I purchased it 3 weeks ago. 107K mile, very clean (motor wise) Last week i got in it and it wouldn't start. It sputtered, but wouldn't start. my dad said it sounded like it had bad gas, so (it was nearly empty) i put some Heet in it and filled it up at a different station. It did it again today, wouldn't start, then wouldn't stay running. Any ideas on what it could be?
2007-01-30 06:04:16 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Change the fuel filter. this is the most common cause of the problem you described. if this does not fix have the fuel pump tested, the second most common cause.
2007-01-30 06:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Sundew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are 100 different things that could cause that...sense you ruled out bad fuel maybe a new fuel filter is in order...the filter can get clogged and not enough gas gets to the engine causing it to run rough and stall out...fuel filters don't run more then 20 bucks
2007-01-30 06:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by peej 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel filter is clogged, replace it. That happens when you let the tank get lower than 1/4 tank all the crud gets into the filter.
2007-01-30 06:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by The Druid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the fuel filters & confirm you are getting a blue-white spark, not yellow-orange at the end of the plug wires.
2007-01-30 06:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a vacuum leak at the fuel pressure regulator.
2007-01-30 06:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your car actually started but wouldnt stay running it could be a defective battery or you have a faulty alternator or other problem with your charging system.
2007-01-30 06:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the fuel pressure could be the pump going bad, or even a poss. shorted injector.
2007-01-30 12:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by sinderella1785 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a # of problems that it could be [ pump week / inject er`s / relay etc. ] take to shop is the best bet
2007-01-30 06:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might have to be re-programmed by the dealer?
2016-03-29 10:00:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋