# \#diesel **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/diesel/88.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Clutch in a gasoline car VS Clutch in a Diesel car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-in-a-gasoline-car-vs-clutch-in-a-diesel-car/92263)
**Author:** [@ELAMERICANO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELAMERICANO)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-in-a-gasoline-car-vs-clutch-in-a-diesel-car/92263 "2016-01-19T12:46:09Z")
I live in Spain now but grew up in the US. I learned to drive stick with my dad while listening to Car Talk. I've always driven gasoline cars until 2 years ago when I bought myself a Diesel Citroen Gran Picasso. All good… --- ## [VW Diesel Owners Unite!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-diesel-owners-unite/91268)
**Author:** [@Senior-Web-Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senior-Web-Lackey)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-diesel-owners-unite/91268 "2015-11-10T05:11:32Z")
Are you a VW diesel owner impacted by their duplicitous emissions game? Me, too! In fact, I wrote this piece about it, as Car Talk’s Senior Web Lackey: http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/staff-blog/i-bought-2015-vw-diesel-i… --- ## [1987 Mercedes 300D charging gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-300d-charging-gremlins/85609)
**Author:** [@Smeban01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smeban01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-300d-charging-gremlins/85609 "2014-06-26T08:20:15Z")
Heres a crazy-maker. I'm visiting my girlfriend in the South for the summer and I used the opportunity to buy an old diesel Mercedes. Its already left us stranded several times, but I'm almost done getting the cobwebs ou… --- ## [99 Dodge diesel VP44 on the way out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-diesel-vp44-on-the-way-out/79993)
**Author:** [@Jbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-diesel-vp44-on-the-way-out/79993 "2013-06-23T23:06:51Z")
I replaced my VP44 injector pump about 2.5 years ago, but didn't replace the lift pump. I know this was dumb, but the first injector pump died because of unwinterized fuel in -15 weather. The truck was fine for a while, … --- ## [1997 Mercedes Benz Diesel Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-diesel-stalling/79446)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Madore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benjamin_Madore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-diesel-stalling/79446 "2013-05-21T19:16:42Z")
I'm trying to figure out my Mother's 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 Diesel. It's the non-turbo version, automatic. She's having an occasional stalling problem. Sometimes cold, sometimes warm around town. Always when coming to … --- ## [The good, the bad, the diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-the-bad-the-diesel/73288)
**Author:** [@Trickster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trickster)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-the-bad-the-diesel/73288 "2012-07-08T15:40:18Z")
Okay, I have done a bit of research and found many argument for getting a diesel car over a gas car if you can afford the up-front cost, but these arguments come from "experts". I want to hear what people who have owned … --- ## [Diesel fuel prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-prices/72147)
**Author:** [@docdan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/docdan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-prices/72147 "2012-05-05T16:25:10Z")
I would like to get a new car with better gas mileage, so I am considering a diesel engine. The cost savings due to less fuel usage compared to most gas cars is reduced by the higher price of diesel. The higher price of … --- ## [Truck vexing vibration and sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-vexing-vibration-and-sound/71221)
**Author:** [@vexeddodgeowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vexeddodgeowner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-vexing-vibration-and-sound/71221 "2012-02-29T22:49:44Z")
My 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 with diesel engine, intermittantly makes a noise similar to the sound knobby tires make. It also sounds similar to the exhaust brake, but louder. A vibration accompanies the noise. Two mechanics… --- ## [TDI NO Not what she used to be](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-no-not-what-she-used-to-be/70940)
**Author:** [@tec\_rat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tec_rat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-no-not-what-she-used-to-be/70940 "2012-02-17T02:30:21Z")
At the beginning of winter my 2002 Beetle TDI started to have less power and the gas mileage started slipping more than it should due to winter diesel. It continued to get worse and so I got a new MAF and that seemed to… --- ## [2008 Ford Focus Diesel Dies on Hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-diesel-dies-on-hills/70720)
**Author:** [@Txoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Txoof)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-diesel-dies-on-hills/70720 "2012-02-01T23:51:17Z")
My '08 Ford Focus Diesel dies while accelerating on hills or under load. In third gear, around 2800 RPM the engine consistently shuts down. The engine continues to run until the fuel is exhausted (about 10 seconds). N… --- ## [Jeep Liberty Diesel, Something Fishy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-diesel-something-fishy/70618)
**Author:** [@b\_shamble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b_shamble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-diesel-something-fishy/70618 "2012-01-25T01:01:05Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep liberty w/ Diesel engine. With constant problems 2009. They replaced EGR valve under code PO401 in October 2009 and again w/ a new Turbo in July 2011 (not sure of code). Currently has fault for low… --- ## [Unrelenting check engine light. Is following the flow chart the only way to diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unrelenting-check-engine-light-is-following-the-flow-chart-the-only-way-to-diagnose/70577)
**Author:** [@b\_shamble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b_shamble)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unrelenting-check-engine-light-is-following-the-flow-chart-the-only-way-to-diagnose/70577 "2012-01-22T20:02:04Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep liberty diesel, blue. I love my car and, shortly after I bought it, Car Talk endorsed it as a good “hey I am cool, single even though I need a large place to carry something. It even acknowledged the… --- ## [2002 Chevy Duramax diesel stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-duramax-diesel-stalling-out/69641)
**Author:** [@toyuhoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyuhoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-duramax-diesel-stalling-out/69641 "2011-11-27T16:42:17Z")
I have a 2002 2500HD duramax that is stalling out when excelerating heavily ( as when passing ) I replaced the fuel filter, this seemed to help the problem for a day or two. The problem returned after two days of drivin… --- ## [Fuel efficient all wheel drives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360)
**Author:** [@ROCcarJOCK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROCcarJOCK)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360 "2011-11-10T03:51:41Z")
I live in Rochester NY and I'm looking for a car that doesn't exist in this country apparently. Here's what I want: All wheel drive, high fuel economy, good cargo room and access (hatchback or wagon). I'd also prefer … --- ## [Jetta TDI Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-tdi-stalls/63533)
**Author:** [@Lensles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lensles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-tdi-stalls/63533 "2011-11-02T22:15:40Z")
I have an '04 Jetta TDI that stalls occasionally for the past 9 months. The stalling almost always occurs when I am stopped in traffic and then it restarts immediately. Recently it also stalled as I was driving down the … --- ## [It has a running problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-has-a-running-problem/68544)
**Author:** [@FishScandal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FishScandal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-has-a-running-problem/68544 "2011-10-12T17:59:04Z")
I have a 2001 VW Golf TDI and recently it has been acting up. A few times I've had trouble starting the car, as if it were cold outside... but it's not cold outside. Then for the past couple days it kind of chugs along w… --- ## [Hard to Press Brake Pedal - 1996 F250 7.3l Diesel Turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-press-brake-pedal-1996-f250-7-3l-diesel-turbo/67956)
**Author:** [@driskelljc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/driskelljc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-press-brake-pedal-1996-f250-7-3l-diesel-turbo/67956 "2011-09-20T19:57:41Z")
Thank you for the chance to try to finally resolve this continuing problem. My truck is experiencing a hard to press brake pedal. It comes and goes and does not seem to happen at any one time while driving. I know that m… --- ## [240D ran fine, now won't start... glow plugs? primer pump? starter? fuel system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240d-ran-fine-now-wont-start-glow-plugs-primer-pump-starter-fuel-system/67814)
**Author:** [@Firemaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firemaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240d-ran-fine-now-wont-start-glow-plugs-primer-pump-starter-fuel-system/67814 "2011-09-15T10:09:44Z")
At age 27 I just bought my first ever car, a 1975 Mercedes 240D. It was running and driving fine for about a week with just a burst of black smoke on starting. Then the knob on the pull starter (that you use to turn on… --- ## [I'm in the market for a used diesel van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-used-diesel-van/65615)
**Author:** [@BuddhaMike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BuddhaMike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-used-diesel-van/65615 "2011-08-06T19:42:09Z")
Hello, all. Happy to be here. I am a musician, so please don't hold that against me. I am in the market for a used diesel van, for touring purposes. Could anyone give me some pointers on what to look for and how much I… --- ## [Ford F250 diesel automatic transmission momentarily sprays ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f250-diesel-automatic-transmission-momentarily-sprays-atf/65464)
**Author:** [@lucky\_jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucky_jack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f250-diesel-automatic-transmission-momentarily-sprays-atf/65464 "2011-06-16T18:59:20Z")
My neighbor and I each have a Ford F250 PowerStroke with automatic transmission, and we had a strange thing happen with his the other day. He had a 3500 lb trailer loaded with bark attached and I was backing it up his dr… --- ## [Cut Diesel Taxes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cut-diesel-taxes/64311)
**Author:** [@fiat\_x1\_9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiat_x1_9)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cut-diesel-taxes/64311 "2011-05-06T23:26:50Z")
Federal taxes on diesel is higher than gas. This is hampering the adoption of more diesel vehicles. The EPA estimates if one-third of American's would drive diesel vehicles we could save 1.4 million barrels of oil a day.… --- ## [Trouble with acceleration in the mountains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-acceleration-in-the-mountains/64285)
**Author:** [@slevno10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slevno10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-acceleration-in-the-mountains/64285 "2011-05-01T18:57:19Z")
I have had power problems with my Jetta when driving into the mountains for the last 2 years. The first major repair I had done 2 years ago was to fix a fuel leak in the fuel injection pump. It seemed great driving ar… --- ## [1978 Mercedes 240D Brakes less responsive b/c of vacuum system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-mercedes-240d-brakes-less-responsive-b-c-of-vacuum-system/63771)
**Author:** [@rainingfrogs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rainingfrogs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-mercedes-240d-brakes-less-responsive-b-c-of-vacuum-system/63771 "2011-04-17T20:09:51Z")
When the brake pedal is first depressed, it sounds like air is being pushed out of it, sort of like flatulence, and are less responsive. When i pump the brake, it fills with air and tightens. The brakes work when I depre… --- ## [1986 MBZ 300SDL Fuel Injection Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mbz-300sdl-fuel-injection-pump-problem/51107)
**Author:** [@jbmurray3996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbmurray3996)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mbz-300sdl-fuel-injection-pump-problem/51107 "2011-04-04T23:18:46Z")
The Fuel Injection Pump had to be replaced in my 1986 Mercedes 300SDL. Since the pump replacement, the car shakes at idle, "quivers" during acceleration, and mileage is now 26mpg versus the prior 34mpg. Another strange… --- ## [Need Independent Diesel Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-independent-diesel-mechanic/63263)
**Author:** [@shannongoodwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannongoodwin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-independent-diesel-mechanic/63263 "2011-04-02T16:16:51Z")
Anybody know of a good mechanic for our Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel in the Eldersburg, MD area? We are willing to drive a little distance for a good/reliable/honest person. Thanks. --- ## [97 Diesel Chevy Silverado P/U](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-diesel-chevy-silverado-p-u/63091)
**Author:** [@CharlieTrees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieTrees)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-diesel-chevy-silverado-p-u/63091 "2011-03-28T14:44:31Z")
Fuel Pump replaced, engine revs, all needles on gauges jump, truck stalls. When starting (or trying to), all warning lights come on, including low fluid, abs, battery etc. and all wink off except battery light. Absent fr… --- ## [7.3 diesel engine rebuild or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7-3-diesel-engine-rebuild-or-replace/63074)
**Author:** [@kevinkbitron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinkbitron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7-3-diesel-engine-rebuild-or-replace/63074 "2011-03-28T14:35:10Z")
Have 1990 f-250 7.3 diesel 128,000 left heater unplugged only at 20 degrees plus windchill, tried to start no go flooded, tried 3 times after waiting few minutes each time loaded up, black smoke out exhaust but could n… --- ## [European Diesels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/european-diesels/62929)
**Author:** [@owliepoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owliepoo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/european-diesels/62929 "2011-03-24T18:58:49Z")
I am looking for a diesel here in the Central Valley of California and I'm finding a glut of MBZs on craigslist... I wonder why are so many? One factor I'm sure is that they are smog exempt, but I'm finding almost no oth… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/diesel/88.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=diesel)