# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=6 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [2002 Nissan Xterra Intermient Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-intermient-start/131414)
**Author:** [@zetacod3\_146214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zetacod3_146214)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-intermient-start/131414 "2018-12-28T02:59:26Z")
Hello, I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra 3.3 SE that has a intermittent starting issue. I have replaced the fuel filter. The previous owner would bang on the plate under the seat of back passenger seat and would seem to tempo… --- ## [2007 Pontiac g5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5/131237)
**Author:** [@Victor\_Gonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor_Gonzalez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5/131237 "2018-12-22T03:41:23Z")
I have a 2007 Pontiac g5, I replace the fuel pump because the connection where corroded to the fuel pump. When I first started the car worked fine and then when i turn it back again and the engine run ruff. I check with … --- ## [Fuel Cost Math-Related Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-cost-math-related-question/131080)
**Author:** [@jpolk1138\_145989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpolk1138_145989)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-cost-math-related-question/131080 "2018-12-19T17:47:42Z")
I drive a 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 X. I may replace the vehicle this coming spring or summer. My vehicle came with only one engine option. Since math is not one of my best subjects, I hope someone on this forum would … --- ## [Faulty Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-acceleration/129480)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Greenlee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_Greenlee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-acceleration/129480 "2018-12-12T08:34:41Z")
03 Mazda Protege Sometimes when leaving a stop sign, it’s like the car forgets how to accelerate. It never stalls out, just feels like it’s going to. If you shift it into neutral real quick and back to drive, problem so… --- ## [Truck stalls out at 3500 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-out-at-3500-rpm/102756)
**Author:** [@Rickyleenelson2078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickyleenelson2078)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-out-at-3500-rpm/102756 "2018-12-02T01:16:03Z")
Helli everyone, I have a issue that the dealerships mechanic says is normal. When my gas tank gets down to a 1/4 of a tank, it will stall out at 3500 rpms, when i put gas back in it say to half a tank the problem goes aw… --- ## [Mazda Protege fixed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-fixed/40519)
**Author:** [@ATLOffroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATLOffroad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-fixed/40519 "2018-11-24T14:12:09Z")
For the past 6 months my wife's 2002 Mazda Protege has been acting up whenever accelerating from a stop. When sitting at a stop light the car idles fine, but every once in a while when we hit the gas the engine would ki… --- ## [98 Nissan Maxima won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-maxima-wont-start/128858)
**Author:** [@Road\_Runna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Road_Runna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-maxima-wont-start/128858 "2018-11-18T01:52:16Z")
I ran out of gas oneday and I put gas in there and had it parked for about a month. I have been trying to start it it’s just cranking won’t start I checked fuel pump it’s getting gas but the injectors aren’t --- ## [1974 Dodge 360 Holley Carb in a Coachmen Motorhome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-dodge-360-holley-carb-in-a-coachmen-motorhome/128649)
**Author:** [@Hollywood3673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood3673)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-dodge-360-holley-carb-in-a-coachmen-motorhome/128649 "2018-11-18T01:47:21Z")
Hi. I have a 1974 Dodge Coachmen Motorhome. It ran great. I went to take it out and the throttle seemed to have loosened. So I shut it off. After I got the throttle back to where I felt comfortable with it working. I res… --- ## [Battery draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining/127110)
**Author:** [@John\_Knutson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Knutson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining/127110 "2018-11-02T03:34:57Z")
I have an issue with one of r cars where the battery is draining if it sits for a day or two. It is a new battery but had it and the alternator tested and both r good. The other day I noticed when the car is not on a cli… --- ## [Fuel Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter/91029)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter/91029 "2018-10-31T05:20:00Z")
I just bought a car with 101k on it, and am having maintainence done (e.g. timing belt, tranny flush, etc). Something that I thought of and the shop did not mention is replacing the fuel filter. It seems sensible to do … --- ## [1988 Honda accord fuel troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-honda-accord-fuel-troubles/127018)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Wood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_Wood)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-honda-accord-fuel-troubles/127018 "2018-10-23T03:12:30Z")
So my car is an older vehicle, as understood by the year, and it has the typical old car problems. Yet one problem has stumped me and my colleague. My car has had a vapor lock before when it reached about a third of a ta… --- ## [Electric vs Mechanical Fuel Pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vs-mechanical-fuel-pumps/127304)
**Author:** [@zwoydziak\_143605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zwoydziak_143605)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vs-mechanical-fuel-pumps/127304 "2018-10-23T03:03:48Z")
Hi, In typing my car make/model (2013 Mazda5 sport) into Amazon, Autozone, ect. a number of different fuel pumps appear for my car. Some are mechanical, which match the factory shape, size, connects and so on. However… --- ## [I went through a car wash with my gas tank cap off...what to do?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-went-through-a-car-wash-with-my-gas-tank-cap-off-what-to-do/32517)
**Author:** [@ididasillything](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ididasillything)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-went-through-a-car-wash-with-my-gas-tank-cap-off-what-to-do/32517 "2018-10-19T13:46:28Z")
so, how much trouble am i in??? i didn't notice until i got home and my husband came out to help get our sleeping 3 year old into the house. he saw it first and was not happy. he was even less happy when i told him th… --- ## [Engine misfire during acceleration and loss of speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-during-acceleration-and-loss-of-speed/126190)
**Author:** [@Amie\_Gunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amie_Gunter)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-during-acceleration-and-loss-of-speed/126190 "2018-10-07T23:47:06Z")
I have a 1997 mercury grand marquis which up until 4 days ago was running perfect I had already been driving for about 3 hours and was on my way to work on an interstate and started losing speed pressed on gas harder and… --- ## [Intermittant Car Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-car-starting-issue/125836)
**Author:** [@Katze85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katze85)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-car-starting-issue/125836 "2018-10-05T02:34:54Z")
I’m needing some guidance. My 2015 subaru crosstrek is having intermittent start up issues. The codes I was getting are P0890 and either P0727 or P2747. I know these codes are important. I’m sorry I cleared it out on … --- ## ['95 Legacy Intermittent Fuel Pump Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-legacy-intermittent-fuel-pump-start/108857)
**Author:** [@robo\_puppy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robo_puppy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-legacy-intermittent-fuel-pump-start/108857 "2018-09-22T22:55:47Z")
I have a '95 legacy wagon which has a peculiar problem. 9/10 the car starts just fine but once in a blue moon when I go to start the car the fuel pump won’t turn on and the engine will get starved of fuel and shutoff imm… --- ## [Failed jumpstart on another car, did it damage my 2014 Ford Taurus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-jumpstart-on-another-car-did-it-damage-my-2014-ford-taurus/123278)
**Author:** [@hjbrowne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hjbrowne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-jumpstart-on-another-car-did-it-damage-my-2014-ford-taurus/123278 "2018-09-11T01:57:04Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Taurus that was mint condition when I got it 4 months ago, no problems. On a Monday morning, my boyfriend attempted to jumpstart his 2014 Dodge Charger using my car and some basic jumper cables I had… --- ## [Colder temperatures in AC use more gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colder-temperatures-in-ac-use-more-gas/124430)
**Author:** [@Denice\_Genevieve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denice_Genevieve)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colder-temperatures-in-ac-use-more-gas/124430 "2018-09-08T16:18:31Z")
I’ve looked up a lot of sites none of them talk about how much gasoline is used when you keep your temperature at the highest or coldest in your automobile? If it does at all. --- ## [Gas mileage dropped for my 2006 Honda pilot 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-dropped-for-my-2006-honda-pilot-2wd/53762)
**Author:** [@longmatch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longmatch)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-dropped-for-my-2006-honda-pilot-2wd/53762 "2018-08-29T14:09:24Z")
I have a 2006 Honda Pilot 2wd with 54000 miles. Its gas mileage dropped from 21 to 17 recently with the same driving habit and same route(from home to work and some city and some highway). I changed air filter, checked a… --- ## [Rough start and abrupt recovery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-start-and-abrupt-recovery/123140)
**Author:** [@jcrawfordor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcrawfordor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-start-and-abrupt-recovery/123140 "2018-08-18T02:26:29Z")
Hey - I have an '06 Nissan Xterra off-road that came used and we’ve done a lot of work on, which I’ll list below. After all that, we’re still having a very persistent problem. Sometimes when you start it, it runs extrem… --- ## [2014 Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-elantra/122055)
**Author:** [@shoerags](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoerags)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-elantra/122055 "2018-08-03T21:29:27Z")
I have an issue with my car. After 3 years of buying it new, I now have a rough idle, and markedly decreased gas mileage issue. The same thing happened with my 2012 Elantra, but after 2 years. I’ve taken it to 2 Hyund… --- ## [Hybrid Technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-technology/122030)
**Author:** [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-technology/122030 "2018-08-01T21:07:19Z")
Can someone help me understand the “hybrid technology”? The only vehicle I’m familiar with is the Prius that has a gas engine that charges an electric motor that actually powers the car. Gas engine only runs to meet th… --- ## [12' civic hybrid IMA System Quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-civic-hybrid-ima-system-quit/121316)
**Author:** [@ninabena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ninabena)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-civic-hybrid-ima-system-quit/121316 "2018-07-26T13:30:22Z")
My 2012 Civic Hybrid IMA system has completely failed after 149K. Honda won’t do anything. I was told when I bought the car it’d get 200K out of the battery- so I’m obviously pissed off. The car is only worth $4,500 and … --- ## [2008 ford taurus wont start after fuel injector replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurus-wont-start-after-fuel-injector-replacement/119240)
**Author:** [@jmadams71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmadams71)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurus-wont-start-after-fuel-injector-replacement/119240 "2018-07-01T00:59:10Z")
I just changed the fuel inject on my Ford Taurus X. I got a cyclinder 6 misfire and after i replaced it the engine wont stay running after I turn it over. It wont idle either. When i give it gas the engine revs but wh… --- ## [Changed alloy wheel now got bad acceleration and poor braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-alloy-wheel-now-got-bad-acceleration-and-poor-braking/115471)
**Author:** [@Dylan96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan96)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-alloy-wheel-now-got-bad-acceleration-and-poor-braking/115471 "2018-06-24T16:39:19Z")
I changed my regular 13" wheel set to an 17" low profile alloy wheel set. I know the wheel base doesn’t really match. Handling is pretty good. But now I got bad acceleration and very poor braking. I don’t care about the … --- ## [Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-2500-diesel-wont-start/67976)
**Author:** [@tgatschet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgatschet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-2500-diesel-wont-start/67976 "2018-06-14T18:55:01Z")
My 2003 Dodge Ram cummins 5.9 diesel has a hard time starting, acting like it is not getting fuel. Replaced the fuel filter and it worked fine for a week. It may take several minutes of cranking for it to start, a… --- ## [1987 F150 with the 302](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-f150-with-the-302/117576)
**Author:** [@Angelica\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelica_T)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-f150-with-the-302/117576 "2018-06-02T23:18:06Z")
I have a 1987 F150 & it won’t stay running . We have changed the fuel pump and the tank & the battery & it still won’t stay on ! When you spray ether “starting fluid” it starts but won’t stay running my dad thinks gas … --- ## [RPM won't get above 3000 and Surging. 1989 Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-wont-get-above-3000-and-surging-1989-ford-bronco/111578)
**Author:** [@PopulationMe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PopulationMe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-wont-get-above-3000-and-surging-1989-ford-bronco/111578 "2018-05-25T01:03:08Z")
While driving on the highway can’t get above 3000 rpm or when it will it only momentarily does surge and give the engine the ability to accelerate above 65-70 mph. (Highway speed is 80 mph.) --- ## [Ford F150 - not getting fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-not-getting-fuel/48042)
**Author:** [@beaverfelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beaverfelton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-not-getting-fuel/48042 "2018-05-17T18:36:35Z")
I have a 1991 Ford F150. It stalled while driving, like it ran out of gas. I've since replaced the fuel pump relay, fuel pump, and fuel filter and still can't get it to start. Any ideas? I'm at a loss. --- ## [Fuel Average](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-average/117393)
**Author:** [@Sharjeel\_Khan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharjeel_Khan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-average/117393 "2018-05-15T00:38:51Z")
My Daihatsu Move 2014 is decreasing its fuel average when the AC is turned on or struck in a traffic jam with a high margin like 18.0to 11.0 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=5) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=7)