Why does my car stall going downhill?

Why does my car stall going downhill?

If your car only stalls out while going up or down hills, low fuel pressure is the reason. Without enough fuel pressure, your car will not run reliably. Even if you have low fuel pressure, your car can run normally on level ground, but as soon as you head uphill, your car will probably stall without enough pressure.

What causes engine to stall while driving?

What causes a car to stall while driving? There are a large number of reasons why your car might stall while driving. It could be a dead alternator, a bad coolant sensor or lack of fuel, just to name a few. If so, then it could be a major vacuum leak, clogged fuel filter or a bad fuel pump.

What do you do if your engine stalls while driving?

If the engine quits while you’re driving, the car will first lose power steering and then power brakes. Your first course of action should be to apply the foot brake and steer gradually over to the side of the road. Then, turn on your hazard lights and try to restart your car.

Why would my car stall when I stop?

If your car stalls when stopped, it could be air-related, fuel-related, or ignition-related. If the camshaft or crankshaft position sensors aren’t detected, the fuel injectors aren’t signalled to put fuel into the cylinder or the spark plugs aren’t told to fire. Incorrect air readings could result in your car stalling.

What was the hesitation problem on my Subaru Outback?

My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!). Fixed.

What kind of car is 1998 Legacy Outback?

Hey everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! I have a 1998 legacy outback which I bought around 4 months ago.

Is there a hesitation problem in a 1999 Legacy wagon?

1999 legacy wagon 2.5-same exact problem everyone else is having, saw this thread and thought yes! Work in an all make shop and have seen tons of weird problems caused by bad grounds. Gotta start with the basics, which we often forget!

How do you ground a Subaru Legacy International?

Here is a link to someone elses Subaru Legacy International • View topic – Grounding mod question .There are pics further down on the page. It is not quite how I did it but it gives you a pretty good idea. I just went to either side of the intake manifold, and to the two strut towers.

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