# \#gasoline **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gasoline/238.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ever Had a Road Trip from Hell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178 "2026-03-22T13:10:24Z")
If so, we want to hear about it! (If you can bear to recount the sordid details, that is.) For the next few weeks, we'll be gathering your favorite or, rather, least-favorite tales of road trips gone by. Stories of 2,0… --- ## [Fuel Mileage Dropped Significantly after Dealer Maintenance - Subaru Crosstrek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200)
**Author:** [@slp27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slp27)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200 "2024-08-01T16:45:51Z")
Hi all, Long story short I brought my 2013 Subaru Crosstrek into the dealer for a standard 30k maintenance and since getting it back I've had a significant drop in MPG's. From 27-29 down to 21-23. They are trying to te… --- ## [2018 Ford edge significant fuel efficiency loss after Flex plate repair and maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-significant-fuel-efficiency-loss-after-flex-plate-repair-and-maintenance/193254)
**Author:** [@mckaykenpo\_187150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckaykenpo_187150)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-significant-fuel-efficiency-loss-after-flex-plate-repair-and-maintenance/193254 "2023-10-06T21:22:01Z")
Need help troubleshooting why my vehicle has lost fuel efficiency! I drive a 2018 Ford Edge for work. We received a ‘dealer customer service’ report stating that there could be an issue with the Flex Plate. The vehicl… --- ## [OBD1 to OBD2 adapter for chip tuning on older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-to-obd2-adapter-for-chip-tuning-on-older-cars/189842)
**Author:** [@riverdvs605\_184657](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverdvs605_184657)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-to-obd2-adapter-for-chip-tuning-on-older-cars/189842 "2023-04-01T12:17:00Z")
I’m curious if I can use an OBD1 to OBD2 adapter to install a chip tuner on my 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. Obviously if possible it won’t provide all the listed performance upgrades but I’m wondering if it will change an… --- ## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l | Power to the Fuel Pump but wont turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-5-2l-power-to-the-fuel-pump-but-wont-turn-on/188799)
**Author:** [@Code3gamingofficial01\_183914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Code3gamingofficial01_183914)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-5-2l-power-to-the-fuel-pump-but-wont-turn-on/188799 "2023-01-28T05:34:09Z")
Im trying to get my truck to run again (1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l) but one problem, Fuel Pump wont turn on. My Volt Meter is saying that i have power going to it but its not turning on. Fuel pump & Relay is fine. Just no … --- ## [My car only starts off starter fluid but runs fine after](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-only-starts-off-starter-fluid-but-runs-fine-after/187681)
**Author:** [@infogic2020\_183170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/infogic2020_183170)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-only-starts-off-starter-fluid-but-runs-fine-after/187681 "2022-12-04T21:57:44Z")
My car has a 89 mustang engine swapped inside of it. it doesent want to start under its own fuel and needs starter fluid to get it running but runs fine after that. I have no clue what the issue could be but i need help … --- ## [Fuel System Cleaning - Damaged my Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaning-damaged-my-car/54689)
**Author:** [@PCSmartCarDumb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PCSmartCarDumb)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaning-damaged-my-car/54689 "2022-07-30T22:40:53Z")
I had a fuel system cleaning performed on my car (2005 Kia Rio, ~54k miles). I won't mention the shop because I don't want to drag their name through the mud (yet!). As soon as I started the car I noticed the Check … --- ## [E85 in pre '18 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-in-pre-18-camry/184679)
**Author:** [@Ewo79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ewo79)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-in-pre-18-camry/184679 "2022-07-28T21:58:51Z")
Has anyone used E85 in a stock pre 2018 Camry? I have a 2017 and I’m not sure if it will damage my car. With fuel prices being what they are I might try a gallon or two to try it out --- ## [VW passat mileage dropped down suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161)
**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161 "2022-05-26T17:28:59Z")
Hi, My car mileage dropped down suddenly this week. It was always running at 10 km/litre and this entire week it ran at 6-7 km/litre. I have been putting premium gas, no change in driving habit. But what is the cause of… --- ## [New engine, LESS mpg? Huh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-less-mpg-huh/177127)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-less-mpg-huh/177127 "2022-01-14T12:07:01Z")
I’ve recently replaced the engine in my 2007 Pacifica. The newer one has half the mileage, yet the mpg has reduced by about 25%! What gives? I figure it must have something to do with the computer but if I knew for sure,… --- ## [Battery replacement = better gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107)
**Author:** [@jhlundin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhlundin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107 "2021-08-01T19:08:57Z")
Just replaced the battery in my 2004 Infiniti FX35 (before the battery died... it just wasn't as crisp during startups and the voltage had fallen to 12.19 volts). During the past 4 days I have been getting about 2 mpg be… --- ## ['89 Ford E-150 Van Stalling Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068)
**Author:** [@mgrharry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgrharry)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068 "2021-01-19T05:21:37Z")
I've got a 1989 Ford E-150 conversion van has developed a stalling problem. It has a V8 5.0 engine. When the problem first occurred I felt the engine stutter and pulled off the road and as I rolled to a stop it stalled o… --- ## [Starting Problem and Vacuum in Gas Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048)
**Author:** [@roddhall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roddhall1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048 "2020-12-14T23:52:43Z")
Yesterday my 1996 Mercedes C220 would not start. It cranked like crazy but would not fire. Some things I suspect contributed: The gas tank was below 1/4 full. It was cold ... about 25F. The night before I had put 140 lb.… --- ## [Prius Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-mileage/27154)
**Author:** [@Papajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papajoe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-mileage/27154 "2020-10-31T22:14:37Z")
We purchased a 2008 Prius last March. Our mileage used to vary between 47 and 50 mpg in mixed town and highway driving. We noticed in early January that the mileage was 37 and it has improve since then, but only to abo… --- ## [Cold weather gas smell - 2003 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-gas-smell-2003-subaru-forester/23139)
**Author:** [@MDWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MDWilliams)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-gas-smell-2003-subaru-forester/23139 "2020-10-23T19:10:04Z")
I noticed that As our Vermont weather approaches freezing, I have a strong gas smell when I drive my 03 Forester. I had a local mechanic, a person I have no experience/reason not to trust, check it last winter. They al… --- ## [Right hand drive vehicle -- need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hand-drive-vehicle-need-advice/23362)
**Author:** [@karenInIllinois](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karenInIllinois)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hand-drive-vehicle-need-advice/23362 "2020-10-11T03:58:56Z")
I'm just starting a job as a rural carrier for the post office and am told I need to drive my own vehicle, but need to make it drivable from the right hand side. My options: \* There are kits for doing this (add p… --- ## [When I get gas the dash says "low oil pressure stop engine"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-get-gas-the-dash-says-low-oil-pressure-stop-engine/93107)
**Author:** [@Chels84faye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chels84faye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-get-gas-the-dash-says-low-oil-pressure-stop-engine/93107 "2020-09-01T02:32:26Z")
03 gmc envoy. Whether I put $20 in my tank or fill it up, 80% of the time when I turn the car on after putting gas in it the dash says "low oil pressure stop engine" for about 30 seconds. That's the only time it ever sa… --- ## [Inner Flap in Fuel Filler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-flap-in-fuel-filler/45252)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Denard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Denard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-flap-in-fuel-filler/45252 "2020-06-24T04:02:11Z")
The spring loaded flap in the fuel filler neck of my 2003 Tundra has gone missing. I'm almost certain there was a flap there, but now it is gone. Is it possible for it fall into the tank? Will it hurt anything if it d… --- ## [1991 Nissan Sentra cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-cranks-but-wont-start/165428)
**Author:** [@Franklin-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franklin-25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-cranks-but-wont-start/165428 "2020-06-10T14:53:22Z")
My 1991 Nissan Sentra will crank but wont start unless I use starting fluid and then it dies shortly after I replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump --- ## [Engine flooding without pumping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flooding-without-pumping-gas/163532)
**Author:** [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flooding-without-pumping-gas/163532 "2020-05-14T23:36:55Z")
My 1985 dodge w350 engine will flood when I try to start it even when I don’t pump it. It will idle really rough and then I will drive it and it will be fine but I’m wondering why it is doing this it didn’t do this and k… --- ## [Rollover Valve fix other than Replace Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799)
**Author:** [@Vangelique](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vangelique)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799 "2020-04-16T15:30:14Z")
Got 2005 Subaru Imprezza Wagon from my mom. Had been in a wreck within the previous year, and after insurance repairs, check engine light kept coming on. Mom was too busy to pursue the issue, but once I had the car, I kn… --- ## [Octane switch at pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-switch-at-pump/4768)
**Author:** [@snapwitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snapwitz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-switch-at-pump/4768 "2020-03-18T12:43:04Z")
Hi. Many gas stations use the same hose/pump for different levels of octane. If you fill up after someone who pumped low octane gas, and you choose high octane, what volume of the gas you pump is low octane? This is m… --- ## [Classic truck not turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-truck-not-turning-over/161041)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Vaccaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Vaccaro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-truck-not-turning-over/161041 "2020-03-18T00:33:34Z")
I recently acquired a old international pickup. when picking it up from a friend It started under it’s own power and was able to shift and drive it out of his lot. after getting about halfway to the trailer, it shut off… --- ## [Check Engine Light NOT coming on!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-not-coming-on/58297)
**Author:** [@bbryant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbryant)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-not-coming-on/58297 "2020-02-23T13:02:56Z")
We have a 1996 Ford F-250 XL, dual gas tanks. Recently, it failed a smog check due to the fact that the Check Engine Light would not come on. This car runs great, and in fact the emissions part of the smog test was… --- ## [Will engine oil mixed with gasoline ruin a car motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-engine-oil-mixed-with-gasoline-ruin-a-car-motor/59353)
**Author:** [@Brett.lemmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett.lemmon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-engine-oil-mixed-with-gasoline-ruin-a-car-motor/59353 "2020-01-15T23:22:30Z")
My son was low on gas one day and grabbed 2.5 gallon plastic container holding a mixture of gasoline and oil for the chain saw. Shortly there after the car began running harder and harder back firing etc. until it would… --- ## [How did I get 14 gallons of gas in my 13-gallon tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-get-14-gallons-of-gas-in-my-13-gallon-tank/58026)
**Author:** [@lizamike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizamike)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-get-14-gallons-of-gas-in-my-13-gallon-tank/58026 "2020-01-10T00:05:58Z")
Car talkers, Today (admittedly sitting on empty) I filled up my 13.2-gallon gas tank at a station I have visited before. After filling it up to the very top, I noticed the gas pump meter indicated that I had put 13… --- ## [Using Regular vs Premium Gasoline in VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-regular-vs-premium-gasoline-in-vw-passat/15179)
**Author:** [@miriam4491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miriam4491)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-regular-vs-premium-gasoline-in-vw-passat/15179 "2020-01-08T22:58:04Z")
I just purchased a 06 VW Passat and the dealer told me I could use regular gas - instead of the suggested premium. He said as long as I add one bottle of Techron for every 5 fill ups. He wasn't a VW dealer - am I going … --- ## [1 year abandoned car(buying)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-year-abandoned-car-buying/148605)
**Author:** [@Rosendo\_Mexicano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosendo_Mexicano)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-year-abandoned-car-buying/148605 "2019-10-05T13:09:58Z")
I found a Porsche 944 and the lady that I talked to said it’s been their for a year…I know I have to change out fuel lines and gas tank…what other things would I hav to change …out for it to run…and what bout the oil tha… --- ## [Costco versus and other gas brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-versus-and-other-gas-brands/71980)
**Author:** [@DriverDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DriverDude)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-versus-and-other-gas-brands/71980 "2019-04-13T21:34:12Z")
My Toyota service department says they’ve noticed that over time gasoline from Costco tends to cause more wear on engines because it doesn't have additives like techron or techroline found in some brands of gasoline lik… --- ## [BMW no acceleration and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816 "2019-03-10T07:02:33Z")
I have a 1999 BMW 528i, I got used 4 years ago. In the last 2 months, I put on about 8K miles on it. Now it is up to 125K miles. I have been having two problems, I think are related, since they feel the same but I am no… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/gasoline/238.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=gasoline)