1998 Cadillac Deville my Cadillac ran out of gas

TAVARESLEGARE

MEMBER
1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
122,000 MILES

My cadillac ran out of gas this is the first time it has happen I got more gas like ten dollars worth which is about 5 gallons put it in tried to crank it woulnt crank everyone is telling me differnent things I tried priming it with the on switch that didnt work, I used the starting fluid it crunk up but didnt stay crunk I know its not getting any gas so my question is could it be the fuel filter because I hear the fuel pump come on

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

MECHANIC
16,542 POSTS

For injected vehicles:
Turn the ignition on a couple times, let it sit for a few seconds while the fuel pump runs. When the fuel pump turns off, turn the ignition off again then after a couple seconds turn it back on. Repeat this procedure a few times while the fuel is pushed through the line, then it should start.

For carburated vehicles
Use starting fluid to get the engine running for a couple seconds. Shoot a little (about 2 seconds) starting fluid down the carburetor while someone else cranks the engine. When the engine starts, let it run until it starts to die then give it a little more fluid. Do that a couple times while the fuel is pumped through the line. If nothing is broken it should run after a couple hits of starting fluid. Be careful with that stuff though, it can burn you if you get it on you and the car backfires.

The fuel filter wouldn't keep your car from starting, it would merely cause it to run poorly.