Backfire Questions
- Bogs down problem
- I have a 1995 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 with 176000 miles it gets warm and it feels like there is a restriction in the motor. It seems ...
- Asked by g_chal69 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Oldsmobile Other problem
- I bought a 99 bravada about 1-1/2 yr. ago...nothing but 1 problem after another continously...i just tried to change all spark plugs and ...
- Asked by robertson211 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 GMC Other problem
- I have a 1995 GMC k1500 extended cab 4 x 4 with a 350 (5.7 litre) TBI with 190,000 miles. On very humid or cold days when I first start the ...
- Asked by Slick82 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Rough running tacoma problem
- I have a 1996 Toyota Tacome V6, 3.6? maybe the only one they put in that year, 5 speed extended cab 4X4 SR5 with 42000 miles. The truck just...
- Asked by twp0 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1994 GMC C1500 problem
- I recently changed exhaust manifold, spark plugs and plugwires. Now my truck backfires when reved up, and driving very slugish and studders ...
- Asked by jackcan73 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1983 Jeep CJ7 problem
- A couple thousand miles since the rebuild, the engine will be running fine and then suddenly starts idling rough, doesn't want to rev above ...
- Asked by 83CJ7 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Ignition problem, no spark!! help!! problem
- I have a DOHC 97 neon, and it was backfiring when i accelerate and bogging bad..so i changed the plugs...seemed like it got better but now ...
- Asked by killakdc5 about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- Won't fire at dtc problem
- 1996 Ford Contour 80,000 miles driving down the highway car backfired & dyed.Anti-freeze in the oil sump noted & unable to do a ...
- Asked by Wally5 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Car sputtering and backfiring problem
- Hello, I have a 2004 Pontiac GTO w/5.7 & automatic over the winter I had a bunch of work done to the car performance wise like a bigger...
- Asked by DHOOD about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Cutting out problem problem
- I have an 88 cutlass ciera 2.5 4 cyl. engine. all the spark plugs and wires are new, the oxegyn sensor is new and ive put sea foam in the ...
- Asked by jb651 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1997 Chevrolet Suburban problem
- 97 Suburban K1500 5.7L 120K: About 40% of the time, it starts sluggishly as though it is not getting enough fuel. Once started, it seems ...
- Asked by mmacarthur about 5 years ago - 4 Answers
- Engine backfires above 1800 rpm's problem
- I have a 1994 SS S-10 with a 4.3L Vortec with CPI and mild performance upgrades. First a little background; I started having trouble last ...
- Asked by dr_smith01 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1988 Chevrolet Beretta problem
- 1988 Chevy Beretta 2.8L with 150,000 mi. No power to accelerate and poor fuel consumption. I have removed the catalytic. I have changed ...
- Asked by Backyard_Mech about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1987 Cadillac Deville problem
- The motor was replaced a year or so ago, with a Jasper, and only has a little over 30,000 miles on it. The car ran out of gas or very, very...
- Asked by Wayne Shingleton about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1991 Dodge Dakota problem
- I have a 91 Dodge Dakota 4 cylinder with 88000 miles on it. It starts fine and idles but as soon as you press the accelerator it stalls out...
- Asked by jneikirk about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Now power problem
- I have a Mazda b2600 1989 we have replaced the fuel pump, ox sensor new spark plugs air flow , done just about every thing new in the fuel...
- Asked by williesandy about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Dodge Caravan problem
- 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan V6, Mileage 190,000. Bought in 1998, it has had 3 new transmissions, two new mufflers, new ABS pump, and lots of ...
- Asked by scooperz4488 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Re:idiling problems problem
- I have a 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 5 sp,4 cylinder ,2wd truck.It has approximately 160,000 miles on the O.D. The situation is this: ...
- Asked by Tazkelleyc about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Stalling problem
- 92 Dodge 350 Cargo Van V8 Car Starts & runs fine. Sometimes when approaching a light and I pick my foor off the accelerator the ...
- Asked by RonLg about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1966 Dodge Truck problem
- My 1966 D300 has started sputtering, backfiring and occasionally stalling out...this happens mostly in the first 15 minutes or so after I ...
- Asked by Selfbuilt about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1996 Ford Windstar problem
- I have a 1996 ford windstar.it has 188,000 on it.sometimes you hit the gas and it hesitates (you can have it to the floor) and it barely ...
- Asked by jbone922 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- O/d and cruise control problem
- I have a 93 dodge dakota 5.2 v8 automatic. the overdrive used to work most of the time, and only occasionally not. At the same time the ...
- Asked by jhren123 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1995 Pontiac Sunfire problem
- I have a 95 Pontiac sunfire and I am not sure of the mileage. It is a 2.2. I tried to start it but it backfired, and I think It may have ...
- Asked by joeylp_75 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1994 Chevrolet S-10 problem
- I have a 1994 S10 4.3 vin Z TBI started missfiring going down the road and then backfiring thtough the throttle body and exhaust then died, ...
- Asked by shoobydoup about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Ford F-150 problem
- I have a 92 ford f-150 300 straight 6 5 speed manual it runs good but for some reason it keeps cutting out and im not sure what would be ...
- Asked by deerhunter1 about 5 years ago - 13 Answers
- 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier problem
- I have a 93 chevy cavalier with 167656 miles on it and its a 4 cylinder it runs but when you go to drive it or put it into gear it sometimes...
- Asked by deerhunter1 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1995 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- 1995 Pontiac Grand Am - 120,000 plus miles - 4 cyl Quad 4 DOHC Car will not go any faster than 25-30 mph - Sputters/backfires but not ...
- Asked by sophiesdaddy about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Jeep Laredo problem
- Hi guys, Im so happy to have come across your site because my car needs some real help. So heres the deal, at first my car would stall out ...
- Asked by tellstrom about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Please help if it works i will make a dotation big problem
- I have a 1990 poniac grad am 4 cylender 2.5 157,ooo miles on it a standerd car my question is it wont start for a while the motor would ...
- Asked by brisky31 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- 1992 pontiac grand am ,2.3 quad 4 sohc hard to start when engine is cold,mileage is approx.85000 miles.this all started back in january when...
- Asked by robovic1 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Stalling and backfires problem
- I have a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. it is hard to start sometimes and when i get it started it will die on me even going down the road. than ...
- Asked by monklee about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Sputter, loss of power and backfire problem
- 1994 Deville 4.9 159000 miles. I originally thought I got a bad tank of gas, because I started having this problem right after a recent fill...
- Asked by jinnis about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1991 Ford Expedition problem
- I have a 1991 Ford Explorer – automatic transmission, 6 cylinder engine, in mint condition with only 90,000 kilometers (60,000 miles). It...
- Asked by wilsok about 5 years ago - 8 Answers
- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban problem
- 1999, 5.7 Ltr, 133437mi. The vehicle will only start after several attempts. I have replaced the spark plugs, rotor, cap, fuel pump,fuel ...
- Asked by jonrea about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1990 Ford F-150 problem
- I have a student in my class who is having trouble with his truck. The problem is a very rough running engine below 2000 RPM. Anytime the ...
- Asked by joegabardi about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Engine problem problem
- 96 chevy full size van 250,000 miles,350 engine I have had this problem for a few months. Van won't accelerate ...
- Asked by mirkin about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Cold air intake problem
- After installing cold air intake my truck started hesitating, like a backfire without backfire. S-10 1998 4cyl 70,000 miles
- Asked by gener about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Dodge Ram problem
- Okay.....My 95 Dodge 1500 V8 Magnum, 5.2 ltr automatic backfires everytime it shifts into 2nd gear. It also sputters at 60 mph if holding ...
- Asked by jimmysgal about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban problem
- I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban 5.7 "R" and am having a problem. The vehicle will not start. I have checked the spark, timing ...
- Asked by poconocar about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne problem
- I have a 1996 chevy cheyenne C1500 with a 4.3L engine with 93,000 miles. I was driving and the check engine light came on and minutes later ...
- Asked by russman about 5 years ago - 7 Answers
- Starting and off-idle problems problem
- I have an '89 Honda CRX Si with approx 140,000 miles on it. Roughly three weeks ago I had the distributor replaced due to the bearings going...
- Asked by court76wi about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1998 Volkswagen Other problem
- Has roughly 125000 miles on it , worked fine for about a month after i bought it , then fifth gear went out and now i only have 4 gears ...
- Asked by highfly about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1980 Dodge Truck problem
- 1980 DODGE RAM D-50 2.6 LTR 5 SPD 130,000 TRUCK STARTS AND IDLES FINE ... WHEN I ACCELLERATE IT BACKFIRES AND SPUTTERS IT CONTINUES TO ...
- Asked by luckiecowgirl about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- 1987 Toyota Pickup problem
- I have a 1987 pickup, 22R with 106000. Engine starts easy, runs fine when accelerating. At idle it is rough ("lopes?"), lots of ...
- Asked by Jeffsnroa about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Cadillac Deville problem
- My 1997 Deville has 96,000 miles. Automatic transmission and the Northstar engine. I have a problem that has stumped the best Cadillac ...
- Asked by dan guider about 5 years ago - 4 Answers
- Please help and as soon as i can i will donate... problem
- Pontiac Grand AM, 1994, 205,241ml, 2.3liter,... ok one day i came home just to leave promptly when i got back in to go it would not start. ...
- Asked by brokecargirl21 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier problem
- I have a 1991 Chevy Cavalier RS it's a 3.1 stick. That i had traded a camper for and it stoped running after the thired day and we have been...
- Asked by burnout kidd about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 99 grand am p0300 random/multiple cylinder misfire detected problem
- Hi i am having an issue with my 99 Grand Am. It has a 3.4L V6 3400 engine, with approx. 87k Miles. Here is information on what we've ...
- Asked by schicherchia about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Lack of power and poor fuel consumption problem
- Crown Victoria LX'93 4,6L (286 (?) cid), mileage near 92000. Done: fuel pressure checked (ok), injectors clean and Ok, adequate ...
- Asked by Maxxs about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Car just stalls... problem
- I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT V6 3.8Liter. Yesterday my gas tank was a little below so I go to put regular unleaded gas into it. I ...
- Asked by misterwood88 about 5 years ago - 6 Answers
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