# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=28 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Catalytic Converter(Dodge ram van still boggy on acceleration up hills)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-dodge-ram-van-still-boggy-on-acceleration-up-hills/41397)
**Author:** [@frankied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankied)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-dodge-ram-van-still-boggy-on-acceleration-up-hills/41397 "2009-12-28T14:25:36Z")
Hi Car talk; thankyou for your help so far; this was my Initial question; Hi CAr Talk; I have a question about my 2003 dodge ram van;(1500 series) the van runs really good except up hills it seems like it looses its u… --- ## [Gas guage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-guage/41292)
**Author:** [@Barbara\_LaPlant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara_LaPlant)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-guage/41292 "2009-12-27T19:58:43Z")
My gas guage does not register properly. I believe it is because my hubby likes to let the tank get VERY low before filling up.Am i correct in thinking it messed up the float? I was told it is a big job to fix so i us mi… --- ## [Evaporative canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporative-canister/41311)
**Author:** [@dcnutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcnutt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporative-canister/41311 "2009-12-26T23:47:07Z")
Why is it difficult and slow to fill the fuel tank on a 1999 gmc sierra and can this be repaired by a handy but ignorant owner? --- ## [Decreasing fuel efficiency in Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decreasing-fuel-efficiency-in-prius/40737)
**Author:** [@drozek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drozek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decreasing-fuel-efficiency-in-prius/40737 "2009-12-24T00:13:21Z")
I have a 2009 Prius, which i bought in June. Initially i was getting about 51 mpg. The mpg has gradually deceased to about 43. The tire pressure decreased some as the weather turned cold. i inflated the tires up … --- ## [Anyone know detail about NJ auto inspection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-detail-about-nj-auto-inspection/41101)
**Author:** [@yephere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yephere)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-detail-about-nj-auto-inspection/41101 "2009-12-23T14:55:05Z")
My 2001 chevy prizm recently has a gas filling problem (see my other post for detail http://act...33769.page). It is very suspicious that the fuel vapors in the carbon canister or the vent valve etc is the problem. That … --- ## [1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V8 has no electrical power to fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-v8-has-no-electrical-power-to-fuel-pump/41096)
**Author:** [@chucku2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chucku2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-v8-has-no-electrical-power-to-fuel-pump/41096 "2009-12-21T23:31:49Z")
I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with no electrical power to the fuel pump. I have replaced the fuel pump relay and still nothing. What else is preventing the fuel pump from getting power? Any help? --- ## [Foam in gas tank cause gas nozzle auto shut off before fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foam-in-gas-tank-cause-gas-nozzle-auto-shut-off-before-fill/41088)
**Author:** [@yephere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yephere)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foam-in-gas-tank-cause-gas-nozzle-auto-shut-off-before-fill/41088 "2009-12-21T18:30:37Z")
My 2001 Chevy Prizm recently has this problem: when filling the tank (with #87 gas), the gas pump nozzle will automatically jump (shut off) about every 0.4 gallon or so, before the tank is filled. This keeps happening un… --- ## [Improve gas mileage on a 2001 ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improve-gas-mileage-on-a-2001-ranger/41009)
**Author:** [@talktalkcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talktalkcar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improve-gas-mileage-on-a-2001-ranger/41009 "2009-12-20T23:34:17Z")
Is there any way to increase mpg for a 2001 ranger? I have a 3.0 XLT auto 6 cylinder, auto. I'm getting about 15 mpg in the winter and 17 mpg in the summer. Is something wrong?? The truck is driving fine. I already i… --- ## [Fuel gage just stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gage-just-stopped/40781)
**Author:** [@Chuck\_Beaujon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck_Beaujon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gage-just-stopped/40781 "2009-12-17T19:31:30Z")
Today, I filled up with gas in my 2007 Chevy TrailBlazer and when I re-started the engine, the needle on the fuel gage moved to the left (below E) and then only comes back to the E mark. Each time I have started the car… --- ## [Afraid to drive new Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/afraid-to-drive-new-toyota-camry/40030)
**Author:** [@renavid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renavid)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/afraid-to-drive-new-toyota-camry/40030 "2009-12-16T23:31:49Z")
After learning about the uncontrolled acceleration problem I am afraid to drive my 2010 Toyota Camry. Should I go back to driving my old 1998 Camry? --- ## [Fuel fill up problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-fill-up-problems/40843)
**Author:** [@BSARocket3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BSARocket3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-fill-up-problems/40843 "2009-12-16T19:20:04Z")
When trying to fill the van the pump will be shut off constrantly after only putting in a little bit of gas. This was not a problem until the fuel filter clogged and literally blew off the van. the van is a 1994, with a… --- ## [2001 Saturn SL2 Rotates but will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl2-rotates-but-will-not-start/40766)
**Author:** [@happysaturn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happysaturn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl2-rotates-but-will-not-start/40766 "2009-12-14T22:50:13Z")
Hi, I have a 2001 Saturn Sl2 with 140k miles that is well taken care of, but suddenly won't start. I have verified the battery is working, I have spark, the crankshaft position sensor is functioning, and I replaced th… --- ## [What do you think of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Automatic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-the-2010-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-automatic/40742)
**Author:** [@ac65885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ac65885)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-the-2010-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-automatic/40742 "2009-12-14T12:00:00Z")
What do you think of the new 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Automatic? I have never owned a diesel car. What should I expect? Will it cost more to repair? Does maintenance cost more? Is it worth spending an extra $2000 t… --- ## [Fuel problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem/40717)
**Author:** [@tramsey11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tramsey11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem/40717 "2009-12-13T15:08:42Z")
Had fuel pump replaced after diagnostic check that it only had about 4 lbs. pressure. Drove truck home and it sat for about 3 days, went out to start it and would not start. Could hear the fuel punp engage and run about … --- ## [Odyssey starts intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-starts-intermittently/40704)
**Author:** [@fedroffd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fedroffd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-starts-intermittently/40704 "2009-12-13T03:05:40Z")
I recently had a problem where all of a sudden my car would not start. Everything sounded okay as it tried to start, but it would not run. Battery seemed fine, starter sounded fine, so it seemed to me to be a fuel prob… --- ## [Fix for am only starting problem (allegededly caused by too much ethonol in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-am-only-starting-problem-allegededly-caused-by-too-much-ethonol-in-gas/40670)
**Author:** [@Andy1314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy1314)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-am-only-starting-problem-allegededly-caused-by-too-much-ethonol-in-gas/40670 "2009-12-12T23:16:15Z")
2 montha after problem 1st surfaced, and many fill ups from multiple stations latet, My Mini dealer won't look at my car again unless i pay them $600 to remove, & drain my tank & replace my fuel filter. QUESTION: … --- ## [Fuel efficiency now & then](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency-now-then/40135)
**Author:** [@mcdaniel56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcdaniel56)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency-now-then/40135 "2009-12-11T19:46:37Z")
Some 30 years ago I had a Mazda wagon that got 48 mpg. Now I have a Subaru Forester that gets 24 mpg. I believe one major difference is the catalytic converter. And I believe the catalytic converter had something to do w… --- ## [Mini Cooper and Premium Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-and-premium-gas/39620)
**Author:** [@paulyballs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulyballs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-and-premium-gas/39620 "2009-12-11T17:04:10Z")
My girlfriend recently bought a 2009 Mini Cooper (regular model, not the S). The manual says that she should use premium gas. I tell her it's not necessary and she's just wasting her money. She's been listening to me … --- ## [Squeaky creaky gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-creaky-gas-pedal/40333)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-creaky-gas-pedal/40333 "2009-12-04T19:53:12Z")
2007 Chevy Impala 1LT V6 E85 Flex Fuel engine Auto transmission 19,200 miles All scheduled maintenance performed on time to date. PROBLEM: Since weather turned truly cold in recent days, the gas pedal h… --- ## [Gas tank problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-problem/40256)
**Author:** [@pricetwh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pricetwh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-problem/40256 "2009-12-02T20:18:26Z")
Hello! A month or so back I heard a caller on cartalk describe a problem I'm having: unable to fill my gas tank unless I pump the gas excruciatingly slowly. Just keeps clicking off as though the tank is full. I reporte… --- ## [Fuel injector cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaning/40184)
**Author:** [@chrismay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrismay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaning/40184 "2009-11-30T22:31:31Z")
My throttle position sensor needs to be replaced. The dealership suggested also having the fuel injectors cleaned (about $140. Should I have the injectors cleaned? What are the benefits to this. The vehicle has abour… --- ## [Trouble filling up gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-filling-up-gas-tank/40162)
**Author:** [@mdbrooks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdbrooks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-filling-up-gas-tank/40162 "2009-11-30T19:16:27Z")
My Daughter has a Chevy Blazer and is having trouble putting gan in the tank. The gas clicks off like the tank is full. You have to barely put the gas in slowly to get any in the tank --- ## [Premium gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas/40127)
**Author:** [@abcameronmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abcameronmd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas/40127 "2009-11-30T15:47:27Z")
My 2006 Jaguar says it needs premium gas--- or at least the dealer does. I sometimes forget and it seems to run fine on regular. Am I hurting the car by not using premium? There are several other cars with same engine … --- ## [Volvo 240 fuel system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-240-fuel-system/40163)
**Author:** [@cringris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cringris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-240-fuel-system/40163 "2009-11-30T02:44:04Z")
My 1991 240 left me on the side of the road yesterday awaiting a tow truck. It had been running fine previously, and I had just pulled into a gas station to get fuel after driving about 130 miles on the highway. After … --- ## [Datsun Gas Tank Baffles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/datsun-gas-tank-baffles/40154)
**Author:** [@UarkArchitect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UarkArchitect)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/datsun-gas-tank-baffles/40154 "2009-11-29T23:18:04Z")
I have a 1978 Datsun 620 King Cab If i'm not mistaken this old truck doesn't have any gas tank baffles. So when i come to a quick stop, all of the gas runs to the front of the car, and kills the engine. (since the f… --- ## [Will this give my SUV better mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-this-give-my-suv-better-mileage/39766)
**Author:** [@todd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/todd)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-this-give-my-suv-better-mileage/39766 "2009-11-25T17:46:56Z")
I have a 2005 V8 Ford Expedition SUV. My Ford mechanic suggested installing a new cold air intake and replacing the exhaust behind the catalytic converter. The most important part of the exhuaust change, according to t… --- ## [Fuel Related Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-related-problems/39696)
**Author:** [@aseguru0628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aseguru0628)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-related-problems/39696 "2009-11-23T21:03:47Z")
I have a 99 Honda Accord with v6. The car wont start. I spray starter fluid in throttle body it starts right up. I have revently replaced fuel pump, relay, have checked injectors for fire. Any ideas? --- ## [1994 Toyota Celica Idling Rough & Skipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-celica-idling-rough-skipping/39823)
**Author:** [@jazzytrumpeter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jazzytrumpeter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-celica-idling-rough-skipping/39823 "2009-11-22T02:48:38Z")
So my problems all started one night when my car wouldn't turn over and start. I had the car towed to a chain auto repair place and they found that my valve cover gasket was leaking oil into the where the spark plugs are… --- ## [Poor gas millage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-millage/39812)
**Author:** [@mkwildflowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkwildflowers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-millage/39812 "2009-11-21T18:14:02Z")
I own a '02 Subaru Outback wagon. I bought it used in '05 and for the first 4 years it got between 21 mpg (city) and 29 mpg (highway). Or about 340 - 370 miles per tank - when the low fuel light comes on. However, for … --- ## [Is the 35.5 mileage standard feasible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-35-5-mileage-standard-feasible/36728)
**Author:** [@rockstar07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rockstar07)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-35-5-mileage-standard-feasible/36728 "2009-11-21T04:26:04Z")
Does anybody have any question as to the feasibility of the 35.5 average fuel mileage standard that's upcoming? Given what seems to be a big appetite for power in everyday family cars, it seems reaching this standar… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=27) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=29)