72 cutlass 350 4
#1
72 cutlass 350 4
i haven't started it for 6 months as it is stored in a garage in Florida and I live elsewhere. When I started it today it started right up but when I get to about 40-45 mph it starts sputtering. It had about 3/4 tank of gas. Could the gas be the problem? It idles fine but the harder I press the peddle when moving it starts hesitating real bad and if I floor it it feels like the engine is quitting. When perked I can floor it and it will roar without the sputter but with a few backfires. Any ideas? Could it be water in gas?
#3
I've been told (by friends in the oil & gas industry) that today's gasoline doesn't have a long shelf life; and unlike gasoline from the 70's, it breaks down quickly. I certainly have experienced this with my lawn mower. I don't buy a 5-gal can of gas anymore because it's only good for one summer. My little push mower ran like crap until I topped off the can with fresh gas. I guess I'll pour what's left over into one of my cars and buy some fresh gas next season.
You might try adding some octane booster to see if things improve.
You might try adding some octane booster to see if things improve.
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Stuff that allegedly cleans the fuel system, and makes your car smoke worse than a wild fire in Kally four nya. I've tried it and IMO found it's really over rated.
Here's a link to their homepage. You can read and decide for yourself.
Here's a link to their homepage. You can read and decide for yourself.
#16
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Can't argue with it if it's successful for some. I just haven't noticed it's worth the $$$ I spent on it. Up here it's close to 14.00 per can. For that kind of $$ I can run 94 Octane and still have $ left over.
Just a note on the Octane fuel. If you haven't tuned your engine to run on it I don't think it will deliver anything except a dent in your wallet.
Just a note on the Octane fuel. If you haven't tuned your engine to run on it I don't think it will deliver anything except a dent in your wallet.
#17
The check engine light came on in my 2000 F250 V-10. It had probably been on for at least 2 months. I went to O'Reilly and they scanned it and the code was for a lean mixture. The kid turned the light off and sold me a can of Royal Purple Fuel System Cleaner for about $15.00. That was at least several hundred miles ago and the light is still off. It seems to have worked for me.
#21
Cool. Around here all fuel comes from one small refinery in Coffeyville so hard to tell what blend of cleaning agents are added if any. I'm glad Seafoam is usually on sale for 7.99.
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