# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Misfire, low power only when engine is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-low-power-only-when-engine-is-cold/161616)
**Author:** [@John\_Reynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Reynolds)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-low-power-only-when-engine-is-cold/161616 "2020-04-12T16:42:06Z")
So I just recently had my engine retimed and General maintenance performed, I’ve had problems with misfires in the past, but nothing this…special. The car will only misfire when the engine is not warm, so if I let the ca… --- ## [Octane switch at pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-switch-at-pump/4768)
**Author:** [@snapwitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snapwitz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-switch-at-pump/4768 "2020-03-18T12:43:04Z")
Hi. Many gas stations use the same hose/pump for different levels of octane. If you fill up after someone who pumped low octane gas, and you choose high octane, what volume of the gas you pump is low octane? This is m… --- ## [Classic truck not turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-truck-not-turning-over/161041)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Vaccaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Vaccaro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-truck-not-turning-over/161041 "2020-03-18T00:33:34Z")
I recently acquired a old international pickup. when picking it up from a friend It started under it’s own power and was able to shift and drive it out of his lot. after getting about halfway to the trailer, it shut off… --- ## [Check oil light flickered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-oil-light-flickered/159039)
**Author:** [@Shelby\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby_Miller)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-oil-light-flickered/159039 "2020-02-25T03:56:13Z")
Hello I own a 2003 Kia Optima and I was coming up a small tiny hill and my check oil light flickered and boom died. Won’t start no more. When I do try to start it it sounds like it wants too but won’t. I put a car tester… --- ## [Engine won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-start/159185)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Pasterski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Pasterski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-start/159185 "2020-02-22T16:52:27Z")
Engine won’t start when it’s cold out… 2001 sle convertible --- ## [2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee restarts after using push button to shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-grand-cherokee-restarts-after-using-push-button-to-shut-off/158302)
**Author:** [@Candice\_halle\_163178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candice_halle_163178)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-grand-cherokee-restarts-after-using-push-button-to-shut-off/158302 "2020-02-11T21:54:11Z")
My 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee will restart itself after I push the on/off push button to turn off the vehicle. It does this 1-2 times a week. I have not had issues with the remote start, it only does it while I’m the car … --- ## [RPM jumps up and down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumps-up-and-down-while-driving/156937)
**Author:** [@Tiffany\_Baker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany_Baker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumps-up-and-down-while-driving/156937 "2020-01-29T03:01:27Z")
I have a 2015 Buick lacrosse. I have been having a problem with the RPM. I don’t know much about cars so I came here to hopefully get an idea of what it is. I don’t have any problems at startup. When I pull off it shifts… --- ## [2004 got jumped, then no power at all next start attempt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-got-jumped-then-no-power-at-all-next-start-attempt/157257)
**Author:** [@Michael45\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael45_1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-got-jumped-then-no-power-at-all-next-start-attempt/157257 "2020-01-25T12:48:48Z")
2004 Infiniti g35 about 196k I was driving for hours. Turned my car off for about ten minutes, when I came back the lights worked but it almost all the electrical would go out or flash when attempting to start. Jumped t… --- ## [Mass air flow sensor ford expedition 2001 Eddie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-air-flow-sensor-ford-expedition-2001-eddie/157194)
**Author:** [@Danney\_Stipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danney_Stipes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-air-flow-sensor-ford-expedition-2001-eddie/157194 "2020-01-24T18:34:07Z")
I have replace my mass airflow sensor in my ford expedition 2001 Eddie triton and it still falls on it face once in a while and run horribly on idle, so bad that I couldnt turn the wheel without giving it gas. But i can … --- ## [Half tank fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/half-tank-fuel-issues/157000)
**Author:** [@Manifoldcobra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manifoldcobra)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/half-tank-fuel-issues/157000 "2020-01-24T13:58:58Z")
Hi guys first post so please be gentle. I’ve got a 1983 Mazda GLC hatchback, and I’m having a hell of a time with the fuel tank I think… Car runs fantastic right up until it hits 1/2 tank and then it’s like the tank fa… --- ## [Stupid useless Eco Stop/Start "feature" in newer cars!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-useless-eco-stop-start-feature-in-newer-cars/113394)
**Author:** [@MP\_Crosson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MP_Crosson)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-useless-eco-stop-start-feature-in-newer-cars/113394 "2020-01-19T22:54:52Z")
I recently bought a 2015 Mercedes Benz S550. I love the car, but I hate - no, make that despise - the idiotic Eco Stop/Start function that turns the car off when idling or parked for a few seconds. It enrages me! There i… --- ## [03 Mazdaspeed Protégé Sputtery at 3-3.5k no matter the gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazdaspeed-protege-sputtery-at-3-3-5k-no-matter-the-gear/156524)
**Author:** [@MicaTheNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicaTheNerd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazdaspeed-protege-sputtery-at-3-3-5k-no-matter-the-gear/156524 "2020-01-14T20:09:13Z")
I’ve recently started having an issue on my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protégé when I accelerate in any gear at about 3 or 3.5k it feels as if somone is continually stomping on the accelerator and than backing off and the car gets … --- ## [Do I need to worry about "bad" or contaminated diesel gas if purchasing a used diesel vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-worry-about-bad-or-contaminated-diesel-gas-if-purchasing-a-used-diesel-vehicle/156466)
**Author:** [@C2\_162053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C2_162053)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-worry-about-bad-or-contaminated-diesel-gas-if-purchasing-a-used-diesel-vehicle/156466 "2020-01-14T00:49:31Z")
I’m in the market for a used SUV. Looking at a 2010 VW Touareg with just under 70K miles, but the model I’m considering is diesel. I’ve never owned a diesel car. I know that the diesel fuel is currently priced higher … --- ## [How did I get 14 gallons of gas in my 13-gallon tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-get-14-gallons-of-gas-in-my-13-gallon-tank/58026)
**Author:** [@lizamike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizamike)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-get-14-gallons-of-gas-in-my-13-gallon-tank/58026 "2020-01-10T00:05:58Z")
Car talkers, Today (admittedly sitting on empty) I filled up my 13.2-gallon gas tank at a station I have visited before. After filling it up to the very top, I noticed the gas pump meter indicated that I had put 13… --- ## [Using Regular vs Premium Gasoline in VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-regular-vs-premium-gasoline-in-vw-passat/15179)
**Author:** [@miriam4491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miriam4491)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-regular-vs-premium-gasoline-in-vw-passat/15179 "2020-01-08T22:58:04Z")
I just purchased a 06 VW Passat and the dealer told me I could use regular gas - instead of the suggested premium. He said as long as I add one bottle of Techron for every 5 fill ups. He wasn't a VW dealer - am I going … --- ## [Engine still running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-still-running/155554)
**Author:** [@Victoria\_Eldredge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victoria_Eldredge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-still-running/155554 "2019-12-30T17:51:17Z")
So yesterday I noticed that when I got out of my car 2012 Chevrolet Equinox that the engine was still running even though I took the key out but nothing else was on no lights radio etc. it ran for between a minute or two… --- ## [2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 JTD77kW to 2006 Fiesta 1.4TDCi Turbo swap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-alfa-romeo-146-1-9-jtd77kw-to-2006-fiesta-1-4tdci-turbo-swap/145325)
**Author:** [@Paegaskiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paegaskiller)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-alfa-romeo-146-1-9-jtd77kw-to-2006-fiesta-1-4tdci-turbo-swap/145325 "2019-12-22T21:37:55Z")
Before I start - yes, I understand that this question is probably stupid, but I have very little knowledge on turbochargers, so I don’t know. Quite recently, I have managed to run out of luck with my 1000€ Alfa and took… --- ## [Compression test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test/155105)
**Author:** [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test/155105 "2019-12-22T00:31:38Z")
Was discussing compression testing on another forum and nobody could answer this question. Let’s say a car has a compression ratio of 10:1 using 14 psi as ambient air pressure, how can a car produce over 140 on a compre… --- ## [Storing a car with ethanol gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-car-with-ethanol-gas/155103)
**Author:** [@ijlasch\_161192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ijlasch_161192)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-car-with-ethanol-gas/155103 "2019-12-21T18:10:53Z")
We have a 2017 Nissan Murano that we store for a few months during the winter. Most gasoline sold here contains 10% ethanol. I know that stuff is bad in small engines, but what about a modern fuel injected vehicle? Sho… --- ## [2007 Nissan Murano RPMs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano-rpms/154512)
**Author:** [@Samantha\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha_West)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano-rpms/154512 "2019-12-12T22:24:57Z")
I have a 2007 nissan Murano sl… only 63k miles on it… I got in my car the other day backed up the hill I live on, it went up the hill as it normally does, then I put it in drive and pressed the gas… RPMs went up… Car did… --- ## [Audi Q5 2009 3.2l v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-q5-2009-3-2l-v6/153146)
**Author:** [@blakekunk\_160018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blakekunk_160018)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-q5-2009-3-2l-v6/153146 "2019-11-20T02:25:05Z")
I want more power so can anyone link me some budget friendly parts or give suggestions I’m think a cai coil overs new tires P.s. I need help finding the cold air intake --- ## [2006 Porsche Cayenne - Fuel Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayenne-fuel-question/152247)
**Author:** [@GreggMcClain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreggMcClain)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayenne-fuel-question/152247 "2019-11-07T04:51:26Z")
Years ago, a caller to the show asked about mixing 87 octane regular and 89 octane mid grade gasoline. You and Tom agreed (surprisingly) that for whatever reason the octane rating would be 92. Is this still the case? … --- ## [Seals on gas pumps, skimmers, jerks and ripoffs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seals-on-gas-pumps-skimmers-jerks-and-ripoffs/151588)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seals-on-gas-pumps-skimmers-jerks-and-ripoffs/151588 "2019-10-28T18:13:24Z")
I searched this site and see we’ve had discussions about credit card skimmers at gasoline pumps. To review, crooks install these “skimmers” in pumps and they electronically steal your credit card information, unbeknown … --- ## [Overtowing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtowing/141144)
**Author:** [@eejwrkeuning\_151105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eejwrkeuning_151105)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtowing/141144 "2019-10-18T01:15:41Z")
I towed a 69’ camaro behind my 14’ nissan Pathfinder Hybrid on a flat uhaul trailer. All together, it weighed over 6500 pounds. It towed well and I only noticed a small decrease in power. The Pathfinder has a 3500 pound … --- ## [Clarity, Honda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarity-honda/150244)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarity-honda/150244 "2019-10-14T13:49:18Z")
I saw an auto on a nearby driveway labeled “Clarity” charging. Was it a Honda? Also, there was a youngster on a bike nearby which got me to thinking about using a stationary bike to recharge a vehicle while exercising. … --- ## [Geo Storm Gas Milage Improvement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-storm-gas-milage-improvement/150222)
**Author:** [@periandrew\_158244](https://community.cartalk.com/u/periandrew_158244)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-storm-gas-milage-improvement/150222 "2019-10-09T16:15:04Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum, but I made an account cause I need some help with my friends 1991 Geo Storm He wants to improve the gas mileage on it cause it’s pretty terrible, and he was talking about putting a cold ai… --- ## [Turns over, but wouldn’t start, started 20 mins later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turns-over-but-wouldn-t-start-started-20-mins-later/150332)
**Author:** [@Jbwheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbwheel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turns-over-but-wouldn-t-start-started-20-mins-later/150332 "2019-10-09T02:11:54Z")
2004 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 ~143k miles Spark plugs replaced within the last 10-15k miles ago Today I drove my truck for about 15 mins somewhere where it stayed off for about 35 mins while I was inside. When I got bac… --- ## [1 year abandoned car(buying)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-year-abandoned-car-buying/148605)
**Author:** [@Rosendo\_Mexicano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosendo_Mexicano)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-year-abandoned-car-buying/148605 "2019-10-05T13:09:58Z")
I found a Porsche 944 and the lady that I talked to said it’s been their for a year…I know I have to change out fuel lines and gas tank…what other things would I hav to change …out for it to run…and what bout the oil tha… --- ## [E15 Fuel vs E10 Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e15-fuel-vs-e10-fuel/99122)
**Author:** [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e15-fuel-vs-e10-fuel/99122 "2019-09-13T20:05:50Z")
So some of our local gas stations have started to carry E15 octane 88 gasoline along with regular E10 87, 89, and 93. Is it ok to use E15 in place of E10? My manual for my 09 Focus SE specifically mentions maximum of 10%… --- ## [Engine Knocking and now won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-and-now-won-t-start/142038)
**Author:** [@Patty1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patty1980)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-and-now-won-t-start/142038 "2019-09-13T12:10:30Z")
I have a 2005 Saturn Vue. Has a Chevy engine with around 100,000 miles on it although the car itself has 300,000. I’ve had it around 1.5 years. There was a knocking sound every once in awhile when I would start the car. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=5)