# \#pump **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pump/456.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## ['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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Overheating after head gasket, radiator flush, and new thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-after-head-gasket-radiator-flush-and-new-thermostat/45156)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-after-head-gasket-radiator-flush-and-new-thermostat/45156 "2019-06-05T23:58:44Z")
I recently replaced the head gasket, flushed the coolant and checked for blocked cores, and replaced the thermostat. Unfortunately, my car (2003 Mitsu. Eclipse 4 cyl) still overheats, though not as much. Last night… --- ## [Changed oil but not showing up on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-but-not-showing-up-on-dipstick/26525)
**Author:** [@indyroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indyroberts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-but-not-showing-up-on-dipstick/26525 "2019-03-26T04:03:26Z")
I just changed my oil (2001 Montero Sport 3.0L) and added 4.5 quarts and only the tip of the dipstick is showing oil. No oil light is on and it seems to running fine. I made an appointment with the dealer but should I te… --- ## [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… --- ## [Can car be changed over from abs to non abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-car-be-changed-over-from-abs-to-non-abs/62951)
**Author:** [@happycamper333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happycamper333)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-car-be-changed-over-from-abs-to-non-abs/62951 "2018-10-12T14:20:57Z")
I have posted on here before with a leaking abs pump on my sons 1992 maxima ( first car ) Since he is on his second abs pump and that has just started to leak, I am thinking maybe we can just bypass the ABS all togethe… --- ## [Ford F150 - not getting fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-not-getting-fuel/48042)
**Author:** [@beaverfelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beaverfelton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-not-getting-fuel/48042 "2018-05-17T18:36:35Z")
I have a 1991 Ford F150. It stalled while driving, like it ran out of gas. I've since replaced the fuel pump relay, fuel pump, and fuel filter and still can't get it to start. Any ideas? I'm at a loss. --- ## [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… --- ## [Chevy 97 lumina?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-97-lumina/93649)
**Author:** [@Vehellen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vehellen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-97-lumina/93649 "2016-06-25T17:17:46Z")
Omygosh, this thing is being on my nerves, ok so ever since I bought the car( like six months ago) there has always been a loud humming noise from the fuel pump ( I'm pretty sure it is the fuel pump anyways) not the nor… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Oil Pump bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-oil-pump-bad/93329)
**Author:** [@blackbettymcginn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbettymcginn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-oil-pump-bad/93329 "2016-05-19T04:18:12Z")
I recently took my Honda to the dealership for routine oil change and was told my oil pump is leaking and would need replaced. However, I park my car in the garage daily and have never noticed any oil leaked onto the se… --- ## [Fuel Pump - Any Alternative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-any-alternative/89061)
**Author:** [@tinlizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinlizzy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-any-alternative/89061 "2015-02-17T08:26:50Z")
Well, our Nissan Maxima broke down in the middle of the road as we were driving our newborn daughter home from the hospital! It drove fine at first, and then just died. Turning the ignition got the engine turning over … --- ## [My 99 Ford Taurus, Fuel pump, fuel injectors fuel filter? Having trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-99-ford-taurus-fuel-pump-fuel-injectors-fuel-filter-having-trouble-starting/88699)
**Author:** [@Nat\_Nat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nat_Nat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-99-ford-taurus-fuel-pump-fuel-injectors-fuel-filter-having-trouble-starting/88699 "2015-01-16T00:29:48Z")
I bought a used 99 Ford Taurus about 6 months ago. First is just didn't start smoothly. But it started. I was never worried that it wasn't going to start, I could just tell the difference. Then one cold day a few weeks a… --- ## [2000 Chevy Prizm Fuel Delivery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-prizm-fuel-delivery-problem/87901)
**Author:** [@T-Ram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T-Ram)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-prizm-fuel-delivery-problem/87901 "2014-11-08T22:22:48Z")
Exactly one year ago (10/31/2013), my car would not start. I went through the normal diagnostics (checked fuses, fired the car up with ether in the manifold, etc.) and arrived at the fuel pump as the likely issue. I re… --- ## [Extend life of electronic fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extend-life-of-electronic-fuel-pump/87062)
**Author:** [@sustainability\_netwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sustainability_netwo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extend-life-of-electronic-fuel-pump/87062 "2014-09-15T18:01:13Z")
I have a 1988 Ford Club Wagon, the 15 passenger variety, with the electronic fuel injection system that injects into the throttle body and relies on 2 electric fuel pumps. It is in good shape and could serve my needs for… --- ## [Fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump/85600)
**Author:** [@Garycd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garycd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump/85600 "2014-06-24T04:33:59Z")
2002 Buick century will sometimes not start. Seems to correlate with warmer weather and happens after long drives. I try to restart within 10 minutes of turning off and it will start and then in a few seconds the car s… --- ## [1991 Sonoma - bad (new) fuel pump or relay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-sonoma-bad-new-fuel-pump-or-relay/85159)
**Author:** [@irrig8r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irrig8r)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-sonoma-bad-new-fuel-pump-or-relay/85159 "2014-05-28T03:23:12Z")
This is my first post to the Car Talk Community. I am an irrigation tech in the Silicon Valley. I drive a 1991 GMC Sonoma pickup with a utility box bed for work... basically it's a rolling tool box, with 262 K miles on i… --- ## [Do I need a new fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/84606)
**Author:** [@KyleMazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KyleMazda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/84606 "2014-04-14T23:35:56Z")
I have a 99 Mazda 626 (automatic) and in the past year it has stalled out on 3 separate occasions after coming to a stop at a stoplight. The car sputters off, the wheel locks and it just dies. After this happens the car … --- ## [Clunking noise in transfer case? 2001 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-transfer-case-2001-jeep-cherokee/70613)
**Author:** [@sourjeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sourjeep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-transfer-case-2001-jeep-cherokee/70613 "2012-01-25T05:18:07Z")
My 2001 jeep cherokee sport had a transfer case boot replaced a few months ago where the "oil spinner?" is near the rear portion. Before that went out i had periodic noise that i narrowed down to the transfer case using… --- ## [94 Dodge Ram Fuel Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-ram-fuel-pump-problem/43699)
**Author:** [@bcudamatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcudamatt)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-ram-fuel-pump-problem/43699 "2011-12-02T07:43:49Z")
I have owned a 94 Dodge Ram 1500 LST with a 318 and 2wd for 15+ years and have had the following recurring problem (as many others also have had). I have had to replace the $200 fuel pump 4 times due to the following… --- ## [Its Not the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-the-fuel-pump/69560)
**Author:** [@ford\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ford_man)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-the-fuel-pump/69560 "2011-11-24T11:03:08Z")
Car wont start, Had it towed to Ford dealer, starts no problem. this happened 3 times, then i had the fuel pump replaced. 3days later it did it again. The Ford Techs are clueless as to why/ what is going on. it seems tha… --- ## [Power Steering "grinding" that can be made to go away...temporarily. 97 Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-grinding-that-can-be-made-to-go-away-temporarily-97-tacoma/69171)
**Author:** [@Motoryogurt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Motoryogurt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-grinding-that-can-be-made-to-go-away-temporarily-97-tacoma/69171 "2011-11-02T23:32:57Z")
Whenever I start my 97 Toyota Tacoma after its been sitting for awhile (generally over night), the power steering pump makes an awful grinding noise. You can hear it even without turning the wheel, though turning it mak… --- ## [Heater Core or Water Pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-or-water-pump/68878)
**Author:** [@dcooperjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcooperjr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-or-water-pump/68878 "2011-10-24T18:54:36Z")
'98 Chevy Lumina. Driving at Highway speed, I hear a short rattle. Makes me think of linkages vibrating, from the passenger area. Few minutes later I hear it again. Few minutes later I look down to see me thermostat at 2… --- ## [Leak Detection Pump 97 Eagle Talon Esi non turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-detection-pump-97-eagle-talon-esi-non-turbo/68417)
**Author:** [@jwellach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwellach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-detection-pump-97-eagle-talon-esi-non-turbo/68417 "2011-10-04T21:31:32Z")
Just wondering if anyone knows where to get a cheaper Leak Detection Pump for my 97 Eagle Talon Esi than the 120 bucks from dealer. problem is that when temp changes about 10 degrees and it sits like overnight or at work… --- ## [Gas tank won't accept gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-wont-accept-gas/68059)
**Author:** [@kimalaburda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimalaburda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-wont-accept-gas/68059 "2011-09-20T15:37:34Z")
I can only pump a little gas into my tank at a time, and only to half tank. I have not been in any accidents and checked underneath for dents - nothing appears to be unusual. Any ideas? --- ## [Power Steering still groaning after new hose!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-still-groaning-after-new-hose/67726)
**Author:** [@dwampls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwampls)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-still-groaning-after-new-hose/67726 "2011-09-10T00:35:31Z")
About two weeks ago I had my PS high pressure hose replaced due to a leak. The guys at the shop said they worked the air out of the system. A few days later I uncapped the reservoir and did the turn of the wheel 15 or so… --- ## [Soft Clutch Pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-clutch-pedal/66829)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-clutch-pedal/66829 "2011-08-22T20:28:06Z")
We have a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a hydraulic clutch. The pedal is very soft in the morning and requires a good bit of pumping the pedal to get good pressure. I know the system needs to be bled. Does this mean one o… --- ## [Pathfinder is dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pathfinder-is-dying/51567)
**Author:** [@aaryn1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaryn1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pathfinder-is-dying/51567 "2011-07-20T07:47:05Z")
My 1998 Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 liter 4x4 automatic transmission makes a terrible shaking motion and loses power while the rpms jump randomly up and down. It acts like it's not getting the right mixture of fuel to air. … --- ## [Weird problem that can't be diagnosed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-problem-that-cant-be-diagnosed/65658)
**Author:** [@jpl02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpl02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-problem-that-cant-be-diagnosed/65658 "2011-06-27T01:22:30Z")
Hi all, After going to two different mechanics and not finding an answer, I come to you all... Car is a 1993 Buick Roadmaster with a 350 V8. Two weeks ago, my car started a thing where I turn the ignition in my car, … --- ## [2000 Ford Focus loses power when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-loses-power-when-hot/63367)
**Author:** [@cbeougher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbeougher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-loses-power-when-hot/63367 "2011-06-10T20:04:43Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Focus SE with DOHC that is losing power and sputtering when it gets hot after driving for 30 min or more. If I shut the car off and right back on going down the highway it will be fine for 5-10 min and… --- ## ['96 Taurus Waterpump Job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-taurus-waterpump-job/56741)
**Author:** [@popof9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popof9)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-taurus-waterpump-job/56741 "2011-05-05T19:36:17Z")
Has the 3.0 OHV (Vulcan) engine with 215,000 miles. When I removesd the 2 upper parge bolts I noticed the threads were covered with warm engine oil all the way to the end of the bolt (warm b/c I ran the car pulling it in… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pump/456.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=pump)