# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=15 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [2001 Ford Focus Problem Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-problem-starting/62729)
**Author:** [@dogzcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dogzcatz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-problem-starting/62729 "2011-03-18T15:43:59Z")
Almost every time I start my 2001 Ford Focus, it won't start. The starter functions but the engine won't start. I have to pump it, give it gas, and once it starts, it's perfectly fine, no stalling, no problems after th… --- ## [Gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/62424)
**Author:** [@jmarkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmarkn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/62424 "2011-03-17T20:49:56Z")
On your March 5th show I heard something about Audi's being able to run on empty for sometime. You also made a reference to the Seinfeld show. I could not figure out if you were serious or not. But here is my question… --- ## [2007 Jeep Cherokee Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-cherokee-diesel/62655)
**Author:** [@Missing\_Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missing_Colorado)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-cherokee-diesel/62655 "2011-03-16T17:35:22Z")
Usually what seems to be too good to be true, is. I've seen a cherry 2007 Jeep Cherokee Limited diesel offered for $12,900 (26,000 miles). Kelley Blue book values this vehicle at $25,800. I've seen that all the regular… --- ## [Gas fumes from a parked Cabriolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-fumes-from-a-parked-cabriolet/62590)
**Author:** [@DebraJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-fumes-from-a-parked-cabriolet/62590 "2011-03-14T02:01:36Z")
Hello: I recently rented a lovely studio apartment that the home owners built above their double garage. Both of their cars are parked in the garage every night. From the Cabriolet (20 years old) comes a powerful smell o… --- ## [Idle in gear or in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-in-gear-or-in-neutral/60293)
**Author:** [@LarryEbinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryEbinger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-in-gear-or-in-neutral/60293 "2011-03-13T19:15:13Z")
A question during the show this week (1/22/2011) was whether it used more gasoline to idle in gear or in neutral with an automatic transmission. The answer was it makes little difference. I contend the engine uses m… --- ## [Ford Escort 1991 died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-1991-died/62507)
**Author:** [@bio\_joseluis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bio_joseluis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-1991-died/62507 "2011-03-12T13:04:08Z")
Hi all, First my car make and model: Ford Escort GT, 1991, 1.9L I was going into a parking lot and the ramp was very steep. I was going a little fast and heard the underside of my car hitting the edge o… --- ## [Saving gas at stoplights by turning off car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-at-stoplights-by-turning-off-car/61066)
**Author:** [@Abby\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abby_S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-at-stoplights-by-turning-off-car/61066 "2011-03-11T22:38:49Z")
I have a 2010 Mazda 3, and I live in Seattle where I find myself waiting at red lights for up to 4 minutes sometimes, and in these situations I turn off my car. Does this save any gas, or is it about equal to the amount … --- ## [2008 Suburban Slightly Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suburban-slightly-rough-idle/62446)
**Author:** [@spiegznanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spiegznanna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suburban-slightly-rough-idle/62446 "2011-03-10T20:10:33Z")
I have the 5.3L FLEX Fuel with 98K miles. I have purchased this 2nd hand and having a slight idle stumble when in park as well as in drive @ a stop light...etc. If i am under way, the vehicle runs flawlessly. When i am i… --- ## [TWO tanks, and I ran out of diesel with 20 gallons remaining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-tanks-and-i-ran-out-of-diesel-with-20-gallons-remaining/62389)
**Author:** [@JamesKelsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesKelsey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-tanks-and-i-ran-out-of-diesel-with-20-gallons-remaining/62389 "2011-03-10T03:29:09Z")
I'm an artist, so my "pickup truck' is actually a large Isuzu Cabover called an FTR; you've all seem 'em, they're nearly all white and most have boxes on the back. Anyway, I have two 50 gallon tanks, but last week … --- ## [Fuel additives to clean gas engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-to-clean-gas-engine/62423)
**Author:** [@pagosajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pagosajoe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-to-clean-gas-engine/62423 "2011-03-09T20:34:38Z")
There are many fuel additives like STP and or some very expensive ones on the market to add to your gas tank to help clean the tank and engine and so called help the engine run better. Do they really work or is this a w… --- ## [Miata fuel odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-fuel-odor/62249)
**Author:** [@Topher8170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Topher8170)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-fuel-odor/62249 "2011-03-05T19:26:36Z")
I have a 1999 Miata that suffers from a problem I have seen other owners mention, namely a strong fuel odor in the passenger compartment. Also noted in trunk but not in engine compartment. Has anyone found an answer to w… --- ## [High octane gas usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-octane-gas-usage/62143)
**Author:** [@marla\_b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marla_b)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-octane-gas-usage/62143 "2011-03-04T01:43:39Z")
I own a Lexus IS250 which on the gas cap says you must use high octane gas. My question is, do you REALLY have to use High octane everytime you gas up or can you safely use mid grade? Say every other time without damagin… --- ## [98 Toyota 4Runner Getting Poor Gas Milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-toyota-4runner-getting-poor-gas-milage/61711)
**Author:** [@mydogseamus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mydogseamus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-toyota-4runner-getting-poor-gas-milage/61711 "2011-03-02T21:17:30Z")
I am all of a sudden getting really bad gas milage on my truck and have no power. The "check engine" light was on and I changed the O2 sensor, and the light went off, but am still getting about 15 miles/gallon as opposed… --- ## [Premium fuel needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-fuel-needed/62088)
**Author:** [@willmoe84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willmoe84)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-fuel-needed/62088 "2011-03-02T18:02:19Z")
I've been searching the market for a few months in hopes of purchasing a new vehicle. After ample research, I have landed on a Nissan Altima (preferred new). However, given the packages I want I have to save 6-10k for a … --- ## [S40 gas pedal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s40-gas-pedal-problem/62068)
**Author:** [@Lizabeth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizabeth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s40-gas-pedal-problem/62068 "2011-03-01T22:05:50Z")
2006 Volvo s40 68k miles. 2 weeks ago the battery was replaced. The following day the ?Check Engine Systems? warning light went on. The car was at a stoplight, and would not accelerate. Stomped hard on the gas, it lur… --- ## [Trouble starting car blamed on water in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-car-blamed-on-water-in-gas/61967)
**Author:** [@happydriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happydriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-car-blamed-on-water-in-gas/61967 "2011-02-28T00:01:59Z")
Three times this winter, during or after a several day freeze, my car won't start without lots of gas peddle pumping. AAA tech said it was water in the gas and recommended HEET. I've used it with apparent success but w… --- ## [Same RPMs, different speeds, different driving times, same amount of gas used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-rpms-different-speeds-different-driving-times-same-amount-of-gas-used/61915)
**Author:** [@joepac1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joepac1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-rpms-different-speeds-different-driving-times-same-amount-of-gas-used/61915 "2011-02-27T23:53:34Z")
I have a 2005 Saturn Vue 5 speed manual. Recently, I drove from Buffalo, NY to Pittsburgh, PA. The trip down took me 3 hours and 20 minutes at a speed of about 73mph. I was revving at about 3500rpm in 5th gear, and us… --- ## [1996 Geo Prizm excessive fuel consumption and squeaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-geo-prizm-excessive-fuel-consumption-and-squeaking/61928)
**Author:** [@Niyakardemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Niyakardemi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-geo-prizm-excessive-fuel-consumption-and-squeaking/61928 "2011-02-27T03:12:53Z")
I have a 1996 Geo Prizm, with about 126K miles. I bought it last May, at around 120,000 miles and had no problems with it until recently, other than some minor issues with the power steering in November. In November, it … --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid Problems - MPG/IMA battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-problems-mpg-ima-battery/61730)
**Author:** [@tjgould1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjgould1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-problems-mpg-ima-battery/61730 "2011-02-23T15:27:45Z")
I noticed the same dramatic drop immediately after the IMA system was reprogrammed. A bulletin for this was issued in August of 2010. The IMA system had to be changed because the hybrid batteries were dying prematurely, … --- ## [91 Accord Fuel Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-accord-fuel-problem/61756)
**Author:** [@Geoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-accord-fuel-problem/61756 "2011-02-23T12:49:57Z")
I have a 91 Honda Accord. After the car sits for a week or so, it will not start. Engine turns over fine. If I open the bolt on the injector rail and turn the key on until fuel shoots out, the car starts fine after I tig… --- ## [Fuel./Idling for 2000 Passat 4 cyl .turbo engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-idling-for-2000-passat-4-cyl-turbo-engine/61655)
**Author:** [@passat666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/passat666)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-idling-for-2000-passat-4-cyl-turbo-engine/61655 "2011-02-22T18:08:01Z")
I just purchased a 2000 Passat and was wondering if I have to purchase premium fuel? The previous owner used premium fuel. Also, I heard that Turbo engines need idling time..is that true for these newer turbo engines? An… --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-problems/61729)
**Author:** [@tjgould1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjgould1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-problems/61729 "2011-02-22T17:55:03Z")
I had the Honda recommended software upgrade done on the car in July 2010 and have taken it back twice to two different Honda dealers more than once. The gas mileage has dropped from 44 to 40 consistently for the same ro… --- ## [Shuttering, stall, then fine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuttering-stall-then-fine/61499)
**Author:** [@Patricia45385](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia45385)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuttering-stall-then-fine/61499 "2011-02-22T15:34:38Z")
I have a 2002 mercury sable- 65,000 miles- just bought it 3 months ago. 6 weeks after buying it- my daughter is backing out of her driveway, the car begins massive "shuttering" and stalls. Won't start again for 24 hour… --- ## [Olds 88 (1998) Low fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-88-1998-low-fuel-pressure/61440)
**Author:** [@mitchellt.eng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitchellt.eng)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-88-1998-low-fuel-pressure/61440 "2011-02-21T02:27:49Z")
My 88 "Rosie" has been having problems for months. It hesitates, stalls, and sometimes backfires. This is an intermittent problem, though it is happening more often lately. I took it to local auto shop and their computer… --- ## [Buying a truck- Gas or Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-truck-gas-or-diesel/61566)
**Author:** [@Thomi\_Q](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomi_Q)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-truck-gas-or-diesel/61566 "2011-02-21T01:21:50Z")
I am about to trade up from my 1/2 ton GMC- looking at Ford F250's and Chevy/GMC 2500's. (I live in CO and pull a horse trailer, so I want a bit more whoa and go in the mountains.) I have been trying to buy used, under… --- ## [No Power on Diesel Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-on-diesel-engine/61109)
**Author:** [@gettinthere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gettinthere)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-on-diesel-engine/61109 "2011-02-20T23:07:15Z")
I have a Cummins ISB 350 with CM2150 in my 2008 Discovery 40X motorhome. Right now the engine does not seem to have any power. It will get up to speed, but VERY slowly. Both fuel filters have been changed. IF you ste… --- ## [Fuel pump help! 71 dart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-help-71-dart/61516)
**Author:** [@cricket73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cricket73)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-help-71-dart/61516 "2011-02-19T20:01:18Z")
ok, i just became the proud owner of a 71 dodge dart.. fuel pump was not working, and am converting to an electric (airtex e8016s) and am told i need a relay. airtex doesn't seem to have one, is there another i can use? … --- ## [Help I don't know whats wrong with my stalling car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-dont-know-whats-wrong-with-my-stalling-car/56337)
**Author:** [@Msrican77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Msrican77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-dont-know-whats-wrong-with-my-stalling-car/56337 "2011-02-18T02:22:02Z")
Hello, I was the proud owner of a 2005 VW Jetta (new body style), US specs. I purchased the car in July 2008. Ive had issue after issue with the car. Recently, i had the engine light coming on. The car wasn't acting … --- ## [1998 Honda CR-V will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-will-not-start/61390)
**Author:** [@mowandon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mowandon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-will-not-start/61390 "2011-02-17T01:22:18Z")
I am helping a friend get her CR-V started. The problem I have found is that it is not getting fuel to the injectors. My question is....Is it the fuel pump or the fuel filter? Where to start?! --- ## [Octane booster bogus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-booster-bogus/61371)
**Author:** [@Odelay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Odelay)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-booster-bogus/61371 "2011-02-15T22:22:42Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey and live in a country with very poor quality unleaded gasoline. All the gas stations sell Octane booster to put in each time you fill up. Is it wise to use this stuff? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=14) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=16)