I recently bought my son a 89 s10 blazer, and since he has had it, the oil pressure fluxuates really badly. and today he changed the fuel filter because the car putters alot. After when he got the fuel filter changed and went about 5 miles, and the vehicle started puttering worse, and he could not go over 54 mph's, no mater how hard he pushed on the gas. The car had a burning gas smell to it too. Please help, we would appretiate all answers
2007-12-28 13:34:40 · 6 answers · asked by Angel C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what engine? oil sending units are common for oil gauge movement...changed a bunch. how many miles on truck....most of the time on high mileage vehicles, if fuel filter is neglected,seems like when a new filter is installed(old one usually plugged)the fuel pump has a coronary ! have fuel pressure checked..... p.s. a plugged converter will put off a rotten egg smell...good luck
2007-12-28 14:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by hurchelfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catalytic converter
Fuel pump
I really think it is the catalytic converter.
Not sure about the oil pressure, it may be the sender or a bad wire at the sender but may be something more serious with the engine.
2007-12-28 23:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by Airmech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the fuel injectors , try using fuel injector cleaner for it . It might need a tune up also (sparkplugs , wires etc.) since it's a older vehicle.
2007-12-28 21:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the fuel pressure checked and check the catalytic converter for being restricted>
2007-12-28 22:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use injector cleaners or take it to a shop to get a fuel system treatment.also have them look for leaks in the fuel system.
2007-12-28 21:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by billy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it might be an oxygen sensor when they go you usally lose power.
2007-12-28 21:40:50 · answer #6 · answered by Amy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋