# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [2003 honda odyssey sputtering when accelerating. Engine light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-sputtering-when-accelerating-engine-light-is-on/137047)
**Author:** [@DarleneKozak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneKozak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-sputtering-when-accelerating-engine-light-is-on/137047 "2020-11-27T03:08:19Z")
I have a honda odyssey that has the engine light on. It happened first a little over a month ago. So we had it scanned and it needed plugs. No biggy we bought them and it was fine for a couple days to a week. THen happen… --- ## [Why Long Term Fuel Trims Remains in Negative?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-long-term-fuel-trims-remains-in-negative/172338)
**Author:** [@zeesniper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeesniper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-long-term-fuel-trims-remains-in-negative/172338 "2020-11-17T15:37:44Z")
Dear Experts here im attaching log of 1SZ-FE, 1.0L engine for your kind consideration, please advice why my LTFT remains in -ive though MAF, Intake Air Temp sensor, ECT sensor and O2 sensor are working fine, also i had a… --- ## [Prius Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-mileage/27154)
**Author:** [@Papajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papajoe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-mileage/27154 "2020-10-31T22:14:37Z")
We purchased a 2008 Prius last March. Our mileage used to vary between 47 and 50 mpg in mixed town and highway driving. We noticed in early January that the mileage was 37 and it has improve since then, but only to abo… --- ## [Cold weather gas smell - 2003 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-gas-smell-2003-subaru-forester/23139)
**Author:** [@MDWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MDWilliams)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-gas-smell-2003-subaru-forester/23139 "2020-10-23T19:10:04Z")
I noticed that As our Vermont weather approaches freezing, I have a strong gas smell when I drive my 03 Forester. I had a local mechanic, a person I have no experience/reason not to trust, check it last winter. They al… --- ## [Worst Gas Mileage after battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-gas-mileage-after-battery-change/171170)
**Author:** [@MilindaRanawaka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilindaRanawaka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-gas-mileage-after-battery-change/171170 "2020-10-13T18:54:29Z")
Hey, I have a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. I change the car batter myself. After change the battery I drove like 50KM. I notice I got the worst gas mileage ever. Now it’s getting an average like 2-3Km from a petrol liter. I got… --- ## [Car won't start after months of not using](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-months-of-not-using/171124)
**Author:** [@wlrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wlrd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-months-of-not-using/171124 "2020-10-13T02:58:04Z")
Hi CarTalk community, I have a 2003 BMW 325i which I got a new battery installed into my car. Then I was out of town for 5 months without driving the car and when I go to start the car it won’t start. Even somethings li… --- ## [Right hand drive vehicle -- need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hand-drive-vehicle-need-advice/23362)
**Author:** [@karenInIllinois](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karenInIllinois)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hand-drive-vehicle-need-advice/23362 "2020-10-11T03:58:56Z")
I'm just starting a job as a rural carrier for the post office and am told I need to drive my own vehicle, but need to make it drivable from the right hand side. My options: \* There are kits for doing this (add p… --- ## [Missing Wiring harness for FTP sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-wiring-harness-for-ftp-sensor/170737)
**Author:** [@viktour47\_171257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/viktour47_171257)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-wiring-harness-for-ftp-sensor/170737 "2020-10-02T20:12:28Z")
I recently got an error code on my 2000 Chevy express 3500 5.7L V8. The code reads that I need a new Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor. I bought the part, lowered my fuel tank just enough to where I could reach into the middle o… --- ## [Car starts only after 3 or 4 tries... why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-only-after-3-or-4-tries-why/170724)
**Author:** [@Toyota-007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota-007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-only-after-3-or-4-tries-why/170724 "2020-10-02T20:05:23Z")
Hi. Any help appreciated ! 2007 Solara, 220k miles, coupe, starts only after 3 or 4 tries intermittently. Goes days with starting on first try and then does not start after 3 or 4 tries. Battery and Alternator are 1 y… --- ## [AUTO STOP doesn't turn off engine when cadillac CT6 stops!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-stop-doesnt-turn-off-engine-when-cadillac-ct6-stops/169495)
**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-stop-doesnt-turn-off-engine-when-cadillac-ct6-stops/169495 "2020-09-08T02:17:31Z")
Recently, tI noticed that the AUTO STOP on my 2018 Cadillac CT6 no longer works!! It probably stopped 6 months ago. I had forgotten it existed! I am aware that it wouldn’t stop the engine if the AC was on, or the car’s … --- ## [Fuel not reaching fuel rail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-not-reaching-fuel-rail/169674)
**Author:** [@jessiredfu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessiredfu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-not-reaching-fuel-rail/169674 "2020-09-07T13:25:01Z")
Pickup was running fine, died after starting and wouldn’t start. Wife got it running got it home and now it won’t start, fuel isn’t getting to fuel rail. Any suggestions? --- ## [Not starting when turn key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting-when-turn-key/169638)
**Author:** [@rodldean\_170546](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodldean_170546)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting-when-turn-key/169638 "2020-09-06T10:31:07Z")
turned key and turned over. tried again to turn key and got no sound and nothing but idiot lights. What can be the problem? Bad starter maybe? 1979 cadillac deville 7.0 was started about a week earlier and ran around t… --- ## [When I get gas the dash says "low oil pressure stop engine"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-get-gas-the-dash-says-low-oil-pressure-stop-engine/93107)
**Author:** [@Chels84faye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chels84faye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-get-gas-the-dash-says-low-oil-pressure-stop-engine/93107 "2020-09-01T02:32:26Z")
03 gmc envoy. Whether I put $20 in my tank or fill it up, 80% of the time when I turn the car on after putting gas in it the dash says "low oil pressure stop engine" for about 30 seconds. That's the only time it ever sa… --- ## [Stumbling idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumbling-idle/169165)
**Author:** [@crossbones71\_170241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crossbones71_170241)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumbling-idle/169165 "2020-08-25T17:41:23Z")
I have a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The issue I having problems with is a stumbling or rough idle in the morning. Once I back the car out of drive and put in drive it usually stops and I have no issue the rest of the day howeve… --- ## [1995 grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-grand-cherokee/168892)
**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-grand-cherokee/168892 "2020-08-19T11:05:27Z")
Hey I have been having a problem with my Jeep it’s a 1995 grand Cherokee with a 5.2 motor last week I had water in the trunk of it so I got my drill and drilled holes through the back and hit my gas tank (I didn’t know i… --- ## [Recommended spark plugs for best engine performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-best-engine-performance/167580)
**Author:** [@kcclemo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcclemo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-best-engine-performance/167580 "2020-08-16T06:18:36Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking for recommendations from 2000 4Runner owners on what might be the best spark plugs based on your experience. Thank you! --- ## [What's Considered "City Driving?" I get 12mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-considered-city-driving-i-get-12mpg/168557)
**Author:** [@nussjunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nussjunk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-considered-city-driving-i-get-12mpg/168557 "2020-08-14T15:54:39Z")
Hello. So, I rotate through 2 vehicles. One is a 2008 Nissan Quest with 65,000 miles and the other is a 2010 VW Jetta with 38,000 miles. 4 years ago I moved into a new house with a new job only a mile away. I often only… --- ## [Drive vs Drive2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-vs-drive2/168389)
**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-vs-drive2/168389 "2020-08-11T22:06:51Z")
2001 Taurus 6cyl. Is there a significant difference in performance or gas mileage between Drive and Drive2? --- ## [Speed message 107mph after changing speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-message-107mph-after-changing-speed-sensor/167787)
**Author:** [@Twinn213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Twinn213)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-message-107mph-after-changing-speed-sensor/167787 "2020-07-24T18:23:20Z")
I just put a speed sensor on my car because the speed has slowed,my speedometer is going crazy with a speed107mph message.Did the diagnostic and it stated needed that sensor .Now it’s on there nothing has changed.Helppp.… --- ## [Inner Flap in Fuel Filler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-flap-in-fuel-filler/45252)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Denard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Denard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-flap-in-fuel-filler/45252 "2020-06-24T04:02:11Z")
The spring loaded flap in the fuel filler neck of my 2003 Tundra has gone missing. I'm almost certain there was a flap there, but now it is gone. Is it possible for it fall into the tank? Will it hurt anything if it d… --- ## [Intake manifold swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-swap/166235)
**Author:** [@Unknowing\_yota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unknowing_yota)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-swap/166235 "2020-06-23T20:01:22Z")
What vehicle can I take from or Where can I get a metal intake manifold to replace the crappy plastic one on my 2007 corolla s 1.8l? --- ## [AVG Fuel Consumption; Automatic Or Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-consumption-automatic-or-manual/165917)
**Author:** [@Dennis-125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis-125)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-consumption-automatic-or-manual/165917 "2020-06-18T03:41:08Z")
What are the advantages of setting AVG Fuel Consumption to Manual in Mitsubishi Outlander? What is the best for fuel consumption…AVG Auto or Manual? --- ## [Gas prices... currently, from all y'all?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-currently-from-all-yall/156437)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-currently-from-all-yall/156437 "2020-06-18T00:47:43Z")
I bought gas yesterday because I needed some and we went to COSTCO for snacks, ummm… I mean shopping. It got me thinking, with all the craziness going on in parts of the world, there’s been some price volatility, lately… --- ## [1991 Nissan Sentra cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-cranks-but-wont-start/165428)
**Author:** [@Franklin-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franklin-25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-cranks-but-wont-start/165428 "2020-06-10T14:53:22Z")
My 1991 Nissan Sentra will crank but wont start unless I use starting fluid and then it dies shortly after I replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump --- ## [Live Power Outlets vs. "Unlive" Power Outlets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-power-outlets-vs-unlive-power-outlets/165015)
**Author:** [@jenniferperry\_167748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferperry_167748)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-power-outlets-vs-unlive-power-outlets/165015 "2020-05-29T17:16:02Z")
I’m curious, why do some cars have live power outlets when the car is running and some do not? Are there advantages or disadvantages of either one that would influence a manufacturer’s decision? I would prefer live at … --- ## [No power to fuel pump, fuses are good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-fuel-pump-fuses-are-good/164280)
**Author:** [@Adel-61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adel-61)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-fuel-pump-fuses-are-good/164280 "2020-05-15T17:02:33Z")
Hi guys. I have samsung sm3 2005 model. After i start my car everything was fine for only a minute and suddenly the engine stop. I realize that no power to the fuel pump andguys. I have samsung sm3 2005 model. After i st… --- ## [Engine flooding without pumping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flooding-without-pumping-gas/163532)
**Author:** [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flooding-without-pumping-gas/163532 "2020-05-14T23:36:55Z")
My 1985 dodge w350 engine will flood when I try to start it even when I don’t pump it. It will idle really rough and then I will drive it and it will be fine but I’m wondering why it is doing this it didn’t do this and k… --- ## [Power loss when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-when-warm/164142)
**Author:** [@Tania-17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tania-17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-when-warm/164142 "2020-05-11T05:05:34Z")
I have a 1997 Subaru Outback with 180,000 miles. In January I was driving up the steep hill to the ski lift when it completely lost power. I left it on a side street and walked up. Later that day I managed to get it home… --- ## [Engine shakes, cylinder 5 missfire, bank 1 and 2 too lean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shakes-cylinder-5-missfire-bank-1-and-2-too-lean/162948)
**Author:** [@Danney\_Stipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danney_Stipes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shakes-cylinder-5-missfire-bank-1-and-2-too-lean/162948 "2020-04-22T00:43:41Z")
When idleing it normally does all right at first but when driving at any speed it shakes and speeds up and slows down uncontrollably i bought a code reader and it says cylinder 5 misfire bank 1 and 2 are too lean could… --- ## [Looking for what spark plugs, and spark wires along with coil box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-what-spark-plugs-and-spark-wires-along-with-coil-box/161564)
**Author:** [@Marleyjacob67\_165507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marleyjacob67_165507)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-what-spark-plugs-and-spark-wires-along-with-coil-box/161564 "2020-04-16T11:03:44Z")
I’m wondering what spark plugs, and the spark wire casing, along with what coil box would be best for optimal power on my 2.2 L 1997 Subaru Impreza. Just seeing what people would say [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=4)