# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Follow up question: removing bad gas from vehicle parked several years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/follow-up-question-removing-bad-gas-from-vehicle-parked-several-years/71793)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/follow-up-question-removing-bad-gas-from-vehicle-parked-several-years/71793 "2012-04-07T00:49:34Z")
In a previous thread, I got excellent suggestions on removing bad gas from a Dodge minivan which has been sitting at least 4 years. ok4450 suggested removing the schrader valve on the fuel rail, and pumping the old fuel… --- ## [Truck vexing vibration and sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-vexing-vibration-and-sound/71221)
**Author:** [@vexeddodgeowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vexeddodgeowner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-vexing-vibration-and-sound/71221 "2012-02-29T22:49:44Z")
My 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 with diesel engine, intermittantly makes a noise similar to the sound knobby tires make. It also sounds similar to the exhaust brake, but louder. A vibration accompanies the noise. Two mechanics… --- ## [Low fuel: Storm Warning or Smooth sailing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-storm-warning-or-smooth-sailing/70991)
**Author:** [@Sparky\_U](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sparky_U)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-storm-warning-or-smooth-sailing/70991 "2012-02-23T17:17:38Z")
Q: is driving with low fuel dangerous for the car? Does driving often with low fuel also do damage to the engine? --- ## [Spare Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-fuel/59625)
**Author:** [@LindaG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaG)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-fuel/59625 "2012-02-20T23:37:09Z")
My automobile club (Better World Club) offers me a discount coupon for something called Spare Fuel (see http://sparefuel.net/), which the manufacturer says is safe to carry in the car because it is not flammable. I have … --- ## [Fuel Gage Failure & Backwash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gage-failure-backwash/71019)
**Author:** [@ChicagoGuy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChicagoGuy01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gage-failure-backwash/71019 "2012-02-18T21:55:10Z")
I own a 1996 Chrysler Sebring JXI convertible. I've had the car for 4yrs, a gift from my father after college. The car has been great, but its starting to show its age. My fuel gage does not work and every time I put gas… --- ## [TDI NO Not what she used to be](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-no-not-what-she-used-to-be/70940)
**Author:** [@tec\_rat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tec_rat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-no-not-what-she-used-to-be/70940 "2012-02-17T02:30:21Z")
At the beginning of winter my 2002 Beetle TDI started to have less power and the gas mileage started slipping more than it should due to winter diesel. It continued to get worse and so I got a new MAF and that seemed to… --- ## [2008 Ford Focus Diesel Dies on Hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-diesel-dies-on-hills/70720)
**Author:** [@Txoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Txoof)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-diesel-dies-on-hills/70720 "2012-02-01T23:51:17Z")
My '08 Ford Focus Diesel dies while accelerating on hills or under load. In third gear, around 2800 RPM the engine consistently shuts down. The engine continues to run until the fuel is exhausted (about 10 seconds). N… --- ## [Jeep Liberty Diesel, Something Fishy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-diesel-something-fishy/70618)
**Author:** [@b\_shamble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b_shamble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-diesel-something-fishy/70618 "2012-01-25T01:01:05Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep liberty w/ Diesel engine. With constant problems 2009. They replaced EGR valve under code PO401 in October 2009 and again w/ a new Turbo in July 2011 (not sure of code). Currently has fault for low… --- ## [Unrelenting check engine light. Is following the flow chart the only way to diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unrelenting-check-engine-light-is-following-the-flow-chart-the-only-way-to-diagnose/70577)
**Author:** [@b\_shamble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b_shamble)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unrelenting-check-engine-light-is-following-the-flow-chart-the-only-way-to-diagnose/70577 "2012-01-22T20:02:04Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep liberty diesel, blue. I love my car and, shortly after I bought it, Car Talk endorsed it as a good “hey I am cool, single even though I need a large place to carry something. It even acknowledged the… --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO gas fill problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-gas-fill-problem/70545)
**Author:** [@bumble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bumble)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-gas-fill-problem/70545 "2012-01-21T19:49:37Z")
I got this car recently but had driven it several times before. I had never had trouble before, but now it is a very long process to fill the gas tank (at any station/pump type). There was a thread where someone with a… --- ## [94 Dodge Ram Fuel Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-ram-fuel-pump-problem/43699)
**Author:** [@bcudamatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcudamatt)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-ram-fuel-pump-problem/43699 "2011-12-02T07:43:49Z")
I have owned a 94 Dodge Ram 1500 LST with a 318 and 2wd for 15+ years and have had the following recurring problem (as many others also have had). I have had to replace the $200 fuel pump 4 times due to the following… --- ## [2002 Chevy Duramax diesel stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-duramax-diesel-stalling-out/69641)
**Author:** [@toyuhoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyuhoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-duramax-diesel-stalling-out/69641 "2011-11-27T16:42:17Z")
I have a 2002 2500HD duramax that is stalling out when excelerating heavily ( as when passing ) I replaced the fuel filter, this seemed to help the problem for a day or two. The problem returned after two days of drivin… --- ## [Car dies on half a tank - Chevelle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-on-half-a-tank-chevelle/69690)
**Author:** [@Jdoggrr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdoggrr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-on-half-a-tank-chevelle/69690 "2011-11-27T09:27:33Z")
My Chevelle recently started dying when the tank gets to half-full. She won't start again until more gas is added. She'll run fine (like a rocket) on a full tank, but then dies just when you get to around a half-tank. T… --- ## [Its Not the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-the-fuel-pump/69560)
**Author:** [@ford\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ford_man)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-the-fuel-pump/69560 "2011-11-24T11:03:08Z")
Car wont start, Had it towed to Ford dealer, starts no problem. this happened 3 times, then i had the fuel pump replaced. 3days later it did it again. The Ford Techs are clueless as to why/ what is going on. it seems tha… --- ## [Saturn L200 Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-l200-issues/69581)
**Author:** [@anutter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anutter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-l200-issues/69581 "2011-11-21T02:47:14Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn L200 (yes, the lower end model - 4 cylinder) that sometimes won't start. Background: fuel pump replaced 3 years ago, BCM failure Aug 2010 (this took months to fix as the dealer couldn't find one - no… --- ## [Fuel efficient all wheel drives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360)
**Author:** [@ROCcarJOCK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROCcarJOCK)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360 "2011-11-10T03:51:41Z")
I live in Rochester NY and I'm looking for a car that doesn't exist in this country apparently. Here's what I want: All wheel drive, high fuel economy, good cargo room and access (hatchback or wagon). I'd also prefer … --- ## [Wrong gas in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-gas-in-tank/63969)
**Author:** [@mercurysable97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercurysable97)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-gas-in-tank/63969 "2011-11-07T02:51:18Z")
by accident i put E85 in my nissan versa. according to manual book my engine is not fitted for this kind of fuel- can i still drive to my mechanic and get the tank drained or do i need to tow the car or can i use up th… --- ## [Jetta TDI Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-tdi-stalls/63533)
**Author:** [@Lensles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lensles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-tdi-stalls/63533 "2011-11-02T22:15:40Z")
I have an '04 Jetta TDI that stalls occasionally for the past 9 months. The stalling almost always occurs when I am stopped in traffic and then it restarts immediately. Recently it also stalled as I was driving down the … --- ## [Ford Focus SE 06 Gas Pedal Sticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-se-06-gas-pedal-sticks/69045)
**Author:** [@Denisealx2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denisealx2011)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-se-06-gas-pedal-sticks/69045 "2011-10-29T16:21:29Z")
I have a Ford Focus 2006 and when the weather is cool or cold when I start my car the gas pedal is stuck. I have to forcefully pump it several times before it will loosen and depress. I couple of times it froze will I wa… --- ## [Reducing fuel/oil usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reducing-fuel-oil-usage/68332)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reducing-fuel-oil-usage/68332 "2011-10-18T18:04:36Z")
There have been several threads about how to reduce fuel consumption recently. As I read them, most seem to be repeats that might be a good idea, but never made it to prime time. I suggest that a better approach i… --- ## [Bad gasoline blend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gasoline-blend/68658)
**Author:** [@lmperez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmperez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gasoline-blend/68658 "2011-10-16T11:52:04Z")
The gas stations in our area have recently reported that their supplier improperly blended the gasoline sold to the stations and subsequently sold to consumers. The gasoline sold contained well over the 10% ethanol blen… --- ## [Rough Idle, smell of gas in exhaust, less power than normal... water in gas seems wrong diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-smell-of-gas-in-exhaust-less-power-than-normal-water-in-gas-seems-wrong-diagnosis/68563)
**Author:** [@JPBarringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPBarringer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-smell-of-gas-in-exhaust-less-power-than-normal-water-in-gas-seems-wrong-diagnosis/68563 "2011-10-12T20:32:00Z")
So here's the back-story: I filled up my car at the local gas station. It had been raining non-stop for the past three days and nights. 10-15 minutes later as I'm stopped at a light, the car starts shuddering, almost s… --- ## [Saving Gas, Reducing Oil Imports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-reducing-oil-imports/68149)
**Author:** [@mjtrac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjtrac)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-reducing-oil-imports/68149 "2011-09-27T23:11:34Z")
Here's a way to jump start America's advanced battery industry and raise (a bit) the average MPG of our auto fleet. You guys can do the math. Offer every car owner the option to trade in their lead-acid car battery fo… --- ## [Filthy fuel filter...what now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filthy-fuel-filter-what-now/46645)
**Author:** [@TEEJAY2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TEEJAY2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filthy-fuel-filter-what-now/46645 "2011-09-23T18:15:13Z")
I brought my '94 Econline van used and when she started sputtering, I gave her a tune up which turned out to be long overdue. While changing the fuel filter, I noticed what could best be described as "hot chocolate… --- ## [Hard to Press Brake Pedal - 1996 F250 7.3l Diesel Turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-press-brake-pedal-1996-f250-7-3l-diesel-turbo/67956)
**Author:** [@driskelljc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/driskelljc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-press-brake-pedal-1996-f250-7-3l-diesel-turbo/67956 "2011-09-20T19:57:41Z")
Thank you for the chance to try to finally resolve this continuing problem. My truck is experiencing a hard to press brake pedal. It comes and goes and does not seem to happen at any one time while driving. I know that m… --- ## ['90 Honda Accord shakes and bad gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-honda-accord-shakes-and-bad-gas-mileage/67986)
**Author:** [@LVNHM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVNHM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-honda-accord-shakes-and-bad-gas-mileage/67986 "2011-09-18T17:36:45Z")
I own a '90 Honda Accord and it constantly shakes, has poor acceleration and seems to use too much gas. I thought it was the catalytic converter and I installed a high flow cat. The fuel pump went out so I had that rep… --- ## [240D ran fine, now won't start... glow plugs? primer pump? starter? fuel system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240d-ran-fine-now-wont-start-glow-plugs-primer-pump-starter-fuel-system/67814)
**Author:** [@Firemaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firemaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240d-ran-fine-now-wont-start-glow-plugs-primer-pump-starter-fuel-system/67814 "2011-09-15T10:09:44Z")
At age 27 I just bought my first ever car, a 1975 Mercedes 240D. It was running and driving fine for about a week with just a burst of black smoke on starting. Then the knob on the pull starter (that you use to turn on… --- ## [1999 Subaru Forester smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-forester-smells-like-gas/67829)
**Author:** [@kreneeh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kreneeh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-forester-smells-like-gas/67829 "2011-09-11T20:43:22Z")
1999 Subaru Forester with gas odors. I have replaced two vent lines and tightened all clamps. There is no evidence of external raw fuel leak. Seems most noticeable after it's been sitting awhile or when low on gas. Previ… --- ## [Gas cap collar - 2001 Chrysler Voyager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-collar-2001-chrysler-voyager/67794)
**Author:** [@MammaG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MammaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-collar-2001-chrysler-voyager/67794 "2011-09-10T17:44:08Z")
The collar to my gas tank (which the gas cap screws in to) has disintegrated. Can that be replaced or do I need a new gas tank or something else? I asked Chrysler online and they just told me to bring it in. I don't w… --- ## [91 vs 89 Octane for 2011 BMW 535i engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-vs-89-octane-for-2011-bmw-535i-engine/67345)
**Author:** [@SunnyAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyAl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-vs-89-octane-for-2011-bmw-535i-engine/67345 "2011-08-29T18:17:53Z")
Dear Readers: Is it critical to use the premium fuel or is the standard just fine for this engine? I understand I am getting less energy from the higher octane because of the additional additives. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=13)