Questions tagged [gasoline]
Colloquial term for 'gasoline', a liquid petrochemical refined from crude oil and used in internal combustion engines as fuel.
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Smoother engine with lower octane
My manual says to run 91 or greater octane, so I've religiously run 93 octane Texaco gas. Recently I was low on gas and there were no gas stations around other than a 76 and they only had 91 octane ...
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Why gas build up in tank?
My car is building gas when I open the gas tank it releases the gas, I know all about purge system and I have tried different cap and also different vapor canister too but problem still insists, for ...
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Hybrid or petrol car in the given scenarios? [closed]
What kind of engine (or car in general) - hybrid or petrol - is more suitable (economically justified and less prone to damage and faults) when driving in the following scenarios:
Every day, very ...
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Petrol smell coming from vents and smoke from bonnet
I recently bought a Ford C-Max 05, and have found that when I am stopped in traffic a strong smell of petrol or oil comes through the air vents and there is white smoke coming from the bonnet. Does ...
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Briggs and Stratton yard machine mower
My 2yr old mower puts too much gas in the carburetor . It fills up behind the air filter. not safe ...
DO you have a reason why it might do this ?
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If a car has to spend long periods without being driven, is a diesel or gasoline engine a better choice?
I have to buy a car for a vacation home. The car will spend long periods (up to 4 months at a time) without being driven. I have heard anecdotally that it is bad for diesel fuel to sit in an engine ...
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E10 petrol safety
I sometimes visit Finland taking my car, though I am not living there. There's a kind of petrol marked E10.
Somewhere I've read that this kind of petrol can be harmful for some kind of cars (for the ...
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My truck won't start when the weather gets warmer
I checked this post, but it doesn't seem to indicate much regarding my issue:
weather causing power loss
But I have the following vehicle: Ford Ranger, 2003, 4.0 SOHC Engine
Often when the weather ...
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What is the difference between old engine oil and old gasoline and how it affects a car
This happened in the mid 1990s and something made me think of it right now.
A family friend ran out of gas 3 blocks from his house. I think he was driving an early 1970s car (if that matters). He ...
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High or low octane and mileage? [duplicate]
I understand that you want to use the octane that your car calls for.
Higher octane cost more at the pump. Ethanol aside, are there instances in climate or the terrain where a shift in octane level ...
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Does the mileage indicate the quality of the gas?
I've been getting gas for my 2010 Ford Taurus at Get-go and always was able to get a full tank. The front panel indicated 420 miles left to empty
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But now for a couple of months, I wasn't ...
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How does EVAP interact with a vehicle?
I have an EVAP system (mandated by California) on my Yamaha FZ-07, but only a minimal idea of how it works.
First of all, it looks like my fuel tank has a separate "breather" hose separate from any ...
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Engine shuts off when gear is put in neutral
I had some problems today. I was driving my VW Fox 1.4 gasoline for about 15 minutes and then, when I had to stop at the speed bump, battery and oil lights came on the dashboard, also it looked like ...
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Mazda Demio fuel gauge not working
Everytime I fill up it runs out quite quickly and I’ve just recently tried to fill up again and the reading hasn’t moved at all... help me?
it’s a Mazda demio 2010 I haven’t had it for very long but ...
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Reverse gas in dashboard
I was visiting Honda service for my TAKATA airbag recall three days ago. After I visit, I see my gas dashboard acting weird three days in a row.
For example, for Honda Civic there are about 20 dots ...
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How does the pump know the tank is full? [duplicate]
Question has been bothering me a while.
When putting fuel at any gas station, when the tank is almost full, the pump just stops and makes a 'THUNK' noise.
I was wondering... how the hell does the ...
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2008 Chrysler Town & Country Gas Leak
I have a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country that emits a very strong gas (not exhaust) smell through the vents when the fan is running. This is true regardless of heat, ac, or just air. The smell only ...
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2003 Chevy Cavalier: Why does acceleration sometimes stop working properly?
Sometimes when I'm driving, when i press gently on the gas pedal [like you should be doing] the acceleration doesn't work at all, and when i press down on it harder it works and revs violently, and ...
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VW FOX 2005 Engine goes off at idle
I have 2005 Volkswagen Fox 1.4 liter petrol engine. Around a month ago I started to notice strange thing. When I switch from 1 to 2 or from 2 to 3 gear the engine starts to stutter(This happens at ...
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Mystery White / Gray Dust on Motorcycle Gas Cap
This is pretty bizarre. I thought I knew a whole lot about fuel tanks, but this one has me stumped. I'm working on a 2003 Suzuki SV1000S motorcycle. Vehicle has fuel injection. The vehicle was ...
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Did I damage my two-cycle engine by running it without oil?
I wanted to clean out the carburetter of my 8 hp outboard. The mechanic advised strong Seafoam mix, so I used 1 gallon of gas with 16 ounces of Seafoam. But I forgot to put any two cycle or oil in ...
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Gas filled my engine
I'm a little puzzled on my 33 I have a 302 ( stroker 363 )) Dart block with brodex heads with a small blower. after blowing up my power glide I pulled the engine and just now reinstalled it. after ...
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Recommended fuel for Honda Fit Sport 2008
I recently bought a Honda Fit 2008, and I want to know what is the recommended fuel for my car?
In my country the gas stations sell "Regular" and "Superior" gasoline.
The Owners Manual recommends to ...
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1990 Passat won't start second time
I have 1990 VW passat B3 1.6 liter 53 kw gasoline, single point injection.
I had some problems with starting ignition. Also Engine would stop working when I pressed on gas or spontaneously after few ...
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Super 95 E10 vs Super 98?
Can i use Petrol: Super 95 E10 in my car? I basically use Super 98 on my car but the price is very expensive now 1.50 Euro cent. Where as Super 95 E10 is 1.20 Euro cent.
My car manual says i can use ...
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Motorcycle Gas Pump Auto Shut-Off
Are the automatic shut-off systems at gas stations compatible with motorcycle gas tanks?
Specifically, the 2017 Honda Rebel 500, which is a cruiser with a 2.96 gallon gas tank.
Here is a video of a ...
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2014 Ford Taurus, digital fuel indicator is out of norm, then check engine light came up
My car at a full tank of gas usually have an estimate milage per the fuel indicator of 425 miles. Recently, when I filled up my tank I noticed it went down to 380 miles. Then weeks later my check ...
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Can I fill my gas tank with E30 without any problems?
Can I fill my gas tank with E30? I notice others with my car doing it but I want to make sure before I do that.
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What fuel type is more explosive?
I think it's one of the most popular things in action films: Cars exploding.
In reality, a car explodes very rarely, even when it gets shot. However, what fuel type tends to explode more?
Diesel
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Problem with float height on a Honda CB400T
I might have a problem with the float height on my CB400T from '78.
It seems to be running rough at a constant speed, however when i accelerate it'll go away until constant speed again. It's like ...
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How does fuel stabilizer work chemically?
I frequently use fuel stabilizer in my lawn tractors when storing them over winter, and have found it actually fairly effective. I have also remarked that I am able to store gas much longer and have ...
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Hands still smell like gasoline after multiple washings, it is safe to handle food?
I have been reparing my weed wacker, so I have the gasoline/oil mixture on my hands. I have washed them twice with hand soap, once with orange soap scrub, once with dish soap, once with hand ...
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Why does "i" stand for petrol?
As illustrated by this list of car engine names by manufacturer, car manufacturers like to give the petrol and diesel variants of their engines often confusing names.
The least confusing of these ...
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What is the Capacity of Gas Station Pumps After the Fuel Mixing Point?
I ride a vehicle with a small fuel capacity - my typical fill-up is about 3 quarts. What I want to know is if I'm filling up at a pump that has one hose for all grades do I get the grade I select, or ...
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Is it necessary to turn off the engine while refuelling?
At petrol stations in Australia, there are always several signs that say "Turn off engine while refuelling" (or something of the sorts). Is this necessary to do, and why, or is just something that is ...
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Fiat Palio 1.2 injector failure
I have a fiat palio 1.2 2003 model,
Recently the fuel injector warning light came on the dashboard and its went off some times. The vehicle runs smooth with some lag in the power especially when I ...
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Diesel or gasoline engine for short trips? [closed]
I have often heard that diesels are preferred for longer trips and gasoline engines for shorter trips. The reason is probably cost: diesel engine costs more, but the running costs are somewhat lower ...
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Catalyst Temperature
Please refer to Catalyst Temperature PIDs (mode 01 pids 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F) for the following questions - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OBD-II_PIDs#Mode_01
Q1. Is there a thumb rule that the catalyst ...
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Will 93 octane fuel burn completely in an 87 octane engine?
This is a little more specific than the "wrong fuel" question: I'm looking for the long term impact of using a higher-octane fuel in an engine designed for lower octane fuel. Not quite diesel in a gas ...
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What is gasoline used for in an engine? [closed]
I know gasoline is used for heating the air particles, but is that all it's used for? I'm new to this stuff and now I'm learning some of the energy is used for transporting the gas into the combustion ...
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Why is such a high energy density needed for a ICE? [closed]
What is the purpose of having a gas with such a high energy density? Couldn't we use more available gases with less density?
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How much can sub-optimal octane affect fuel economy? [duplicate]
Pick any production car that is factory-tuned for high octane fuel.
We know that on lower-octane fuel it has to retard timing to avoid knocking. In effect, it has to run at a lower compression ratio....
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2011 Chevy Malibu ltz gas intake issues with check engine light
The Check Engine Light came on and diagnosis came back. It has to do with the gas tank intake, it does not want to take gas when refilling the tank. It takes some then quits. It take 30 minutes or ...
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Worried I put in wrong grade of gas
I selected the wrong grade of gas, but then I quickly pushed the correct button on the pump. Does it change after it starts?
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Does petrol gradually get a higher octane rating with evaporation over time?
One thing that is keeping me busy, is that my car seems to react different after I have filled up at the petrol station. I fill it up with 95RON. It seems to be a little more aggressive, but it sounds ...
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CEL comes on when using fuel with ethanol
I have 3 Ford vehicles: a 2001 Taurus, a 2006 Taurus, and a 2008 Explorer. All of them have V6 engines. The check engine light for all 3 comes on at times.
If I use gasoline without ethanol, the CEL ...
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Why is my 1993 Cadillac Deville acting like it's out of gas when the gauge says it still has fuel?
I have a 1993 Deville. I put gas in it until it flows out. My fuel data system will say it's full, but then when it reads 15 gallons, the car acts likes it's out of gas. What's wrong?
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How long will gas stay fresh in a five gallon plastic container
How long will a 5 gallon plastic containers of fuel stay fresh?
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Can I use unleaded gas in when premium is required if it's an older model?
I have an old 96 Lincoln Continental can I put super unleaded in it if it says it takes premium?
FYI the previous owner put regular unleaded in it for about six months before hand.
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Sputtering at low rpm and massive loss of power, sudden onset and persistent
Vehicle:
1994 Nissan Sentra
GA16DE engine
4-speed automatic transmission
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Recent Work (3 months ago):
spark plugs
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distributor rotor
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