What are the effects of a bad fuel filter on a 2001 ford taurus se? Other than that my car drives fine it just turns off at a light frome time to time, it's a little shaky when it idles, and it sputters every now and then when I'm driving it.
2007-03-08 08:52:18 · 11 answers · asked by Just wondering... 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
most likely the IAC Idle air control valve. sometimes they can be removed and cleaned then put back on. if that does not work replace it
2007-03-08 09:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sundew 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the timing is off. It maybe possible you have a clogged fuel filter. Get the car in for a dianostic test. Don't rely on just one mechanic, unless you trust them. Most places with do this for under $100.
What type of gas are you using? It's better to go by manufacturer recommendations, which is almost always the highest grade. Maybe try a fuel cleaner that you can pour into your tank when you fill up next time before taking it into the mechanic and see if that helps.
Good Luck.
2007-03-08 09:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by R & R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 10:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel filters are designed to be changed every 30,000 miles, roughly, depending upon the vehicle. Furthermore, gas with an octane rating of 89 has lots more contaminants than gas with an octane rating of 93. Using higher octane gas also puts less stress on your engine. You can try a fuel injection cleaner, but it might also be time for new spark plugs, usually changed around every 60,000 miles.
2007-03-08 09:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sexy Ray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a premium tune-up and change the fuel filter on the car. The spark plugs could be very bad and causing most of the problems.
2007-03-08 09:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a bad fuel filter or maybe the fuel itself.
Bad or contaminated fuel, rust in the bottom of the tank or possibly dirt in the tank can also have the same effects.
2007-03-08 09:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by TDK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i answered this same question last week, find the EGR valve, take it out and give it a good cleaning, inside there is a little plunger that works back and forth, if it get hung up with carbon deposits it does what you described, and a good tune up would help a lot too ! go to the library and look at a Chilton's auto repair book to find the EGR,.
2007-03-08 12:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by greghemmert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I would have it tuned up, and have them check the fuel pump too, just to be on the safe side.
2007-03-08 08:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by dkiller88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a fuel filter or it could be it needs a good tune up
2007-03-08 08:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by michael g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuel filter or the injection check both
2007-03-08 09:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by karen_hayes31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋