# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=27 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [Fuel Pump Replacement 2003 Saturn L200 series](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-replacement-2003-saturn-l200-series/42857)
**Author:** [@GaryBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryBlack)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-replacement-2003-saturn-l200-series/42857 "2010-01-23T18:02:44Z")
Shop wants $1100 to replace fuel pump. They say the part is $685. Several reputable shops said that is too high. Should be more in the range $6-$800. What say ye? Charleston, SC is the location. --- ## [Fuel pump issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-issues/42922)
**Author:** [@dirtnapwy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dirtnapwy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2010, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-issues/42922 "2010-01-22T04:01:05Z")
hello, my fuel pump will not turn on when the ignition key is in on position. relays and fuses are fine. the thing is when it decides to work, truck starts and runs great. it will be ok for a day or 10 days. park it in t… --- ## [Pump shuts off every 1/4 gal when filling gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pump-shuts-off-every-1-4-gal-when-filling-gas-tank/41417)
**Author:** [@KathyK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyK)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pump-shuts-off-every-1-4-gal-when-filling-gas-tank/41417 "2010-01-20T03:25:43Z")
Putting gas in the car and pump shuts off every 1/4 gal. Can put in at a trickle but any speed shuts off the pump. Mechanic has checked the hoses for pinching and vents for clogs and all is clear. Any ideas? --- ## [Buick Century 94 sputters running rough when the engine is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-94-sputters-running-rough-when-the-engine-is-hot/42772)
**Author:** [@lackawanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lackawanna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-94-sputters-running-rough-when-the-engine-is-hot/42772 "2010-01-19T05:24:56Z")
It is very hard to start when the engine is hot after a short stop. Sometimes I could keep it running pushing, pumping the gas pedal very fast, after 5 minutes struggling with the engine sputtering knocking running very … --- ## [Fuel Cut out at random](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-cut-out-at-random/42818)
**Author:** [@DeanJbone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanJbone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-cut-out-at-random/42818 "2010-01-19T01:18:55Z")
High Mileage 200k plus, 5 Speed. Past 25k miles, car will stall at will. A couple to few turns of the ignition and will start right up. Car runs great otherwise. Can be very intermiten. My mechanic replaced "f… --- ## [95 Mazda 626 stalls on sharp right turns only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mazda-626-stalls-on-sharp-right-turns-only/42761)
**Author:** [@SisifoRoca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SisifoRoca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mazda-626-stalls-on-sharp-right-turns-only/42761 "2010-01-18T19:13:48Z")
Since the mechanic changed the fuel pump in my Mazda 626, the car stalls whenever I take a right turn rather swiftly and the tank is below 1/2. Can it be that they installed it wrongly, or that the part is faulty. The ir… --- ## [Fuel system 97 taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-97-taurus/42768)
**Author:** [@lmjudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmjudson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-97-taurus/42768 "2010-01-18T15:22:16Z")
Have a 97 taurus and in the past 3 week it has started burning alot of fuel. Will fill the tank and the next day will need to fill it again. Only driving about 60 miles. Car doesn't smell like fuel so I don't think it… --- ## [Mercedes OM314 Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-om314-engine/42765)
**Author:** [@baudretsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baudretsch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-om314-engine/42765 "2010-01-18T07:17:18Z")
After being left for a month and a half, the truck was very difficult to start, when it finally did start, it ran at a very, very high idle. Any ideas? --- ## [Power To Fuel Pump - '85 Nissan 720 Pick-up, Automatic Z24](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-to-fuel-pump-85-nissan-720-pick-up-automatic-z24/42710)
**Author:** [@KateInHawaii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KateInHawaii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-to-fuel-pump-85-nissan-720-pick-up-automatic-z24/42710 "2010-01-17T21:28:57Z")
178K miles and a little rough around the edges, but all-and-all, a solid little truck. A few mos ago, I was coming out of the supermarket and it stopped dead in the left lane after doing some coughing...obviously gas st… --- ## [Running an Acura MDX on regular gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-an-acura-mdx-on-regular-gas/42722)
**Author:** [@pegster38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pegster38)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-an-acura-mdx-on-regular-gas/42722 "2010-01-17T21:10:08Z")
My husband wants to run an Acura MDX on regular gas instead of premium. Will this damage the engine in any way? --- ## [Bad gas millage 2001 jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-millage-2001-jetta/42727)
**Author:** [@chefmicky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefmicky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2010, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-millage-2001-jetta/42727 "2010-01-17T18:03:14Z")
I own a 2001 VW Jetta 4cl manual transmission and I am having a problem with gas millage and unfortunately it is not that I am getting too good of millage. I am getting around 250mile a tank, around 17-18 miles/gallon. … --- ## [Fuel gauge problems - both digital and analog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-problems-both-digital-and-analog/42591)
**Author:** [@frogsy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frogsy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-problems-both-digital-and-analog/42591 "2010-01-15T15:39:40Z")
Hello! I have a 2000 Buick Regal, LSE edition, 3.8L V6. My fuel gauges have been acting up lately. The analog gauge fluctuates by about 1/4 of a tank. For example, if I have just filled up the car, it should be on … --- ## [Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump/42478)
**Author:** [@smittr03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smittr03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump/42478 "2010-01-14T15:22:02Z")
I have a 1996 Mazda mx6 (6cyl)with 150,000. I went to start it last week on a cold day and nothing happended. It turns over fine, but wont start. I was low on gas and it was freezing out. So I added heet and gas, and … --- ## [Additives for gas with ethenol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives-for-gas-with-ethenol/42463)
**Author:** [@64vette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/64vette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/additives-for-gas-with-ethenol/42463 "2010-01-14T01:07:33Z")
My car started running and idling rough after the latest tank of gas. The dealer said it has shown codes for all cylinders misfiring. The fix is to use more expensive gas or put in an additive of some kind to counteract … --- ## [Loss of pep (acceleration vigor)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-pep-acceleration-vigor/42484)
**Author:** [@dulaneyglen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dulaneyglen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-pep-acceleration-vigor/42484 "2010-01-14T00:01:19Z")
2006 Toyota Prius at 105,000 miles experiencing loss of acceleration quality and deteriorating gas mileage --- ## [08 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Premium or Regular Gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-toyota-fj-cruiser-premium-or-regular-gas/9039)
**Author:** [@cindyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindyy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-toyota-fj-cruiser-premium-or-regular-gas/9039 "2010-01-13T06:01:00Z")
I just bought a new FJ cruiser. The manufacturer recommends premium which is costing a fortune with the gas. Does anyone run regular in their FJ? How about that visibility or lack of? --- ## [MPG for 96 Nissan Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-for-96-nissan-pickup/10407)
**Author:** [@mnflyfshr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnflyfshr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-for-96-nissan-pickup/10407 "2010-01-12T21:43:05Z")
I've got a mint condition 96 Nissan Pickup 4x4 with 56K miles on it. It runs very well, but the MPGs are annoyingly low. I drive in typical urban commute traffic, have stock tires on it (w/ prop. inflation) have a topper… --- ## [Gas tank fueling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-fueling-problem/42204)
**Author:** [@bandmother](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bandmother)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-fueling-problem/42204 "2010-01-11T17:16:23Z")
I have a 2003 Sonata Hyundai. For the last few months when I am trying to fill my gas tank the pump shuts off every 10 seconds or so. My tank is almost empty so it is not because the tank is full. My gas gauge is correct… --- ## [Gasoline Vs. E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-vs-e85/42183)
**Author:** [@Carveaholic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carveaholic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-vs-e85/42183 "2010-01-10T01:53:07Z")
So I was just reading the section on Premium Vs. Regular gas. I knew most of the stuff explained, just trying to kill time, but then I began to wonder about something. I am the proud owner of a new used 2002 s10 pickup,… --- ## [Vehicle in storage for 8 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-in-storage-for-8-years/41526)
**Author:** [@hollysprings1826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hollysprings1826)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-in-storage-for-8-years/41526 "2010-01-07T17:07:48Z")
I just purchased my uncles 1966 Impala with a 327. It has been sitting for 8 years with about a 1/2tank of gas. I am concerned about starting it with the old gas. Can I just siphon the old gas out and add new gas to star… --- ## [Refueling Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refueling-problem/41869)
**Author:** [@cartalkfan04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalkfan04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refueling-problem/41869 "2010-01-05T01:01:05Z")
My 2000 concorde lxi with 180,000 miles has been trouble free since I bought it new in 2000. Recently I have been having problems refueling it. The pump will only allow a margin of fuel to be pumped at a time before stop… --- ## [Bypass the fuel pump relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-the-fuel-pump-relay/41579)
**Author:** [@HiGene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HiGene)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-the-fuel-pump-relay/41579 "2010-01-04T23:14:34Z")
Tardis suggested that I could empty my gas tank by: "Bypass the fuel pump relay and just let the fuel pump pump all of the gas out." How do you do that on a 2002 Prism? --- ## [Low gas pressure due to dirty gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-pressure-due-to-dirty-gasoline/41755)
**Author:** [@jimwmoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimwmoss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-pressure-due-to-dirty-gasoline/41755 "2010-01-04T03:04:31Z")
I just spent $746 to replace the fuel pump and fuel filter on my 2003 Windstar. My fuel pressure was very low. I have been driving for 52 years and have never previously experienced low fuel pressure due to dirty gasol… --- ## [VW Jetta TDI 2009 Diesel fuel treatment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-tdi-2009-diesel-fuel-treatment/41805)
**Author:** [@Harge008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harge008)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-tdi-2009-diesel-fuel-treatment/41805 "2010-01-04T01:16:33Z")
Hey all! My fiance got this car last March and it has been wonderful. However, in the past few weeks her fuel economy (according to the in dash display) has really gone down. Is there any type of diesel fuel additiv… --- ## [2000 silverado 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-1500/41570)
**Author:** [@Desoriented](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Desoriented)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-1500/41570 "2009-12-31T14:11:27Z")
I want to answer the e-mail about changing the fuel pump relay, and the answer is yes , I changed the relay and then the ignition switch but I still have the problem so I took my voltmeter and check for power at the rela… --- ## [Do Cars Really Need Premium Gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-cars-really-need-premium-gas/41486)
**Author:** [@ndeckard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndeckard)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-cars-really-need-premium-gas/41486 "2009-12-31T11:51:55Z")
I am retiring from a job that I've had for 24 years - and will no longer have a company car. I am looking at compact SUV's and so far haven't actually fallen in love with one, but the closest I've come is with the Acura… --- ## [Car won't take gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-take-gas/41538)
**Author:** [@jfhaggard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfhaggard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-take-gas/41538 "2009-12-31T00:45:44Z")
Last Saturday, Dec. 26, we drove 250 miles south of Salt Lake City, stopped for gas and the car would only take 2.84 gallons of gas. Usually the 1999 Audi gets about 25 miles per gallon on the road. So Frank, my husban… --- ## [1995 Toyoto Corolla Wagon DX is knocking at certain speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyoto-corolla-wagon-dx-is-knocking-at-certain-speeds/41518)
**Author:** [@rupooky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rupooky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyoto-corolla-wagon-dx-is-knocking-at-certain-speeds/41518 "2009-12-30T15:47:45Z")
Car knocks between 45-70 miles an hour. Does OK at lower and higher speeds. No water in gas. Replaced distributor cap, rotor, wire harness, and plugs with no success. Is it fuel injectors? Fuel Filter? Would a crack … --- ## [Replace Fuel Injector - Cost - Is it worth to repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-fuel-injector-cost-is-it-worth-to-repair/41464)
**Author:** [@svndcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svndcar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-fuel-injector-cost-is-it-worth-to-repair/41464 "2009-12-30T15:33:54Z")
Seems that 2 of the 6 fuel injectors are gone and it would cost(175\*2 + 550 = 900) to repair using genuine Nissan parts. Also the dealer is recommending replacing the other 4 injectors too since there will be no extra la… --- ## [Gas Siphon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-siphon/41494)
**Author:** [@HiGene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HiGene)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-siphon/41494 "2009-12-30T01:31:44Z")
How do you get the plastic tube into the gas tank on a 2002 Prism? My car was totaled with a full tank & I'd like to recover the gas. Can'tget the tube to snake into the tank. Tried pumping the gas with the starte… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=26) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=28)