# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=33 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [94 Jeep GC Loss of Fuel Pressure Hard Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jeep-gc-loss-of-fuel-pressure-hard-start/30009)
**Author:** [@diyfjrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diyfjrd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jeep-gc-loss-of-fuel-pressure-hard-start/30009 "2009-05-04T14:32:58Z")
I have a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 6 cyl. that is hard to start because of loss of fuel pressure after fuel pump pre-start and after motor is turned off. When the rig starts it runs great and fuel pressure is normal 32… --- ## [Seeking vehicle anywhere in the world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-vehicle-anywhere-in-the-world/29906)
**Author:** [@Kerry95612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kerry95612)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-vehicle-anywhere-in-the-world/29906 "2009-05-03T22:50:27Z")
Criteria: 50+ mpg diesel 4 seater hatchback strong chassis + engine capable of towing a trailer w/cord of wood,etc. New is good, slightly used better In U.S. oil/car co.s will not let us at high mileage vehicle… --- ## [Bio diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bio-diesel/29958)
**Author:** [@carlsole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlsole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bio-diesel/29958 "2009-05-03T19:45:26Z")
I have two diesel vehicles: a 2000 VW Jetta TDI and a 1987 Ford F250 pickup. To salve my conscience, I like to run bio diesel in these vehicles. In the winter (I live at 8200 ft in the Colorado Rockies), I usually run B2… --- ## [Repair and Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/29837)
**Author:** [@urosebuddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/urosebuddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2009, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-and-maintenance/29837 "2009-04-30T23:59:07Z")
1996 Pontiac Sunbird Got a 300 code from local auto store. I suspected a faulty fuel injector got gas odor from the area of the #1 plug but no leakage. Before trying to buy a new one I first attempted to clean the orig… --- ## [Electrical problem on 93 Probe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-on-93-probe/29748)
**Author:** [@Shreed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shreed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-on-93-probe/29748 "2009-04-29T20:11:26Z")
My son's car has been in the shop for over a week. He writes to me "The problem isn't the fuel pumps, but a short circuit in the fuel system that's been going to ground (and zapping the fuel pumps they tried installing) … --- ## [Mercedes 1991- regular gas caused engine to sputter and stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-1991-regular-gas-caused-engine-to-sputter-and-stop/29731)
**Author:** [@Digani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Digani)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-1991-regular-gas-caused-engine-to-sputter-and-stop/29731 "2009-04-28T20:25:22Z")
An attendent filled the car with Regular (cheapest gas) It drove Ok until it ran out of the good stuff, in about 20 miles. It has 180,000 mile and no major repairs. Then it sputtered and would not start. Finall… --- ## [Contaminated gasoline - where to test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contaminated-gasoline-where-to-test/25413)
**Author:** [@gregleck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregleck)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contaminated-gasoline-where-to-test/25413 "2009-04-22T21:49:38Z")
My 2006 Saab 9-3 has been running great. A few days ago, I filled the tank up (14.5 gallons in a 16 gallon capacity tank) and over the next 48 hours, made three very short trips, totaling 12 miles. The next morning, th… --- ## [Pumping Gas. Pump shuts off and then gas kicks back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-pump-shuts-off-and-then-gas-kicks-back/29407)
**Author:** [@piezoeyjune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piezoeyjune)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-pump-shuts-off-and-then-gas-kicks-back/29407 "2009-04-21T15:06:45Z")
No the tank isn't full. I have a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. Lately (for the past 6 months) when I try to put gas in the car I get about 2 gallons in I hear a gurgling type sound and gas comes spraying out and down the… --- ## [Update\* Gas odor from outside the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-gas-odor-from-outside-the-car/29348)
**Author:** [@chris99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris99)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2009, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-gas-odor-from-outside-the-car/29348 "2009-04-20T02:26:38Z")
I filled my car w/gas and my garage smells horribly like gas, but not inside the car. There is no leak on the floor, I didn't spill gas, and didn't overfill. Why should it smell like gas? This happened last time I… --- ## [Vacuum tubes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-tubes/29230)
**Author:** [@mojauto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojauto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-tubes/29230 "2009-04-17T17:30:17Z")
I have 1995 Ford Taurus GL, 3.8 V6. I am trying to see where (elastic) hoses connect. I found a peace (about 1 foot) of (rubber?) hose at the bottom of the car. There are two spouts that are not connected (but there ar… --- ## [Car "chokes" and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-chokes-and-stalls/27752)
**Author:** [@Mike\_McAnick\_Knott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_McAnick_Knott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-chokes-and-stalls/27752 "2009-04-17T17:24:06Z")
My 1997 Mitsubishi Galant Es (4 cylinder,2.4 engine; 165,936 miles;tune-up 2 months ago)"chokes" when the weather is warm/hot, but runs Ok when weather is cold! I live in SA, home of the Spurs. Please give me some ide… --- ## [Runaway TDIs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runaway-tdis/29152)
**Author:** [@DLHubley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLHubley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runaway-tdis/29152 "2009-04-16T02:36:53Z")
I drive a 2003 VW Jetta TDI with 89,000 miles. My mechanic tells me that oil is leaking into the turbo, which poses the risk of the engine consuming its own oil as fuel, accelerating out of control and destroying itself … --- ## [1998 mustang gt fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mustang-gt-fuel-pressure/29158)
**Author:** [@lary965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lary965)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mustang-gt-fuel-pressure/29158 "2009-04-16T00:35:46Z")
my 98 gt is throwing a check engine code. I got it scand at auto zone right and left bank lean. Have after market tb and mass air. Never was a problem before. Have 29 psi fuel pressure at idle. Want to know what it sould… --- ## [08 subaru gas mileage dropped after tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-subaru-gas-mileage-dropped-after-tune-up/28999)
**Author:** [@jeffinpc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffinpc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-subaru-gas-mileage-dropped-after-tune-up/28999 "2009-04-11T20:39:17Z")
I have a 08 Subaru Impresa Outback Sport base engine with 35k. For 15 months I have always gotten 31.9 miles per gallon. Checked by odometer/gallons and also by digial meter on dash. Both are always within 2/10th of e… --- ## [Bubbling Gas Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-gas-tank/28906)
**Author:** [@Tuckertwo22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuckertwo22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-gas-tank/28906 "2009-04-09T22:37:44Z")
I have a 2004 Mazda 3 2.3L hatchback. I just had the engine replaced because the Crank Shaft in my old one broke at about 84,000 miles. Weird, mechanic never saw that before. Anyway, after 40 miles my check engine l… --- ## [Premium Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas/28880)
**Author:** [@Ritamac93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ritamac93)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas/28880 "2009-04-09T12:10:12Z")
If a car says to put in premium gas do you have to or can you use unleaded gas? --- ## [BMW not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-not-starting/28883)
**Author:** [@Ruffpatron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruffpatron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-not-starting/28883 "2009-04-09T04:57:05Z")
Hi...I have a 1995 BMW 525i. The other day after parking it and then restarting, it cranks but won't start. I checked the fuel pump fuse and it's ok. I jumpered a wire on the second fuel pump relay with the car off and I… --- ## [I hit the gas and RPMs go up and down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-the-gas-and-rpms-go-up-and-down/28853)
**Author:** [@2000\_Pontiac\_Grand\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2000_Pontiac_Grand_P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-the-gas-and-rpms-go-up-and-down/28853 "2009-04-08T03:52:49Z")
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with 135,500 miles on it. For the past month when I touch the gas, my RPMs go up and down; not to the point that my car chugs but definitely enough that I'm probably not getting good gas … --- ## [Hydrogen Generators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-generators/28814)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-generators/28814 "2009-04-08T00:32:34Z")
We keep getting a lot of inquires about these devices. Most of us know that it's just a scam. Well I was watching a Dateline last night and they actually tested one. Here's a link to an Article from Dateline. http… --- ## [SAAB Dies then Lives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-dies-then-lives/28862)
**Author:** [@SabbySteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SabbySteve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-dies-then-lives/28862 "2009-04-07T23:14:56Z")
I have a 97 Saab 900S w/124k miles.Very good condition but in the last three weeks I'll be driving for 25-30 minutes and it dies - just stops running. Dash board lights up but no indication of the problem. I'll sit on th… --- ## [Filling the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-the-gas-tank/28789)
**Author:** [@i81u812](https://community.cartalk.com/u/i81u812)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-the-gas-tank/28789 "2009-04-07T11:21:21Z")
I have 2 cars a 1998 mercury sable and A 1999 pontiac grand am on both cars It takes about 20 minutes to fill the tank with gas because I have to stand there and hold the nozzle and pretty much let the gas just dribble i… --- ## [1963 beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-beetle/28530)
**Author:** [@FireFlower99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FireFlower99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-beetle/28530 "2009-03-31T11:49:45Z")
My 1963 beetle won't start most of the time, and when it does start, if I give it more than a tiny bit of gas the engine dies. The fuel filter doesn't look too dirty, but I don't know much about cars. I'm pretty sure t… --- ## [96 Taurus Conked Out @ drivethru window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-taurus-conked-out-drivethru-window/28137)
**Author:** [@popof9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popof9)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-taurus-conked-out-drivethru-window/28137 "2009-03-30T00:19:04Z")
1996 Ford Taurus GL Station Wagon, 3.0L OHV(Vulcan) Engine, 185000 miles. The guy was handing me my food at the drive-thru window when my engine sputtered and died. Tried to restart. Cranked fine, ran briefly but ro… --- ## [95 XJ6 cranking but is not getting fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-xj6-cranking-but-is-not-getting-fuel/28358)
**Author:** [@jagcom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jagcom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-xj6-cranking-but-is-not-getting-fuel/28358 "2009-03-27T02:37:44Z")
Recently my died, after towing it home I assumed it was the fuel pump since I didn't hear it running, I replace the pump and filter, checked all fuses and switched the pumps relay with another. Pulled the 1st plug and I'… --- ## [Gasoline shooting out of the tank!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-shooting-out-of-the-tank/28271)
**Author:** [@Solomonz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solomonz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-shooting-out-of-the-tank/28271 "2009-03-26T23:28:44Z")
Dear Cartalk, I'm the original owner of a 2003 Nissan Sentra and have had no major issues with it so far until last week. My check engine light came on, but with no change in how the engine was performing I figur… --- ## [Diesel Merc not Getting up to Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-merc-not-getting-up-to-speed/28353)
**Author:** [@calaismarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calaismarie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-merc-not-getting-up-to-speed/28353 "2009-03-26T22:52:39Z")
I'm driving my friend's 70s Mercedes with a Diesel engine while he's out of town. I know he's been trying a few different things, but it's still incredibly inconsistent. Some days (like this morning) it was fantastic -… --- ## [Mazda 626 fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-fuel-issues/28117)
**Author:** [@Hemingstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hemingstein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-fuel-issues/28117 "2009-03-22T04:31:05Z")
1996 Mazda 626, 4 cyl., manual, 123k miles. I've been driving it the last 6 years, before that my old man drove it for about 5 years. He bought it used. Note that the "CEL" light never comes on. Also, note that I live in… --- ## [2001 Buick Regal Gas Gage Intermitant Readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-regal-gas-gage-intermitant-readings/28042)
**Author:** [@uppacker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uppacker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-regal-gas-gage-intermitant-readings/28042 "2009-03-21T02:47:53Z")
The gas gage on this car has intermitant readings that are not accurate. I am told you must drop the gas tank and replace the fuel pump assembly at a big dollar repair. The car runs fine, do you really need to replace … --- ## [97 Explorer Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-explorer-fuel-tank/28040)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-explorer-fuel-tank/28040 "2009-03-20T22:22:55Z")
Does the 97 Explorer (XLT) have an anti-siphon check valve in the fuel filler line? If so, how do you siphon gas from the tank? I have to drop the tank to replace the pump and it is about 3/4 full. --- ## [2009 GMC Sierra HD 3500 6.6L diesel MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-hd-3500-6-6l-diesel-mpg/27791)
**Author:** [@kyradawn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyradawn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-hd-3500-6-6l-diesel-mpg/27791 "2009-03-19T14:35:32Z")
How do I find out information on the actual MPG that owners are getting? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=32) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=34)