# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## ['How to Find the Cheapest Gas Near You'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-the-cheapest-gas-near-you/182934)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-the-cheapest-gas-near-you/182934 "2022-03-18T04:37:20Z")
‘We recommend avoiding the popular crowdsourced gas-price finder GasBuddy. It’s a privacy nightmare, and you have better options.’ says Wirecutter GasBuddy Is a Privacy Nightmare. Here Are Other Ways to Find the Cheapes… --- ## [Crank won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-wont-start/182994)
**Author:** [@Shonna-Berry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shonna-Berry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-wont-start/182994 "2022-03-15T14:04:34Z")
1996 F150, 5.0L 5-spd 4x4 Crank no start, ambient temp has no effect Plug in the diagnostic scanner clear DTC’s it starts every time, starts for the rest of the day, runs smooth and strong, the next morning crank no st… --- ## [Ethanol in gas is a negative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-gas-is-a-negative/182555)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-gas-is-a-negative/182555 "2022-02-20T03:05:54Z")
Latest study indicates that putting ethanol in gas at best does nothing to improve air quality, and likely makes it worse. Ethanol at the Gas Pump May Be Hurting Air Quality, Study Says (caranddriver.com) --- ## [New engine, LESS mpg? Huh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-less-mpg-huh/177127)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-less-mpg-huh/177127 "2022-01-14T12:07:01Z")
I’ve recently replaced the engine in my 2007 Pacifica. The newer one has half the mileage, yet the mpg has reduced by about 25%! What gives? I figure it must have something to do with the computer but if I knew for sure,… --- ## [E-torque hemi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-torque-hemi/181561)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-torque-hemi/181561 "2022-01-01T18:23:02Z")
So I did a little research because I noticed there are 2 different 5.7 liter hemi engines available on Ram pickups. The standard engine has 395 hp and 410 ft-lb of torque, tows 11,410 lb. and the mileage is 15/21 mpg. … --- ## [Low voltage to fuel pump on pt cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-to-fuel-pump-on-pt-cruiser/181504)
**Author:** [@jimmoore21\_178755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmoore21_178755)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-to-fuel-pump-on-pt-cruiser/181504 "2021-12-28T19:50:05Z")
hey everyone …first time poster…long time mechanic I have a 2008 PT cruiser that I am only getting 10 volts to my fuel pump. and obviously at 10 volts pump will not kick on. Has anyone dealt with this pr ran into this… --- ## [Chevy 229 stroker build](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-229-stroker-build/181396)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-229-stroker-build/181396 "2021-12-23T12:41:59Z")
I have a 1981 malibu classic 2 door with a 3.8 229 stock engine transmission is unknown. I have decided to do a stroker build as this engine only has 56,000 miles on it but I have never done this before so could someone … --- ## [Semiconductor shortage: GM builds pickups without fuel economy module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semiconductor-shortage-gm-builds-pickups-without-fuel-economy-module/181350)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semiconductor-shortage-gm-builds-pickups-without-fuel-economy-module/181350 "2021-12-20T21:16:08Z")
I’ve never heard of a fuel economy module! This seems like some kind of scam. What part can be removed that will make the vehicle still pass emissions requirements but get 1MPG worse fuel economy? --- ## [Who's takin my JUICE?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-takin-my-juice/181173)
**Author:** [@bobdbaker88\_178523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobdbaker88_178523)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-takin-my-juice/181173 "2021-12-09T00:49:21Z")
2005 GMC Canyon - NEW Battery surprises me with dead over night. I have noticed when I first bought this truck, when I park (and open the door) the chime rings to remind me to take my keys that are still in the ignition… --- ## [ICE vs EV: fill up cost comparison](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-vs-ev-fill-up-cost-comparison/180340)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-vs-ev-fill-up-cost-comparison/180340 "2021-11-15T21:47:27Z")
This article documents a study comparing the cost to fill up your ICE vehicles and typical EVs available today. The big takeaway is that EVs are typically more expensive to fill up than gasoline powered vehicles. It’s a … --- ## [Why are the manual transmission EPA fuel economy ratings so low?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-the-manual-transmission-epa-fuel-economy-ratings-so-low/180220)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-the-manual-transmission-epa-fuel-economy-ratings-so-low/180220 "2021-11-07T17:28:17Z")
I know the modern 5+ speed automatics with torque converters that lock up in most gears do just as well as a manual transmission on fuel economy. I’m asking about the older 4 speed automatics where the torque converter o… --- ## [F100 EV truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f100-ev-truck/180400)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f100-ev-truck/180400 "2021-11-03T22:38:10Z")
Ford produced an F100 EV concept truck to highlight their new electric crate motor. Ford wants to sell us an Eluminator with 281 HP and 307 lb-ft torque. At 205 lbs, it could find application in smaller vehicles too. You… --- ## [Biodiesel has become so popular it's driving up the price of soy oil for eaters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biodiesel-has-become-so-popular-its-driving-up-the-price-of-soy-oil-for-eaters/180293)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biodiesel-has-become-so-popular-its-driving-up-the-price-of-soy-oil-for-eaters/180293 "2021-10-31T20:38:43Z")
‘ATC’ had this segment tonight: BTW, you can be converted into biodiesel, too. Real motorheads can donate their bodies to Changing World Technologies, which is turning animal corpses into biodiesel. --- ## [Flashers not working, relay question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343)
**Author:** [@gregorym38\_175755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregorym38_175755)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashers-not-working-relay-question/180343 "2021-10-31T16:51:38Z")
I just installed led tail lights and headlight, but the relay i have right now is hyper flashing. I went to Advance Auto and got an led compatible relay, but it does not work. It fits in just fine though. Is there anythi… --- ## [Fuel Pump doesn't prime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-doesnt-prime/180021)
**Author:** [@bryan3852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryan3852)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-doesnt-prime/180021 "2021-10-24T12:37:27Z")
130000 miles, awd 2008 Ford Edge The vehicle was in park and I pressed the gas quickly almost to the floor and the engine died immediately. Fuel pump doesn’t prime now. I checked fuses and relays, replaced relay. I c… --- ## [2002 Nissan Altima Random Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-altima-random-misfires/179828)
**Author:** [@christopher.hestand\_177569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopher.hestand_177569)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-altima-random-misfires/179828 "2021-10-06T21:52:26Z")
2002 Nissan Altima, 85k miles. Lately, about every few weeks, I get a misfire on cylinder 1 on a cold start. After a few seconds, it smooths itself out and operates normally. This morning, the same happened, but it was c… --- ## [2003 Ford Exp. 5.4L apparent fuel/injector issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-exp-5-4l-apparent-fuel-injector-issue/177923)
**Author:** [@Busta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Busta)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-exp-5-4l-apparent-fuel-injector-issue/177923 "2021-07-09T17:18:06Z")
My '03 Ford Ex. turns over and over and over but won’t fire. Suspected fuel feed issue maybe due to bad/trashy gas but not sure. Shortly after buying gas from a country station during the recent “gas shortage” scare, m… --- ## [Instrument Cluster or Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-or-fuel-pump/177609)
**Author:** [@sairagsoto\_175861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sairagsoto_175861)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-or-fuel-pump/177609 "2021-06-29T11:26:44Z")
My Audi A4 2009 stopped recording fuel level at the instrument cluster. The dealer reported finding two faults–one coming from the instrument cluster and the other from the fuel pumps. I’ve asked if they can narrow down … --- ## [Is it just me or does GM's EV batteries & platform concept appear to be a winner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-does-gms-ev-batteries-platform-concept-appear-to-be-a-winner/176015)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-does-gms-ev-batteries-platform-concept-appear-to-be-a-winner/176015 "2021-04-13T18:01:07Z")
Practical, affordable A cheaper, flatter, stackable (depending on vehicle requirements) EV battery pack, with better range is in the not too distant future. Flat, Stackable EV Battery Design | General Motors (gm.com) A… --- ## [Better MPG from 2007 Honda Accord 2.4 with Overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg-from-2007-honda-accord-2-4-with-overdrive/176722)
**Author:** [@Scott-in-Pittsburg-CA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-in-Pittsburg-CA)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg-from-2007-honda-accord-2-4-with-overdrive/176722 "2021-05-18T13:03:58Z")
I’ve got a 2007 Honda Accord 2.4 L with overdrive. Hwy I’m getting 27 - 30mpg City I’m getting -23 - 25mpg City driving seems to drink gas. As a Scotsman that is hard to take. What can I do? --- ## [06 Mustang GT \[automatic\] stuttering when downshifting to go faster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mustang-gt-automatic-stuttering-when-downshifting-to-go-faster/176210)
**Author:** [@matrixscarz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matrixscarz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mustang-gt-automatic-stuttering-when-downshifting-to-go-faster/176210 "2021-04-20T18:48:24Z")
Hey guys, I drive an automatic 06 mustang gt convertible premium. basically stock. im not quite sure if it is a specific gear that this issue takes place in but im going to try to give as much info as i can. When im in l… --- ## [Efficiency Advantage of Electric Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/efficiency-advantage-of-electric-cars/174659)
**Author:** [@Engineer\_Cliff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Engineer_Cliff)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/efficiency-advantage-of-electric-cars/174659 "2021-02-05T18:28:05Z")
I appreciate your advocacy for electric vehicles, but in today’s (1/31/2021) newspaper column, I think you missed one big advantage. A power plant producing electricity is about 50% efficient. A gasoline engine produci… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen GTI - fuel type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-fuel-type/131565)
**Author:** [@teelopier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teelopier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-fuel-type/131565 "2021-01-09T16:03:18Z")
If my car suggests mid-grade fuel (87), can I use half 85 and half 91? does it get mixed up? --- ## [Help! My 2017 Outback Gets Terrible Gas Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-2017-outback-gets-terrible-gas-mileage/129846)
**Author:** [@carmen225\_1\_145182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmen225_1_145182)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-2017-outback-gets-terrible-gas-mileage/129846 "2021-01-06T00:59:38Z")
I bought a used 2017 Subaru Outback touring, and from what I’ve been able to calculate, its actual gas mileage fluctuates between 15 and 18 mpg! Does anyone know what’s wrong with this car? This can’t be normal for a new… --- ## [Open Loop/Closed Loop Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-loop-closed-loop-question/173451)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-loop-closed-loop-question/173451 "2020-12-29T19:53:52Z")
Hi all!! Just curious. Do cars switch to Open Loop when in Park/Neutral? --- ## [Starting Problem and Vacuum in Gas Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048)
**Author:** [@roddhall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roddhall1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048 "2020-12-14T23:52:43Z")
Yesterday my 1996 Mercedes C220 would not start. It cranked like crazy but would not fire. Some things I suspect contributed: The gas tank was below 1/4 full. It was cold ... about 25F. The night before I had put 140 lb.… --- ## [Jeep fuel pressure drops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-fuel-pressure-drops/173093)
**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-fuel-pressure-drops/173093 "2020-12-08T21:49:40Z")
I have a 1995 grand Cherokee it’s got a 5.2 V8 Months back I got dirty water in the tank not knowing and drove it half a mile till it went to sputtering real bad till it died I drained the tank put fresh gas in it chang… --- ## [Oil companies using food waste to make diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-companies-using-food-waste-to-make-diesel/172977)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-companies-using-food-waste-to-make-diesel/172977 "2020-12-06T14:38:51Z")
I just read an article in the NY Times (I’ll spare the URI out of deference to the delicate sensibilities of some forum participants.) about oil companies collecting waste food grease, processing it into regular diesel, … --- ## [Ford Ranger 2001 Lean on Bank 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-2001-lean-on-bank-1/172798)
**Author:** [@Michaela.osgood1313\_172630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaela.osgood1313_172630)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-2001-lean-on-bank-1/172798 "2020-11-29T22:55:11Z")
Hello, I have a 2001 Ford Ranger. It is a 4.0 and has a little over 200,000 miles on it. I have spent more money on mechanics that havent fixed the issue then the truck is probably worth. I have fixed the spark plugs, sp… --- ## [Audi TT limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-tt-limp-mode/172422)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-tt-limp-mode/172422 "2020-11-27T23:25:54Z")
Note, Manual Shift, 2001. Car has lost power, randomly, 4 times in 3 years. I pull over, turn off the car, turn back on and drive off. While driving during these events, the rpm goes to 1,000, at which point the motor fl… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=3)