This has happened 2 times in one week. Car starts up, I go some place, turn off engine, return to care and it won't start acting like it is out of gas. I have gas according to the fuel gauge. I put a gallon of gas into the tank and it started right up. Any idea why it will only start after I have added additional fuel?
Just a question. Do you run your car on empty. If so that could be your problem with an empty tank you are sucking all the dirt through the filter and making it plug up. It is better to keep your tank above half full and does not cost any more than to run on empty. All mechanics will tell you to always keep your tank above half full.
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This exact same thing happened to me....it ended up being the Mass Airflow Sensor. Replaced that and it has not happened since.
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If the fuel gauge drops off when you are driving then its a sending unit problem that means you have to drop the tank and replace the float and sending unit. This is a common problem for alot of cars because of cheap gas. If you have to drop the tank check the fuel pump canster for dirt because of cheap gas. Replace the fuel pump strainer and fuel pump filter. If the car or truck has about 100,000 miles you might want to change the fuel pump at that time also just to cover your back. If you take it to a shop they will charge you at least $900 to start. But if you do it yourself it will cost you about $200 dollars maybe alittle more.
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you might have to clean the tank because the pump might have problems as well the injectors could be clogged or it wasnt only water in gas if you are sure no sugar was added in tank i would check the fuel pump just the same if it is easy to remove
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First thing to check is the fuel pump relay and then the fuse to make sure they are good. Are you sure it ran out of gas or are you assuming that because of the way it acted? It could be the fuel pump being the issue, it could be something much more serious like a Timing chain/belt problem which will act just like the vehicle is running out of gas if it breaks while the motor is running under a load.
If the fuse and relay are good I would put another 2 gallons in the tank and make sure I had a good battery and crank it a minute then check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail, assuming this is fuel injected. Make sure you turn the motor off but leave the ignition in the ON position. When you check this you should have about 30 to 35 PSI of pressure on the fuel rails going to the injectors. Most Injector rails have a pressure check point covered by a small plastic cap at one end just like a tire dust cap. You want to be sure you are hearing a high pitch whining sound with the ignition in the ON position, this is the sound of the Fuel pump working because it is electric.
If the fuel system checks out your nest check would be to check the compression on all cylinders. If any cylinder has lost compression then the problem is not the fuel pump.
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