Why does my car shut off going uphill?
The most likely issue is a clogged fuel filter. When the fuel filter is clogged, the fuel pump has to work much harder, resulting in a far less efficient drive. This means you can’t get the power you need if you’re trying to accelerate when overtaking or going uphill.
When did the Chevy Cavalier station wagon come out?
GM’s J-body Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac J2000 station wagons debuted early for 1982, and 1983 brought the Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Firenza versions. If you have the impression that the station wagon market was saturated in the 1980s, keep in mind that even more were offered by other competing automakers.
When was the last time you saw a station wagon?
A Subaru Outback and a Volvo V60 are the cars that spring to mind whenever someone mentions new station wagons now, but when was the last time you saw a Renault 18i Sportswagon or a Datsun Sentra? Here are 11 forgotten longroofs that ruled our roads during the twilight years of the station wagon.
What kind of station wagons did General Motors make?
At General Motors, Chevrolet had the Impala and the Caprice Classic, Pontiac the Catalina and Bonneville Safaris, Buick the Le Sabre and Electra Estates, and Oldsmobile the Custom Cruiser.
What was the first front wheel drive station wagon?
GM’s new front-wheel-drive A-platform wagons—the Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000, Buick Century, and Olds Cutlass Ciera—arrived for 1984, and Ford wowed the market with its space-age Taurus and Mercury Sable for 1986. Though AMC isn’t one of the Big Three, its Eagle station wagon is notable for its four-wheel-drive capability.
A Subaru Outback and a Volvo V60 are the cars that spring to mind whenever someone mentions new station wagons now, but when was the last time you saw a Renault 18i Sportswagon or a Datsun Sentra? Here are 11 forgotten longroofs that ruled our roads during the twilight years of the station wagon.
When did the 504 station wagon come out?
Built from 1970 till 1983, the 504 station wagon was the brand’s bread and butter in the U.S. until the arrival of the 505. Offered with a range of four- and six-cylinder gas engines, plus a diesel, the 504 station wagon combined a reasonably roomy cargo section with a snug but well-made interior.
What kind of engine was in a 1980s wagon?
The 4.2-liter inline-six was the engine to choose, though a diesel and an inline-four gas engine were also on the menu. Items found under the floormats: 33 cents in small coins, Wrigley’s Spearmint gum from 15 years ago, Burpee seed packet. Interior smell: Gasoline. Possible to find in drivable condition? Yes. Last seen: Sun Valley, Idaho.