SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Subaru Legacy Just dies.

Tiny
C V HOLLINGSWORTH
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 100,000 MILES
My car runs great, until it goes about 5 miles or the motor warms up, then it chokes out, then stops running; no mechanic can figure out the problem. Last time I drove it smoke poured out from under neath! The check engine light does not come on & it will start right back up, but am afraid to drive it. Been told the (new) catalytic converter may be burned out, it could be the fuel pump, or dirty fuel filter. But for 2 weeks it has been in the shop & the problem can not be found! HELP!
SPONSORED LINKS
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 AT 2:55 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Check the fuel pressure first. As far as catalytic converter disconnect it and seeif it does the same if not it's something else.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 AT 7:24 AM
Tiny
MADMIKE1735
  • MECHANIC
  • 951 POSTS
Was the smoke white? Subarus have headgasket issues. Makes sense that once it warmed up, dumps coolant into combustion chamber, then bogs, and stalls. However a clogged cat can do the same thing, but usually wont make it 5 minutes. Usually around 15-20 seconds, then it has to much backpressure and stalls.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, September 14th, 2013 AT 8:30 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Stall While Driving Content

Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
VIDEO
Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
Instructional repair video
Engine Stalls While Driving
GUIDE
Engine Stalls While Driving
An engine that stalls while driving and then starts back up again, either immediately or after a short time is different from an engine that just wont start or if the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links