Here's the deal, when I start the car it'll drive fine for a few miles then it'll start acting like it's running out of gas. I'll try to press the gas and the slightest touch of the throttle will make it bog down, eventually it'll just die and won't start back up unless it's sat for a little bit. My best guess is something with the fuel system (Fuel pump, injectors, etc.) Idk? Any help would be appreciated. Oh yeah and I replaced the fuel filter first of all and it didn't fix anything.

 

Would check , fuel pump (pressure) first off .

 

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Alright cool, Now I just need to know how to do that? lol

 

you can use a fuel psi tester , put it on the fuel rail check valve after youve warmed her up , i would check it right after starting it , then check it after it stalles out or starts messing up . see if theres a diff in pressure . might be able to youse a tire psi gauge not sure though , maby someone else could chime in on that .

 

id say your fuel sock is getting clogged with shit int he tank or your cat is fucked and getting clogged up

 

if its not that, just check the torque converter. when you say bogs down, does it feel like your towing a shitload of boats behind you?

 

You can monitor all that stuff through the OBD diagnostic port under the dash. If you have the tools to do it, it is a lot easier. if this thing starts kicking your ass, PM me and we can get to the bottom of it.

Brian
EFI-Unlimited

 

By bogging down I mean I'll press the gas and it just want's to die, If I don't let off it'll shut down completely. I've been wanting to take it to advance auto for the diagnostic but i'm afraid of breaking down on the way, So i'm just trying to see what I can do myself to figure it out. also anymore input on using a tire pressure guage for fuel pressure?

 

But if you let off the gas and put it into neuteral it continues running?



If so, then it sounds like you have a lean condition. i.e. you're sucking lots of air, but the motor is not compensating by dumping more fuel. This could be related to a lot of different things. 1) fuel sock in the tank clogged, 2) Fuel pump not working properly, 3) fuel injectors clogged, 4) fuel line blockage of some sort, 5) fuel pressure regulator not working properly, 6) computer not working properly.

I would invest in a decent fuel pressure gauge and hook it up to the fuel rail. Then find out what is going on when it happens.


A tire pressure gauge MIGHT work, but it'll also make a MESS under the hood and all over your engine. a very FLAMABLE mess. Just invest in a fuel pressure gauge and hook it up.