Backfire Questions

Plug problems problem

I have a 1999 Eclipse auto transmission, 127251 miles 2.0 DOHC The problem: I replaced the plugs in Dec 2006 again 3 weeks ago and again ...

Asked by duckie69 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Dodge Dakota problem

I have a 5.2L 5 speed 4WD w/AC Dakota, mileage 87000. While driving at normal highway speeds the vehicle acts as if someone turned the ...

Asked by niteride13 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1987 Chevrolet Blazer problem

I just bought a 1987 S10 Blazer 4x4 with a 2.8 engine, automatic tranny. The truck will be running along fine until it hits O/D and the ...

Asked by kboundary about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1993 Pontiac Bonneville problem

1993 Pontiac Bonneville with over 100K miles. Recently experienced erratic engine problems. Engine seems to lag and stall. Start up later...

Asked by mike_the_fireman about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1992 Chevrolet Camaro problem

I just recently bought an automatic 1992 camaro 5.0L vin e with 187,000 miles. when my dad first brought it, it ran, but with little power. ...

Asked by victorf721 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Backfire on decel problem

'82 Chevy K-blazer 350cid v8 4speed manual trans. 100k miles Mods: headers/duel exhaust/MSD ignition/edelbrock intake-nonEGR Problem: ...

Asked by 82blzrman about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1992 Chevrolet Suburban problem

Recently bought a 92 suburban and it ran great for about a week, then going down interstate 70 mi/hr started backfireing and slowing down, i...

Asked by jandsterry about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

2002 Ford Mustang problem

GT Mustang V8 automatic, 67,000 miles, used as daily (only) car. A few months ago when starting car, it was hard to start then backfired, ...

Asked by MustangP about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1991 Ford Ranger problem

Is there a way to see if the timing chain on my 1991 Ford Ranger 4.0 OHV has jumped time? The truck died coming off the interstate, no codes...

Asked by 1nisam1 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1962 Mazda 626 problem

1993 Mazda 626 w/2.0l 4 cyl. & manuel transmission. 170000 miles. Car dies while driving but will restart within minutes. Had the ...

Asked by Exsquid about 5 years ago - 6 Answers

Sluggish acceleration/back fire problem

My beloved 91 Chevy Cavalier has 180k miles and lately when I step on the gas it bogs down & will occasionally backfire. I can hold the ...

Asked by MamaTaz about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Totally frustraded...cant afford a mechanic...need timing he problem

How do i find out the timing on a 1988 cheverolet c1500 4.3l v6?the motor i was told was pulled from a 1987 s-10.the distributor came with ...

Asked by z85man about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Missing at low and high rpm problem

Ford Windstar 1996 3.8L automatic transmission 140,000 miles. Engine just started idling rough and unsteady. It wants to stall. Runs smooth ...

Asked by bruckoii about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Car jefks when taking off problem

We have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4 wtihe 140,000 miles. When you take off from a start it will jerk, it feels like it is running out of gas but ...

Asked by Nona Johnson about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Sluggish acceleration; rough idle problem

1998 Chevy Cavalier, 117,000 miles, 2.2, My problem is this: When cold, the car works pretty good. It used to take awhile for engine ...

Asked by tracey0508 about 5 years ago - 7 Answers

1997 Chevrolet Lumina problem

I have a 97 chevy lumina that will run great when its cold but as soon as it starts warming up it runs horrible. if you feather on the gas ...

Asked by Rodrigo about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Pontiac Sunfire problem

I have a 98 sunfire gt,2.4l ,150 000kms this is is the worst car i ever ownd .3 weeks ago the car started to idle a little funnie almost ...

Asked by lunarlander about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Strange noises problem

I have a 1995 Ford Mustang GT automatic 169,000 miles. On the way home last week, the car overheated and stopped on the freeway and would ...

Asked by rawdawg89 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

No power now problem

I have a `98 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 w/automatic transmission; it has 108270 miles on it. It was idling very sporadic but ran at high speeds ...

Asked by 1960's about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Idles fine but in gear shuts off problem

73 plymouth satellite 318 2bbl carter all stock Ok got my carb cleaned and put back on. I thought I was having a tunning issue but its way...

Asked by 73satelliet about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1991 Pontiac Sunbird problem

My car has a very slow acceleration problem. You could step on the gas and it doesn't go until you stomp on the gas. Then it goes very ...

Asked by randr69 about 5 years ago - 6 Answers

Craburator backfire problem

I have a 71 chevelle malibu with a 350ci. i have a 4 barrel edelbrock 650 carburator on it. its starts fine. it idles fine. when i try to ...

Asked by maek510 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Car wont start problem

I have a 1993 camaro 5.7 I also have the actual 1993 camaro chevy manual I followed it step by step first I checked spark I have that ...

Asked by kirbster269 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1985 Ford Windstar problem

I love my van, don't ask me to burn it! i have installed a factory specs carb. and new battery. i have 3 questions.: even with new bat. ...

Asked by victors about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1995 Chevrolet Camaro problem

I have a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro with 90,000 original miles. It has a 3.4 v-6. I noticed when I am on the highway and the transmission has ...

Asked by mowerman about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

1992 Dodge Stealth problem

Why does your 1992 twin turbo dodge stealth backfire after engine is warmed up?

Asked by tccloud about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Engine cuts in and out while running problem

I have a 1987 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 w/a new 5.7 litre v-8. my problem is when it is at idle everything is fine but when i start driving it and ...

Asked by macdaddy2007 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Backfire and won't respond to gas pedal problem

My 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L. 90K miles began cutting out after about ten minutes on the highway after filling up on the way to work. ...

Asked by gcleehusker about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

1931 Plymouth Other problem

I installed a new pickup coil. I had to loosen the distributor and turn it to get to the screws on the back to remove the pickup coil. after...

Asked by duster73 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Chevrolet S-10 problem

When my truck gets hot and I turn it off it will not even turn over for at least 30 or 40 minutes and when it is running it sputters and ...

Asked by dmiracle about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Hard starting, cranks ok problem

Hello I have a 1999 GMC AWD Safari with 124000 miles. I have no codes, hard or soft. After car sits overnight I have to crank it ...

Asked by alternator1 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1993 Ford Ranger problem

My 1993 3.0L auto 4x4 ranger cuts out and backfires when you put the gas pedel on the floor. If you don't let up truck will cut off. I have ...

Asked by fordforlife about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

1986 Chrysler 5th Avenue problem

I have a 1986 Chrysler 5th avenue with 74000 miles 318 engine I filled up and went 6 miles it started to pop backfire. I changed the gas ...

Asked by mpzbest about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Escort – engine & tach problems problem

I have a 1989 Ford Escort with a 1.9 liter EFI engine with 97,000 miles on it. The timing belt was replaced a couple of years ago. I’ve ...

Asked by helpmefixit about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1979 Suzuki Other problem

I'm trying to figure out why it backfires mostly when im slowing down while in gear it also doesn't run real smooth when it is cold if you ...

Asked by jw9442 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Nissan 240SX problem

2000 Nissan Quest V6 127,000 miles If a timing belt breaks, is it necessary to replace the engine?

Asked by mbcrui about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Dodge Intrepid problem

2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L V6. Dual Overhead Cam. Mileage - not at hand its my boyfriend's car. The car has these problems so far: Blowing oil...

Asked by mizzundastood05 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Ignition / backfiring problem

1986 Mercury Lynx, 94000kms, auto, carburated, front wheel drive. new plugs & distributor 1 year old, rebuilt transmission 1yr old. ...

Asked by sbrand about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Carburetor problem problem

Hi....my carburetor continues to have fuel run through it even when its turned off. If i dont pull the fuel line off, it fills the cylinders...

Asked by stu galvin about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

1995 Mercury Cougar problem

I have a cougar that is very difficult to start when it's cold, It also backfires even while driving slow. When I get the car started it ...

Asked by jon8891 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Dodge dakota backfiring problem

My 2002 dodge dakota 4x4 sport has 80.000 km. it is missing and running rough. it is back firing and very hard on fuel.just had tune-up at ...

Asked by shilo11 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1987 Pontiac Grand Am problem

I have a 1987 Pontiac Grand Am LE. Mileage: about 15000. Motor is a V6 3.0 bored out .40 over. I bought this car from family cause the V6 in...

Asked by TbDk about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2001 Chevrolet Impala problem

2001 Chevy Impala 67,000 miles.Started using water this past winter.I was hoping to wait until spring to repair,and in the meantime I would ...

Asked by rkarrjr about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1999 Audi Other problem

When i give it gas it backfiring and jerking the car. when i start off from a stop the driveshaft is hitting the bottom of the car.The abs...

Asked by teddyt about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1993 Chevrolet Corsica problem

Bout 152000 miles on it came out to start it turned it over and it dies with a long zoom sound to it. tried to start it again gave it ...

Asked by IGotProblems about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Jeep Cherokee problem

Problem: My 1999 jeep cherokee sport (94,000 mi, 4.0L - 6) starts fine every time. After 15-20 seconds it starts missing. If you put it ...

Asked by asanctuary1961 about 5 years ago - 6 Answers

Misfire at speed problem

2000 F150 4WD, Automatic, 5.4 V8. 120K miles. Spararically, when the engine is warm, the truck starts to miss and backfire through the ...

Asked by jsh35601 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Backfiring and sputtering problem

I have an 2001 Saleen S-281. The past few months occasionally when you start it it won't turn over. Then it will backfire and start just ...

Asked by emcfarla about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1997 Ford Windstar problem

1. Make and Model of your car: Ford, Windstar 2. Include the mileage: 136,000 Miles 3. Stick shift or automatic transmission: Automatic...

Asked by randresen about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Engine stalls after startup ,hard start problem

I ve replaced the fuel pump on an 87 chevy custom dump truck and now unless i hook direct power to fuel pump it cuts off about 1 minute ...

Asked by jimbeaner2 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

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