1/2 tank of gas = problems starting???
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1/2 tank of gas = problems starting???
I have a question for you experienced FDers
I have recently been having a problem starting my car. When I get slightly below 1/2 tank of gas my car fights to start. The starter turns and turns but the car just won't start. ONce it is running there insn't a problem. If I fill it up with gas then it starts fine. This has only happened twice so far (it just started happening).
I should probably run it down lower on gas and see if it happens a 3rd time. But any thoughts??? Fuel pump?
I can't really think of what it may be.
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Any help, thoughts, or insight would be great.
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-Dave
I have recently been having a problem starting my car. When I get slightly below 1/2 tank of gas my car fights to start. The starter turns and turns but the car just won't start. ONce it is running there insn't a problem. If I fill it up with gas then it starts fine. This has only happened twice so far (it just started happening).
I should probably run it down lower on gas and see if it happens a 3rd time. But any thoughts??? Fuel pump?
I can't really think of what it may be.
My mods are in my sig.
Any help, thoughts, or insight would be great.
Thanks
-Dave
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I dont know that much of an answer but here are some thoughts. I'm thinking maybe fuel filter... pump... injectors... also when was the last time you changed your pulsation dampener?
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Best bet is to install a fuel pressure gauge. It will help you trouble shoot fule system problems. The problem sounds like insufficient fuel pressure, it could be the pump/filter/injectors. Once u find out what the pressure is, if it is correct than you probably have injector problems.
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BTW, I just got my fuel filter replaced today and it isn't cheap. I had read on the board that it's a real PIA to change and that it's the one thing people would let the dealership do. I just bought the car a few weeks ago and had no idea when the previous owner had changed the fuel filter (if ever). The filter itself was around $45. I labor for one hour was a whopping $78. UGH! But I figure ~$135 is better than several thousand to replace an engine.
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cool, Do you think that cleaning the injectors is something I can do myself? (what does it intail?) or should (can) I have that done at the dealership with the fuel filter?
On another note, any recommended brands on fuel pressure guage? I have the sport-comp auto meters (boost and A/F) Should I get theirs?
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-Dave
On another note, any recommended brands on fuel pressure guage? I have the sport-comp auto meters (boost and A/F) Should I get theirs?
Thanks
-Dave
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I had a similar problem that was related to the amount of fuel in the gas tank. When I would get down under 1/2 tank of gas my car would fall on its face under hard acceleration. No one gave me a good answer on the forum just told me the same stuff change your fuel filter change your plugs. But I had already done that before I even asked. It ended up being a weak fuel pump. Dont ask me why. The only half way logical explanation I heard was from a friend of mine who mechanics at a GM dealership who had the problem with a truck that had the same problem you are having. He thought that the fuel pump was getting hot as it was being uncovered by the fuel. Well to make a long story short a fuel pump fixed the problem on my car.
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