# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=13 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [2003 Pontiac supposedly has water in gas tank - nefarious mechanic shenanigans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-supposedly-has-water-in-gas-tank-nefarious-mechanic-shenanigans/67417)
**Author:** [@Red708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red708)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-supposedly-has-water-in-gas-tank-nefarious-mechanic-shenanigans/67417 "2011-08-26T16:50:05Z")
2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 103K miles, a little overdue for an oil change, but no major (or minor) problems before now: Last Monday my car was running fine until, on my way out of town, I gassed up. Immediately, my car star… --- ## [Smell gas heavily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-gas-heavily/67209)
**Author:** [@jccrumpler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jccrumpler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-gas-heavily/67209 "2011-08-18T12:33:49Z")
when i crank my car up in the morning, i smell gas heavily. it goes away after about 10 minutes. i checked for leaks i do not see any thing leaking. it also putts until it get warmed up --- ## [Feds To Lower Gasoline Prices 18.4 Cents / Gallon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feds-to-lower-gasoline-prices-18-4-cents-gallon/66943)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feds-to-lower-gasoline-prices-18-4-cents-gallon/66943 "2011-08-10T15:26:01Z")
Feds To Lower Gasoline Prices 18.4 Cents / Gallon ? That's how much tax is set to expire at the end of September. Our lawmakers would need to extend the highway funding bill to renew it. A recently introduced bill wo… --- ## [I'm in the market for a used diesel van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-used-diesel-van/65615)
**Author:** [@BuddhaMike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BuddhaMike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-used-diesel-van/65615 "2011-08-06T19:42:09Z")
Hello, all. Happy to be here. I am a musician, so please don't hold that against me. I am in the market for a used diesel van, for touring purposes. Could anyone give me some pointers on what to look for and how much I… --- ## [Premium Gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas/66892)
**Author:** [@toando](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas/66892 "2011-08-06T15:57:35Z")
Is it worth buying Premium rather than Regular gasoline? Is there any MPG comparison made? --- ## [Where's that great gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-that-great-gas-mileage/53315)
**Author:** [@marvelous1936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marvelous1936)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-that-great-gas-mileage/53315 "2011-08-02T01:12:49Z")
My 2010 Honda Fit Sport is definitely cute but gets nothing close to the advertised gas mileage. With only 1,800 miles I have averaged about 23 mpg in the city and barely 30 mpg highway. My '99 Accord with 177k miles … --- ## [Fuel Tank OVERFLOW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-overflow/38184)
**Author:** [@chunkypapa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkypapa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-overflow/38184 "2011-08-01T16:51:11Z")
Lately my 2005 Dodge Durango will overflow gas when filling up completely. It does not make a difference where or what type of pump is used. The auto shut off on the pump does not kick in until there is fuel running down… --- ## [Do i get better gas mileage with cruise on or off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-get-better-gas-mileage-with-cruise-on-or-off/66726)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-get-better-gas-mileage-with-cruise-on-or-off/66726 "2011-07-31T10:42:59Z")
Do i get better gas mileage with cruise on or off? --- ## [2006 Nissan Sentra long crank over when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-sentra-long-crank-over-when-hot/32596)
**Author:** [@jamesrdorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesrdorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-sentra-long-crank-over-when-hot/32596 "2011-07-25T16:55:26Z")
1) Fuel pressure drops when the vehicle is turned off, this might be normal, however, I do not see a return line for the fuel system. 2) My vehicle is a standard, so it will not start without pushing the clutch in. If… --- ## [Can't fill gas tank in Subaru Imprezza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-gas-tank-in-subaru-imprezza/46362)
**Author:** [@mth2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mth2000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-gas-tank-in-subaru-imprezza/46362 "2011-07-21T21:57:14Z")
Sometimes when I try to fill my car with gas I can't fill the tank. Usually I can get at least half a gallon in then the pump shuts off, sometimes the gas starts to come back out of the car (bubbles a lot at filler hole… --- ## [Is this a fuel problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fuel-problem/66429)
**Author:** [@wholeinone04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wholeinone04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fuel-problem/66429 "2011-07-20T22:47:15Z")
I have a 1995 Lexus ES300 with 180k miles. Occasionally, when I start the car, the engine turns over and begins to idle, but very quickly comes back down and will either stall completely or waver back and forth and then… --- ## [Driving Efficiently (Hypermiling?!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-efficiently-hypermiling/66297)
**Author:** [@MichaelWoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelWoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-efficiently-hypermiling/66297 "2011-07-17T02:52:39Z")
Q: Does accelerating and coasting give better fuel economy than just constant cruising? A: Don't answer that question. 1) What speeds are you operating between and acceleration rate do you use to increase your speed? … --- ## [2010 Mazda 3S 5-Door getting crappy gas mileage...and I'm not just saying this because of gas prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3s-5-door-getting-crappy-gas-mileage-and-im-not-just-saying-this-because-of-gas-prices/66144)
**Author:** [@esbowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esbowman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3s-5-door-getting-crappy-gas-mileage-and-im-not-just-saying-this-because-of-gas-prices/66144 "2011-07-15T15:20:11Z")
So I owned an FJ Cruiser for a while and decided to downsize in an attempt to save on gas. The FJ was great and served it's purpose, but I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 Sport 5-Door last year for various reasons. From the day … --- ## [95 Nissan Maxima CE faulty fuel injector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-maxima-ce-faulty-fuel-injector/10737)
**Author:** [@mkucinich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkucinich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-maxima-ce-faulty-fuel-injector/10737 "2011-07-14T04:40:51Z")
Greetings. I have a faulty fuel injector on cylinder no. 5. My repair shop has given me a quote of $450.00 to repair. I asked if a fuel injector cleaner I can add to my gas tank might help. Was told not to get my ho… --- ## [Sportage won't start with less than 1/4 tank of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sportage-wont-start-with-less-than-1-4-tank-of-gas/65811)
**Author:** [@Piraterijah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piraterijah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sportage-wont-start-with-less-than-1-4-tank-of-gas/65811 "2011-07-12T20:05:43Z")
My 2009 Sportage gives me a hard time if I have less than 1/4 tank of gas. I have used a tank cleaner for any sediment, but that didn't help. I had a mechanic look at it, but the computer said nothing was wrong. I realiz… --- ## [Jumpy after rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpy-after-rain/66128)
**Author:** [@bowsertune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowsertune)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpy-after-rain/66128 "2011-07-11T17:00:52Z")
Hey guys, I have '98 VW JETTA Wolfsburg and EVERY time after hard rain (cold OR warm weather), the next day my car is unable to start without giving it gas while turning the key. It only starts after a few tries AND it "… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Elantra, Gas Tank Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-gas-tank-question/66120)
**Author:** [@MCPayne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCPayne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-gas-tank-question/66120 "2011-07-10T19:04:13Z")
I have what may be a strange question. I have a 2008 Hyundai Elantra, which I love. However, it seems that whenever I go to get gas, at certain stations, the pump will click off shortly after the attendant puts the noz… --- ## [Van has become gas guzzler after 180,000 miles. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-has-become-gas-guzzler-after-180-000-miles-why/65924)
**Author:** [@1reflib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1reflib)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-has-become-gas-guzzler-after-180-000-miles-why/65924 "2011-07-06T04:47:25Z")
My 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan after many years of good gas mileage has become a guzzler. Has gone from 19 mpg to 10.2 mpg. Have had injectors cleaned, fuel system checked. What else can I have done? I really like this car. … --- ## [Question about buying a New \[Used\] Truck! (this is a repair question)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-buying-a-new-used-truck-this-is-a-repair-question/65631)
**Author:** [@Deksam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deksam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-buying-a-new-used-truck-this-is-a-repair-question/65631 "2011-06-23T20:27:59Z")
Hey all! My old Audi A4 looks to be going south and I've opted to get a nice used truck to take its place. I found this pretty great deal on a 97 f-150, it looks great, low-ish miles, but the thing that really worri… --- ## [1988 Saab 900S rough running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-saab-900s-rough-running/45340)
**Author:** [@WinkTimber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WinkTimber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-saab-900s-rough-running/45340 "2011-06-15T01:50:13Z")
On the 2/27/10 show that aired on Minnesota Public Radio, a caller said his Saab 900S ran rough when the gas tank got to about 1/2. The problem is common to high mileage Saab 900s. There are TWO (2) fuel pumps in t… --- ## [Nissan 300ZX Gas Mileage Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-gas-mileage-issue/65275)
**Author:** [@Sivin1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sivin1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-gas-mileage-issue/65275 "2011-06-07T01:27:38Z")
Hi. I have a 1993 300zx. Recently its gas mileage has been not great, as it's lucky to get 200 miles per tank. A couple years ago it was getting 350 or so, but has been slowly declining and this year it's just about t… --- ## [I thought I had a fuel exhaustion incident....maybe not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-thought-i-had-a-fuel-exhaustion-incident-maybe-not/65091)
**Author:** [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-thought-i-had-a-fuel-exhaustion-incident-maybe-not/65091 "2011-05-31T01:50:32Z")
Hey all, long time... I have a 99 Accord, 158,000 miles, properly maintained... Today I started my car after it had been sitting for an hour and when I pulled up to a stoplight I felt the car jerk and it looked like the… --- ## [Floorboard it - or downshift?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/floorboard-it-or-downshift/64767)
**Author:** [@dtracy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtracy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/floorboard-it-or-downshift/64767 "2011-05-20T19:39:54Z")
98 Eclipse 2.0L F-Inj. 5spd. I drive home every day up a 16 mile hill at a 7% grade (4000ft to 9000ft). Speed limit 45mph. I can maintain 45 mph in 5th gear if I keep it on the floor OR I can downshift to 4th and … --- ## [Can I put regular gas in a BMW?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-regular-gas-in-a-bmw/64290)
**Author:** [@avilleneuve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avilleneuve)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-regular-gas-in-a-bmw/64290 "2011-05-02T00:36:14Z")
Will it hurt my engine if I put regular gas in my 6 year old BMW? --- ## [Trouble with acceleration in the mountains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-acceleration-in-the-mountains/64285)
**Author:** [@slevno10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slevno10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-acceleration-in-the-mountains/64285 "2011-05-01T18:57:19Z")
I have had power problems with my Jetta when driving into the mountains for the last 2 years. The first major repair I had done 2 years ago was to fix a fuel leak in the fuel injection pump. It seemed great driving ar… --- ## [BMW 328i: Regular or Premium Fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-328i-regular-or-premium-fuel/64196)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-328i-regular-or-premium-fuel/64196 "2011-04-30T17:22:26Z")
So, my son bought the 2000 BMW 328i- I am keeping it for him until he deals with the speeding tickets... anyway... I filled the tank with regular gas- according to the owner's manual, premium is recommended, but the moto… --- ## [91 Gladiator conversion van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-gladiator-conversion-van/64123)
**Author:** [@breynolds74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breynolds74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-gladiator-conversion-van/64123 "2011-04-27T15:46:11Z")
I just purchased a 91 chevy g20 conversion van with a 5.7l v8. I have removed the back seat to make room to haul cargo and I'm looking for ways to improve gas mileage. Would moving the rear mounted spare tire to the insi… --- ## [Fuel pump repair and gas tank replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-repair-and-gas-tank-replacement/64074)
**Author:** [@bkjr61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkjr61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-repair-and-gas-tank-replacement/64074 "2011-04-26T22:20:37Z")
original owner'97pontiac Firebird dealer serviced every 3000mi.Was in storage for over a yr=bad gas-now needs fuelpump,fuelfilter, injectorservice,hoses,new gas tank- since it wouldn't come clean-battery,oilchange..… --- ## [Gas consumption in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-consumption-in-reverse/64048)
**Author:** [@izzzzrules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/izzzzrules)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-consumption-in-reverse/64048 "2011-04-26T21:08:05Z")
I just read in Reader's Digest that some can improve gas mileage by 25% by not putting their car in reverse. This seems like an exaggeration, how can putting a car in reverse be that bad.... like 25% bad? Thanks, … --- ## [Induction service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-service/64098)
**Author:** [@sincy41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sincy41)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-service/64098 "2011-04-26T20:21:09Z")
Have a 2005 Toyota Camry that accidentally had diesel fuel placed instead of regular/unleaded gas. Car had to be towed to a Toyota dealer where they said that a induction service was needed ($650). I have read a previ… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=12) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=14)