Car sometimes will not start, unless I put some ether into the engine. But once started it purrs like a kitten? I do not know where my fuel filter is to change it. Any ideas?

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You have had this 1 before inported nz lx90 cressida with2L-TE 2.4 Desiel.No fuel at injectors while cranking but purrs like a kitten when you finally get it to start/run.Then soft kills then repeat

got to have fuel to injectors on a diesel
what has happened to the fuel filter , fuel pump and its timing

is it mechanical turboed
how good are the glow plugs and compression

could be an ECU fault ... this diesel engine has one
and fault codes

Oct 27, 2016 • Cars & Trucks

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Misfire warm

Possible an injector leaking down, saturating cylinder and spark plug., causing a misfire on startup and clearing up after it runs for a while.

Feb 11, 2014 • Volkswagen Cars & Trucks

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1989 C2500 Silverado Chevy P/U starts intermittently, when it feels like it, purrs like a kitten when running, then quits after 5-10 minutes. Never know when it's going to start again. Have replaced

Have you ever replaced the fuel filter?

Nov 18, 2013 • 1989 Chevrolet C2500

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Big Linc will not start at all., but if I give it gas, she turns over with no problem and purr like a kitten. As soon as I take my foot off the gas it stalls right out. No check engine and it only has

Check your fuel pressure it should be 35-40 with the key on and engine off.Sounds to me you have a weak fuel pump.

Oct 16, 2012 • 1996 Lincoln Town Car

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Sometimes my 2000 mystique wont start unless i repedally pump on the gas pedal or spray the air intake with starting fluid. what causes this?

YOU PROBABLY HAVE BAD SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES.YOU NEED TO CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS AND CHANGE FUEL FILTER.THIS LITTLE TUNE UP SHOULD HELP.ANY TIME YOU SPRAY ETHER DOWN AIR INTAKE TO GET ENGINE STARTED YOUR ENGINE NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL OR SPARK TO COLD START.YOU NEED RICH FUEL MIXTURE ON COLD ENGINE START UP.AS ENGINE WARMS UP FUEL MIXTURE HAS TO BE LEAN.

Apr 11, 2011 • Mercury Mystique Cars & Trucks

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Can I use 87 gas rather than premium I see the manual reads Premium

If it says that you can use it, go ahead. But if is recommends not to except in an emergency.
DON'T. Octane Ratings in gasoline refer to the temperature that the fuel will Ignite. The Lower the
Temperature that it Ignites, The lower the Octane Rating. The engine in your car is Very High Performance. It uses a High Compression Ratio so the Temperatures and Pressures inside the cylinders are higher before the spark plug ignites the fuel mixture. If you Octane is too low, The fuel will ignite before it is supposed to and you can damage or possibly destroy the engine. If you use the premium, i.e. High Octane Fuel, The timing of the ignition will be correct and the engine will purr like a kitten. Not really a kitten, maybe a tiger. You know what I mean. Most people who own that car, don't really know it's a screamer. I'm not kidding.
I know it costs more, but in the long run the engine will last longer.
Hope this is of some help,
Best Regards,
Mark

Dec 31, 2010 • 1997 Lincoln Continental

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When i start the landrover it purrs like a kitten but if i press the gas peddle it stalls out unless i pat it quickly and the same thing happens if i put it in gear and the last time i drove it i had to...

I'm thinking plugs are fouling out. How many miles on the last tune up?

Nov 05, 2010 • 1998 Land Rover Discovery

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Engine cranks slowly and barely starts

fuel problem?timming?tune up?

Aug 23, 2009 • 1999 Chevrolet Metro

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Wont start unless you pour gas into intake

Time for a fuel pump, but make sure chg. fuel filter and do a fuel pressure test. Thats the only sure way of knowing if its the pump is by the test.

May 31, 2009 • 1988 Lincoln Continental

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Car shakes when @ a complete stop

Sounds like you have a fuel problem, either supply or use.
check the fuel injectors first, maybe get them cleaned. this could be done with an additive or a visit to whomever changes your oil.
if not that, then the filters. but both of these are pretty simple to do.

if it persists, go to your mechanic and do a compression test, to see if you have a seal problem around your heads or your gaskets.

Dec 15, 2008 • 1989 Buick Regal

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The fuel filter is under the car between the gas tank and the engine.
I would check the fuel pump relay the next time it fails to start.

Anonymous Aug 01, 2013

Replaced the fuel pump relay and it still doing the same thing. Going to try and replace the fuel filter as soon as I can find it.

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Answer 2 · 6/14/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2008

SOURCE: 2001 olds alero

sounds like clogged injectors try run chevron techron injector cleaner for 8 bucks it got me out of the same mess b4

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 18, 2008

SOURCE: Car started bogging and dying

COIL PACTS GOING BAD OR LOCKOUT ON TRANSMISSION DISCONNECT IT AND SEE IF IT HELPS

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 27, 2009

SOURCE: car dies seconds after it starts

possible tps sensor or iac valve you can pull neg cable pull plug off iac pull it out clean iac reinstall if it runs thats ur problem

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: olds alero 2.4 idle fuel pressure

most likely idle air control sensor or low engine coolant I know sounds funny but IAC uses coolant to regulate idle. Idle air control valve or throttle body positioning sensor.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2001 alero won't start

relay switch for your starter(ignition)

Answer 3 · 6/14/2008 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 14, 2008

SOURCE: 2001 olds alero

sounds like clogged injectors try run chevron techron injector cleaner for 8 bucks it got me out of the same mess b4

Answer 4 · 10/18/2008 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 18, 2008

SOURCE: Car started bogging and dying

COIL PACTS GOING BAD OR LOCKOUT ON TRANSMISSION DISCONNECT IT AND SEE IF IT HELPS

Answer 5 · 1/27/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 27, 2009

SOURCE: car dies seconds after it starts

possible tps sensor or iac valve you can pull neg cable pull plug off iac pull it out clean iac reinstall if it runs thats ur problem

Answer 6 · 2/26/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: olds alero 2.4 idle fuel pressure

most likely idle air control sensor or low engine coolant I know sounds funny but IAC uses coolant to regulate idle. Idle air control valve or throttle body positioning sensor.

Answer 7 · 7/27/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 27, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 alero won't start

relay switch for your starter(ignition)

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1989 C2500 Silverado Chevy P/U starts intermittently, when it feels like it, purrs like a kitten when running, then quits after 5-10 minutes. Never know when it's going to start again. Have replaced

Big Linc will not start at all., but if I give it gas, she turns over with no problem and purr like a kitten. As soon as I take my foot off the gas it stalls right out. No check engine and it only has

Sometimes my 2000 mystique wont start unless i repedally pump on the gas pedal or spray the air intake with starting fluid. what causes this?

Can I use 87 gas rather than premium I see the manual reads Premium

When i start the landrover it purrs like a kitten but if i press the gas peddle it stalls out unless i pat it quickly and the same thing happens if i put it in gear and the last time i drove it i had to...

Engine cranks slowly and barely starts

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You have had this 1 before inported nz lx90 cressida with2L-TE 2.4 Desiel.No fuel at injectors while cranking but purrs like a kitten when you finally get it to start/run.Then soft kills then repeat

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