# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=32 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [Gas odor inside toyota sequoia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-odor-inside-toyota-sequoia/33445)
**Author:** [@jsg1979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsg1979)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-odor-inside-toyota-sequoia/33445 "2009-07-15T17:48:19Z")
Some times when driving, I smell a gasoline odor from the ventilation system. Besides closing the flow through ventilation, what should I do? --- ## [Low gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-mileage/33393)
**Author:** [@koalagramma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koalagramma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-mileage/33393 "2009-07-15T01:31:45Z")
My car with original 71,000 miles on it is only getting 6 mpg. It is a 351 cubic inch, 5.8 liter engine. Just replaced the two cat converters, nes plugs and wires, carbueter rebuilt by Holley and carb air filter replaced… --- ## [2 fuel pumps in 3 months? Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-fuel-pumps-in-3-months-why/33155)
**Author:** [@kensmash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kensmash)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-fuel-pumps-in-3-months-why/33155 "2009-07-11T10:47:59Z")
A few months ago, the fuel pump went out. We dropped the tank, and replaced the fuel pump (aftermarket pump bought from Schucks). After 2 weeks of casual driving around town, the pump goes out again. So we let the truck … --- ## [Ethanol free gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-free-gas/33096)
**Author:** [@brenton1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brenton1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-free-gas/33096 "2009-07-10T02:32:20Z")
I have a 2007 chevy v6 silverado extend cab. is it better to put ethanol free gas in my tank? why or why not? --- ## [Poor gas mileage on '07 4-door ford focus hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-07-4-door-ford-focus-hatchback/33104)
**Author:** [@DaniT37212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaniT37212)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-07-4-door-ford-focus-hatchback/33104 "2009-07-09T12:52:35Z")
I've been getting very poor MPG on my ford focus hatchback. I've avoided using the air conditioner, do not pump the gas. I do use a GPS often, but have cut that back to see if it affects it...not really. I get only 19… --- ## [Extreme Gas Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-gas-smell/33070)
**Author:** [@Michaelbda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaelbda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-gas-smell/33070 "2009-07-08T18:00:40Z")
I have a 1992 Honda Accord EX Automatic. I have an extreme gas smell, that seems to come in through the A/C. This only occurs when the outdoor temp is 100 or above. I live in Arizona. I have had the fuel lines replace… --- ## [Saab 9.3 for good mileage, towing horse and dogs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-for-good-mileage-towing-horse-and-dogs/32658)
**Author:** [@kzingler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kzingler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-for-good-mileage-towing-horse-and-dogs/32658 "2009-07-05T17:14:41Z")
My wife and I have a small truck (Mazda B2300, 2002, 4 cylinder) that we keep because sheneeds to occasionally (once per month) tow her horse (horse and trailer are about 2200 pounds). Now that we have a one-year old da… --- ## [2000 Ford Contour Lost power \*first post, be gentile :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-contour-lost-power-first-post-be-gentile/32883)
**Author:** [@Goerge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goerge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-contour-lost-power-first-post-be-gentile/32883 "2009-07-05T15:26:25Z")
Love the radio show, I figured this would be a good place to get some opinions about this. I was taking this car on a short trip, 200 miles, after about a 3 quarters of the way there (this was on a 2-lane hway by th… --- ## [Mysterious gasoline odor and regurgitating when filling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-gasoline-odor-and-regurgitating-when-filling/32776)
**Author:** [@Sarahaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarahaf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-gasoline-odor-and-regurgitating-when-filling/32776 "2009-07-03T04:08:46Z")
Let me preface this by saying my personal level of knowledge about cars is a .5 on a scale from 0-10. However, I have a competent mechanic. I'm driving a 1993 Honda Accord Wagon. I have 2 symptoms: 1) persistent g… --- ## [Catalityc converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalityc-converter/32659)
**Author:** [@redgotee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redgotee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalityc-converter/32659 "2009-06-30T18:43:26Z")
I recently had to bring in my 2007 mini cooper for a recall on the converter and since then I am not getting the same gas mileage before I brought it in. I averaged aprox. 33 mpg now 29 mpg. Is the caused by whatever th… --- ## [Fuel pump not starting in the mornings... but starts after it took some sun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-not-starting-in-the-mornings-but-starts-after-it-took-some-sun/32558)
**Author:** [@benjapied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjapied)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-not-starting-in-the-mornings-but-starts-after-it-took-some-sun/32558 "2009-06-28T23:45:30Z")
I have a 93 buick century 3.3, Lately it never starts in the mornings when I do notice visible humidity condensed on the car. When it doesn't starts the fuel pump makes no noise. When if does start the fuel pump makes a … --- ## [Porous Gas Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porous-gas-tank/32371)
**Author:** [@sanibeljune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanibeljune)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porous-gas-tank/32371 "2009-06-27T17:10:42Z")
My neighbor has a car parked in his driveway next to my house and we can smell the gasoline. He says the tank is porous but it's safe. This sounds very dangerous to me. Who is correct? --- ## [Chevy S-10 Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-fuel-pump/32412)
**Author:** [@SupplySSG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SupplySSG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-fuel-pump/32412 "2009-06-26T21:06:33Z")
I have a 1997 Chevy S-10, 6 cyl, auto. Had it for two years. Great truck, unless it rains. Then, the fuel pump fuze blows. Had it on a computer, twice. Replaced the fuel pump. Manually checked the wiring harness. A… --- ## [2004 Ford F250 Diesel Power Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f250-diesel-power-problem/32340)
**Author:** [@pfeifferdoodle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pfeifferdoodle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f250-diesel-power-problem/32340 "2009-06-24T20:22:15Z")
I have a 2004 Ford F250 Diesel Automatic with 170,000 miles. There appears to be some sort of a power problem where it takes 19 seconds to get from 0 to 60. After that it opens up quite readily. --- ## [Public Utilities: An Alternative Auto Fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-utilities-an-alternative-auto-fuel/14206)
**Author:** [@REDLEADER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REDLEADER)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-utilities-an-alternative-auto-fuel/14206 "2009-06-23T07:57:25Z")
Because the use of gasoline is, like NG & electricity, in many instances not a luxury or option but a necessity, what about, at least partially, changing the status of gasoline production to that of a public utility? --- ## [63 c-10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/63-c-10/31674)
**Author:** [@67chevelle300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/67chevelle300)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/63-c-10/31674 "2009-06-10T04:44:13Z")
ok i have a 63 chevy c-10 that has a sbc 400 and three speed and im trying to build a truck that gets good gas miliage and just wonder if anyone had any sbc tru ck that gets 18 or more mpg and what kinda set up you are r… --- ## [Progressive X Prize](https://community.cartalk.com/t/progressive-x-prize/31264)
**Author:** [@Harough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harough)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2009, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/progressive-x-prize/31264 "2009-06-09T00:57:55Z")
Respect is due to a company that underwrites in order to make available the NPR programs I love. But when I hear the touting of ?X prize to make a car that can get 100 miles per gallon? it seems to be targeting a noneth… --- ## [Where can I find this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-this-car/31449)
**Author:** [@chasgribbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chasgribbs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-this-car/31449 "2009-06-05T18:48:19Z")
I drive a 1997 Escort LX small wagon with manual transmission. This auto gets 30-32 miles per gallon consistently. I mean CONSISTENTLY. Summer and winter. In town and on the highway. I want to replace it with a similar u… --- ## [Need Fuel Pump Advice ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-fuel-pump-advice-asap/31187)
**Author:** [@jklogelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jklogelin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-fuel-pump-advice-asap/31187 "2009-06-01T20:02:13Z")
Can someone tell me if it sounds like I really need a new fuel pump? Here's what happened... 1 week ago last Friday, I went to my car (1999 Honda Accord) to start it and it wouldn't start up. It turns over with a very … --- ## [Nissan Altima Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-not-starting/31272)
**Author:** [@destars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/destars)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-not-starting/31272 "2009-06-01T14:26:57Z")
After months of smelling exhaust in my car (mechanic never smelled it so it's been dismissed), my 1999 Nissan Altima wouldn't start this morning. It's not the battery - sounds like it wants to start, but even gassing it … --- ## [Diesel Hybrids in our future?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-hybrids-in-our-future/29113)
**Author:** [@martystahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martystahl)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-hybrids-in-our-future/29113 "2009-05-28T22:05:00Z")
I am wondering if anyone has heard why there is no diesel hybrid? It seems a natural to me (now that diesels have been cleaned up). They get better mileage and now start quickly, etc. A diesel seems an ideal soluti… --- ## [Is it the fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-pump/31039)
**Author:** [@xnaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xnaguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2009, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-pump/31039 "2009-05-27T11:47:08Z")
My 98 Toyota Sienna has had some problems that lead me to believe the fuel pump needs replacing. But I'm no mechanic; and I don't trust any around here. Here are the symptoms: (1) check engine light starts blinking on … --- ## [My Big Red Hybrid dream](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-big-red-hybrid-dream/30892)
**Author:** [@a00333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a00333)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-big-red-hybrid-dream/30892 "2009-05-26T13:41:28Z")
As I see it, a problem with an automobile?s internal combustion engine comes from the engine?s need to run at different speeds. In stead, I like the idea of a diesel railroad engine. I understand that the train?s en… --- ## [Lumina starts on SECOND try](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lumina-starts-on-second-try/30122)
**Author:** [@caraher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caraher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2009, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lumina-starts-on-second-try/30122 "2009-05-23T04:06:26Z")
Immediately (i.e. starting the next morning) after recent repairs at the dealer (I believe to fix a variety of fluid leaks) our 1997 Chevy Lumina no longer starts the first time, but reliably does so on the second turn o… --- ## [Spilled Gas Can](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spilled-gas-can/30664)
**Author:** [@ritamr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ritamr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spilled-gas-can/30664 "2009-05-19T04:34:51Z")
Heading home with gas for my lawn mower, the gas can tipped over and spilled onto the carpet in my SUV. Is this dangerous? Will this harm my vehicle or the garage if it is kept inside? I did run across a similar q… --- ## [TDI vs. Gas Powered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-vs-gas-powered/30332)
**Author:** [@LWaldron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LWaldron)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-vs-gas-powered/30332 "2009-05-18T20:31:45Z")
I am in desperate need of a new car, and have my eye set on a 2009 Jetta Sportwagen. It seems like the perfect car for me, though I haven't tempted myself by driving it until I get closer to buying time. The big question… --- ## [Ford 6.0 diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-6-0-diesel/30397)
**Author:** [@steveinvanc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveinvanc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-6-0-diesel/30397 "2009-05-13T16:38:38Z")
Starts but runs very badly until completely warmed up. Runs great when warm. --- ## [2000 new beetle beeping noise right rear wheel well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-new-beetle-beeping-noise-right-rear-wheel-well/29747)
**Author:** [@vikism](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vikism)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-new-beetle-beeping-noise-right-rear-wheel-well/29747 "2009-05-06T16:51:02Z")
My beetle has been beeping for some time now but recently has gotten much louder. The sound seems to be coming from the right rear wheel well. As soon as I turn the car off it starts the beeping and continues for a long … --- ## [Multiple Questions Interrelated to Fuel Sys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-questions-interrelated-to-fuel-sys/30020)
**Author:** [@PeterBrazier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterBrazier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-questions-interrelated-to-fuel-sys/30020 "2009-05-04T17:27:48Z")
1994 Toyota Camry. Given to me by a friend. I had to have the transmition rebuilt exhaust etc....incl. new gas cap. Whenever i take the gas cap that i purchased off there is a rush of air into the gas tank. Vacuum in … --- ## [Gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap/30022)
**Author:** [@tojuto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tojuto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap/30022 "2009-05-04T17:25:57Z")
My "01" Sable with 3.0L OHC engine at time will not start. When this happens I have fond out that if I remove the gas cap it will start right up. So far I have replaced the gas cap twice (2 different brand names). The ba… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=31) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=33)