2004 Alero running rough, not sure if there is moisture in gas tank?

I have a 2004 Olds Alero (89,000 miles), and I drove to work this morning with no problems, except I was a bit low on gas. At 6:15 this evening I went to start up my car and it was reluctant to turn over, but did in less than a minute.

The car was shaking and idling very rough, and it’s a bit loud. No backfire, but its kind of got a putt-putt quality to the rough idling. I put in a container of Heet, the more intense one, and filled the tank. I drove the car home, for about 25 minutes, and the ride improved, but it’s still got the symptoms to a lesser degree.

When running wood-gas in a carbureted 1982 Ford 200 Ci Inline 6, what are the absolutely necessary components?

I am using the GEK gasifier from gekgasifier.com. For those of you that don’t know, woodgas is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, among other gases. I am going to be adapting the throttle body to accept a hose from my gasifier (the line from the gasifier will have an inline ball valve to mix fresh oxygen in, acting as the carb.)

What are the absolutely necessary components to hook up for the engine to run smoothly OUTside of a vechicle. I ask this because these ford inlines began very simple, but many vacuum lines and things like egr valves, etc were introduced in this 1982 model.

Dodge durango was running too lean now it won’t stay running without foot on gas?

My dodge was taken for an oil change and to have the codes read. The guy said it was simply “running lean”. The truck kinda sputters but if you give it gas, it will go. I started hearing like what sounds like water running yesterday and drove it this morning but now when I go to start it, it won’t stay running. It’s super high in miles and hasn’t had a tune up in a while. Someone mentioned O2 sensor (aren’t there more than 1?) or a vaccum something or other. HELP!
In response, the check engine light was on that’s why we had the “codes” read. All the guy told my husband was that it was “running lean”. I guess I’ll have to just wait and see what the mechanic says. I’m just not good with vehicles to try and do any repairs myself. I just don’t want to get taken by some guy trying to make a buck….

I’m running my car on water, why don’t you?

I run my grand Cherokee Jeep with 100% water. I use a system commonly referred to as “brown gas”. I pay no longer for gas, and better yet, I have 0 environmental impact, as my emissions is 100% water!
Funny you say that, it’s been hitting me hard these last couple of weeks. I’ve been awake.
Hi, unfortunately, oil companies have billions upon billions of dollars that they can dispose of however they want. What makes you think they won’t get rid of me and my vehicle? I can never reveal such a thing, until the public is aware of what is happening.

Why wont my car start after using Seafoam and running out of gas, its a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4.0 L, Straight 6 cylinder. My car has been having alternating charging problems for about the last week. The gauge on the dashboard says its charging at about 12v, but I thought it was a grounding issue that I had in the past So I redid the connection coming off my battery, grounding out on my car and then it was still doing it so I realized that I messed up the other end when fixing it so I redid the connection of the ground cable to my battery. But again it was still not fixed, checked my fuses and the #3 fuse either 7.5 or 15 was blown, replaced but didn’t think it was causing the issue. I was charging my car at night and then not using my lights or radio so I knew I would be pretty much fine if it was still charging at 12 v. But I guess about two weeks ago I needed to get me car inspected, the owner said I need to do some gas cleaner so I would pass inspection, so I used Sea Foam, 8 oz in the gas tank, 4 in the oil, and 4 in the throttle body. After that I kind of noticed like a sound when I first turned my car off either my oil dropping but really it sounded like it came from the top of my head and/or valve cover like maybe my valve or rockers were moving and tapping or something. Just like 5 times for like 20 – 30 seconds after I shut off my car. So yesterday I ran out of gas, tried to shake my car bc i was on a tilt and tried to restart, went and put a gallon of gas in and kept trying to restart it but then it started sounding funny, so I stopped bc I thought about my battery and my filter being clogged and it just not being enough gas. So I came back with 2 more gallons and I tried jumping it, still no and it still sounded bad, i only tried it like twice. So I went home and charged my battery bc my cables aren’t that good and I don”t know if the grounding issue or alternating issue was causing the charge from the jump to not be so great How do you use the body of your car or something to use as a ground when you are jumping your car? So the battery fully charged, at least it said it was close to full, and I went back This time I replaced my fuel filter because I thought the SeaFoam cleaning my tank could of stopped it up. I also checked my fuses and the same fuse had blown again and now that I think about it my radio was stolen and the wires touching were giving me problems so I clipped them all and then separated them and let them hang out so I knewweren’twerent touching. But I have to say I have a hottie riding with me so I cleaned up the old car and threw those wires back in the back, so they are probably touching now which is blowing the fuse and causing the alternator(grounding) charging issue. I need to look up what that fuse is up to? Hopefully my radio and is causing the problem. But I upped the fuse from a 7.5 to 10 or 15 to 20. Not to mention I got gas in my ear changing out the fuel filter, I thought hey ill open my gas tank if thedoesn’tdoesnt stop coming out, which caused my brain and inside of my head to fell like it was on fire. Hopefully y’all will learn from my mistake and really be careful from this from now on. I sat there pouring water in both my ears and in my nose and all over me for like 30 minutes before it stopped burning. Off the subject. But I tried to start it and it was still doing the ringing sound and I had somebody else try while I listened and it did not sound like the car was turning or trying to start it was making a loud screeching sound or loud ringing sound, like something is stuck and causing the engine not to turn. I was done and went home. Ok sSea foameafoam in the oil liquefies the old oil residue, and says you should change it at 30 miles or 100 miles at the Sea FoameaFoam in the gas lubricates, dries water, cleans gum & varnish, cleans carbon deposits, and stabilizes. Then I also did 4 oz down in my throttle body which I guess concentrates more on the combustion area and the fuel injectors Somey’allg yall should know thaven’thavent done a legitimate oil change in about a year, I have been adding oil and changing my oil filter though. So….. What do you think is a matter? What steps should I take to fix it? I am really just worried about getting it started, Ill fix the charging problem later. I was thinking I should first go and cut all of my radio wires so there is no copper showing and use electric tape to tape up the ends of the important ones like the power and ground and such and just all of them so I know it cant be causing a problem. Then do a oil change and run a couple extra quarts through to get everything out. I know not changing my oil for this long is the most stupidest thing I could of done and I just hope my motor did not freeze up. I will not be able to make to work and etc. the aren’t arent the greatest. OK, Sorry it is so much but I wanted to fully describe what was going you’ll youll could properly diagnose the problem. Thank you so much for the hel
Oh, yes and my Check engine light has been on but hasn’t had any caused any problems. Then also my abs light came on just the other day sometime around when I noticed the alternator not charging correctly. Also a day before I noticed the car not charging correctly when I first got in the cab my car would make a ticking sound, it sounded like it was coming from the right side of the dash, I also hear my turn signal coming from over there. But im not sure if it is that is what is causing the clicking sound I am hearing. But I think the clicking sound and the alternator problem started at the same time I just didn’t notice the charging problem right away.
While my car has been broke down plus I wasn’t driving it for over half the year that is why it has been receiving poor maintanance but also because I haven’t put that many miles on it. No the battery is strong and when it cranks it cranks. There is no lose of power, in fact I was just making sure of that myself that is why I was jumping it. I really didnt think it needed a jump but I just wanted to make sure that wasn’t the problem. The oil thing sounds more correct to me. Where should I go with that? Oil Change?

how long when it take for your car to start back running right when you have water in your gas?

after gas treament and new tank of gas

I’m training for an Iron Man for next year & I keep running out of water and fuel on my bike.?

So I have two water bottles on my bike and a little carrying pouch for some food, nothing crazy, but my problem is I keep running out of fluids when doing long rides because I get so thirsty. are there any equipment suggestions you guys can make for longer bike rides that I can use?

Thanks a lot

My 95 Ford Escort Wagon stalls. Only once the car is up to running temp. Also noticed an oil leak. Help me!

Had recently filled the tank, started the car and it ran really rough. Thought maybe some water or something in the fuel line cause it resolved a few minutes later. Car was past due for oil change so changed it. Noticed not a lot of oil came out and of course it was really dirty. Put in an oil additive and a fuel additive. Still stalling but only once the car is up to running temp. Dad says to try a can of dry gas. Another guy says I may have ?? thrown a rod?? Does anyone have any ideas? I have not been driving it and have noticed it has a little puddle of oil underneath. I can’t afford to put a lot of money into this car.
OK – So far it sounds like I should just get another car. Coincidentally, I was just offered a 98 Camry for a steal. Is it worth trying to fix the Escort to sell it? I can’t sell it as it, can I?

What do you think is wrong with this boat that won’t stay running?

I went to look at a boat today. I connected the fuel line to the outboard motor and squeezed the pump until it reached full pressure and there was (10 year old??) stale gasoline in the fuel line. I cranked the key and the engine turned over but didn’t start. Then I tried starter fluid.

The boat was sitting for years so I had to pull the battery out of my car to crank it over at all. It cranked over very easily. The engine is mechanically sound.

I have a 2001 Toyota Camry LE and it does not want to start/stay on. Pressing the gas will keep it running.?

My car has been towed to the shop twice in the past 3 months! And each time a different problem was found, but the same thing would happen when i got it home. They replaced the timing belt and water pump (not part of the issue i think) and yesterday was the last time in the shop and they replaced my battery and spark plugs, along with a throttle body cleaning. Now its not in the morning or afternoon, just when it feels like it – it will start and idle low then eventually die. My electrical stuff will still work. Now if i start it and hold my foot on the gas and keep it at 2 or 3 rpms for a few seconds-minutes, most of the time it will stay on. This has become less effective lately. Now i will have to start it and it will idle below 1 and quickly put it into drive, after a few minutes of shaky driving it will run normal. Has anyone else had this problem? They mechanic thinks im crazy because of course when he has it my car will start right up! i am very frusterated and hope someone can please help.. thanks for your time