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YOUR RESEARCHHelp! The bad gas problem continues
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Had they said there is a problem they most likely would have paid your repair bills from a real shop......now they might not because you worked on it .
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Had they said there is a problem they most likely would have paid your repair bills from a real shop......now they might not because you worked on it .
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Update, I let her idle for a bit, blipping the gas a little bit here and there, seemed to run strong, and just took her for a ten mile drive, frequently giving her full throttle.
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I was able to drain the tank, thanks to all the advice I got on my last post. Again thanks for all the advice! To recap the other day I was low on gas, the light had just come on, I stopped at a local BP station, put in about half a tank, as soon as I was out of the parking lot the car was running like crap, chugging and seeming like she was starved of gas or air. I pulled into a neighborhood and when I came to a stop she died. Eventually got it started, albeit running super poorly and nursed it home a half mile away.
But sadly I'm still having issues. I was able to get all the gas pumped out of the tank, went and filled up a five gallon container at a different gas station. Came back, filled the tank. Turned the key, engine cranked, a few pops, but no ignition. Tried this a dozen times or so. No joy. It cranks, but just doesn't sound healthy. I'm honestly freaked out and pissed. Sorry. I double checked that the fuel line was connected properly, the fuel pump relay was back in its correct position, etc. Any other ideas? Is it possible my fuel filter is screwed or clogged or something? Or any other area? Also went past that same gas station today and noticed they had notices taped to all their pumps saying "sorry we are currently out of premium and mid grade".
it the fuel pump working ? do you have spark ? I told you to go to the gas station and ask if there was a problem .......not drive by. Had they said there is a problem they most likely would have paid your repair bills from a real shop......now they might not because you worked on it . you really need to get over to the station and try to get a claim started . when you pumped the fuel out how was it.......smell like diesel,shellac or water settling on the bottom
Sounds like bad gas but it could also be a fuel pump on the way out. I had a situation where my car would go about a mile and then die and then start again in a few minutes, go another mile ...
Ok... I know I'm late to the party here, but here's a possibility.... faulty MAF sensor.
Been down this road before and the MAF sensor is disconnected or faulty, you'll get serious performance issues like you're having.
just a thought.
Thanks again everyone for the responses! After another dozen start attempts she coughed to life. Ran rough for a minute or two but seems to be running good now. I'm thinking it might just have been a lot of that crap gas still in the fuel lines. Thanks again everyone, ya'll are the best!
Thanks again everyone for all the replies, you guys rock! Update, I let her idle for a bit, blipping the gas a little bit here and there, seemed to run strong, and just took her for a ten mile drive, frequently giving her full throttle. She is back to running great. Thank goodness! Me testes sure shriveled up a lot when she started running like **** after gassing up. But all is well again
Alright good to hear a good ending to the dilema. For safe measure I would throw a can of Seafoam or Berryman fuel cleaner in the system for safe measure. The only time I had something similar to yours happen was after I reassembled everything after the motor refresh but the cause in my case was lack of fuel in lines and the car sitting around for almost 6 months without flexing its muscles. After though it was as strong as an Ox and solid. Heck sometimes I toss octain booster because Californication loves to add methanol to their fuel and to its seasonal fuel blends.
If you get really really bored, here's the thread of my experience. The interesting part is the number of people that try and convince me it's not the gas.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ndation-5.html
I read the whole thread there, it was definitely as good as reading threads debating oil or the right IMS bearing to go with lol While I'm convinced I selected premium (one handle just buttons to choose fuel grade at the pump) my symptoms line up pretty much exactly with yours. Though it was interesting that the gas station had signs up yesterday saying they were out of premium and midgrade... makes me wonder what was really going on.
I'd asked them that same day if anyone was reporting issues with the gas and they looked at me like I was asking when the next train to Mars was. They told me no one had reported anything. I noticed the sign on their pumps yesterday on my way to the hardware store to get stuff to pump out the gas. I'm pretty certain their gas was bad, or somehow a lower octane was put into the tanks for premium there. I don't have any experience with dry gas, is that similar to Heet?
Lesson learned and I'll be following your advice. I'll be moving back to earthquake country soon myself. It's been great being around family here in the frozen midwest, but the warm weather of Socal is where I belong
Hahaha! Yes that is me, my brother took that picture on our road trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was my tribute to the interesting way Richard Hammond pumped gas into his Mustang on the Top Gear Patagonia special
dry gas or any product that breaks down water so it will mix with gas. On regular gas ........most cars by fed law have to be able to run and pass emissions test on regular gas . the most common screw up is water in the fuel from a station,then diesel /reg. in the high test tank. water is easy to spot just let the gas settle and the water will be on the bottom,diesel you can smell.
"Hiya, welcome to A1 gas station! How can I help you?" asked Bonzo
"Yes, I'm B-Ran" exclaimed B-Ran
"What kind of name is B-Ran?" "Reminds me the last time my brotha JoJo ate sum of those ghost pepper tacos at the local Mexican joint"
"After about 5 of those thangs, he grabbed his tail and had to swing real fast to the bathroom ya know... mama like... 'where JoJo??'... I'm like, 'JoJo be ran to sheeter mama!" laughed Bonzo
"Anyways, how canna help u fella?", asked Bonzo
"I think I got bad gas." sighed B-Ran
"bwahahahahaha! Aint that sum irony for ya!" Bonzo shouted
"seriously sir, my car..."B-ran explained
"You mean the "P O O R S H"? Bonzo asked while rolling his eyes
"Uh, it's pronounced 'POR-SCHE' like two syllables" corrected B-Ran
"Anyway, I just filled up my Porsche and now it won't run" remarked B-Ran
"Sir, we ain't got no bad gas here. Maybe you should pick a more reliable American sports car next time?? I hear the Kia Soul is a cool ride" smirked Bonzo
"Well, the car ran fine until I filled up here. Has anyone complained?" asked B-Ran
With a confused look, "Sir no one... and I mean no one has complained about A1 gas, but I'll be happy to call the boss and tell'm about this"
"Ok, I'll be in touch", remarked B-Ran
"Hello boss, this here's Bonzo down at the A1 and I have another one of those loonies in the fancy sports cars complaining about the gas. What should I do?" asked Bonzo
"Well (coughs) hi there Bonzo. Have you tried the normal tactics of putting it off on their car?" asked the Boss
"Unfortunately, yes, but it didn't seem to work from the look on his face sir." remarked Bonzo
"Ummm, ok... now to step #2, call the gas people that sold us the last tank of gas" asked the boss
"iight, I'll give'm a call right now. (snicker) Please hold boss" exclaimed while pushing the hold button and calling the gas company
"Hello, you've reached Larry and Darrell at Grease Monkey Gas Company, what can we do ya for?"
"Yes, this is Bonzo down at A1, got sum customers complaining about bad gas" Bonzo explained
"Yessir, I understand, but how many times do I have to explain this... there aint no problem with our gas we sold you. It's the finest H2O/petroleum blend in the region I tell ya!", Larry confirms
"Now the best thing to do is tell that customer to buy a better car. That always works for us! hahahah! ByEEEEEEEEEE!!!" (phone hangs up)
(Bonzo very concerned and pushes the HOLD button to talk to the boss)
"Uh, boss??? You there?" whispers Bonzo
(coughs loudly) "I'm here Bonzo! What did they say?", The boss asked with a tempered tone
"They say there aint nuttin' wrong with their gas and to try the "blame it on the car" excuse." remarked Bonzo
"Ok, you listen here Bonzo. If you want to keep your job with A1, you'll do what I tell you, you hear? Now tomorrow, I want you to put bag over all the pumps and place a sign on each one that says "Out of Gas". In the meantime, I'll have some chump at the other station come and suck out all that gas to be safe. You just tell the customer if he comes back that you don't have any idea what he's talking about and be sure to look at him like he's asking you for a train ticket to Mars. You got it Bonzo.. Are we clear as mud???" sternly asks The Boss
"Boss, you're soooo smart.... wooo.... this is a saaweet plan Boss. You're truly amazing"
Running your tank to empty could have sucked up some sediment from the bottom of your tank.
Gas station tanks running empty may have put more sediment in our tank...Your reciept should confirm what you pumped.
Yes ,a great suggestion imho. I had a similar experience and split the old gas filter - there was still some junk in there- odd color. Cheap and easy peace of mind.If that stuff reches the filter baskets on the injectors it could be just the beginning of a saga.The other place may be the fuel pressure regulator, I just replaced it.
you are not allowed to have 2 accounts here and i guess he did. Then there may have been an issue about a car he sold...........you know .....like that girl scout crew [that are gone now] hippo critters who went after KK all the time for selling a bad car .....on a plus they took the war hero with them
Oh my! I cannot believe anyone would do such heinous things on a forum. This is totally out of character for him. He seemed to be such a pleasant fellow. It is a shame-shame-shame...
