# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## ['It's Not Just Hybrids: Pickup Trucks and Sedans Have Gotten More Efficient, Too'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-hybrids-pickup-trucks-and-sedans-have-gotten-more-efficient-too/117239)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-hybrids-pickup-trucks-and-sedans-have-gotten-more-efficient-too/117239 "2018-05-12T11:16:37Z")
More from the failin’ ‘New York Times’ --- ## [2010 Logan loses temporary loses power, unresponsive to throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-logan-loses-temporary-loses-power-unresponsive-to-throttle/116385)
**Author:** [@Ecuaderek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ecuaderek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-logan-loses-temporary-loses-power-unresponsive-to-throttle/116385 "2018-05-02T16:08:37Z")
I have a Renault Logan 2010, 95K km. Today, after driving in city traffic for more than an hour, and accelerating off a red light, the car bogged down down to idle rpm ( about 800) and lost power. As much as a pressed th… --- ## [Car hesitates to accelerate when at complete stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitates-to-accelerate-when-at-complete-stop/116081)
**Author:** [@Tatum\_Butler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tatum_Butler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitates-to-accelerate-when-at-complete-stop/116081 "2018-04-26T02:45:23Z")
Hey guys Hoping for some advice here I have a 2011 Suzuki swift automatic… the last month my car has been playing up every now and then when I’m at a complete stop when I got to accelerate it takes a good 3-4 seconds be… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v/114105)
**Author:** [@DonOlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonOlson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v/114105 "2018-04-15T14:53:24Z")
Dear Ray & Car Talk, Thanks for your column, I enjoy it. I’ve wondered about my question for a long time. Is it harmful in any way to fill your gas tank to the brim,long after the pump has tripped? I don’t particularly … --- ## [Car will start but stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-start-but-stay-running/114497)
**Author:** [@Rhonda\_Zornes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda_Zornes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-start-but-stay-running/114497 "2018-04-14T00:27:09Z")
Whenever my car is just idling in park or just sitting still for very long you can smell strong gas smell today after about 15 minutes of idling in park I shut if off and now it will start but then dies It acts like it… --- ## [High fuel consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-fuel-consumption/115403)
**Author:** [@Dylan96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan96)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-fuel-consumption/115403 "2018-04-12T04:29:15Z")
I got an old toyota 7k-E gasoline engine with automatic transmission. After about 150k miles instead of replacing the engine I had it rebored and rebuild. Then I noticed fuel consumption got so high. Before the repairs i… --- ## [1999 Sable Intermittent Start Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sable-intermittent-start-problem/62014)
**Author:** [@raschild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raschild)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sable-intermittent-start-problem/62014 "2018-04-05T04:49:19Z")
I have a '99 Mercury Sable with the 3.0 24 Valve DOHC V6. The car occasionally will not start. It only happens after the car has been driven and warmed up, shut off, and then an attempted restart. This problem has occurr… --- ## [Car died while running; Hmm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-while-running-hmm/114848)
**Author:** [@sdamian9025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdamian9025)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-while-running-hmm/114848 "2018-04-03T17:33:10Z")
I have a 1999 Toyota Camry LE 2.2l with 204k miles. I had an oil change performed at 203k, and went without problems for ~750mi, then one particularly cold night after work, I started the car normally and drove 0.5mi dow… --- ## [Car won't accelerate when in Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-when-in-drive/112968)
**Author:** [@soupergloo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soupergloo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-when-in-drive/112968 "2018-03-15T01:04:43Z")
About a month ago, I noticed a loss in power after already being driven for a while that day when coming out of a slow stop and pressing on the gas – it’s almost as if the car was in neutral, but was in drive. I’d let of… --- ## [Sudden milage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-milage-drop/112379)
**Author:** [@Gurkamal\_Singh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gurkamal_Singh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-milage-drop/112379 "2018-02-21T03:07:29Z")
Hello i have a audi a4 2.0t and i am experiencing a sudden milage drop in my car in city i go only around 3-4 km and the on board km thing drops by 10km but on it drop by 10km after 13-14 km i am only having this probl… --- ## [Fuel pressure mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-mystery/111716)
**Author:** [@elikeeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elikeeler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-mystery/111716 "2018-01-29T00:33:27Z")
I have a 92 Ford ranger with the 3.0 and I have a mysterious fuel problem. The truck run and drives great, I try to stay on top of any problems. But it loses fuel pressure after I turn it off, and when I say it loses pre… --- ## [Truck lost power while driving, now won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-lost-power-while-driving-now-wont-stay-running/108377)
**Author:** [@sharpiestories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharpiestories)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-lost-power-while-driving-now-wont-stay-running/108377 "2018-01-25T03:53:52Z")
Hello, My 97 Dodge Ram 1500 lost power today. I was driving a few miles with power cutting out off and on and then it completely died. For while it would start and run and drive a bit before losing power again and sputt… --- ## [Gasoline stabilization additives for hybrid EVs that just wiff gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-stabilization-additives-for-hybrid-evs-that-just-wiff-gasoline/111408)
**Author:** [@Sisyphus1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sisyphus1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-stabilization-additives-for-hybrid-evs-that-just-wiff-gasoline/111408 "2018-01-20T21:51:18Z")
I am a new (less than one month) 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. Going great, no problems, I’m just climbing the learning curve in this new world of electric or electric-gas hybrid vehicles. The Chrysler Pacific… --- ## [Low mpg On recently bought used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mpg-on-recently-bought-used-car/111398)
**Author:** [@Tonyb27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonyb27)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mpg-on-recently-bought-used-car/111398 "2018-01-18T14:47:08Z")
Good morning, I have recently bought my first car. A 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid with 50000. The advertised mpg I think is 41/36, 38 combined. I currently have it in the Ford Service center. I informed the technician that … --- ## [Gasoline smell when it's cold outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-smell-when-its-cold-outside/92266)
**Author:** [@VTJBird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTJBird)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-smell-when-its-cold-outside/92266 "2018-01-04T21:31:04Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Outback XT with turbo. I have had a strange problem the last two winters and have stumped two mechanics, so far. I live in Vermont and this time of year, it is necessary to warm my car up for a fe… --- ## [Fuel Injector cleaner inquiry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaner-inquiry/109860)
**Author:** [@RRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RRoger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaner-inquiry/109860 "2017-12-05T03:33:20Z")
Have a 2003 Ford Ranger 2WD, 5 speed, engine is 3.0L V6. 92k is the mileage. What is the best fuel injector cleaner to use. Starts fine but is a little sluggish in first gear, but once I get going but then the truck i… --- ## [Replaced fuel pump and still won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pump-and-still-won-t-start/109893)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Alcala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie_Alcala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pump-and-still-won-t-start/109893 "2017-12-04T00:53:54Z")
I have a 1992 Lexus SC 400 it stopped working one day it would crank but it sounded like it wasnt getting no gas so I came to the conclusion that it was the fuel pump I replaced a the fuel pump and the screen that goes o… --- ## [Intermittent starting problem with my truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem-with-my-truck/109669)
**Author:** [@MarieMac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarieMac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem-with-my-truck/109669 "2017-11-29T16:31:03Z")
Hello! Looking for a little help with my F250 v10 gasoline engine truck. It has been having an intermittent starting issue. It has only done it twice and we’ve been able to get it started after a bit but it’s almost str… --- ## [Service engine light flashing on my 4.3L v6, 96 Chevy blazer?! Code P0175](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-flashing-on-my-4-3l-v6-96-chevy-blazer-code-p0175/109078)
**Author:** [@DanTheMan\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTheMan_1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-flashing-on-my-4-3l-v6-96-chevy-blazer-code-p0175/109078 "2017-11-02T23:07:11Z")
Having some trouble diagnosing this problem. Showing a P0175 : System too rich @ Bank 1. I’ve checked for vacuum leaks with no luck finding one. Service engine light started flashing at idle and now is on again. Any sugg… --- ## [Poor gas mileage on my BMW xdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-my-bmw-xdrive/108615)
**Author:** [@Rask](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rask)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-my-bmw-xdrive/108615 "2017-11-02T13:31:47Z")
I have a BMW 328i xdrive 2014 with 29,000 miles. I have noticed inaccuracies with the mileage displayed on my onboard info and I am concerned about the vehicles gas consumption. For instance, I work 4 miles from my home.… --- ## [Kia Sportage start rough problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-start-rough-problems/108350)
**Author:** [@Jramsey2000.jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jramsey2000.jr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-start-rough-problems/108350 "2017-10-06T21:51:22Z")
I have a 1995 Kia Sportage it has a rough start up feeling like it has no power and feels like it is back firing at me it used to be inconsistent even on the highway when ever it got to lower rpm. But ever since I chang… --- ## [Great Scott! Fleeing A hurricane in a rechargeable car is when you need 1.21 gigawatts or at least 75 KWH! Help me understand this, please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-scott-fleeing-a-hurricane-in-a-rechargeable-car-is-when-you-need-1-21-gigawatts-or-at-least-75-kwh-help-me-understand-this-please/107707)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-scott-fleeing-a-hurricane-in-a-rechargeable-car-is-when-you-need-1-21-gigawatts-or-at-least-75-kwh-help-me-understand-this-please/107707 "2017-09-28T15:25:51Z")
I saw this in USA Today. How does Tesla give customers more battery power? Is it enough to flee a hurricane? What kind of range does this allow? How long does a recharge take? How about if there’s no electricity at c… --- ## [MPG Hacks, Please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-hacks-please/107850)
**Author:** [@thomashilleke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomashilleke)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-hacks-please/107850 "2017-09-27T02:54:47Z")
What are some legit ways to boost your fuel mileage? Tuners, k&n filter, cold air induction, porting, non ethanol gas? What say ye? We live in the sticks and our monthly gas bill is getting hefty. --- ## [2000 Caravan with Poor Gas Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-with-poor-gas-mileage/107221)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-with-poor-gas-mileage/107221 "2017-09-25T18:48:07Z")
Hi, Got a 2000 Dodge Caravan 3.0L with just over 100,000 miles. Just got it in mid-June and all I know is that it was faithfully garaged kept and truly driven by a nice older lady whom doesn’t drive anymore (one owner - … --- ## [Focus fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-fuel-pump/107937)
**Author:** [@papajeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papajeff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-fuel-pump/107937 "2017-09-21T21:57:29Z")
2006 focus, 114K, started hearing grinding from tank. Replaced fuel filter, then pump and strainers, same noise. Usually won’t start first time, but turning off and on again and letting pump run each time usually works… --- ## [Ethanol free gas or e10?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-free-gas-or-e10/107785)
**Author:** [@guthixguy2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guthixguy2010)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-free-gas-or-e10/107785 "2017-09-15T14:47:22Z")
In my 2010 Toyota Corolla Le, is it worth the extra cost to use non-ethanol gas(87 octane) to prevent any damage or is it just a waste of money? --- ## [Fuel Gauge Stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-stuck/106652)
**Author:** [@tripptrippy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tripptrippy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-stuck/106652 "2017-08-24T23:04:14Z")
I Have A 2005 Crown Victoria.I Normally Put 93 Premium In The Tank But The Other Day I Made A Mistake and Put Unleaded In tank and Now The Fuel Gauge Stuck Above Half.I Wanted To Know How Can I Fix This.I read It could b… --- ## [Power problems with a nissan altima 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-problems-with-a-nissan-altima-1999/106665)
**Author:** [@nenglish443](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nenglish443)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-problems-with-a-nissan-altima-1999/106665 "2017-08-12T18:20:33Z")
So my battery was sitting at 11.90 volts and should be steady at 12.50 volts or higher and nothing is wrong with my battery as there is no corrosion and it is somewhat new. so i looked at the alternator and it was black … --- ## [Gas tank capacity test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-capacity-test/105833)
**Author:** [@John\_F\_Bramfeld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_F_Bramfeld)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-capacity-test/105833 "2017-08-04T11:58:03Z")
2015 Honda CR-V. The advertised fuel capacity is 15.3 gallons. Even driving ridiculous amounts after the warning light and after dead bottom on the gauge, I have never managed to get more than about 13.5 gallons back in… --- ## [Car loses power at a high speed long commute when weather is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-at-a-high-speed-long-commute-when-weather-is-hot/106391)
**Author:** [@jarpcat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jarpcat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-at-a-high-speed-long-commute-when-weather-is-hot/106391 "2017-07-31T00:46:58Z")
when driving on a long trip on a hot day the car begins to lose power. car does not show to be overheating, warning light slow down appears, but nothing changes . pull off on a less traveled road and drive slow problem s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=8)