What to do if your car stalls when you add gas?
I have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata that in the past 2 weeks has started stalling after I add gas to the car. I have to rev the engine a few times, and then, when it feels like the car won’t stall, I put the car in Drive and release the brake pedal.
How long to let car sit after adding gas?
Follow the Dry Gas instructions and maybe get two. Use it for two tankfuls. Also, try letting the car sit several minutes after the first 2 fill-ups. Good Theory, Hello Kit!
Why does my car stall when I put in dry gas?
Francy, Just For The Heck Of It, Put In Some Gas Line Anti-Freeze. This stuff goes by other names. DRY GAS is a Cristy brand. It could also be called gas line-drier. My theory is that maybe you have a little water in your gas tank. It happens to the best of us. Being more dense than gas, it settles in the bottom.
I have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata that in the past 2 weeks has started stalling after I add gas to the car. I have to rev the engine a few times, and then, when it feels like the car won’t stall, I put the car in Drive and release the brake pedal.
Why does my Audi A4 stall when I push the gas?
The first is that by limiting the amount of torque when you push the gas pedal for a second or two, engine life is increased by reducing the stress on it during takeoff. The second is improved fuel economy. Here’s a great article on diagnosing a bad throttle position sensor from cars direct.
Why does my Dodge Avenger stall when I push the gas?
VVT Problem – Many modern engines are equipped with Variable Valve Timing. This allows for the engine to be in the “sweet spot” of power or economy depending on how hard you are pushing the gas pedal. If there is a VVT issue, it’ll often throw trouble P0010, P0011, or other related trouble codes. This is often the cause of the stalling.
Why do I stall when coming to a stop?
So, if your stalling happens when coming to a stop, and the check engine light is on, it may be worth taking a look at it. All modern torque converters “lock”. What this locking does is provide a true mechanical connection from the engine to the wheels. This eliminates some driveline power loss and improves fuel mileage.