# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=30 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/37841)
**Author:** [@deanbeaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deanbeaver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas/37841 "2009-10-10T00:05:30Z")
I own a 2004 BMW 530i and it recommends using premium gas. Is this for performance only or will other grades of gas damage the vehicle? --- ## [Gas mileage--rpm vs wind resistance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-rpm-vs-wind-resistance/37826)
**Author:** [@chemengr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemengr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-rpm-vs-wind-resistance/37826 "2009-10-09T19:21:56Z")
My fishing buddy and I are having a heated debate over which has a greater effect on gas mileage, engine speed or wind resistance, assuming all other factors are optimum and constant. Assume two identical cars (say, Fo… --- ## [How to choose the best gasoline value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-choose-the-best-gasoline-value/37806)
**Author:** [@WeekendJeeper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WeekendJeeper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2009, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-choose-the-best-gasoline-value/37806 "2009-10-09T10:42:12Z")
On a recent trip I was overwhelmed with all the choices offered at gas stations across the country; like pure-vs-alcohol enhanced, octane and cost. Stations called the alcohol blends ?Plus? and listed their octane a cou… --- ## [Mercedes diesel W123](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-diesel-w123/36166)
**Author:** [@riskmgr5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riskmgr5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-diesel-w123/36166 "2009-10-07T14:18:37Z")
Where I live--and I think nationally--there are a substantial number of guys who believe fervently in the older Mercedes diesels, especially the 1982-1985 years (with the W123 body), and the five-cylinder 617 turbo diese… --- ## [Gas tank access](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-access/37658)
**Author:** [@dbuls1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbuls1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-access/37658 "2009-10-05T22:46:28Z")
Can you access the gas tank from inside the car like you can on the sedan?1991 Honda Accord Station Wagon --- ## ['95 sunfire fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-sunfire-fuel-pump/37592)
**Author:** [@jolrll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jolrll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-sunfire-fuel-pump/37592 "2009-10-05T14:18:42Z")
if the fuel pump is not making noise and is not putting out fuel at the fuel filter how can i tell if it is the fuel pump or the relay? --- ## [Mechanics and owners, don't let your 4Runner die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-and-owners-dont-let-your-4runner-die/37549)
**Author:** [@John\_Juanito\_Eyberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Juanito_Eyberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-and-owners-dont-let-your-4runner-die/37549 "2009-10-03T23:54:37Z")
If you ever feel too much unexplained heat coming from the center of your motor vehicle, don't you or let your mechanic ignore it. Immediately ask for a check of the catalytic converter. I spent $500 on a thorough fuel i… --- ## [2002 chevy avalanche fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-avalanche-fuel-pump/37452)
**Author:** [@whinerdiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whinerdiner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-avalanche-fuel-pump/37452 "2009-10-03T02:30:12Z")
My 3rd fuel pump went out today, 1st at 80,000 mi. Truck has 125,000 miles. Why would this keep happening? 1st time replaced at Goodwrench, 2nd at a repair shop, 3 as well. Could bad ground be damaging them? Thanks M… --- ## [1996 Corolla going, going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-corolla-going-going/37336)
**Author:** [@d2mgh0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d2mgh0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-corolla-going-going/37336 "2009-09-30T12:38:28Z")
It's been hesitating at hwy speed, particularly when taking the foot off the gas while cruising downhill. Then the other day it hesitated at low speeds on the way home. That was the last time it was taken out; today it… --- ## [Hyundai Azera gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-azera-gas-pedal/37349)
**Author:** [@accplus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/accplus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-azera-gas-pedal/37349 "2009-09-30T12:17:21Z")
Why does the gas pedal of a new 2008 Hyundai Azera continuously vibrates after 20 miles per hour? --- ## [Irratic Idle/Lack of Power-2001 Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irratic-idle-lack-of-power-2001-diesel/37306)
**Author:** [@shadetree40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadetree40)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irratic-idle-lack-of-power-2001-diesel/37306 "2009-09-30T11:06:26Z")
Replaced: Air/Oil Filter, Fuel Pump, Upper Engine Injector Oil, Cam Shaft Positioning Sensor, Sensor ICP, NO CHANGES-Need to get out of town for Funeral and need guidance. Any ideas? Vehicle has a Lack of Power and I… --- ## [Bad Gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas/37171)
**Author:** [@heidar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heidar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas/37171 "2009-09-26T15:26:00Z")
We've got a 2005BMW 325xi with 100k. Lately runs rough mostly between 50-70mph when accelerating, take your foot off the gas and runs smooth. Doesn't do it when cold, or very much under 40mph. Had all the plugs replaced … --- ## [Fuel injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/37001)
**Author:** [@tim1241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tim1241)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors/37001 "2009-09-23T18:02:09Z")
i have a 1996 buick regal with the 3.8L engine. i need to know the factory readings for the ohms reading for the fuel injectors it has 103,000 miles --- ## [Car wont let me fill up with gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-let-me-fill-up-with-gas/37019)
**Author:** [@KaseyZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaseyZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-let-me-fill-up-with-gas/37019 "2009-09-23T02:29:32Z")
I tried to fill up my tank and it only allowed me to put 5 gallons in. It started spilling out...my car is still only halfway full, but it wont let me add more. Anyone know? --- ## [Sometimes you miss, sometimes you don't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-you-miss-sometimes-you-dont/37014)
**Author:** [@STEVE94NISSAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STEVE94NISSAN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-you-miss-sometimes-you-dont/37014 "2009-09-23T00:28:51Z")
Hi Guys! I aquired a 1994 Nissan Maxima 6 cylinder a little over a year ago from the original owners son. (Unfortunately, the car outlasted the original owner!) Great runnning car with a lot of miles. After a good buff… --- ## [Ford E350 Fuel Pump or Ignition Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-e350-fuel-pump-or-ignition-module/37008)
**Author:** [@mlebed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlebed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-e350-fuel-pump-or-ignition-module/37008 "2009-09-22T22:00:50Z")
Has anyone had experience with their Ford E350 shutting down in extremely hot weather? --- ## [Fixed a gas leak but have compression building](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixed-a-gas-leak-but-have-compression-building/36910)
**Author:** [@davidbcartwright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidbcartwright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixed-a-gas-leak-but-have-compression-building/36910 "2009-09-21T15:18:30Z")
in-laws had a gas leak and had had the gas pump in tank repaired an the tank back on then they began to leak as a drip then it got worse but only after the car had ran for a while compression was evident upon rem… --- ## [PO170 Fuel Trim Mazda Protege - No Answers from Dealer, Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po170-fuel-trim-mazda-protege-no-answers-from-dealer-help/36782)
**Author:** [@maotaos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maotaos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po170-fuel-trim-mazda-protege-no-answers-from-dealer-help/36782 "2009-09-19T13:53:50Z")
My odb2 meter says my 97 Protege has a fuel trim fault; I have had this problem over the years. Most recently the fault code occurred after an air filter was incorrectly installed allowing unfiltered air to get into… --- ## [Gas savings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-savings/36768)
**Author:** [@rozcab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rozcab)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-savings/36768 "2009-09-18T22:31:55Z")
I have been rolling down the Ct. hills in neutral, thinking I save gas by doing so. My son in law thinks this habit may do damage to my cars transmission. Should I stop doing this?? I really enjoy the feeling that I m… --- ## [1973 Beetle Fuel Pickup Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-beetle-fuel-pickup-problem/36454)
**Author:** [@Wise\_Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wise_Guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-beetle-fuel-pickup-problem/36454 "2009-09-18T06:34:15Z")
I just purchased a sweet 1973 Super Beetle and managed 100 miles before it quit running. I pulled the inlet to the fuel pump and it was bone dry, so even though the guage read half full, I thought it ran out of gas. I p… --- ## [Good running van except up hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-running-van-except-up-hills/36597)
**Author:** [@frankied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankied)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-running-van-except-up-hills/36597 "2009-09-16T21:56:58Z")
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 ummmph(almost like it might conk out) anyone have any experience with this ch… --- ## [Poor gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage/36724)
**Author:** [@machawmj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/machawmj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage/36724 "2009-09-16T18:31:52Z")
I have a 98 jeep wrangler with the 4.0L straight six engine. I get 15-16 mpg driving ~50 mph or ~70 mph. The tailpipe is always black and sooty. The mileage is ~8000 (just getting broke in?). The dealership says this… --- ## [91 Camry Sitting for 5 Years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camry-sitting-for-5-years/35171)
**Author:** [@sjbrower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjbrower)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camry-sitting-for-5-years/35171 "2009-09-11T22:09:08Z")
I have a 91 Camry that my mother let sit for 5 years. I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump and cleaned the tank (with water, bad onh my part, but I did get the water out). Now it starts easy enough, but runs for 2 … --- ## [Gas Tank Overflowed on Empty Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflowed-on-empty-tank/36362)
**Author:** [@goldenboidreamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldenboidreamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflowed-on-empty-tank/36362 "2009-09-09T20:17:51Z")
So recently had trouble with my 1990 Ford Tempo. The car started cutting out as I was driving it, losing power, and eventually not running at all (happened in the middle of an intersection, which was frustrating for sure… --- ## [Older diesel trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-diesel-trucks/33819)
**Author:** [@mttdye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mttdye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-diesel-trucks/33819 "2009-09-08T14:23:30Z")
I am looking for an affordable, larger work truck so I can use it to tow a heavy 26ft fishing boat around. I would like a diesel I think because of power, life expectancy and fuel consumption issues. I heard that the m… --- ## [Does R E + H = Practical Solution?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-r-e-h-practical-solution/36205)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-r-e-h-practical-solution/36205 "2009-09-06T20:31:08Z")
A recent article tells of Mazda's research into a practical method of utilizing (H) hydrogen in (R E) rotary engine cars, like the RX-8. It can be brought to market fairly fast, unlike most other hydrogen fueled con… --- ## [VW Golf Diesel vs. Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-diesel-vs-gas/36139)
**Author:** [@ArionTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArionTH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-diesel-vs-gas/36139 "2009-09-05T11:15:08Z")
I'm looking to buy a used VW Golf (2000-2005). Within my price range (~$6,000) I can find gas cars with 80,000 to 120,000 miles and diesel cars with 150,000+ miles, with the diesel being usually more expensive. How wi… --- ## [Heat-sensitive Accord Fuel Pump Relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-sensitive-accord-fuel-pump-relay/36112)
**Author:** [@broggerp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broggerp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-sensitive-accord-fuel-pump-relay/36112 "2009-09-04T19:19:37Z")
. . . and SAVE the "bad" relay. If it gets a guy out of running errands on hot days, that baby's worth a bundle on eBay! --- ## [Fuel Injector question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-question/35892)
**Author:** [@david77d](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david77d)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2009, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-question/35892 "2009-09-01T02:26:23Z")
Two weeks ago when I changing spark plugs for my camry I mistakenly took out three front fuel injectors and tore up fuel injectors three small O-Rings. I found out o-rings were torn when I put these back and turned on t… --- ## [Which is better the diesel or the gas motor in the Ford F-250?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-the-diesel-or-the-gas-motor-in-the-ford-f-250/24288)
**Author:** [@dseitner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dseitner)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-the-diesel-or-the-gas-motor-in-the-ford-f-250/24288 "2009-08-31T01:12:22Z")
We're considering buying a 2008 or 2009 F-250. We have an older model diesel, but have been told the newer models have had some issues. The issue of economy is also a concern as the truck will be used for my daily commut… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=29) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=31)