Tag: fuel injection
23 Posts
Nov 08, 2018
This Cranky Hyundai Has a Plethora of Problems
Bad injectors could contribute to overall crankiness
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May 16, 2016
What -- or Who -- Is Stealing This Toyota's Fuel?
Anne's RAV 4 is getting lousy gas mileage. Could the fuel system be the culprit, or something more simple?
May 16, 2016
What -- or Who -- Is Stealing This Toyota's Fuel?
Anne's RAV 4 is getting lousy gas mileage. Could the fuel system be the culprit, or something more simple?
Feb 04, 2014
Today: What's Causing Low-Speed Sluggishness?
Al's Suburban has been sluggish at low speeds and his relative told him it was his catalytic converter. Can relatives be trusted when it comes to car repair? Tom and Ray have a lot to say about that topic (and they help him with his car problem too). Read it all, right here.
Mar 28, 2012
Today: Do Zip Ties Come Standard?
Dorothy's mechanic replaced her fuel-injector clips with zip ties and claims that this is a "standard practice". Can Tom and Ray set the record straight?
Nov 01, 2010
Today: Annette copes with a micromanaging husband.
My husband always gets mad because I immediately crank the ignition of our 2005 Honda Element. He tells me that I should wait a few seconds and listen for the fuel pump to fill. Is this true, or he is just...
Oct 01, 2000
White smoke from the tail pipe. Problem?
I have a brand spankin' new Nissan Maxima About three days ago it did the weirdest thing It started right up but immediately started making a weird noise And at the same time it blew thick plumes of white smoke...
Jul 01, 2000
Does an engine have to be adjusted when moving to a high altitude locale?
I have accepted a promotion with my company and have agreed to move to Denver I currently live in Columbus Ohio I drive a Honda Civic LX and was told that I would need my engine adjusted to deal with...
Sep 01, 1999
Is it true that you SHOULDN'T step on the gas while starting a fuel-injected car?
Can you please say something about fuel injection and the need for being careful NOT to step on the gas before starting up the car Why don't dealers impress this upon customers who buy fuel injected cars these days --...
