# Power/Fuel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Drippy Ice Cream Truck Carb Jet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drippy-ice-cream-truck-carb-jet/98912)
**Author:** [@mobilescooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mobilescooper)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drippy-ice-cream-truck-carb-jet/98912 "2017-02-14T00:40:00Z")
I like to start my ice cream truck every week or so in the winter to keep the juices flowing. So it’s been getting harder to start, even on warmish days. I took a peek down the throttle body and pumped the accelerator … --- ## [Hesitating engine revs after start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-engine-revs-after-start-up/99665)
**Author:** [@KL1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KL1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-engine-revs-after-start-up/99665 "2017-02-12T17:02:20Z")
Hi Experts, why is it that the old Ford Focus 03 has a cold starting problem. It starts okay and then the engine revs drop as if it is going to stall and then pick up again, worst on cold mornings and this problem starte… --- ## [Fuel economy dropped by 80%](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-dropped-by-80/99682)
**Author:** [@dragonext2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dragonext2001)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-dropped-by-80/99682 "2017-02-12T01:23:06Z")
2008 Buick Lacrosse Super has check engine light on for oil pressure sensor/switch... Immediately after it started burning gas 3x as fast as my 1999 Tahoe. Outside of oil change and replacing the sensor what could cause … --- ## [Snow starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-starts/99638)
**Author:** [@gelsito.dejesus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gelsito.dejesus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-starts/99638 "2017-02-09T23:10:26Z")
Whenever it snows, the next day my truck won't start. I changed battery last week when it did this and she started right up. I've sprayed starter fluid, all liquids are topped off, still won't start. She turns but doesn'… --- ## [Battery keeps dying 2010 Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying-2010-insight/99658)
**Author:** [@badgerkristy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badgerkristy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying-2010-insight/99658 "2017-02-09T03:26:48Z")
My kid drives our car across the friggin street to work! It's less than 200 yards. Every once in awhile he needs a jump start and I'm convinced it's his fault for only driving it a short distance. Am I right or is it unr… --- ## [Replacing fuel pump in 1987 Chevy S10 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-fuel-pump-in-1987-chevy-s10-pickup/99025)
**Author:** [@shanogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanogg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-fuel-pump-in-1987-chevy-s10-pickup/99025 "2017-01-26T03:24:51Z")
Our truck cranks but won't turn over. Battery is fairly new. Cranking it enough that engine should flood but doesn't & no smell of gas with hood up. My husband has worked on older cars some in the past & we're wondering … --- ## [Saving Gas at Stop Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-at-stop-lights/6391)
**Author:** [@AbuElBanat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AbuElBanat)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-at-stop-lights/6391 "2017-01-21T15:34:47Z")
OK - a nerdy question. You come to a red light and you know it is a long light - say 90 seconds. Will you save gas by turning off the engine and restarting it just before the light turns green? Does the act of startin… --- ## [Lose of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-power/98228)
**Author:** [@callie.cheyenne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/callie.cheyenne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-power/98228 "2017-01-17T19:53:28Z")
On my way to work this morning my car just out of nowhere stopped accelerating also would not go in reverse either but I never lost. Electrical power I pulled over turned it off then back on but it wouldn't turn over so… --- ## [Runs lean after cleaning the injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runs-lean-after-cleaning-the-injectors/98047)
**Author:** [@Louie-Spillikinaerospace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louie-Spillikinaerospace)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runs-lean-after-cleaning-the-injectors/98047 "2017-01-14T04:10:29Z")
Hello everyone. i have some stumbling/missing in the engine. it happens only while idling. As it warms up and the fast idle disengages, it will start stumbling when the rpm drops below 950 and becomes pronounced when it'… --- ## [Recommended Fuel for FlexFuel 2012 Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-fuel-for-flexfuel-2012-yukon/98035)
**Author:** [@brian.pinter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian.pinter)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-fuel-for-flexfuel-2012-yukon/98035 "2017-01-05T00:23:19Z")
I just purchased a 2012 Yukon XL Denali and while reading through the manual I came across the section discussing fuel. I am a bit confused, however, as to what I should be using. There is a section that states that "Ve… --- ## [1993 jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 6cyl 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-cherokee-4-0l-6cyl-4wd/97846)
**Author:** [@clarissajohnson75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clarissajohnson75)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-cherokee-4-0l-6cyl-4wd/97846 "2016-12-31T00:59:23Z")
I bought my car used. At the time when i started it it ran real loud and what id describe as "bubbly" and ouder than i thought it should but it was a cheap car...and it was from my moms hubby at the time.. Last year i ha… --- ## [Can't accelerate after coasting downhill with truck in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-accelerate-after-coasting-downhill-with-truck-in-gear/97179)
**Author:** [@cncpaulson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncpaulson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-accelerate-after-coasting-downhill-with-truck-in-gear/97179 "2016-12-31T00:45:53Z")
While driving in Colorado's beautiful mountains, my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 will sometimes lose power and I cannot accelerate. The electronic throttle control indicator will come on. I will depress the accelerator pedal, but… --- ## [New tire equal 30% drop in milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-equal-30-drop-in-milage/97666)
**Author:** [@warnkeventures](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warnkeventures)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-equal-30-drop-in-milage/97666 "2016-12-25T17:21:35Z")
I recently purchased new tires for my 2013 Corolla. I was getting up to 600 KM per tank now I'm lucky to get 450KM per tank I went from 6.3l/km to 8.4l/km. I have changed nothing else. I have 65000km on the car and feel … --- ## [Top Tier Gasoline and Fuel Treatments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-gasoline-and-fuel-treatments/96839)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-gasoline-and-fuel-treatments/96839 "2016-12-25T06:02:55Z")
I use only Top Tier gasoline, per Toyota's guidance. The stations that sell Top Tier do not have ATMs that I can use freely. If I want gasoline, and money from a free ATM, in the same place, the gasoline is not Top Tier. … --- ## [10-year-old car 53,000 miles with 10-year-old transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-year-old-car-53-000-miles-with-10-year-old-transmission-fluid/97317)
**Author:** [@andreabroadbent2014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreabroadbent2014)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-year-old-car-53-000-miles-with-10-year-old-transmission-fluid/97317 "2016-12-16T22:50:41Z")
Ford dealer says transmission fluid should be changed at 60,000 miles, but the car is 10 years old with 53,000 miles. Does 10-year-old transmission fluid have a negative effect on a low-mileage Ford Fusion? --- ## [Gas Tank Fill Right or Left?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-fill-right-or-left/42424)
**Author:** [@BobbyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobbyC)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-fill-right-or-left/42424 "2016-12-07T02:40:28Z")
I just looked at the 2010 Ford Taurus which I fell in love with, until I found out the gas tank fill is on the right side of the car. Whose idea was this? We drive on the right side of the road and when I pull up to a ga… --- ## [Car lose speed then picks back up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lose-speed-then-picks-back-up/96612)
**Author:** [@Jamille\_Jackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamille_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lose-speed-then-picks-back-up/96612 "2016-11-22T23:29:42Z")
I have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata with 50,000 miles on and lately while driving my car would lose it speed and I would take my feet off the gas pedal and press it again and it will speed back up... I took it to Hyundai a coup… --- ## [A New Analysis of Premium vs. Regular](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-analysis-of-premium-vs-regular/88903)
**Author:** [@rustylogic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustylogic)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-analysis-of-premium-vs-regular/88903 "2016-11-19T18:57:50Z")
Introduction: A while ago I read CarTalk's analysis on premium vs. regular fuel; specifically, questioning whether or not one can simply rely on the knock sensor to run a vehicle that requires 91 on 87. According to Ca… --- ## [Replaced fuel pressure sensor and now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pressure-sensor-and-now-wont-start/96387)
**Author:** [@Phoenix0531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phoenix0531)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pressure-sensor-and-now-wont-start/96387 "2016-11-08T01:19:51Z")
I replaced the fuel pressure sensor in my freestar...I drove it around for a minute then noticed a strong smell of gas. I stopped and then put the old sensor back in and now it won't start. Please help me!!!! --- ## [Fuel pump motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-motor/96390)
**Author:** [@Phoenix0531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phoenix0531)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-motor/96390 "2016-11-08T01:10:07Z")
I believe I need to replace ford fuel pump in my 2004 ford freestar..Is it possible to just purchase the pump motor and use that? They are much cheaper and I have limited funds at the moment. Thanks. --\>My pump was fi… --- ## [Cylinders misfire upon fill-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinders-misfire-upon-fill-up/63400)
**Author:** [@subarusrsweet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subarusrsweet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinders-misfire-upon-fill-up/63400 "2016-11-06T14:44:02Z")
I have an '04 Subaru Forester which sputters and stalls after fill up. It sends error codes for cylinders 1, 3, & 4 misfiring...I only have a 4 cylinder car - help! This only started Friday - a few days later and I'm rea… --- ## [Sudden undrivably rough idle, stalling and a long story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-undrivably-rough-idle-stalling-and-a-long-story/95134)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-undrivably-rough-idle-stalling-and-a-long-story/95134 "2016-10-31T08:02:53Z")
1996 / 2.2 L4 / 186k / Upper engine rebuild 30k ago Car was driven on a errand by my mother. Upon trying to leave for home, the car started running very rough, and stalling. From the description she gave on the phone, … --- ## [Car shakes only on straight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-only-on-straight/93510)
**Author:** [@Rhy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-only-on-straight/93510 "2016-10-31T03:48:54Z")
Hi everyone, Please let me know if I haven't provided enough information as this is my first question, but I'm sure not the last. I have a VW Golf 2005 diesel. Lately (the past 2 months approx) it has started shaking … --- ## [Corolla Trouble Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-trouble-starting/92948)
**Author:** [@JordanS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JordanS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-trouble-starting/92948 "2016-10-24T14:40:02Z")
My wife's '01 Corolla is having trouble starting. It doesn't turn over. At first I thought it might be the alternator, but when I prime it by pushing the gas, it starts right up. I'm thinking fuel pump or fuel line. It w… --- ## [Rattling noise near my belt when i have the a/c on or when i turn my steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-near-my-belt-when-i-have-the-a-c-on-or-when-i-turn-my-steering-wheel/95368)
**Author:** [@nenglish0820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nenglish0820)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-near-my-belt-when-i-have-the-a-c-on-or-when-i-turn-my-steering-wheel/95368 "2016-10-20T23:09:41Z")
I drive a 1999 Nissan Altima GXE and when i turn the a/c on or turn my steering wheel the car makes a rattling noise towards the belt. I have replaced the belt and i check all the electrical components that are runned on… --- ## [Rough running while moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-while-moving/96136)
**Author:** [@donnieduck1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donnieduck1962)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-while-moving/96136 "2016-10-20T23:03:15Z")
I hope somebody can help me. I have a 2002 Ford Windstar. Just replaced a TPS, went to town was coming back home, and all of a sudden it started to spit and sputter while in gear. But, in neutral she runs alright. I use… --- ## [Changed fuel pump and now it wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-fuel-pump-and-now-it-wont-start/89412)
**Author:** [@seagates5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seagates5)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-fuel-pump-and-now-it-wont-start/89412 "2016-10-17T23:42:22Z")
I just changed the fuel pump on my 98 Isuzu Rodeo and now it wont start. The pump is getting power because i can hear it humming. Fuel is getting to the fuel rail, I checked the the shrader valve. I tested the battery an… --- ## [Low mpg; dealer recommended $59 gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mpg-dealer-recommended-59-gas-cap/95842)
**Author:** [@freethrow\_expert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freethrow_expert)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mpg-dealer-recommended-59-gas-cap/95842 "2016-10-14T01:25:16Z")
I went to my mechanic to ask suggestions why I only get 18 mpg on my 2003 Ford Focus car with 133,000 miles on it. They said the spark plugs were good & no tune-up was needed. They replaced the fuel pump & there was no c… --- ## [Water injection for cars looks good so far](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-injection-for-cars-looks-good-so-far/95205)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-injection-for-cars-looks-good-so-far/95205 "2016-10-07T18:37:43Z")
Every 200 miles add some distilled water, "Bosch’s new WaterBoost system is geared to drivers accelerating quickly or driving on highways, where the additional injected water reduces fuel consumption up to 13 percent. … --- ## [2001 Lincoln LS fuel system issue w/ hard start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-ls-fuel-system-issue-w-hard-start/71899)
**Author:** [@bh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bh1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-ls-fuel-system-issue-w-hard-start/71899 "2016-09-19T16:19:33Z")
I have a 2001 Lincoln LS V8 that runs rich and no one can solve the problem that's been going on for close to a year. The fuel sys pressure tests fine. The fuel regulator sensor has been replaced. First start in morni… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/power-fuel/16.md?page=10)