# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=8 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [2011 rx350 octane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-rx350-octane/106106)
**Author:** [@Pittsburgh\_Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pittsburgh_Rick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-rx350-octane/106106 "2017-07-22T00:06:32Z")
I have a 2011 rx350 lexus that calls for premium fuel. In 2012 they modified the same engine to run on regular fuel. Was that a minor tweeking,if so can a mechanic do it. If not,is mid range ok to use? What would be the … --- ## [Gas with two cycle oil on an empty tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-with-two-cycle-oil-on-an-empty-tank/106042)
**Author:** [@enricahuertas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enricahuertas)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-with-two-cycle-oil-on-an-empty-tank/106042 "2017-07-20T04:38:10Z")
Hi guys was wondering if damage can be done to a vehicle if gasoline with 2cycle oil was put on an empty tank? Cehicle had rum empty and now that that mixture was put it is taking long to power up. Not sure if it is norm… --- ## [Petrol Problem in Charade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petrol-problem-in-charade/105228)
**Author:** [@creative.shot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creative.shot)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petrol-problem-in-charade/105228 "2017-06-27T05:00:26Z")
Hello friends, I have very old car its Daihatsu Charade 86 Model, I am facing this issue since few months. Sometimes when i park the car for 2 or more days then try to start it, it doesnt start. I noticed that fuel filte… --- ## [Dies While Driving But Starts After Venting Gas Cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dies-while-driving-but-starts-after-venting-gas-cap/105301)
**Author:** [@Mdh4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mdh4u)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dies-while-driving-but-starts-after-venting-gas-cap/105301 "2017-06-25T15:34:31Z")
After driving a bit the car dies. It won't start right away but when I open the gas cap it vents a bunch of fumes. It will run with the gas cap off which makes me think the cap stopped venting for some reason? No codes i… --- ## [Potential problem with pumping in fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problem-with-pumping-in-fuel/105239)
**Author:** [@gobosox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gobosox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problem-with-pumping-in-fuel/105239 "2017-06-23T17:51:12Z")
Hi everyone: When refueling my car today, I put the nozzle in and the little circular piece of metal that acts as a door snapped and fell in the tank. How big a problem is that, if at all? Thanks in advance to you. --- ## [1994 Toyota Camry Fuel Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-camry-fuel-issue/103244)
**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-camry-fuel-issue/103244 "2017-06-18T01:57:27Z")
Hello All! I hope you can help. I'm looking to purchase a 1994 Toyota Camry Wagon 4 cyl. second hand. The owner says it needs some sort of Fuel sensor. I can Guess that she doesn't know much about the car but i do know … --- ## [Legality of replacing a working catalytic converter with a better one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/legality-of-replacing-a-working-catalytic-converter-with-a-better-one/105009)
**Author:** [@lordofthunder316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordofthunder316)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/legality-of-replacing-a-working-catalytic-converter-with-a-better-one/105009 "2017-06-18T00:32:48Z")
With the price of gasoline on the rise, I was thinking about one or two upgrades that might help improve the mileage of an old 1998 acura. I really want to upgrade the factory exhaust system to help the engine breath eas… --- ## [Self-learning ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-learning-ecm/102911)
**Author:** [@darrelvan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrelvan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-learning-ecm/102911 "2017-06-16T02:07:07Z")
I put a new fuel-injected engine into my old carbureted car, and paid a person to program the ECM (apparently from what I read about this activity, he needed a special programming attachment to his PC, and then he input … --- ## [2002 Mitsubishi Galant Battery Run Time Estimates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-galant-battery-run-time-estimates/104909)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-galant-battery-run-time-estimates/104909 "2017-06-15T17:47:56Z")
I recently got a new job as a field service technician and need to run a mobile office out of my car. Of course leaving the engine running will waste alot of fuel so I want to know about how long can I safely run a 100W … --- ## [Shut off at 60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shut-off-at-60/101594)
**Author:** [@juliannlowry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliannlowry48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shut-off-at-60/101594 "2017-06-15T02:06:26Z")
It always starts right back up and drives fine at 40 mph but once pushed closer to 60 --- ## [New fuel pumps no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fuel-pumps-no-start/103869)
**Author:** [@bethanyvents78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bethanyvents78)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fuel-pumps-no-start/103869 "2017-06-01T01:47:00Z")
I have a 1988 VW Golf I wasn't getting fuel to the spark plugs so I replace both fuel pumps the one that is in the tank and the one that is inline even after changing both these I got it to start once after I shut the c… --- ## [Car dies when pressing accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-pressing-accelerator/103520)
**Author:** [@connman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-pressing-accelerator/103520 "2017-05-04T17:40:52Z")
Hi. This problem just started recently. I'm sitting at a stop light, car is idling fine. Lift my foot off the brake and the car dies when I press the accelerator. This only happens when the car is not fully warmed up. Sh… --- ## [Engine Size x MPH = Fuel Economy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-size-x-mph-fuel-economy/100429)
**Author:** [@sillyoldmare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sillyoldmare)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-size-x-mph-fuel-economy/100429 "2017-05-03T13:15:48Z")
I know this was discussed on the show, problem is like some of you, I listened for 30 years or so... I did try searching the forums, but maybe not searching right, came up empty. (pun acknowledged, not intended.) My … --- ## [Inertia switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inertia-switch/103200)
**Author:** [@Gfunk201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gfunk201)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inertia-switch/103200 "2017-04-21T16:53:55Z")
Does anyone know if there is an inertia switch in a 1994 BMW 318i ? If so where is it located? --- ## [Strong gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992)
**Author:** [@rpjkw11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpjkw11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992 "2017-04-14T17:58:52Z")
First start-up in morning there is a strong smell of gas. Not when driving. Stopped at a light, the smell sometimes (50%) returns. I have a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am fordor with standard six cylinder and AT, with 113 K mil… --- ## [Higher gear = better mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/higher-gear-better-mileage/102660)
**Author:** [@jkelsey2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkelsey2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/higher-gear-better-mileage/102660 "2017-04-07T11:03:17Z")
The Saturn Ion (at least the particular make I have) is known for having a finicky transmission, but I've been able to figure out when and how my car switches gears. Now for local roads, many of them around me have a spe… --- ## [35 MPG Gas the same as 35 MPG Hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/35-mpg-gas-the-same-as-35-mpg-hybrid/101878)
**Author:** [@adolphlopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adolphlopez)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/35-mpg-gas-the-same-as-35-mpg-hybrid/101878 "2017-03-24T23:29:30Z")
I've been trying to get an answer to this question to no avail. Let me phrase it like this: 2 cars: 1 hybrid, 1 gas--both rated at 35 mpg. The logic of the mpg ratings tell me that, all things being equal, if I put a g… --- ## [VW lost its oomph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-lost-its-oomph/98925)
**Author:** [@tiffany000007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffany000007)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-lost-its-oomph/98925 "2017-03-24T01:42:17Z")
2000 VW Passat 4 Motion wagon, V6 129K miles Car lags for one to two seconds when accelerating from 0. Does not stall. No warning lights. Idles smoothly. Acceleration on highway is okay, but not what it used to be. Ac… --- ## [2003 Lancer ES, need advise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lancer-es-need-advise/100936)
**Author:** [@Killwarez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Killwarez)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lancer-es-need-advise/100936 "2017-03-14T18:28:38Z")
I have a 2003 Lancer ES, it has 86k miles on it all driven by me. Last week I noticed a buzzing sound coming from the engine area when shifting from P to R or from N to D or R. It's like a buzzing, it only lasts a few… --- ## [New fuel pump no fuel please help! Any input is appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fuel-pump-no-fuel-please-help-any-input-is-appreciated/101174)
**Author:** [@daleewright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daleewright)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fuel-pump-no-fuel-please-help-any-input-is-appreciated/101174 "2017-03-13T13:06:43Z")
Ok I really need some help. My 2000 audi s4 gave out on me. When it happened at first it would kind of start and die. So the motor would crank over rpm's would go up to 1000 and then just die. Finally after a few minutes… --- ## [03 Ford Explorer gets no gas after motor change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-explorer-gets-no-gas-after-motor-change/100424)
**Author:** [@chieffjoe1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chieffjoe1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-explorer-gets-no-gas-after-motor-change/100424 "2017-03-12T16:51:55Z")
I have an 03 Explorer, It has the 4.0, automatic 4x4. I has to change out the motor because of a blown head gasket. What started all all this was stalling and rough idle, when driving it ran fine, but when i came to a st… --- ## [Hesitating at take off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-at-take-off/101115)
**Author:** [@kenroc66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenroc66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-at-take-off/101115 "2017-03-11T14:18:48Z")
Myv2002 rodeo hesitates after sitting at a red light..i have to floor it to get it going....i changed the spark plugs...the trans level is good...any suggestions? --- ## [88 GMC 350 wants to crank but can't without help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-gmc-350-wants-to-crank-but-cant-without-help/100782)
**Author:** [@catfishmmg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catfishmmg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-gmc-350-wants-to-crank-but-cant-without-help/100782 "2017-03-05T14:43:00Z")
88 GMC 350 fueling injection. Turns over and and dies. If I give it gas it'll run sometimes it'll crank fine. But when it goes to crank and dies I just hit the gas and she fires up. Runs fine after startup --- ## [Gasoline after 14 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-after-14-years/100715)
**Author:** [@logancaspar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logancaspar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-after-14-years/100715 "2017-03-04T22:21:50Z")
1969 F250 camper special, it has had gasoline in it for at least 14 years now, I don't know what to do. Any ideas? How do I clean it out of the old lines? Is it possible? Or would they all be clogged? It also hasn't been… --- ## [Car wont restart after drivin and warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-after-drivin-and-warm/47096)
**Author:** [@rjusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjusty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-after-drivin-and-warm/47096 "2017-03-04T14:41:57Z")
96 toyota camry started to have problem starting after running for a while 20 to 30 miles driving. Harmonic balancer went out replaced it. Then the fuel pump when out with in a week replaced it. now the car will start f… --- ## [Hard start van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start-van/100588)
**Author:** [@mycruze2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycruze2012)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start-van/100588 "2017-03-02T15:36:55Z")
My van starts hard and I really need help. When I turn on the key I don't have fuel pressure. It is hard to start but when it starts I then have fuel pressure. Weak pump? Any suggestions? Thanks much. I changed the Fuel … --- ## [Dodge Grand Caravan 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-grand-caravan-2007/100433)
**Author:** [@sunnychick83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunnychick83)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-grand-caravan-2007/100433 "2017-02-27T15:30:26Z")
Hello. I have had trouble with my van for about a month now. The first issue was that once I fueled up, the van would stall a few times. I took it to the shop and they could find nothing. The next time Inhad to fuel… --- ## [Intermittent engine performance, rough idle and stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-performance-rough-idle-and-stall/96752)
**Author:** [@higgenkreuz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/higgenkreuz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-performance-rough-idle-and-stall/96752 "2017-02-25T16:06:50Z")
Hello, I have a 2005 Volvo XC 70. For the last six months or so I am experiencing a very intermittent issue. Every once in a while the car starts to idle rough but then it returns to normal, sometimes while driving, ev… --- ## ['94 chevy 1500 no fuel to engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-chevy-1500-no-fuel-to-engine/100114)
**Author:** [@jonahlotze1010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonahlotze1010)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-chevy-1500-no-fuel-to-engine/100114 "2017-02-20T16:18:00Z")
looks like --- ## [Car won't start after getting gas and sometimes won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-getting-gas-and-sometimes-wont-accelerate/99931)
**Author:** [@friedpiano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friedpiano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-getting-gas-and-sometimes-wont-accelerate/99931 "2017-02-18T11:32:45Z")
Ok so I have a 2010 Kia Rio Lx. It has almost 192,000 miles. For over 2 months my car won't start after getting gas. The engine just cuts off completely. I have to press the gas while starting to keep it running then I h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=9)