I changed the fuel filter because i had to pump the gas in the mourning to start it and now its having trouble staying started and sometimes I try to pump the gas when it is going to keep it from dying and it does not seam to get the gas so it dies.
2006-12-16 10:02:35 · 9 answers · asked by marygold2012 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a Lincoln Continental Signature series 1989 fuel injected
2006-12-16 11:08:31 · update #1
It's hard to say without any info as far as year, make, model. With the little bit of info given, I would check to make sure the filter was installed in the proper "flow" direction. Joe Cuccia, ASE Certified Tech.
2006-12-16 11:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by joe c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the record when posting for car help please be sure to post year, make, and model. This makes a large difference in what types of systems your car may have for example a mechanical fuel pump or an electric fuel pump.
Anyway the first thing I would do is reexamine the fuel filter and make sure it is installed in the correctly. Depending upon the filter some of them are very easily installed backwards and this will restrict the flow of fuel to your engine causing it to stall. If the filter has a arrows on it be sure the arrow is pointing away from the gas tank and towards the engine.
2006-12-16 10:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is not the fuel filter. Maybe it is the fuel line. Funny thing about fuel lines is that the sediment will settle to the bottom of the line while the car is off and then when the fuel starts pushing through the sediment will rise. Sometimes it will bind together and cause a blokage which will make your car stall. Then when you turn of the car the sediment will settle and the cycle will start all over again.
Try running a new fuel line. That might help. Also, they have these fuel additives you can buy at auto parts stores. Sometimes you can buy an additive that "cleans" your fuel. Basically, it disolves the sediment that floats around in your fuel lines and then it is burned off when it combusts in the pistons. The additive is not very expensive--$6-10 I think.
Good luck!
2006-12-16 10:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by Misty B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention the year or model of your vehicle, but it could be a failing fuel pump. But then again, it might not have anything to do with your fuel at all.
Have a reputable mechanic do a diagnostics on you car to find out if any trouble codes are stored. It may be a timing, ignition, air, spark, injector, or other type issues. At the very least, a diagnostic evaluation might keep you from nickeling and diming yourself to the poor house.
2006-12-16 10:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to replace the fuel pump.
2006-12-16 11:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the filter design to work in one direction (flow) only?
Look for an arrow molded in the filter body showing the direction of flow, making sure it goes TO the carb/injector.
2006-12-16 10:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe something is wrong with the fuel pump.
2006-12-16 10:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by morequestions 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you get the filter on right?also you might have gotten some dirt washed up into the injectors.
2006-12-16 14:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly duh, the examine engine gentle is on! you want to have it scanned to get the code, and then you'll understand what to do. will be a cam or crank sensor, idle air administration valve, and so on.
2016-10-18 09:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋