# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Honda Accord 98 model cranks but won’t start. Cuts current after starting it. No current from the distributor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-98-model-cranks-but-won-t-start-cuts-current-after-starting-it-no-current-from-the-distributor/136021)
**Author:** [@lawrencedevice\_149174](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrencedevice_149174)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-98-model-cranks-but-won-t-start-cuts-current-after-starting-it-no-current-from-the-distributor/136021 "2019-09-13T03:59:52Z")
Nice to be here. I have a Honda Accord Ex parked for days now. It cranks but won’t start. I have tried everything I know yet it won’t start. I recently noticed current doesn’t flow from the distributor to the plug. Car s… --- ## [2008 Chevy Silverado 5.3 misfire only at idle on #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-silverado-5-3-misfire-only-at-idle-on-2/138995)
**Author:** [@ChevySilveradoLtd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChevySilveradoLtd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-silverado-5-3-misfire-only-at-idle-on-2/138995 "2019-09-13T03:55:19Z")
It runs great going down the road but if I stop at a red light it starts to miss I already replaced the coil spark plugs & wires and injector I’m lost --- ## [2013 Camry hybrid MPG terrible after 4 great years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camry-hybrid-mpg-terrible-after-4-great-years/148465)
**Author:** [@jane.tennen\_156351](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jane.tennen_156351)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camry-hybrid-mpg-terrible-after-4-great-years/148465 "2019-09-10T14:01:17Z")
Glad to have found this group and hope someone can help. Car was bought new in summer of 2014. It was fantastic for the first 4 years — 50-55 MPG and sometimes more on highways, mid-30s suburban/city in cold weather and … --- ## [2011 Chevy Malibu problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-malibu-problem/148393)
**Author:** [@Shelly\_Topping](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelly_Topping)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-malibu-problem/148393 "2019-09-09T17:06:29Z")
--- ## [I changed the fuel pump now it won’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-changed-the-fuel-pump-now-it-won-t-crank/142833)
**Author:** [@Imtreatsy0\_153675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imtreatsy0_153675)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-changed-the-fuel-pump-now-it-won-t-crank/142833 "2019-08-25T01:04:39Z")
I was having a crank no start so a friend recommended I change the fuel pump relay so I changed it and it started right up for a day then went out , so I changed the fuel pump myself and now it won’t even crank , any ide… --- ## [Reality Check for 1988 Landcruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reality-check-for-1988-landcruiser/145453)
**Author:** [@kc9gq7\_155377](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kc9gq7_155377)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reality-check-for-1988-landcruiser/145453 "2019-08-24T00:01:54Z")
My Landcruiser mostly sits idle these days, but occasionally I really need it. I leave the tank full and add “Stabil” type fuel treatment to avoid gummy deposits. Recently I found the filler cap cover pried open. It i… --- ## [Subaru Impreza shut down on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-shut-down-on-highway/145990)
**Author:** [@rdroser\_155714](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdroser_155714)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-shut-down-on-highway/145990 "2019-08-23T23:50:36Z")
Hello! The wife and I were driving home today (about 85 degrees out), holding about 75 on the highway when the car suddenly lost power. I got over to the side of the road and ran down the list of things to check - the e… --- ## [Can anyone recommend a speed governor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-speed-governor/146061)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-recommend-a-speed-governor/146061 "2019-08-06T16:35:29Z")
I’ve been considering installing a speed governor on my '98 Honda Civic. It doesn’t have cruise control, and I’d like to be able to put the hammer down on the highway and not have to check the speedometer constantly in … --- ## [04 Navigator Not Reaching 2x RPM or accelerating past 50mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-navigator-not-reaching-2x-rpm-or-accelerating-past-50mph/145653)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Harris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marc_Harris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-navigator-not-reaching-2x-rpm-or-accelerating-past-50mph/145653 "2019-08-01T14:10:51Z")
I have a 2004 Lincoln Navigtor with 183887 Miles on it and am currently having issues getting it to accelerate past 50mph. The truck was just stickered a week ago and this past weekend I was on the highway flying at 80 … --- ## [Where’s is my oil going no leak no light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-is-my-oil-going-no-leak-no-light/143481)
**Author:** [@Crissy36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crissy36)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-is-my-oil-going-no-leak-no-light/143481 "2019-07-05T04:55:05Z")
2012 Buick LaCrosse I bought my car January 25 2019 5 months ago 126,000. I had them fix the air not blowing from drivers side of car they fixed main control head and rear vents. They did a 42 point inspection and said m… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey runs great when it rains smoother shifts better more power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-runs-great-when-it-rains-smoother-shifts-better-more-power/143581)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Herminio\_Bonilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_Herminio_Bonilla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-runs-great-when-it-rains-smoother-shifts-better-more-power/143581 "2019-07-03T21:44:12Z")
Every time it rains my 06 Honda Odyssey runs better smoother shift quicker gets more power I can’t figuer out why I need and want to fix whatever gets wet Nand makes it smoother more responsive any advise would help than… --- ## [Turbo added suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-added-suggestions/141478)
**Author:** [@1500HD2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1500HD2002)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-added-suggestions/141478 "2019-06-04T15:04:59Z")
I currently own a 2002 ram 1500 4.7L (287 cubic inch) and I want to add a turbo to the system, so it tows better, what size turbo would I need? Open to suggestions, truck currently has a 5 speed dual clutch manual transm… --- ## [Tuning a naturally aspirated/non turbo car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-a-naturally-aspirated-non-turbo-car/141178)
**Author:** [@finleys773\_152034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/finleys773_152034)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-a-naturally-aspirated-non-turbo-car/141178 "2019-05-30T12:17:35Z")
I have a 2011 Subaru Impreza with a muffler and resonator delete on. Just wondering what’s possible with tuning it. Probably not much more power, but maybe get the exhaust to pop? --- ## [05 Pontiac g6 won't charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pontiac-g6-wont-charge/140644)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Pierce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Pierce)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pontiac-g6-wont-charge/140644 "2019-05-23T02:50:35Z")
05 Pontiac g6 wouldn’t crank. Starter tested bad and I replaced it. It fired right up no problem then 5 minutes into driving the battery light came on and the alternator is no longer charging it. Battery alternator and s… --- ## [97 mustang v6 hard starting and dies in idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mustang-v6-hard-starting-and-dies-in-idle/140548)
**Author:** [@Aidan\_Selvidge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aidan_Selvidge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mustang-v6-hard-starting-and-dies-in-idle/140548 "2019-05-18T15:54:45Z")
Alright I bought a 97 mustang v6 for cheap, motor and trans are good. Starting the car is always kindve hard as you have to try 2 or 3 times pumping the gas, and it sometimes dies after I get on it and then take it out … --- ## [Starting problem when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-when-it-rains/140173)
**Author:** [@Christine\_Pomerleau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christine_Pomerleau)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-when-it-rains/140173 "2019-05-12T12:52:19Z")
Starting problems when it rains or did rain the day before --- ## [Gas Contamination question, Organic Chloride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-contamination-question-organic-chloride/139238)
**Author:** [@Kau\_Moo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kau_Moo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-contamination-question-organic-chloride/139238 "2019-04-25T21:00:35Z")
There has been news today, that several European refineries are cutting their Russian crude oil supply, because it contains high levels of organic chloride, that is corroding the refinery equipment. My problem is, I wil… --- ## [Sporadic Power Issues Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-power-issues-toyota-tacoma/139130)
**Author:** [@billy.schock\_151136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billy.schock_151136)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-power-issues-toyota-tacoma/139130 "2019-04-24T21:04:56Z")
Truck: 2003 3.4l 4x4 TRD xtracab, manual. 187,777 miles. I bought at 172k. I recently moved to a new area where I initially needed to drive my truck much less often. About 6 months ago I let my truck sit for about 10 … --- ## [Starting problem when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-when-warm/137584)
**Author:** [@Todd\_MacQueen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd_MacQueen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-when-warm/137584 "2019-04-22T03:19:36Z")
I have a 1989 Keep Wrangler that has some modifications done to it. All of the vacuum lines realted to the emissions were removed and the original carb has been replaced with a motorcraft 2150. It passes emissions tests … --- ## [Costco versus and other gas brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-versus-and-other-gas-brands/71980)
**Author:** [@DriverDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DriverDude)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-versus-and-other-gas-brands/71980 "2019-04-13T21:34:12Z")
My Toyota service department says they’ve noticed that over time gasoline from Costco tends to cause more wear on engines because it doesn't have additives like techron or techroline found in some brands of gasoline lik… --- ## [2017 VW GTI regular vs premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-gti-regular-vs-premium/103577)
**Author:** [@ukhoray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ukhoray)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-gti-regular-vs-premium/103577 "2019-03-29T09:13:06Z")
Googling 'regular vs premium' returns an astronomical number of contradicting threads and test results on the use of different kids of fuel in different engines. I always believed that one should simply follow the manufa… --- ## [1967 MGB loses power when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-mgb-loses-power-when-hot/136982)
**Author:** [@msnbiz1990\_149787](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msnbiz1990_149787)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-mgb-loses-power-when-hot/136982 "2019-03-23T17:12:54Z")
I have a 1967 MGB that runs great, until it gets warm or if it is particularly hot outside. It will then lose power for several minutes, then it will get better. I can “floor it” and it will only go a few miles per hour… --- ## [BMW no acceleration and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816 "2019-03-10T07:02:33Z")
I have a 1999 BMW 528i, I got used 4 years ago. In the last 2 months, I put on about 8K miles on it. Now it is up to 125K miles. I have been having two problems, I think are related, since they feel the same but I am no… --- ## [My car won’t start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-won-t-start/133461)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Mercado1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manuel_Mercado1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-won-t-start/133461 "2019-01-31T02:30:36Z")
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Impala I was making my way to my buddies house and out of no where my car stops working, the car cranks but it just won’t start I hooked up my code scanner and no codes are coming on what could it… --- ## [No power when I change my failed motor mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-when-i-change-my-failed-motor-mount/132684)
**Author:** [@Kelsi\_Campbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelsi_Campbell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-when-i-change-my-failed-motor-mount/132684 "2019-01-15T05:02:02Z")
I have a 1998 Plymouth neon with 192k miles on it. It also has a failed motor mount but when I change it to the new mount, I have no power at all and my car makes an awful buzzing sound. When I try to start it, my engine… --- ## [Nissa sentra 2010 ECM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissa-sentra-2010-ecm/132445)
**Author:** [@Se\_Young\_Lim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Se_Young_Lim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissa-sentra-2010-ecm/132445 "2019-01-12T04:09:27Z")
Nissan Sentra 2010 ECM When I tried to start the vehicle, the fuel pump does not make any sound, so i replaced it. Still doesnt work, they said its the ECM problem. They said I can buy the second handed part to replace… --- ## [Sputtering drops speed to 20mph in moving traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-drops-speed-to-20mph-in-moving-traffic/131869)
**Author:** [@irepairlocs\_146506](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irepairlocs_146506)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-drops-speed-to-20mph-in-moving-traffic/131869 "2019-01-05T06:15:24Z")
My Fabulous 1992 190E 2.0L Mercedes-Benz, a fine comfortable ride, that has since my possession(2014); had gas to gel and required blowing out! Initially using ANY premium, my mechanic advised three gas brands- I chose … --- ## [More power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-power/131658)
**Author:** [@Peter-Pinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter-Pinsonneault)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-power/131658 "2019-01-05T04:44:03Z")
i have a dodge ram 1984 d150 3.7l slant 6 with a three on the tree highway greared trans and im trying to figure out the best way to put more power to the engine without obliterating my mpg any ideas? --- ## [Gas Prices Are Going Nuts! (In a good way!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-are-going-nuts-in-a-good-way/131777)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-prices-are-going-nuts-in-a-good-way/131777 "2019-01-01T23:41:44Z")
Gas here West Central Florida is running about $1.96/gallon (before my Shell Rewards 5 cent/gallon discount). Prices seem to continue to drop almost daily. Some places must be a little higher and some a lot lower… What… --- ## [Car Stalling, jerking and sudden death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-jerking-and-sudden-death/131544)
**Author:** [@Zara\_Paws](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zara_Paws)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-jerking-and-sudden-death/131544 "2018-12-31T04:23:57Z")
Hi, my 2005/2006 Ford focus hatchback car developed a stalling, jerking and sudden stop problem after installation of a catalytic converter and for 5months running. I have changed the spark plugs, ignition coil, fuel rel… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=6)