# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=29 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer/39761)
**Author:** [@helpme4363](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helpme4363)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer/39761 "2009-11-20T18:31:51Z")
Our car has been lurching forward as if it is going to cut off (while driving). We have had it checked and it's not spark plugs, or any thing like that. The mechanic told us he thought it was from us "topping off" the … --- ## [Locking Gas Cap Keeps Popping Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-gas-cap-keeps-popping-off/39692)
**Author:** [@figureguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/figureguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-gas-cap-keeps-popping-off/39692 "2009-11-19T04:49:07Z")
Hi everyone. This might be a silly question, but here goes. I have a 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon, and a couple of years ago I purchased a locking gas cap for it. Every so often, I end up having to add gas when the gas ligh… --- ## [Conversion of gas to electric or diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conversion-of-gas-to-electric-or-diesel/39633)
**Author:** [@cerevisia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cerevisia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conversion-of-gas-to-electric-or-diesel/39633 "2009-11-19T02:49:11Z")
Any suggestions about hopw to start educating oneslef about converting a gas-powered car to diesel or electric power? --- ## [Gas pump cut-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pump-cut-off/39466)
**Author:** [@stonesr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stonesr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pump-cut-off/39466 "2009-11-18T22:31:38Z")
Giant Grocery pumps will only let me put gas in at barely a trickle. Takes forever. I try pushing in as far as the nozzle will go to no avail. --- ## [DPF Full?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dpf-full/39650)
**Author:** [@wygate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wygate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dpf-full/39650 "2009-11-18T00:25:58Z")
My truck had a DPF full code, then dealer told me it was "bad fuel". This repare cost well over 14k on a truck less than 6k miles, not covered under warranty. The entire fuel injection sys was replaced. During the repare… --- ## [Filling gas tank is suddenly very difficult!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-gas-tank-is-suddenly-very-difficult/39527)
**Author:** [@ignoramus84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ignoramus84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-gas-tank-is-suddenly-very-difficult/39527 "2009-11-15T22:04:12Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Aveo and last weekend I suddenly couldn't fill my gas tank. I was almost at empty and the tank kept shutting off. It would fill maybe half a gallon, then click off. Then it wouldn't fill again until I… --- ## [Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/39530)
**Author:** [@larrylegend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrylegend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel/39530 "2009-11-15T20:35:20Z")
when i go to put gas in the car it keeps stoping like if full i have to put it in real slow --- ## [Fuel Injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/39529)
**Author:** [@alishaak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alishaak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/39529 "2009-11-15T18:32:31Z")
What would cause a cars check engine light to come on directly after experiencing the car attempting to stall out? It feels like the engine is not getting enough gas. The RPM was normal, but the car was not responding wh… --- ## [Code P0456](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0456/39453)
**Author:** [@TomSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0456/39453 "2009-11-14T02:57:02Z")
My 2001 Jaguar XJ8 has about 75,000 miles on it. For the last few months, the check engine light comes on. Each time I have had it checked, the Code was P0456. Apparently, the most common problem with this code is a d… --- ## [My Celica just turns itself off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-celica-just-turns-itself-off/39452)
**Author:** [@TheBlatts09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheBlatts09)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-celica-just-turns-itself-off/39452 "2009-11-14T02:14:50Z")
I have an automatic 2000 Toyota Celica GT with DOHC engine. My check engine was stating miss fire on 3 and systems too lean. So we changed the coils and spark plugs then my car didn't want to run at all kept shutting o… --- ## [2005 Nissan Xterra 72,000 Kms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-xterra-72-000-kms/39342)
**Author:** [@samirw2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samirw2k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-xterra-72-000-kms/39342 "2009-11-11T20:22:26Z")
I got the service light a week after i got the SUV serviced. The dealer checked and said the fuel sending unit is bad and that my guage will show wrong fuel level. But i find nothing wrong with my guage because everytime… --- ## [Premium unleaded only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-unleaded-only/39274)
**Author:** [@Cloud87man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cloud87man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-unleaded-only/39274 "2009-11-10T14:02:26Z")
I recently bought a used 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. There is a sticker under the gas flap that says "premium unleaded only". It definitely looks like it was poorly applied, which lead a friend of mine to wonder whether t… --- ## [Diesel or gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-or-gas/39235)
**Author:** [@bkirsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkirsch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-or-gas/39235 "2009-11-09T17:02:00Z")
My brother in law had some "old diesel fuel" they were getting rid of at his work. I filled up my Ford F250 with this "free fuel" and within 25 minutes my truck broke down on the highway. Now that it has been toed home, … --- ## [Fuel pump problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-problem/39207)
**Author:** [@wendyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wendyj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-problem/39207 "2009-11-08T22:09:02Z")
After driving my 2003 Escape for at least 20 minutes, turning it off, starting it again, driving for another 10 minutes, turning it off it will not start. The engine turns over but will not remain running. The electrica… --- ## [Getting fuel out of the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-fuel-out-of-the-gas-tank/39092)
**Author:** [@benfrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benfrank)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-fuel-out-of-the-gas-tank/39092 "2009-11-06T17:00:33Z")
I have a 2007 subaru forester. subaru sent me a letter that a 1-way valve needs to be removed from the gas tank. in the letter, subaru recommends having 1/2 a tank or less of gas when getting the vale removed, but doe… --- ## [Fast-idling Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-idling-jetta/39035)
**Author:** [@sparkymeb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkymeb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2009, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-idling-jetta/39035 "2009-11-04T22:42:56Z")
I have a 20-year old 1.8l Digifant-injected, manual transmission Jetta that has started to idle at 3,000 RPM (once it has warmed up). I've looked through the manual and poked and prodded at various things. I think I've r… --- ## [Sudden drop in gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage/38750)
**Author:** [@paekwon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paekwon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage/38750 "2009-11-03T01:42:35Z")
I have a 96 Saturn (5 speed) that for its lifetime has gotten between 34-38 mpg (about 370-400 miles per tank). Recently (in the past 3 tanks of gas, or so) the mileage has plummeted. I'll be lucky if I get 320 miles o… --- ## [Maintaining the running position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-the-running-position/38915)
**Author:** [@mcsman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcsman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-the-running-position/38915 "2009-11-01T20:43:00Z")
car will start for a brief second unless you pump the gas like its going out of style. can you help me out? --- ## [Fuel Injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/38783)
**Author:** [@larsoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larsoni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/38783 "2009-10-31T16:14:31Z")
Car sat for a week and when I started it up it kind of chugged but started up. Half way down the block my check engine light came on. Took it to a local shop and was told that a fuel injector #3 error code was the caus… --- ## [Infinity - Starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-starting-problem/38738)
**Author:** [@johnny2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnny2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-starting-problem/38738 "2009-10-29T13:41:20Z")
I've got an 98 Infinity I30 - 6cyl-24-valve. PROBLEM: Every time I turn the key to start it for the first time, the engine cranks then begins to 'buck' as if there is fuel in one or more of the cylinders or th… --- ## [I can't pump gas into my tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-pump-gas-into-my-tank/37761)
**Author:** [@lewis\_em](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lewis_em)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-pump-gas-into-my-tank/37761 "2009-10-27T21:31:45Z")
Hi! I recently thought of you when I had a problem with my 2006 Ford Escape XLT. I live in New Jersey, so I am not allowed to pump my own gas. The last few visits to the pump brought on an odd thing: When the attendant … --- ## [Gas filling problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-filling-problems/38242)
**Author:** [@charlessaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlessaylor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-filling-problems/38242 "2009-10-26T17:24:23Z")
My 2001 SLK320 shuts off the gas station nozzles just as though the tank were full. This causes me to only be able to get about 0.1 to 0.2 gal of gas in at a time. That makes filling up the gas tank a very time-consuming… --- ## [Ethonal Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethonal-damage/36600)
**Author:** [@1stclassdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1stclassdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethonal-damage/36600 "2009-10-25T19:46:14Z")
I have heard that if you use Ethonal in a non "Flex-Fuel" vehicle, it will damage the the metal components of the fuel system. Is that true? --- ## [Car dies when slowing and stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-slowing-and-stopping/27164)
**Author:** [@gneal20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gneal20)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-slowing-and-stopping/27164 "2009-10-25T15:50:55Z")
I am driving a 91 Chevy Beretta GT. It is my first car. It has started to sputter and die whenever I brake and stop. It also seems to do it when the engine revolutions drop below 1000. I replaced the fuel filter and i… --- ## [Really Bad Gas Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-bad-gas-mileage/38341)
**Author:** [@adobo76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adobo76)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-bad-gas-mileage/38341 "2009-10-21T12:15:25Z")
When my car was new it was getting 36 miles/Gallon. Now it gets 25. I think I've checked all of the recommended things but nobody knows why. One thing that has come to my concern is that the catalytic converter has been … --- ## [Fuel Additives...really work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-really-work/38277)
**Author:** [@justsayin2u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justsayin2u)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-really-work/38277 "2009-10-18T17:51:44Z")
Hey group! This site is great...I think it should be an elective in schools for kids to be able to take a six week course in basic car care..I digress... Do those name brand (and not name brand) fuel additives r… --- ## [Dramatic drop in gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dramatic-drop-in-gas-mileage/38153)
**Author:** [@mdinsua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdinsua)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dramatic-drop-in-gas-mileage/38153 "2009-10-15T21:32:38Z")
I have an \`02 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 that lost just about 100mpg overnight. To explain, when I'd fill up, the display in the lower right next to the tach would indicate that I had +/- 365 miles to empty. I recen… --- ## [Diesel Car Stalled in Flood Water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-car-stalled-in-flood-water/38042)
**Author:** [@tmillard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmillard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-car-stalled-in-flood-water/38042 "2009-10-14T11:59:31Z")
So I moved to New Orleans from VT and had an interesting experience yesterday. It poured for about 1.5 hours and when I got to my car a the streets seemed to be in various stages of flooding. Trying to get home I took th… --- ## [Ran Out of Gas, Now its all Screwy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-out-of-gas-now-its-all-screwy/37927)
**Author:** [@theprynce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theprynce)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2009, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-out-of-gas-now-its-all-screwy/37927 "2009-10-12T22:41:34Z")
I drive a '93 Buick Regal Custom. The car isn't the best on the planet, but it has been pretty dependable for years now. The only problem has been an undiagnosed oil leak. A new problem developed yesterday. I was… --- ## [Truck only runs for 3 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-runs-for-3-seconds/37843)
**Author:** [@dareng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dareng)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-runs-for-3-seconds/37843 "2009-10-10T02:16:52Z")
My 1994 GMC Z71 will only run for about 3 secs. I have checked the voltage to the pump and it is okay while the motor is cranking. I can hear the pump prime up when the key is initially turned on. I have loosened the fue… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=28) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=30)