83063)
**Author:** [@fogus57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fogus57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2014, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-fuel-tank-how-do-i-really-know-how-much-gas-in-in-my-tank/83063 "2014-01-11T20:09:33Z")
Hey guys, I have a dilemma. I own a 2000 Mercury Sable (same thing as a Ford Taurus) and there's something fishy about my fuel tank. The owner's manual, car spec websites and dealer documents all state that it has an 18 … --- ## [Lizard in the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lizard-in-the-gas-tank/82579)
**Author:** [@Captmatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Captmatt)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lizard-in-the-gas-tank/82579 "2013-12-12T16:21:29Z")
OK, first this is not a car problem it is a riding mower problem. I watched in horror as a lizard that was napping in the nozzle of my "Safety can" ride the tide into the tank. Should I go to great trouble and expense to… --- ## [85 Firebird intermittent lack of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-firebird-intermittent-lack-of-power/82324)
**Author:** [@Bird\_on\_a\_Perch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bird_on_a_Perch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-firebird-intermittent-lack-of-power/82324 "2013-11-27T09:35:36Z")
I have an 85 Firebird V6, 2.8L, tuned port injection, we bought it new and I have changed the oil every 2000 miles, it still runs great, except… The fuel pump gave out, I replaced it with a new Bosch, in the process I t… --- ## [My car has burnt almost a half a tank of gas in 60 miles (2002 Nissan Maxima)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-burnt-almost-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-in-60-miles-2002-nissan-maxima/81160)
**Author:** [@AIHS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AIHS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-burnt-almost-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-in-60-miles-2002-nissan-maxima/81160 "2013-09-05T21:21:25Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima SE (Automatic) it just started to run rough and has been drinking gas at an alarming rate. Almost 1/2 tank in about 60 miles. The car doesn't seem to be running slow or smelling of gas. I w… --- ## [99 Dodge diesel VP44 on the way out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-diesel-vp44-on-the-way-out/79993)
**Author:** [@Jbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-diesel-vp44-on-the-way-out/79993 "2013-06-23T23:06:51Z")
I replaced my VP44 injector pump about 2.5 years ago, but didn't replace the lift pump. I know this was dumb, but the first injector pump died because of unwinterized fuel in -15 weather. The truck was fine for a while, … --- ## [1997 Mercedes Benz Diesel Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-diesel-stalling/79446)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Madore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benjamin_Madore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-diesel-stalling/79446 "2013-05-21T19:16:42Z")
I'm trying to figure out my Mother's 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 Diesel. It's the non-turbo version, automatic. She's having an occasional stalling problem. Sometimes cold, sometimes warm around town. Always when coming to … --- ## [Nissan Sentra Accelerator Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-accelerator-issues/72851)
**Author:** [@I.K.E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I.K.E)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-accelerator-issues/72851 "2013-04-18T04:26:40Z")
I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles. A year ago I started having an issue with the accelerator. When I drive the car the accelerator stops working. It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost … --- ## [The good, the bad, the diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-the-bad-the-diesel/73288)
**Author:** [@Trickster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trickster)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-the-bad-the-diesel/73288 "2012-07-08T15:40:18Z")
Okay, I have done a bit of research and found many argument for getting a diesel car over a gas car if you can afford the up-front cost, but these arguments come from "experts". I want to hear what people who have owned … --- ## [Spare fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-fuel/73241)
**Author:** [@jenkinskg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenkinskg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-fuel/73241 "2012-06-27T17:20:37Z")
I read the discussion on the product spare fuel I agree with most people about get gas when it reads 1/4 tank Although I do have a great use for spare fuel. I ride bikes and many have no gauge, one has a reserve valve th… --- ## [Pure gas -\> check engine light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pure-gas-check-engine-light/72515)
**Author:** [@Kas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pure-gas-check-engine-light/72515 "2012-05-19T18:24:28Z")
Hello. Yesterday I filled up my 2003 VW Passat with straight gasoline, no ethanol, for the first time. After I started driving, the check engine light came on. I have since finished that tank (been traveling) and filled … --- ## [Diesel fuel prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-prices/72147)
**Author:** [@docdan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/docdan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-prices/72147 "2012-05-05T16:25:10Z")
I would like to get a new car with better gas mileage, so I am considering a diesel engine. The cost savings due to less fuel usage compared to most gas cars is reduced by the higher price of diesel. The higher price of … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=12)