# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=21 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Fuel Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue/53589)
**Author:** [@BornInaaronhTheDTown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BornInaaronhTheDTown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue/53589 "2010-08-15T21:23:03Z")
I have a 1996 Impala SS and it wont start. I replaced the fuel pump, filter and sending unit. I pull the gas line off at the fuel rail and almost no gas is coming out. I also blew out the lines to check for clogs. None t… --- ## [Tight gas pedal in Acura TL has me on the brink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tight-gas-pedal-in-acura-tl-has-me-on-the-brink/53595)
**Author:** [@anarin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anarin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tight-gas-pedal-in-acura-tl-has-me-on-the-brink/53595 "2010-08-15T21:02:22Z")
I've been driving an Acura TL 2002 for several years now and it's been an amazing car. I love it in almost every way except for the gas pedal. It's always been on the tight side but I could handle it until a few months a… --- ## [Power problem: loss of, what else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-problem-loss-of-what-else/53533)
**Author:** [@Hank\_Schiffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hank_Schiffman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-problem-loss-of-what-else/53533 "2010-08-14T17:20:13Z")
320 k miles! Rear driver's side panel has rust, but otherwise fine for a pre-cup-holder/pre-CD vehicle. Inherited from my dad. A connection to the past. It costs me more to garage the car in Manhattan than many pay to le… --- ## [Premium vs. Regular Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-vs-regular-gas/53459)
**Author:** [@camille.ashcraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camille.ashcraft)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-vs-regular-gas/53459 "2010-08-14T16:06:46Z")
Is it OK to use regular rather than premium gas in a 1995 Acura Legend. The book that came with the car states that only premium should be used. I would prefer to use regular if it will not damage the car. --- ## [Dodge Durango Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-fuel-pump/53464)
**Author:** [@Jimmy7104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy7104)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-fuel-pump/53464 "2010-08-13T17:46:13Z")
I have a 2001 Dodge Durango with a 4.7L V8 which sat all winter without gas. I crank it for a few seconds every day as if I were going to drive it and so far a couple of times it did try to fire just enough to make it t… --- ## [Fuel or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-or-not/53438)
**Author:** [@whiteimpala2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whiteimpala2005)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-or-not/53438 "2010-08-13T14:34:19Z")
Impala 2005, 3.4. A week ago car would not start as normal. Turn key and would try to turn over, but wouldn't start. On fifth try I gave it some gas and car started. On initial take off in mornings car seems to be a … --- ## [Car dies going down a hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-going-down-a-hill/53431)
**Author:** [@stacy-in-nj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stacy-in-nj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-going-down-a-hill/53431 "2010-08-12T21:44:50Z")
My Honda Civic Wagovan has had a problem since getting to NJ from CA last Fall. Intermittently, but more often as time passes, it will die after starting and being driven down a small hill. If I keep it in gear (it's a s… --- ## [Gasoline Usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-usage/53225)
**Author:** [@frjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frjohnson)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-usage/53225 "2010-08-11T00:49:04Z")
Some luxury SUV's have "premium gasoline required" and I have always been told that all gas is basically the same. What are, if any,the consequeces of using mid-grade gasoline instead of premium? --- ## [Bad fuel pump in 86 VW Golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-pump-in-86-vw-golf/52820)
**Author:** [@jafo88fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jafo88fan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-pump-in-86-vw-golf/52820 "2010-08-10T17:38:07Z")
A couple things Tom and Ray potentially missed in this call is that in the 85 model, and both have to do with the fuel tank. The 1985 Golf, which was the first year for this generation, has a plastic tank. Likely an… --- ## [Is my fuel regulator any good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-fuel-regulator-any-good/53261)
**Author:** [@mjgrosso93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjgrosso93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-fuel-regulator-any-good/53261 "2010-08-10T00:02:29Z")
I have a 93 Infiniti J30 and I was wondering if my fuel regulator is good. It has a small opening for vacuum which I can't suck or blow through. It has two openings for fuel, top and bottom. I can blow through the top on… --- ## [1986 VW Fuel Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-vw-fuel-pump-problem/53025)
**Author:** [@cewhite3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cewhite3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-vw-fuel-pump-problem/53025 "2010-08-05T17:46:45Z")
On last weeks show (a "vintage" show) there was a discussion regarding 1986 VWs and fuel pumps. The car's owner was banging on the fuel pump to get it working. I think the owner needs to check the IN-TANK pump. This vint… --- ## [Power steering line and gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-line-and-gas-mileage/52976)
**Author:** [@livininswfl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/livininswfl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-line-and-gas-mileage/52976 "2010-08-04T19:08:39Z")
We just replaced the power steering line on our '98 chrys concorde (it rusted out). Right after we got the car back from the repair shop, the gas mileage went way down. We used an 1/8 of a tank of gas to go approx 40 m… --- ## [Car Storage - Long Term](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage-long-term/52932)
**Author:** [@air4ce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/air4ce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage-long-term/52932 "2010-08-03T21:44:41Z")
My daughter is going to college but is leaving her VW Jetta TDI behind. We won't be using it, and it will be stored during a brutal Canadian Winter. Any storage tips? --- ## [Saturn - Fuel Issues - Car shaking like it is going to stall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-fuel-issues-car-shaking-like-it-is-going-to-stall/52868)
**Author:** [@Hanrsb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hanrsb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-fuel-issues-car-shaking-like-it-is-going-to-stall/52868 "2010-08-03T00:57:58Z")
I have a 2002 Saturn SL1 with 82K miles. About a year and a half ago I experienced some stalling that usually occured between 0 & 10 miles per hour. It was in the shop a couple times and they could never diagnose it. … --- ## [GMC Sierra irradic running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sierra-irradic-running/52821)
**Author:** [@NanBen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NanBen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sierra-irradic-running/52821 "2010-08-02T21:53:28Z")
I have a 1995 GMC Sierra 3/4 ton with a 6.5 turbo diesel. Long story short, when it first cranks it runs fine for a couple of miles, then it starts to feel like it wants to shut off - sorta like it is not getting enough … --- ## [MPG lower than I expected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-lower-than-i-expected/52627)
**Author:** [@ctrish\_15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ctrish_15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-lower-than-i-expected/52627 "2010-07-29T14:53:52Z")
I recently purchased a 2009 Kia Rondo. It's supposed to get mid-20s in town and high-20s on the highway. I got these projections from CR online, book and magazine. The best I've gotten so far is 22.8. What can I do about… --- ## [Won't turn over until it cools a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over-until-it-cools-a-bit/46935)
**Author:** [@dantk2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dantk2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over-until-it-cools-a-bit/46935 "2010-07-29T11:15:33Z")
Thinking the fuel pump. Any ideas? thanks --- ## [1974 Ford F100 stalls like out of gas, when not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-ford-f100-stalls-like-out-of-gas-when-not/52416)
**Author:** [@Joanna74F100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanna74F100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-ford-f100-stalls-like-out-of-gas-when-not/52416 "2010-07-25T13:31:03Z")
Hello, I recently purchased a '74 Ford F100 ('81 Lincoln Continental engine) in great condition. I've been driving it for a few weeks now with no problems. Until today. I had driven the truck to work, lunch, an errand,… --- ## [Jet fuel in my truck & tractor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jet-fuel-in-my-truck-tractor/52294)
**Author:** [@yukon\_mike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yukon_mike)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jet-fuel-in-my-truck-tractor/52294 "2010-07-25T00:56:19Z")
I have access to J-1 jet fuel that was used to test the fuel for sediment so it can be used in air ambulance helicopters. It goes from the pump to a white-porcelain-lined ss bucket to a high quality gas can. I've been t… --- ## [Porsche gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-gas-tank/52382)
**Author:** [@breezehill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breezehill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-gas-tank/52382 "2010-07-24T17:00:13Z")
I have a 2008 Porsche C4S Cabriolet. After it is parked in the sun on a warm day it is impossible to fill the gas tank. There appears to be a vapor lock and no gas will flow into the tank. When it cools down several h… --- ## [MPG Stupid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-stupid/52330)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-stupid/52330 "2010-07-23T21:25:12Z")
Just read a good article which recommends a new method of measuring fuel efficiency. Which saves more gasoline, going from 10 to 20 mpg, or going from 33 to 50 mpg? If you're like most,you picked the second one. But… --- ## [Mow MPG on Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mow-mpg-on-hyundai-santa-fe/52234)
**Author:** [@bigbruno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbruno)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mow-mpg-on-hyundai-santa-fe/52234 "2010-07-23T02:38:34Z")
One of the reasons I purchased the 4 cylinder 2 wheel driveSanta Fe was the low gas miliage for an SUV. It was advertised to get 20/28 MPG. I am getting around 17 MPG driving in the suburbs. Car has 1,500 miles. Do y… --- ## [90 Integra starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-integra-starting-issues/52251)
**Author:** [@ryowic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryowic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-integra-starting-issues/52251 "2010-07-22T04:00:31Z")
My '90 Accura Integra currently won't start. The first encounter I had with this problem is it was running and then died while driving a short distance. It resarted once after several tries, but immediately died again, a… --- ## [Does Sulfer in Gasoline corrode sending units?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-sulfer-in-gasoline-corrode-sending-units/52016)
**Author:** [@MartyBaxter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyBaxter)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-sulfer-in-gasoline-corrode-sending-units/52016 "2010-07-21T23:15:53Z")
Recently I bought a used boat, the previous owner neglected to tell me that when the gas gauge shows 1/4 full, the tank is in fact empty. Needless to say I ran out gas at a most inopportune moment. When I described … --- ## [Hard Gas Pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-gas-pedal/52034)
**Author:** [@Denise98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denise98)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-gas-pedal/52034 "2010-07-21T21:29:45Z")
Four months ago I purchased a 2009 Chev Impala LTZ. I noticed right away that the gas pedal was harder to depress than other cars I've driven. The sales person said it was because the car has a bigger engine (3.9 L) an… --- ## [Coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting/52035)
**Author:** [@Seattlesked](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seattlesked)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting/52035 "2010-07-21T16:34:59Z")
Can I save gas coasting down hill in neutral (manual transmission) instead of just taking my foot off of the accelerator while in gear? (I appreciate the associated risks while coasting down hill out of gear\>) Just wonde… --- ## [After sitting for a week will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-sitting-for-a-week-will-not-start/52026)
**Author:** [@munkey5676](https://community.cartalk.com/u/munkey5676)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-sitting-for-a-week-will-not-start/52026 "2010-07-17T19:30:04Z")
I have had my truck, 2006 Ford F-250 power stroke diesel, since new 2006. Every winter (Alaska) my truck will not start after sitting for approx a week (give or take a couple of days). I do plug it in for about 24 hours… --- ## [Car Stalls mostly on hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-mostly-on-hot-days/51931)
**Author:** [@pmassey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmassey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-mostly-on-hot-days/51931 "2010-07-16T20:06:38Z")
I have a 1985 Camaro Z28/IROC with 85,000 miles. On hot days, after driving it 50 or more miles, it will often stall and shut off, as if it is not getting gas. Depending upon how far I have driven it will started up imm… --- ## [2001 Silverado starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-starting-trouble/51832)
**Author:** [@bob\_prtda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob_prtda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-starting-trouble/51832 "2010-07-15T19:23:30Z")
My 2001 Chevy Silverado is having trouble starting. What I have figured out is that something is no longer holding the fuel pressure in the lines. Is this a sign that my fuel pump is starting to go, or something else? --- ## [2006 Chevy Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-silverado/51771)
**Author:** [@Ray\_in\_Maine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray_in_Maine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2010, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-silverado/51771 "2010-07-14T03:23:53Z")
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