PT Cruiser - wont start

2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
4 CYL • MANUAL
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ALICE
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My PT cruiser ran out of gas, added gas but now it wont start. Will not start with a push start or with starter fluid.
May 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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In tank fuel pumps are cooled and lubricated by the fuel in the tank. When you run a car out of gas, it pumps a lot of air through the pump which overheats it and causes some severe wear and many times, failure when they cool off. You will need to use a fuel pressure gauge to verify this but is sounds like you need a fuel pump
Dec 20, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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FIXITMR
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check for spark at plugs.
Dec 20, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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