# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=26 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Mercedes fuel pressure test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-fuel-pressure-test/45031)
**Author:** [@yancey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yancey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2010, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-fuel-pressure-test/45031 "2010-02-24T07:35:29Z")
Need help have a 89 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Bosch CIS-E3?: Also known as KE3-Jetronic fuel system car start and run till it warm up then stall out and won't restart till the next day ok did a pressure test 80 psi upper chamber… --- ## [My car died for my birthday](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-died-for-my-birthday/44974)
**Author:** [@ImpalaSue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ImpalaSue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-died-for-my-birthday/44974 "2010-02-23T17:26:01Z")
I went to pick up a teen to go for supper for our birthdays today and tomorrow. I let the car idle longer than expected, about 15 min. It is a 2000 Impala, 3.8 engine. It ran fine yesterday on a 60 mi. roundtrip and toda… --- ## [Arctic Adventure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arctic-adventure/44927)
**Author:** [@batfart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/batfart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arctic-adventure/44927 "2010-02-22T17:42:00Z")
I'm planning a motorcycle trip to the arctic circle this coming summer. I'll be riding my 07 BMW K1200LT. However, there's one thing that might be a problem - it won't start. Recently I discovered that I had water… --- ## [Pumping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas/44814)
**Author:** [@squart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas/44814 "2010-02-21T04:23:35Z")
when I am putting gas in my 2003 hyundai elantra gls, I can only put a little gas in at a time, the pump keeps stopping, it takes about 20 minutes to fill the tank because I have to drizzle the gas in, can this be repair… --- ## [Winter Warm Up's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-warm-ups/44796)
**Author:** [@steveus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-warm-ups/44796 "2010-02-20T21:05:10Z")
I live in Michigan and on winter mornings (20 degree F or less) I start my 2006 GMC 2500HD for a few minutes prior to driving off to work. I understand that long warm ups are environmentaly incorrect, and that it's unnec… --- ## [2001 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry/44790)
**Author:** [@drutkowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drutkowski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry/44790 "2010-02-20T15:59:57Z")
Since summer my Camry's gas pedal has been difficult to depress at random times from a stopped position. I have to tap it to get it to go down. With all the recalls going on do you think this is related? It has never acc… --- ## [Flashing Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-light/44363)
**Author:** [@dmeansjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmeansjr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-light/44363 "2010-02-17T01:44:30Z")
01 town and country awd van. 144k. engine light started flashing. lost some power. puttering noise at exhaust. any ideas? --- ## [Putting gas in truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-gas-in-truck/44390)
**Author:** [@IndianaPolymath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IndianaPolymath)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-gas-in-truck/44390 "2010-02-13T17:12:05Z")
It seems when it gets very cold, I cannot put gas in my Dodge Ram 1500, 2004 a full gas pump speed. I have to basically let it dribble in (like a gallon an hour). When it warms up, it is fine. Is there a vent valve fro… --- ## [Starting Deisel Ford Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-deisel-ford-truck/44287)
**Author:** [@AmbForChrist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmbForChrist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-deisel-ford-truck/44287 "2010-02-12T02:59:38Z")
Very cold days my F250 Pickup Is Nearly impossible to start without plugging in engine heater. On construction sites I've no where to plug in and the battery nearly runs down before it starts and then it takes the most … --- ## [City Streets or Freeway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-streets-or-freeway/44227)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-streets-or-freeway/44227 "2010-02-11T16:34:17Z")
Several times a week I must make a trip from one corner of the city to the complete opposite. I can either drive directly across town on city streets, or take the freeway loop around. It's a couple miles out of my way to… --- ## [Costco gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-gasoline/44116)
**Author:** [@kirklandguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirklandguy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-gasoline/44116 "2010-02-11T00:08:40Z")
A friend's mechanic said his engine (the valves) was in need of repair because he used Costco gasoline, which he said had high sulfur content because it comes from Alaska (and that Union 76 and BP have the same problem).… --- ## [Fuel Pressure problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-problems/44109)
**Author:** [@shabas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shabas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-problems/44109 "2010-02-09T13:40:40Z")
I drive a 2004 VW Jetta with 2.0l BEV engine. I just recently replaced the fuel pump and fuelfilter/pressure regulator. The fuel pump is new and installed, the fuel filter and pressure regulator combo is installed. When … --- ## [Pushing the gas the car does not move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pushing-the-gas-the-car-does-not-move/44141)
**Author:** [@CarTalkFan2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarTalkFan2000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pushing-the-gas-the-car-does-not-move/44141 "2010-02-09T04:00:21Z")
i push the gas pedal down and the car doesnt want to go it hesitates, it revs up when i push the gas and doesnt want to move i have to turn the engine off and turn it back on then it moves with hesitations. any help … --- ## [Honda CR-V Bad Gas Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-bad-gas-mileage/44043)
**Author:** [@OndyHondy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OndyHondy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-bad-gas-mileage/44043 "2010-02-07T22:24:56Z")
Just acquired my mother's 2000 Honda CR-V, the first generation model, with about 68,500 miles. Runs like a top, plowed through the blizzard of Feb 2010 without a complaint. After two tanks of gas, suburban commuting use… --- ## [Jeep Liberty CRV Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-crv-diesel/44047)
**Author:** [@MechE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MechE1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-crv-diesel/44047 "2010-02-07T19:24:21Z")
Seems that the EGR valve on my 2005 4 cyclinder CRV diesel wears out regularly at 65,000 miles and costs $865 to repair/replace. Being used to EGR valves which cost ~$50 to fix, I stood hyperventilating for about five m… --- ## [1990 Camry Mystery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-camry-mystery-problem/44009)
**Author:** [@lacabranegra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lacabranegra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-camry-mystery-problem/44009 "2010-02-07T17:19:29Z")
I recently bought a 1990 camry that seemed to run fine. After a few weeks I realized the clutch was starting to go so I let the car sit a couple weeks and then took it in to have a new clutch installed. The car ran gre… --- ## [Elderly landcruisser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elderly-landcruisser/43965)
**Author:** [@yampadog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yampadog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elderly-landcruisser/43965 "2010-02-06T18:50:17Z")
is there an inexpensive way to increase the gas mileage on my stock 1983 4.2 liter landcruiser engine and maybe more top end power? --- ## [If you must stop a speeding Toyota (Public Service)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-must-stop-a-speeding-toyota-public-service/43389)
**Author:** [@55ChevyBelair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/55ChevyBelair)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-must-stop-a-speeding-toyota-public-service/43389 "2010-02-05T04:01:18Z")
I own a 2001 Camry, so it is not a problem. My friend owns a 2008 RAV4, which should be OK. Just in case, what is the best way to stop a stuck-pedal Toyota ? 1) Shifting to Neutral should work. Engine will likely pr… --- ## [Injector service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-service/43818)
**Author:** [@veronicajohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/veronicajohnson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-service/43818 "2010-02-04T19:40:29Z")
Both my local repair shop and the Toyota dealership are promoting pressurized fuel injector service ($50 and $89 respectively). This procedure is news to me. Is it necessary? I have 45,000 on an '07 Prius --- ## [Bad mileage out of fairly new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mileage-out-of-fairly-new-car/43648)
**Author:** [@Irish\_family](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Irish_family)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mileage-out-of-fairly-new-car/43648 "2010-02-04T00:07:05Z")
Hey guys! We recently received a nice gift in the way of a fairly new (2005) Mercury Sable. However, on freeway road trips which I do for work, it gets pretty patheic mileage (22MPG). I live in Minnesota and have been… --- ## [Poor fuel economy and loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-fuel-economy-and-loss-of-power/43715)
**Author:** [@michael.jorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael.jorge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-fuel-economy-and-loss-of-power/43715 "2010-02-02T18:19:02Z")
A week ago my 1995 Toyota Corolla's check engine light turned on. From that point on, I've noticed poor fuel economy (usually get 30 MPG, now get 23 MPG) and a significant loss of power especially when going up hill. T… --- ## [Temporary dip in new Toyota pricing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-dip-in-new-toyota-pricing/43685)
**Author:** [@dorkfire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorkfire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-dip-in-new-toyota-pricing/43685 "2010-02-02T04:11:18Z")
Hi all, my first time on the forum but been listening to the show since I was a kid. We were in the market for a new 4runner, and this recall thing comes up. Will the entire Toyota fleet go on a fire sale, aka shoul… --- ## [GenericMotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genericmotors/43587)
**Author:** [@car\_hanicapped](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car_hanicapped)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genericmotors/43587 "2010-02-01T11:05:28Z")
I need help!!! I have chevy malibu that will decelerate mid trip and the car will not get above 50mph for a few minutes, when this starts to happen, the car becomes sluggish and the check engine light(which is always on)… --- ## [Gas mileage down for no reason!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-down-for-no-reason/43544)
**Author:** [@gochelsie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gochelsie1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-down-for-no-reason/43544 "2010-01-31T18:15:23Z")
I have a 2001 Saturn SC2. It normally gets 31 to 32 MPG driving about 50/50 city/hwy. All of a sudden my past three gas mileage amounts have been 28, 27 and 26 MPG. I checked my tire air pressure and got a diagnostic … --- ## [2k silverado fuel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2k-silverado-fuel-problems/43461)
**Author:** [@Y2KCowboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Y2KCowboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2k-silverado-fuel-problems/43461 "2010-01-31T01:36:21Z")
So i ran my 2000 silverado out of gas somewheres around new years, put about 8 gallons of gas in it and couldn't get it to start up again. did some looking around and figured it must be the fuel pump since a lot of pp… --- ## [Fuel pump/gas pedal stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-gas-pedal-stick/43481)
**Author:** [@designasylum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/designasylum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-gas-pedal-stick/43481 "2010-01-30T18:50:31Z")
In the last few months when I start the van up & first step on the gas pedal, it hesitates to move for a few seconds then jumps to go forward. Recently, I took it on a trip that had mountains and on the steep inclines, i… --- ## [Fuel Efficiency and Seat Heaters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency-and-seat-heaters/42724)
**Author:** [@memeka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/memeka)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency-and-seat-heaters/42724 "2010-01-30T14:38:21Z")
I'd like know how much I'm reducing my fuel efficiency by using my seat heaters? I don't notice a huge difference, if any at all, but a friend of mine believes otherwise. I drive a Volvo, he drives a VW. I'd love to le… --- ## [Small Cars in Strong Wind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-cars-in-strong-wind/43052)
**Author:** [@djwinchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djwinchell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-cars-in-strong-wind/43052 "2010-01-29T02:10:21Z")
I need to buy a used car. I plan on buying a small, automatic, fuel-efficient car. I've owned a 2000 Chevy Prizm since 2003. I like the car very much, but it's awful in strong wind. It wants to go all over the road a… --- ## [2000 Mazda MPV fuel delivery problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mpv-fuel-delivery-problems/43205)
**Author:** [@lee.garner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee.garner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mpv-fuel-delivery-problems/43205 "2010-01-26T18:23:37Z")
When my wife's minivan get to about 1/4 tank of gas, it dies when we go around corners because of a lack of fuel. When it gets low enough on fuel to cause the warning light to come on, it isn't getting enough fuel even … --- ## [Weird Gas Cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-gas-cap/43102)
**Author:** [@revdan66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/revdan66)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-gas-cap/43102 "2010-01-25T05:53:52Z")
I recently bought a gas cap at a yard sale that says Atlas on it. It was at a very old estate sale. Is this from an atlas car, truck, scooter? Bought it on a whim thinking it might be worth more than I paid for it. Tha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=25) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=27)