# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=16 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Alternative Fuel for Roadtrip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-fuel-for-roadtrip/61363)
**Author:** [@whitenoise10101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whitenoise10101)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-fuel-for-roadtrip/61363 "2011-02-15T21:42:48Z")
Hey! I have a 1994 Volvo. It is a great car- only downside is that it gets a little under 20 miles to the gallon. In a few months I'll be driving from California to Boston, where the car will end up. So, I have strated l… --- ## [Gas mileage drop after repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-drop-after-repairs/61280)
**Author:** [@novium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/novium)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-drop-after-repairs/61280 "2011-02-15T16:07:06Z")
I bought a used car last summer, and so far it's been great. I drive a great deal (about 40,000 miles a year, all rural highway driving) and so the selling point for me was that a)it was AWD and b) that it got around 24 … --- ## [Toxic fumes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toxic-fumes/61347)
**Author:** [@cyberwraith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyberwraith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toxic-fumes/61347 "2011-02-15T13:42:22Z")
This question is a little more serious than your show, but here goes. Is it likely that my 1982 Mercedes 240 emits killer fumes? The reason I ask is that the previous owner recently died of brain cancer, and my now adult… --- ## [Mpg sez who?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-sez-who/61191)
**Author:** [@K83NOLA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K83NOLA)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-sez-who/61191 "2011-02-13T03:38:36Z")
I have a 2009 Chev Equinox with 18K miles. On a recent highway trip, I got only 22 mpg (only 2 people in car, used cruise control, wasn't hauling a horse...) - the dealer sticker claimed this car should get about 32 mpg … --- ## [Recall (06230) Replacement of Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-06230-replacement-of-fuel-tank/61242)
**Author:** [@Gidget1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gidget1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-06230-replacement-of-fuel-tank/61242 "2011-02-12T19:13:18Z")
I had my mechanic check for a fuel leak. He said it should be covered under a recall. He gave me a copy of the recall letter. I called a GM dealership to have the recalled item replaced and he said that my vin is not lis… --- ## [No brake, turn, or hazards in rear, all fuses are good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-turn-or-hazards-in-rear-all-fuses-are-good/61143)
**Author:** [@h\_kench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h_kench)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-turn-or-hazards-in-rear-all-fuses-are-good/61143 "2011-02-10T15:17:45Z")
So my dash turn indicator light flashes really fast (sometimes), and I have no brake lights (no left, no right, no high mount center), no rear hazard lights, and no rear signal lights. I do have tail lights. Fuses are … --- ## [Fusion Hybrid - v - Fusion SEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fusion-hybrid-v-fusion-sel/61000)
**Author:** [@jhudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhudson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fusion-hybrid-v-fusion-sel/61000 "2011-02-08T05:26:32Z")
It is not unusual for me to drive over 150 miles in a day. I estimate that my average speed is 55mph over mostly mountinous backroads, slowing down for occasional small towns. My question is...would a driver such as my… --- ## [Fuel economy vs reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-vs-reliability/60973)
**Author:** [@dale234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale234)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-vs-reliability/60973 "2011-02-07T21:03:05Z")
I am buying a used car and my choice is between a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5S or a 2008 Volvo S60 2.5T. Do I buy for fuel economy or reliability? --- ## [Duramax or powerstroke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duramax-or-powerstroke/60961)
**Author:** [@n2alaska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2alaska)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duramax-or-powerstroke/60961 "2011-02-06T14:00:49Z")
I'm in the market for a new truck, I want a 1 ton, but 3/4 ton will do. I have a dilemma though, do I get a tried and true Ford with a 7.3L Powerstroke diesel, or do i try an early 2000's Chevy with a Duramax Allison com… --- ## [Volvo will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-will-not-start/60894)
**Author:** [@tiffanymartin30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffanymartin30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-will-not-start/60894 "2011-02-04T22:28:21Z")
moved car the night before it was fine ,tried to go to work next morning it would not start. I bought a new battery still wont start gas tank was less than a quarter. it turns over but its not catching the temperature ha… --- ## [2001 ford taurus engine light flashing with car shaking & dying when idles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-engine-light-flashing-with-car-shaking-dying-when-idles/60743)
**Author:** [@beccabutt0407](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccabutt0407)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-engine-light-flashing-with-car-shaking-dying-when-idles/60743 "2011-02-04T18:16:49Z")
I have 104k miles on car, had tune up back in 09, new die hard battery from sears spring '10, just today my car started to shake when in idling, check engine light flashing. It seems to shake itself even while driving, w… --- ## [7.3L Powerstroke funny noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7-3l-powerstroke-funny-noise/60869)
**Author:** [@n2alaska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2alaska)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7-3l-powerstroke-funny-noise/60869 "2011-02-04T16:11:33Z")
I have a '97 F-350 with a 7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel, I frequently haul a 27ft bumper tow trailer weighing upwards of 6,000 lbs, which by the way it tows beautifully, but if i am pulling up a long hill or have been on… --- ## [Top Tier gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-gasoline/60808)
**Author:** [@R.PHILIP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R.PHILIP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-gasoline/60808 "2011-02-03T01:53:10Z")
I have two vehicles that the owners manual recommends that I use top tier gasoline. The vehicles are a 2008 BMW 328I and a 2011 Buick Enclave. Top Tier gasoline is suppose to contain more detergent. I believe gasoline… --- ## [Confused about fuel mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-fuel-mileage/60772)
**Author:** [@mjsauto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjsauto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-fuel-mileage/60772 "2011-02-03T01:12:12Z")
I'm very confused about fuel mileage and while it seems a simple concept, things don't seem to add up. Here are some examples: 1. I drive a 2002 Saturn S-series sedan with a 5-speed. I get an honest 34-36 miles p… --- ## [Retractable gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retractable-gas-pedal/60786)
**Author:** [@10greenbay09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/10greenbay09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retractable-gas-pedal/60786 "2011-02-02T03:21:00Z")
My 2003 Explorer has a retractable gas pedal. I am a short female (5') and this pedal allows me to sit back from the steering wheel and have much less of a blind spot out the driver side window. What other cars have th… --- ## [Aprox. VW Westfalia gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aprox-vw-westfalia-gas-mileage/60682)
**Author:** [@audmax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/audmax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aprox-vw-westfalia-gas-mileage/60682 "2011-02-01T20:56:41Z")
In general, what aprox. gas mileage do y-all think I can get with a Westy that runs well, good tires etc. water cooled 1987- ish 2.1 liter. thanks !! --- ## [Colder weather = better running car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colder-weather-better-running-car/60768)
**Author:** [@Nicki\_Holmen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicki_Holmen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colder-weather-better-running-car/60768 "2011-02-01T19:04:22Z")
I thought my 1998 Pontiac Bonneville with 224k miles had finally clunked this past May - there was something wrong with the fuel line. Stuck in Las Vegas, New Mexico on a Sunday I was lucky enough to find a mechanic with… --- ## [New Car Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-mileage/58323)
**Author:** [@sf\_red](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sf_red)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-mileage/58323 "2011-01-26T14:35:43Z")
My car is 5 weeks old and I'm getting 14 city/18 hwy mpg opposed to the 22/35 listed for this car. Service dept says I have to drive it 10,000 miles before that mileage kicks in. Every car person I've talked to says that… --- ## [Fuel rail deposits.. what causes them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-rail-deposits-what-causes-them/60407)
**Author:** [@bernd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-rail-deposits-what-causes-them/60407 "2011-01-25T04:47:15Z")
I found a white to yellow, chalky substance adhered to the inside of the fuel rail on my '97 Elantra. This led to the failure of the fuel injectors. I was wondering if anyone has seen this before and what causes it. Bad … --- ## [67 Alfa Duetto winter storage and fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/67-alfa-duetto-winter-storage-and-fuel/60375)
**Author:** [@JagAlfaOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JagAlfaOwner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/67-alfa-duetto-winter-storage-and-fuel/60375 "2011-01-23T18:38:08Z")
I have a 67 Ala Romeo Duetto. It has twin webers and it took me several month / years to get them right. Now they are right, good power, equal distribution no motor vibration. What is the best method for winter storag… --- ## [Fuel pump failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-failures/60344)
**Author:** [@CT-Ingrish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CT-Ingrish)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-failures/60344 "2011-01-23T05:38:34Z")
1975 Jensen Healey What are possible reasons for fuel pump failures -- other than old age and trash in the fuel? Background: Have replaced fuel pump about five (5) times in past eight (8) years. It has started to be… --- ## [Fuel injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/60114)
**Author:** [@norrrisrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/norrrisrich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/60114 "2011-01-18T18:11:29Z")
I own a 2007 Honda Accord with 36,000 miles. I just had the oil changed and the shop suggested that the fuel injectors needed to be serviced. I had a 30,000 service done by my regular shop last year. It does not appea… --- ## [Gas mileage getting continualy worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-getting-continualy-worse/59797)
**Author:** [@gcavill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcavill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-getting-continualy-worse/59797 "2011-01-18T17:49:55Z")
I have a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD that is getting poor gas mileage. Yes, it is a truck, and yes I expect bad gas mileage but 7.5 miles/ gallon is horrendous. I pull s 4 horses trailer sometimes, so no comments about gett… --- ## [97 Geo Metro Starting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-geo-metro-starting-issue/60060)
**Author:** [@threecarsguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threecarsguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-geo-metro-starting-issue/60060 "2011-01-18T13:13:47Z")
I have a 97 Geo Metro two door that just stalled on me one day driving up a hill. It was low on fuel and so I thought it might have just ran out of fuel. I put more fuel in it but it would not start. I had it towed ba… --- ## [Station Wagons vs. Minivans mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/station-wagons-vs-minivans-mileage/59796)
**Author:** [@Gdala1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gdala1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/station-wagons-vs-minivans-mileage/59796 "2011-01-18T00:16:42Z")
HI - As a general rule, do station wagons get better mileage/fuel economy than minivans? Or vice versa? Or is there no general rule? Thanks! --- ## [Fuel economic trucks and towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economic-trucks-and-towing/59944)
**Author:** [@deanef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deanef)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economic-trucks-and-towing/59944 "2011-01-17T16:50:48Z")
I'm fuel economy conscious. I need to plow up to six inches of snow and pull a 1300 lb. RV trailer long distances. What truck will give me the towing power and the best fuel economy around town and when towing? Are we … --- ## [84 jaguar v12 need help! Raw fuel in exhaust and air cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-jaguar-v12-need-help-raw-fuel-in-exhaust-and-air-cleaner/60002)
**Author:** [@nuttydriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nuttydriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-jaguar-v12-need-help-raw-fuel-in-exhaust-and-air-cleaner/60002 "2011-01-17T16:23:40Z")
I have an 84 xjs v12. It's dumping raw fuel into the exhaust and getting the air filter wet with fuel on the drivers side only. It's also smoking out the exhaust real bad on that side as well. I need some help as to wher… --- ## [Hyundai won't start (lots of info)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-wont-start-lots-of-info/59232)
**Author:** [@bernd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernd)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-wont-start-lots-of-info/59232 "2011-01-15T15:45:23Z")
97 Elantra, over 200kmi. I noticed decreased MPG's over the fall, not a lot, but some. Then, it started running rough and throwing a random misfire code and misfire in cylinder #4. Replaced the plugs, and the wires appea… --- ## [My Car Will Not Start! Fuel will not ignite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-will-not-start-fuel-will-not-ignite/59898)
**Author:** [@dennisg13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennisg13)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-will-not-start-fuel-will-not-ignite/59898 "2011-01-14T19:13:09Z")
I blew the timing belt on my 1997 Mazda Miata with 215,000 miles. It's a non-interference engine so no damage was done. My mechanic put a new timing belt and water pump on. There is excellent compression in all four cyli… --- ## [1997 Honda Accord LX not starting after filling up Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-lx-not-starting-after-filling-up-gas/59909)
**Author:** [@VijayRao70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VijayRao70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-lx-not-starting-after-filling-up-gas/59909 "2011-01-14T15:44:41Z")
Hi, My Name is Vijay Rao from Jacksonville, FL and I have 1997 Honda Accord LX with 172000 miles on it. Recently (On Dec27th 2010) after I filled the car with tank of gas, when I tried to start the car, it just died n… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=15) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=17)