# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=17 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [97 GMC suburban 6.5l surging woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-6-5l-surging-woes/59347)
**Author:** [@dieselsub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dieselsub)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-6-5l-surging-woes/59347 "2011-01-14T01:44:14Z")
I'm driving a 97 GMC Suburban 4x4 with a 6.5l diesel at 168k miles. I have been having a problem with the vehicle surging and dying while being driven for the past 2-3 weeks. The motor will rev up in rpm's as if I'm in… --- ## [Car won't start after big snow fall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-big-snow-fall/59901)
**Author:** [@wilsonaaronm08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilsonaaronm08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-big-snow-fall/59901 "2011-01-13T21:40:22Z")
I let my gas tank in my 96 Neon get pretty empty, but I was sure that I had enough to drive to the gas station and get gas. The next morning (after a big snowfall, which is probably unrelated) my car wouldn't start. … --- ## [1999 Honda Accord problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-problems/59848)
**Author:** [@skierwvnh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skierwvnh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-problems/59848 "2011-01-12T00:31:36Z")
About 3 months ago my car had a maintenance check which resulted in new tires and some tubing replaced. About a month after the engine light came on and I took the car in to be told that the fuel values needed to be repl… --- ## [Unstable Idling Mazda 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unstable-idling-mazda-3/59713)
**Author:** [@saxman252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saxman252)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unstable-idling-mazda-3/59713 "2011-01-10T03:28:05Z")
My car exhibits unstable idling at traffic lights and stop lights after running for about 20-25 minutes. I found a TSB for Mazda 3's that states this is due to carbon deposits. Is it best to get a fuel injection service … --- ## [Big Diesel SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-diesel-suv/59760)
**Author:** [@walt\_l](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walt_l)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-diesel-suv/59760 "2011-01-09T17:33:42Z")
I'm in need of a used diesel SUV, current contenders are a Chevy Suburban and a Ford Excursion in 7.3l diesel. I have heard good things about a Dodge Diesel engine as to ease of repairs but don't know a model in the larg… --- ## [Gas gage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gage/59705)
**Author:** [@BarryF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gage/59705 "2011-01-09T14:49:44Z")
My truck's fuel bell goes off after about 225 miles and takes about 15 gallons. It has always been this way. The problem is that it has a 22 gal gas tank. The dealer says I need a new fuel sensor. I think I have an autom… --- ## [2010 Mini Cooper Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-mileage/59590)
**Author:** [@Carrie1670](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrie1670)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-mileage/59590 "2011-01-06T20:34:25Z")
I have a 2010 Mini Cooper (base model) that I got new during the summer. When I use regular gas instead of premium I get better mileage (up 3-4/ga city and 7-8 hwy). How is that possible? Am I doing any real damage to… --- ## [Car throw up fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-throw-up-fuel/59589)
**Author:** [@liton71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liton71)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-throw-up-fuel/59589 "2011-01-06T10:14:26Z")
When I put gasoline in my toyota camry it throws up all the fuel, Whats wrong. I replaced canister in this car few days ago and after that I am seeing this issue. --- ## [Premium gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gasoline/59404)
**Author:** [@dtpetty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtpetty)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gasoline/59404 "2011-01-05T00:07:01Z")
I think I have heard Click & Clack say that brand or grade of gasoline makes no diffference as long as you meet minumum octane requirements for your engine. I think they are nuts! I would like to hear other opinions… --- ## [Fuel gage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gage-question/59525)
**Author:** [@jcgove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcgove)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gage-question/59525 "2011-01-04T20:38:58Z")
My gas gage is stopping at half a tank lately and not going under half even when gas is being used. My question is, will the E light go on if the needle on the gage does not make it to E, or does the light go on when a s… --- ## [Muffler vs. Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-vs-fuel-economy/59456)
**Author:** [@islandrave1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/islandrave1980)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-vs-fuel-economy/59456 "2011-01-03T15:07:37Z")
Can a hole in a muffler, even if it's small, affect fuel economy? I notice a loud noise at cruising speed at acceleration. Vehicle: 1986 Lincoln Town Car --- ## [Nissan No Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-no-starter/59233)
**Author:** [@nissanpanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nissanpanic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-no-starter/59233 "2010-12-30T15:17:26Z")
Good running 2000 Altima GLE. Left trunk open - got a jump. At Auto Parts store tested battery, which needed to be replaced. When replaced, discovered connections to battery corroded -no good. Received temporary fix as … --- ## [Lower miles per gallon on an Audi A5?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-miles-per-gallon-on-an-audi-a5/59293)
**Author:** [@pmassumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmassumi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-miles-per-gallon-on-an-audi-a5/59293 "2010-12-30T04:15:14Z")
Hi, I have a 2008 Audi, it has been maintained properly and generally has not given me much problems. However, over the last couple of months I have noticed that my MPG's have gone down about 20-25%. Do you know what c… --- ## [I need a new-used truck, need some help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-used-truck-need-some-help/59255)
**Author:** [@Cooper0323](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cooper0323)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-used-truck-need-some-help/59255 "2010-12-29T23:18:02Z")
I currently drive a 2001 Dodge Ram, 1500, 2 wheel drive, 5.2L v8. It's a salvage title and has over 150k miles on it. It's leaking oil like crazy (1 quart per week) and has some other problems. I don't have the cash up f… --- ## [Got the new car bug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-the-new-car-bug/59177)
**Author:** [@bejindy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bejindy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-the-new-car-bug/59177 "2010-12-28T15:58:20Z")
Decision time, should I keep old reliable ('04 Ranger), or trade her in for the "EgoStroke2000" (lol, '07.5 Ram 2500), I got the money, I'm single, relatively young, and about to just go for it, what the heck! --- ## [Horrible Gas Mileage or Supporting Iraq](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-gas-mileage-or-supporting-iraq/58929)
**Author:** [@dockrell1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrell1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-gas-mileage-or-supporting-iraq/58929 "2010-12-20T20:02:58Z")
I own a 1995 Nissan Quest with approx 91k miles. Prior to my scheduled timing belt replacement, the gas mileage was slowly becoming worse. Now, after the timing belt change, the gas mileage has become atroscious. I'm … --- ## ['88 Honda Accord ref: gas mileage ques. 12-18-2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-honda-accord-ref-gas-mileage-ques-12-18-2010/58876)
**Author:** [@betty\_r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/betty_r)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2010, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-honda-accord-ref-gas-mileage-ques-12-18-2010/58876 "2010-12-20T06:57:00Z")
TO: THE STUMPED CHUMPS !! I am following up re: above referenced title per "the chumps were stumped." I tried to email during the show but was not able to register in time. When I bought my brand n… --- ## [1976 Super Beetle Will Not Start. ='(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-super-beetle-will-not-start/51513)
**Author:** [@OMEGA2669](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OMEGA2669)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2010, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-super-beetle-will-not-start/51513 "2010-12-20T05:39:14Z")
Okay. My Dad finally let me take his 1976 Super Beetle that has been sitting in his garage for the past 10 years or so. Now I did drive it a couple years ago and everything seemed fine then. The battery is charged… --- ## [Fuel doctor & ather magical fuel savers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-doctor-ather-magical-fuel-savers/58600)
**Author:** [@lbs1945](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbs1945)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-doctor-ather-magical-fuel-savers/58600 "2010-12-16T15:03:20Z")
Recently one caller asked about a gadget that plugs into a car's power outlet and massages all the electrical systems into perfect harmony. Interestingly, the January 2011 issue of Consumer Reports has a page devoted t… --- ## [The Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-vehicle-fuel-efficiency-booster/58593)
**Author:** [@Rbstimers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rbstimers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-vehicle-fuel-efficiency-booster/58593 "2010-12-14T23:08:41Z")
Here is the manufacturer of the Efficiency booster from H&S. fueldoctorusa.com/how-it-works/ I guess if you have an old car where the electrical system is hay wire, and it's so bad that the computer is not wor… --- ## [Can you help? Plastic cup used to funnel in gas melted; Half fell into tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-plastic-cup-used-to-funnel-in-gas-melted-half-fell-into-tank/58618)
**Author:** [@michaelyaziji](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelyaziji)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-plastic-cup-used-to-funnel-in-gas-melted-half-fell-into-tank/58618 "2010-12-13T22:02:45Z")
Do I have to empty tank? Just run it with piston cleaner? Other? Thanks! Michael --- ## [1992 Volvo 240 4 cylinder Wagon - sputters, turns off, turns back on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-volvo-240-4-cylinder-wagon-sputters-turns-off-turns-back-on/58513)
**Author:** [@Maxximus1074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxximus1074)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-volvo-240-4-cylinder-wagon-sputters-turns-off-turns-back-on/58513 "2010-12-11T16:41:52Z")
Hi, long time listener, first time poster here. Yesterday my 1992 Volvo 240 engine sputtered for like a second and then died in the left-turn only lane. I just last week had my oil-changed and at the same time … --- ## [TDI fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-fuel-economy/58479)
**Author:** [@starsoot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starsoot)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-fuel-economy/58479 "2010-12-10T16:54:34Z")
I have a 2010 A3 TDI that is getting much lower fuel economy than I would have expected. I have always been able to get well above EPA estimates in all my previous vehicles and, what with the VW TDI wars, it seemed likel… --- ## ['94 Grand Marquis - 4.6 - noticeable miss - no code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-grand-marquis-4-6-noticeable-miss-no-code/30422)
**Author:** [@alhinvegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alhinvegas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-grand-marquis-4-6-noticeable-miss-no-code/30422 "2009-05-15T02:40:24Z")
Particulars: 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis with a 4.6 litre engine, approximately 118,000 miles, I've put on about 15,000 over the past 18 months. The car and I live in Las Vegas, NV. For those past 18 months, the car has… --- ## [1995 gmc diesel pickup, randomly wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-diesel-pickup-randomly-wont-start/58424)
**Author:** [@bongos771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bongos771)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-diesel-pickup-randomly-wont-start/58424 "2010-12-08T01:40:50Z")
my 1995 gmc diesel truck runs great but every few weeks I will drive it someplace, park and when i try and start it, it just turns but won't catch. I come back the next day. it will start. the computer shows nothing. it … --- ## [Worst advice ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-advice-ever/58281)
**Author:** [@paulhelbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulhelbert)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-advice-ever/58281 "2010-12-06T05:06:45Z")
Was today's recommendation, to pack CV grease into the open CV joint or to use a zip boot, instead of simply replacing the half shaft with a $70.00 rebuilt unit, the worst advice ever? Replacing the shaft should only tak… --- ## [Fuel Pump intermittent when starting in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-intermittent-when-starting-in-cold-weather/58286)
**Author:** [@pk1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pk1948)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-intermittent-when-starting-in-cold-weather/58286 "2010-12-05T03:50:42Z")
1999 Ford Ranger 4x4. When temperature drops below freezing, fuel pump becomes intermittent. Must turn key on and off several times while listening for fuel pump to run. Checked signal to relay. Itermittent. Checked … --- ## [Excessive fuel use and hesitation in a 2001 Ford Ranger 4X Ext Cab 6 Cyl Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-fuel-use-and-hesitation-in-a-2001-ford-ranger-4x-ext-cab-6-cyl-pickup/58255)
**Author:** [@tkamsal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tkamsal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-fuel-use-and-hesitation-in-a-2001-ford-ranger-4x-ext-cab-6-cyl-pickup/58255 "2010-12-04T02:14:10Z")
Years ago I put in a question about the subject title. Since I had a privvate mechanic and Ford Dealer look at the problem. No Dice. Yesterday I did the equivalent of "horse whispering" on my truck and found the pro… --- ## [1995 Saturn SC - Idle Problems/stalls After Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sc-idle-problems-stalls-after-acceleration/57878)
**Author:** [@lehrhans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lehrhans)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sc-idle-problems-stalls-after-acceleration/57878 "2010-12-03T16:30:12Z")
Hello All! I have this old Saturn I just cannot give up on because the motor only have 60k original and the transmission was rebuilt about 15k ago. When it runs, it runs decent enough, no complaints. However, rece… --- ## [Fuel line replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-replacement/58210)
**Author:** [@HtheD123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HtheD123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-replacement/58210 "2010-12-03T04:15:38Z")
One of the pressurized rubber fuel lines under the hood is leaking and the other also needs to be replaced. These parts are no longer available---Chevrolet used these part numbers on one model year only. The lines have m… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=16) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=18)