UUhh wtf is this??
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UUhh wtf is this??
This morning when the car started, it was idling a bit rough at first and felt like it was gonna stall (not THAT bad but it made that sputtering sound) and the dome lights were dimming at the same time and then it chilled out. One thing is that I was pretty damn low on gas (still had to drive almost 40 miles though as my debit card expired). So I'm thinking dirty fuel filter? Anyone know wtf is up? It otherwise feels fine.
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This morning when the car started, it was idling a bit rough at first and felt like it was gonna stall (not THAT bad but it made that sputtering sound) and the dome lights were dimming at the same time and then it chilled out. One thing is that I was pretty damn low on gas (still had to drive almost 40 miles though as my debit card expired). So I'm thinking dirty fuel filter? Anyone know wtf is up? It otherwise feels fine.
Dude never let the gas go that low.
she was starving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Yeah no kidding! My bank issued me a new debit card due to a security breach. For some reason, the old one worked still so I kept using it. Today it locked me out! I was without cash and away from home! I drove 3+ miles when it said ZERO range. OOPS. Scary for sure LOL
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Yeah no kidding! My bank issued me a new debit card due to a security breach. For some reason, the old one worked still so I kept using it. Today it locked me out! I was without cash and away from home! I drove 3+ miles when it said ZERO range. OOPS. Scary for sure LOL
am I gonna have to start a gas thread for you?
LOL.......
Dammm son
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hahaha Almost man!
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Debit cards suck anyways...you have no buyer protection if a merchant scams you. Plus, nowadays, the gas stations hold $100 every time you fill up, even if you only use $30 in gas. It takes a week for the hold to drop off. Same kind of thing happens with restaurants, they estimate an amount which is always higher than the real amount. I got sick of always having a "phantom" $1k+ that was missing from the account due to stupid holds. I could afford it, but it was just annoying, because someone (the bank) is obviously getting a free float on your money.
The final kicker for me was when I had a dispute on an eBay item, and my bank made me fill out like 2 hours' worth of paperwork, and then sided with PayPal. That was the last time I ever used a debit card. Use a credit card instead, that way it's someone else's money that gets tied up for a week or 10 days, and you get the free float on it. LOL. And if somebody rips you off, you can do a chargeback with a CC, especially amex, they are great with disputes. Debit cards have much less protection.
The final kicker for me was when I had a dispute on an eBay item, and my bank made me fill out like 2 hours' worth of paperwork, and then sided with PayPal. That was the last time I ever used a debit card. Use a credit card instead, that way it's someone else's money that gets tied up for a week or 10 days, and you get the free float on it. LOL. And if somebody rips you off, you can do a chargeback with a CC, especially amex, they are great with disputes. Debit cards have much less protection.
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On a side note we have to remember the fuel pump is lubricated and cooled via the fuel running through it. So if you are low on gas the pump will be running hot and will not the adequately lubricated. Just to prolong the life of the pump fill up when you get to 1/4 of a tank.
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Ok back to my issue, any ideas?
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Yeah no kidding! My bank issued me a new debit card due to a security breach. For some reason, the old one worked still so I kept using it. Today it locked me out! I was without cash and away from home! I drove 3+ miles when it said ZERO range. OOPS. Scary for sure LOL
Basically with the fuel deal... usually when you get that low and you are running on basically fumes, what ever trash you have in you tank is getting pulled into you fuel filter which might cause a rough start… as for the lights dimming Im not sure if that ties in or not.
Id, say Fill her up with premium… run her hard to get all this ***** out and see if it gets better….
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Thank God too Godfather! Fuel filters on the beast require a brand spanking new fuel pump....OR 2 (we have two) Think around a 700$ fuel filter if I am correct. Maybe a bit less.
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You have to replace the pumps, just to change the filter???? What a FUBAR design...
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Basically with the fuel deal... usually when you get that low and you are running on basically fumes, what ever trash you have in you tank is getting pulled into you fuel filter which might cause a rough start… as for the lights dimming Im not sure if that ties in or not.
Id, say Fill her up with premium… run her hard to get all this ***** out and see if it gets better….
Id, say Fill her up with premium… run her hard to get all this ***** out and see if it gets better….
Add either an octane booster(one that raises it 30 points or so) and/or a fuel system cleaner.
The lights dimming is because the sputtering of the engine is keeping the alternator from producing sufficient voltage...hence the dim lights.
Good luck with the outcome and keep it over a 1/8 tank to be safe!
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I've got 2 new fuel pumps, so i'm hoping this is the case.
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Debit cards suck anyways...you have no buyer protection if a merchant scams you. Plus, nowadays, the gas stations hold $100 every time you fill up, even if you only use $30 in gas. It takes a week for the hold to drop off. Same kind of thing happens with restaurants, they estimate an amount which is always higher than the real amount. I got sick of always having a "phantom" $1k+ that was missing from the account due to stupid holds. I could afford it, but it was just annoying, because someone (the bank) is obviously getting a free float on your money.
The final kicker for me was when I had a dispute on an eBay item, and my bank made me fill out like 2 hours' worth of paperwork, and then sided with PayPal. That was the last time I ever used a debit card. Use a credit card instead, that way it's someone else's money that gets tied up for a week or 10 days, and you get the free float on it. LOL. And if somebody rips you off, you can do a chargeback with a CC, especially amex, they are great with disputes. Debit cards have much less protection.
The final kicker for me was when I had a dispute on an eBay item, and my bank made me fill out like 2 hours' worth of paperwork, and then sided with PayPal. That was the last time I ever used a debit card. Use a credit card instead, that way it's someone else's money that gets tied up for a week or 10 days, and you get the free float on it. LOL. And if somebody rips you off, you can do a chargeback with a CC, especially amex, they are great with disputes. Debit cards have much less protection.
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This morning when the car started, it was idling a bit rough at first and felt like it was gonna stall (not THAT bad but it made that sputtering sound) and the dome lights were dimming at the same time and then it chilled out. One thing is that I was pretty damn low on gas (still had to drive almost 40 miles though as my debit card expired). So I'm thinking dirty fuel filter? Anyone know wtf is up? It otherwise feels fine.
I doubt is gas related.
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I think I have 50,000 Gallons of fuel in the ground if you need some I can loan it to you haha.
If you ever need help come by bro I won't charge you a finance fee or charge fee.
If you ever need help come by bro I won't charge you a finance fee or charge fee.
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Debit cards suck anyways...you have no buyer protection if a merchant scams you. Plus, nowadays, the gas stations hold $100 every time you fill up, even if you only use $30 in gas. It takes a week for the hold to drop off. Same kind of thing happens with restaurants, they estimate an amount which is always higher than the real amount. I got sick of always having a "phantom" $1k+ that was missing from the account due to stupid holds. I could afford it, but it was just annoying, because someone (the bank) is obviously getting a free float on your money.
The final kicker for me was when I had a dispute on an eBay item, and my bank made me fill out like 2 hours' worth of paperwork, and then sided with PayPal. That was the last time I ever used a debit card. Use a credit card instead, that way it's someone else's money that gets tied up for a week or 10 days, and you get the free float on it. LOL. And if somebody rips you off, you can do a chargeback with a CC, especially amex, they are great with disputes. Debit cards have much less protection.
The final kicker for me was when I had a dispute on an eBay item, and my bank made me fill out like 2 hours' worth of paperwork, and then sided with PayPal. That was the last time I ever used a debit card. Use a credit card instead, that way it's someone else's money that gets tied up for a week or 10 days, and you get the free float on it. LOL. And if somebody rips you off, you can do a chargeback with a CC, especially amex, they are great with disputes. Debit cards have much less protection.
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From: Khalifonia.
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ROTFL how this thread go severely sidetracked haha. Car has been running fine since. I'm good 
lol this guy!
lol this guy!
