What fuel will airplanes run on once fossil based fuels are exhausted?
Q. Cars have options of bio fuels and electricity.. Ships have nuclear options... But what fuel option does an airplane have? We hear of airline fleets expanding and newer, better and bigger airports being built all the time, but is there an eternal source of jet fuel?
Asked by remyt69 - Tue Apr 24 07:29:03 2007 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sorry if this answer is too long...but its the only way to describe it... My guess is that when things start to get tight there will be two options for aircraft and they will utilize both... First is ethanol... farm high sugar content crops... ferment them to convert to ethanol... a few additives and you've got some pretty good avgas. (Of course biofuel could work good for jet fuel too!) Second is solar energy... planes that have demonstrated this have been light in weight, with the majority of their weight actually being solar cells... Also because the cells are rigid and straight the wings on the plane were more "rigid" on top. They didn't have that nice curve that generates the most lift. Solar companies are now developing solar cells… [cont.]
Answered by Ryan D - Tue Apr 24 11:31:01 2007
Q. Cars have options of bio fuels and electricity.. Ships have nuclear options... But what fuel option does an airplane have? We hear of airline fleets expanding and newer, better and bigger airports being built all the time, but is there an eternal source of jet fuel?
Asked by remyt69 - Tue Apr 24 07:29:03 2007 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sorry if this answer is too long...but its the only way to describe it... My guess is that when things start to get tight there will be two options for aircraft and they will utilize both... First is ethanol... farm high sugar content crops... ferment them to convert to ethanol... a few additives and you've got some pretty good avgas. (Of course biofuel could work good for jet fuel too!) Second is solar energy... planes that have demonstrated this have been light in weight, with the majority of their weight actually being solar cells... Also because the cells are rigid and straight the wings on the plane were more "rigid" on top. They didn't have that nice curve that generates the most lift. Solar companies are now developing solar cells… [cont.]
Answered by Ryan D - Tue Apr 24 11:31:01 2007
How do I retrieve all the fuel from the fuel tank?
Q. We ship a lot of cars to other countries and it would be ideal to get all the fuel out of the tanks before we put the cars into containers. Most of these cars have filters in the fuel filler neck, so siphoning is not an option. I was wondering if it was possible to rig up a connection to the 'air' valve in the engine compartment (on the fuel rail) and turn the car on allowing the fuel pump to pump all the fuel out? Thanks for the answers and any other sugestions.
Asked by chet w - Fri Aug 3 09:08:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you take the return line off after the regulator on the fuel rail remove gas cap to keep the pressure in the tank down hook up a hose to the regulator out put run hose into fuel container or other vehicle start car and it will run until it runs out of fuel hook back up all hoses and put cap back on on the other end of shipping add 5 gallons of fuel and start UP the car
Answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) - Fri Aug 3 09:53:07 2007
Q. We ship a lot of cars to other countries and it would be ideal to get all the fuel out of the tanks before we put the cars into containers. Most of these cars have filters in the fuel filler neck, so siphoning is not an option. I was wondering if it was possible to rig up a connection to the 'air' valve in the engine compartment (on the fuel rail) and turn the car on allowing the fuel pump to pump all the fuel out? Thanks for the answers and any other sugestions.
Asked by chet w - Fri Aug 3 09:08:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you take the return line off after the regulator on the fuel rail remove gas cap to keep the pressure in the tank down hook up a hose to the regulator out put run hose into fuel container or other vehicle start car and it will run until it runs out of fuel hook back up all hoses and put cap back on on the other end of shipping add 5 gallons of fuel and start UP the car
Answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) - Fri Aug 3 09:53:07 2007
Is a propane fueled fuel cell capable of replacing grid power for home use commercially available?
Q. I want to disconnect from "the grid" and generate my own power on a continuous basis using propane for fuel. Most commercially available fuel cells for electrical generation are for back-up power only and require pure hydrogen to operate. I don't know why the industry isn't interested in the home market, but there seems to be no effort spent on this. If you know of any company that is working on this or currently has such a fuel cell, please provide details. Thanks.
Asked by Chuck B - Wed Aug 15 09:47:02 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a couple of vendors with home units available. Honda is one of them. They are very pricey and the electricity they generate may not be cheaper than the grid yet.
Answered by elroyfudpucker - Wed Aug 15 15:26:30 2007
Q. I want to disconnect from "the grid" and generate my own power on a continuous basis using propane for fuel. Most commercially available fuel cells for electrical generation are for back-up power only and require pure hydrogen to operate. I don't know why the industry isn't interested in the home market, but there seems to be no effort spent on this. If you know of any company that is working on this or currently has such a fuel cell, please provide details. Thanks.
Asked by Chuck B - Wed Aug 15 09:47:02 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a couple of vendors with home units available. Honda is one of them. They are very pricey and the electricity they generate may not be cheaper than the grid yet.
Answered by elroyfudpucker - Wed Aug 15 15:26:30 2007
How do you clean fuel injectors that have had diesel fuel accidentally run through them?
Q. I would like to clean them on the truck, but right now the fuel is squirting out of the fuel rail where the fuel regulator plugs in.
Asked by Todd And Kelley - Tue Feb 23 19:01:47 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Diesel fuel should not hurt them in the least. It is less corrosive and is a good rust inhibitor. Anything you tried to clean them with, other then gasoline, would be much worse. So they will clean out as soon as you run real gasoline through them.
Answered by Motorhead - Tue Feb 23 19:15:17 2010
Q. I would like to clean them on the truck, but right now the fuel is squirting out of the fuel rail where the fuel regulator plugs in.
Asked by Todd And Kelley - Tue Feb 23 19:01:47 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Diesel fuel should not hurt them in the least. It is less corrosive and is a good rust inhibitor. Anything you tried to clean them with, other then gasoline, would be much worse. So they will clean out as soon as you run real gasoline through them.
Answered by Motorhead - Tue Feb 23 19:15:17 2010
How can I test a fuel pressure regulator if the car does not start?
Q. I took the car to a mechanic yesterday who said the fuel pump was bad. I'm assuming he said this because there wasn't enough fuel pressure. I am still having the same stalling issues. I have read the fuel pressure regulator can cause this. I have personally replaced alot of other parts to rule out electrical problem. Any advise on how to test the fuel pressure reg will be appreciated. thanks.
Asked by cv7713 - Thu Jul 26 09:43:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first thing is fuel injection or carburetor? assuming is FI you have to cut the outlet fuel hose and place a fuel pressure gauge there if it is higher than 20psi then is bad your regulator but... it can be different psi depend on the engine and brand of the car buy the repair manual of your car it should say what is the correct psi at the inlet and the outside fuel line is very weird in FI system get a broken fuel regulator (unless you have work on it) they are mechanical and cant be adjusted so... they will work ever at the same pressure if your car dont start is still an electrical issue
Answered by MazdaTech_PR - Thu Jul 26 10:04:28 2007
Q. I took the car to a mechanic yesterday who said the fuel pump was bad. I'm assuming he said this because there wasn't enough fuel pressure. I am still having the same stalling issues. I have read the fuel pressure regulator can cause this. I have personally replaced alot of other parts to rule out electrical problem. Any advise on how to test the fuel pressure reg will be appreciated. thanks.
Asked by cv7713 - Thu Jul 26 09:43:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first thing is fuel injection or carburetor? assuming is FI you have to cut the outlet fuel hose and place a fuel pressure gauge there if it is higher than 20psi then is bad your regulator but... it can be different psi depend on the engine and brand of the car buy the repair manual of your car it should say what is the correct psi at the inlet and the outside fuel line is very weird in FI system get a broken fuel regulator (unless you have work on it) they are mechanical and cant be adjusted so... they will work ever at the same pressure if your car dont start is still an electrical issue
Answered by MazdaTech_PR - Thu Jul 26 10:04:28 2007
What is the fuel efficiency of a chainsaw?
Q. I'm doing a project for school to analyze the efficiency of a chainsaw engine. I've prowled the internet and can't find a number to say how long a tank of fuel lasts for a chainsaw. I guess it's because there's no quantity like miles per gallon as there is in automobile engines. Anyone with a chainsaw, what is the volume of your fuel tank, and how long does it take to run out. Even better, how many trees could you cut down on one tank of fuel?
Asked by Nicholas - Sun May 2 02:20:45 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are as many different size chainsaws as there is types of wood. Red oak is harder to saw through than pine. A saw of 40cc running at 1000 RPM uses less fuel than a saw of 60cc at the same RPM, but might take longer to get the same job done. An experienced cutter can get a lot more wood cut in a given period of time than an inexperienced cutter. There are too many variables in play to make a good estimate.
Answered by imanucklehed - Sun May 2 02:57:38 2010
Q. I'm doing a project for school to analyze the efficiency of a chainsaw engine. I've prowled the internet and can't find a number to say how long a tank of fuel lasts for a chainsaw. I guess it's because there's no quantity like miles per gallon as there is in automobile engines. Anyone with a chainsaw, what is the volume of your fuel tank, and how long does it take to run out. Even better, how many trees could you cut down on one tank of fuel?
Asked by Nicholas - Sun May 2 02:20:45 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are as many different size chainsaws as there is types of wood. Red oak is harder to saw through than pine. A saw of 40cc running at 1000 RPM uses less fuel than a saw of 60cc at the same RPM, but might take longer to get the same job done. An experienced cutter can get a lot more wood cut in a given period of time than an inexperienced cutter. There are too many variables in play to make a good estimate.
Answered by imanucklehed - Sun May 2 02:57:38 2010
Is fuel system cleaning service offered by walmart worth the money?
Q. Walmart uses gumout liquid intake cleaner and fuel system cleaner on some automobiles. And their ad claims it will give car more power,improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions. I am curious. Is it worth the money to have this done and will it really help my sluggish, running car?
Asked by Sherry - Wed Jul 2 11:26:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on year make and model. Most modern cars will benefit by using a fuel system cleaner you add to the gas once or twice a year. You can DYI by buying a can at any local auto parts store like a auto zone or kragen etc.. Just follow the directions on the can.
Answered by gary o - Wed Jul 2 12:15:53 2008
Q. Walmart uses gumout liquid intake cleaner and fuel system cleaner on some automobiles. And their ad claims it will give car more power,improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions. I am curious. Is it worth the money to have this done and will it really help my sluggish, running car?
Asked by Sherry - Wed Jul 2 11:26:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on year make and model. Most modern cars will benefit by using a fuel system cleaner you add to the gas once or twice a year. You can DYI by buying a can at any local auto parts store like a auto zone or kragen etc.. Just follow the directions on the can.
Answered by gary o - Wed Jul 2 12:15:53 2008
What could cause my fuel pressure to drop?
Q. I have a 1990 chevy camaro rs. swapped the FI 305 for a carb. 355(bored 30 over). When I swapped engines I kept the electric fuel pump and installed a regulator. My ca kept dying no matter what I did so hooked up a fuel pump vacuum meter or whatever it's called and this is what I found: with fuel regulator on it reads only 1.5 psi while running and drops to 0 then car dies, without fuel regulator it reads 3psi then drops to 0 while running, for everytime I turn the key to on position w/o regulator it raises psi by 3 or 4, if I turn key to on position 3 times it will read 10-12 psi then I started the car and it ran perfectly until it got down to 1 and 0 psi then it dies, the more I rev the engine the quicker the psi drops to 0. So what… [cont.]
Asked by nick - Mon Sep 17 18:57:56 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would say you need a pump with a higher fuel volume not pressure. You can run 10 PSI but 1 GL per min and 10 PSI 10 GL per min. That is just an example to demonstrate the concept in numbers (no real systems numbers). Do not let the PSIs fool you. You need on my understanding more fuel Volume, no Pressure. There is also a return line back to the tank. If you have nothing to restrict the flow, you will not be able to sustain any volume / pressure. Is like a hemorrhage of fuel back to the tank. The fuel system is like any Hydraulic system or Electric... It will flow through the path of lowest resistance. OMHO I would kept it Fuel Injected, less headaches and tunes better. :-)
Answered by spammer - Mon Sep 17 19:06:30 2007
Q. I have a 1990 chevy camaro rs. swapped the FI 305 for a carb. 355(bored 30 over). When I swapped engines I kept the electric fuel pump and installed a regulator. My ca kept dying no matter what I did so hooked up a fuel pump vacuum meter or whatever it's called and this is what I found: with fuel regulator on it reads only 1.5 psi while running and drops to 0 then car dies, without fuel regulator it reads 3psi then drops to 0 while running, for everytime I turn the key to on position w/o regulator it raises psi by 3 or 4, if I turn key to on position 3 times it will read 10-12 psi then I started the car and it ran perfectly until it got down to 1 and 0 psi then it dies, the more I rev the engine the quicker the psi drops to 0. So what… [cont.]
Asked by nick - Mon Sep 17 18:57:56 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would say you need a pump with a higher fuel volume not pressure. You can run 10 PSI but 1 GL per min and 10 PSI 10 GL per min. That is just an example to demonstrate the concept in numbers (no real systems numbers). Do not let the PSIs fool you. You need on my understanding more fuel Volume, no Pressure. There is also a return line back to the tank. If you have nothing to restrict the flow, you will not be able to sustain any volume / pressure. Is like a hemorrhage of fuel back to the tank. The fuel system is like any Hydraulic system or Electric... It will flow through the path of lowest resistance. OMHO I would kept it Fuel Injected, less headaches and tunes better. :-)
Answered by spammer - Mon Sep 17 19:06:30 2007
How would you increase fuel efficiency to cars without changing the type of engine or fuel?
Q. The car is the only thing you have to work with/on. Fuel efficiency means higher gas mileage or lower fuel consumption.
Asked by the "eggster" - Tue Apr 28 10:48:12 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're really cutting out the main factors... but you could also improve this by doing things like - Decrease air resistance/drag by making the body more aerodynamic - Use lighter materials to make the car weigh less, overall - Change the proportion of driving type that is used (highway vs city), not sure if this falls under acceptable answers
Answered by thedude81321 - Tue Apr 28 10:57:50 2009
Q. The car is the only thing you have to work with/on. Fuel efficiency means higher gas mileage or lower fuel consumption.
Asked by the "eggster" - Tue Apr 28 10:48:12 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're really cutting out the main factors... but you could also improve this by doing things like - Decrease air resistance/drag by making the body more aerodynamic - Use lighter materials to make the car weigh less, overall - Change the proportion of driving type that is used (highway vs city), not sure if this falls under acceptable answers
Answered by thedude81321 - Tue Apr 28 10:57:50 2009
How much fuel is left in the tank when the fuel gauge blinks empty?
Q. I'm using a Mitsubishi Lancer GLS and sometimes I don't have the time to pass by a gas station before my gauge hits the last line. I've always wondered how far can I still go on a blinking fuel gauge. Sky Pilot, I spend 12 hrs infront of the computer daily due to my kind of work so I have more time to ask this question than go to the gas station. Thanks for the info.
Asked by mathpad - Fri Oct 3 01:32:14 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. most every car is different. I had one that said a light would come on when I had enough gas to go only 50 miles. The light came on and I went about one more mile and it died. Learn not to let it fall below 1/4 tank. When gas gets very low, if there is trash or moisture in the tank it can get to the engine causing big problems.
Answered by General D. Ypsilanti - Fri Oct 3 02:12:53 2008
Q. I'm using a Mitsubishi Lancer GLS and sometimes I don't have the time to pass by a gas station before my gauge hits the last line. I've always wondered how far can I still go on a blinking fuel gauge. Sky Pilot, I spend 12 hrs infront of the computer daily due to my kind of work so I have more time to ask this question than go to the gas station. Thanks for the info.
Asked by mathpad - Fri Oct 3 01:32:14 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. most every car is different. I had one that said a light would come on when I had enough gas to go only 50 miles. The light came on and I went about one more mile and it died. Learn not to let it fall below 1/4 tank. When gas gets very low, if there is trash or moisture in the tank it can get to the engine causing big problems.
Answered by General D. Ypsilanti - Fri Oct 3 02:12:53 2008
How much fuel does a large jet aeroplane use during take-off ?
Q. For example, Jumbo Jet. To get from the ground to, say, 1,000 feet, 5,000 feet, etc and to cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. How much fuel used to get to each level, and how much as a percentage of the full fuel load ?
Asked by John S2005 - Tue Apr 15 06:39:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 747 running on GE engines can use up to 32000 lbs of fuel per hour on each engine at normal range of takeoff settings initial climb speed of a 747 is 1800 to 2400 feet per minute depending on load 777's engines for some reason are more greedy at takeoff, maybe its the high bypass ratio but anyways, they drink at a rate of 5000lbs per hour, max, at normal range of takeoff settings initial climb speed varies, but probably like the 747, is around 1800 to 2400 feet/min. jumbo airbuses are slightly more efficient due to the smaller pratt n' Witney engines, but it probably similar getting to an altitude of 35K is harder to say because pilots may step climb, may climb faster or slower depending on ATC, too many variables for me to give you a… [cont.]
Answered by David S - Wed Apr 16 17:10:55 2008
Q. For example, Jumbo Jet. To get from the ground to, say, 1,000 feet, 5,000 feet, etc and to cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. How much fuel used to get to each level, and how much as a percentage of the full fuel load ?
Asked by John S2005 - Tue Apr 15 06:39:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 747 running on GE engines can use up to 32000 lbs of fuel per hour on each engine at normal range of takeoff settings initial climb speed of a 747 is 1800 to 2400 feet per minute depending on load 777's engines for some reason are more greedy at takeoff, maybe its the high bypass ratio but anyways, they drink at a rate of 5000lbs per hour, max, at normal range of takeoff settings initial climb speed varies, but probably like the 747, is around 1800 to 2400 feet/min. jumbo airbuses are slightly more efficient due to the smaller pratt n' Witney engines, but it probably similar getting to an altitude of 35K is harder to say because pilots may step climb, may climb faster or slower depending on ATC, too many variables for me to give you a… [cont.]
Answered by David S - Wed Apr 16 17:10:55 2008
Why does fuel consumption in a typical turbofan engine decrease with altitude increase?
Q. Why is it that when a aircraft is higher up, such as at FL360, it uses less fuel than if it were at FL180. Please note that the engine power setting is the same. Example 65% for both cases. I believe a jet engine compresses air, hence why it is more effective at high altitudes. So if it compresses air before ignition, wouldn't that mean you would still need just as much gas as when you were lower down?---(talking about fuel/air mix ratio here.)
Asked by David S - Sat Jan 12 21:18:34 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For the combustion inside a jet engine to occur, the mass ratio of the fuel to air (actually oxygen) must remain within a fairly narrow band. As the altitude increases, air is less dense - meaning less mass per unit volume, so the appropriate amount of fuel mass is also reduced. Regarding engine power setting - this is a setting where 100% is the maximum, the actual power (thrust) produced will vary with altitude. For example, a large turbofan may be able to produce 50,000 lbs of static thrust at sea level (FL0), but only 40,000lbs of static thrust at FL200. Jets go faster with increasing altitude (up to a point) due the dramatic decrease in air resistance, which falls off faster than the reduction in power (thrust).
Answered by Nigel M - Sat Jan 12 21:49:49 2008
Q. Why is it that when a aircraft is higher up, such as at FL360, it uses less fuel than if it were at FL180. Please note that the engine power setting is the same. Example 65% for both cases. I believe a jet engine compresses air, hence why it is more effective at high altitudes. So if it compresses air before ignition, wouldn't that mean you would still need just as much gas as when you were lower down?---(talking about fuel/air mix ratio here.)
Asked by David S - Sat Jan 12 21:18:34 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For the combustion inside a jet engine to occur, the mass ratio of the fuel to air (actually oxygen) must remain within a fairly narrow band. As the altitude increases, air is less dense - meaning less mass per unit volume, so the appropriate amount of fuel mass is also reduced. Regarding engine power setting - this is a setting where 100% is the maximum, the actual power (thrust) produced will vary with altitude. For example, a large turbofan may be able to produce 50,000 lbs of static thrust at sea level (FL0), but only 40,000lbs of static thrust at FL200. Jets go faster with increasing altitude (up to a point) due the dramatic decrease in air resistance, which falls off faster than the reduction in power (thrust).
Answered by Nigel M - Sat Jan 12 21:49:49 2008
How to release the fuel pressure in a 96 cavalier? for changing the fuel filter?
Q. Hello, I plan on changing my fuel filter and I pulled the fuse out for the pump and it idled for about a half hour and then I had to shut it off because I didn't have anymore time. How long does it take for the fuel in the lines to be burned off after you take the fuse out or is there a different way? Thanks.
Asked by adam2235 - Thu Dec 11 13:10:25 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just start to take the line off and let what's in the line drain out, that's all I ever do. Just make sure to catch the fuel in drain pan of some sort so you don't have a puddle of flammable fuel laying there.
Answered by ryankneale - Thu Dec 11 13:31:14 2008
Q. Hello, I plan on changing my fuel filter and I pulled the fuse out for the pump and it idled for about a half hour and then I had to shut it off because I didn't have anymore time. How long does it take for the fuel in the lines to be burned off after you take the fuse out or is there a different way? Thanks.
Asked by adam2235 - Thu Dec 11 13:10:25 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just start to take the line off and let what's in the line drain out, that's all I ever do. Just make sure to catch the fuel in drain pan of some sort so you don't have a puddle of flammable fuel laying there.
Answered by ryankneale - Thu Dec 11 13:31:14 2008
Would like to know why my car want start after replacing fuel pump,filter and fuel relay?
Q. I have a 1987 Buick Lesabre Custom.I replaced the fuel pump,fuel filter,and fuel relay.After I finish installing all the parts I turned the ignition switch and my car started right up.I did this job Sunday October 22,2006.Since then my car has not been able to start up and the battery keeps running down.Can some one tell me why I am not able to start my car or why the battery keeps running down,The car has a full tank of gas?Never did lose any gas from changing out the fuel filter or fuel pump.I have done what the answers that the guys gave me on this site and My father installed all the parts for me on my car he retired as a ASE Master Mechanic 48yrs as a mechanice and in the business.I went back and check the wiring for the fuel pump and… [cont.]
Asked by Xavier H - Tue Oct 24 13:25:10 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you checked the wiring and you have voltage to the pump-and its not running -its a bad pump.If it is running-check the pressure relief valve.
Answered by dutch - Tue Oct 24 13:36:13 2006
Q. I have a 1987 Buick Lesabre Custom.I replaced the fuel pump,fuel filter,and fuel relay.After I finish installing all the parts I turned the ignition switch and my car started right up.I did this job Sunday October 22,2006.Since then my car has not been able to start up and the battery keeps running down.Can some one tell me why I am not able to start my car or why the battery keeps running down,The car has a full tank of gas?Never did lose any gas from changing out the fuel filter or fuel pump.I have done what the answers that the guys gave me on this site and My father installed all the parts for me on my car he retired as a ASE Master Mechanic 48yrs as a mechanice and in the business.I went back and check the wiring for the fuel pump and… [cont.]
Asked by Xavier H - Tue Oct 24 13:25:10 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you checked the wiring and you have voltage to the pump-and its not running -its a bad pump.If it is running-check the pressure relief valve.
Answered by dutch - Tue Oct 24 13:36:13 2006
How do you change the fuel filter and fuel pump?
Q. How do you change it? Isnt the fuel pump and fuel filter located in the back of the car by the gas tank?
Asked by cool_teen51701 - Wed Aug 15 08:56:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are few kinds of pumps. The most used ones are the in tank and the in line ones. Without the make and model I can only guess that yours is inside the fuel tank. It is not an easy job for non experienced person. However, here are the steps to fallow, It is better to do it with an empty tank... - Unhook the battery - Open the gas tank cap. - Release the fuel pressure from the fuel pressure rail (There is a valve that looks like a tire valve) - Lift and jack the vehicle up. - Take the wheel off - Put a jack under the tank just to hold this one up. - Take the two bolts holding the two metal straps. - Slowly lower the tank half way. - Unplug the harness - Unhook the fuel line and the air line. - Completely lower the tank. - … [cont.]
Answered by Mazda man - Wed Aug 15 09:34:09 2007
Q. How do you change it? Isnt the fuel pump and fuel filter located in the back of the car by the gas tank?
Asked by cool_teen51701 - Wed Aug 15 08:56:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are few kinds of pumps. The most used ones are the in tank and the in line ones. Without the make and model I can only guess that yours is inside the fuel tank. It is not an easy job for non experienced person. However, here are the steps to fallow, It is better to do it with an empty tank... - Unhook the battery - Open the gas tank cap. - Release the fuel pressure from the fuel pressure rail (There is a valve that looks like a tire valve) - Lift and jack the vehicle up. - Take the wheel off - Put a jack under the tank just to hold this one up. - Take the two bolts holding the two metal straps. - Slowly lower the tank half way. - Unplug the harness - Unhook the fuel line and the air line. - Completely lower the tank. - … [cont.]
Answered by Mazda man - Wed Aug 15 09:34:09 2007
What kid of fuel do I put in a kicthen torch for making creme brulee?
Q. I have a kitchen torch from crate and barrel that needs fuel, but what kind of fuel do I need to use?
Asked by agentdragonfly27 - Thu Jan 11 14:44:59 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Use the fuel that the torch is designed to burn. Check the manufacturer's website if you don't have the instructions. We use a propane torch from the garage to do stuff like that, And one other thing, if you're going to use a torch in your kitchen, make sure that you also have a fire extinguisher handy. Good luck and good eats.
Answered by goicuon - Thu Jan 11 14:50:16 2007
Q. I have a kitchen torch from crate and barrel that needs fuel, but what kind of fuel do I need to use?
Asked by agentdragonfly27 - Thu Jan 11 14:44:59 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Use the fuel that the torch is designed to burn. Check the manufacturer's website if you don't have the instructions. We use a propane torch from the garage to do stuff like that, And one other thing, if you're going to use a torch in your kitchen, make sure that you also have a fire extinguisher handy. Good luck and good eats.
Answered by goicuon - Thu Jan 11 14:50:16 2007
What fuel-efficient cars with a hitch could carry a wheelchair and lift?
Q. I need to find a fuel-efficient car/crossover suv that can handle a #2 hitch; back-end attached lift and small powerchair, is this possible?
Asked by Jameob - Tue Apr 29 16:44:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I work for M.C. Mobility Systems, Inc. ( ) and Ability Van Rentals ( ) and we recommend that customers who are concerned about fuel efficiency go with a Honda or a Toyota. Unfortunately, the additional weight of a wheelchair lift or conversion package will effect the fuel efficiency, but these two makes are probably the best solutions. Hope this helps!
Answered by Ann - Fri May 2 16:36:33 2008
Q. I need to find a fuel-efficient car/crossover suv that can handle a #2 hitch; back-end attached lift and small powerchair, is this possible?
Asked by Jameob - Tue Apr 29 16:44:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I work for M.C. Mobility Systems, Inc. ( ) and Ability Van Rentals ( ) and we recommend that customers who are concerned about fuel efficiency go with a Honda or a Toyota. Unfortunately, the additional weight of a wheelchair lift or conversion package will effect the fuel efficiency, but these two makes are probably the best solutions. Hope this helps!
Answered by Ann - Fri May 2 16:36:33 2008
what's the difference between fuel injector cleaner and fuel system cleaner?
Q. i have honda civic 2000 LX. MPG used to be around 34 but now days it's 24 MPG. I see that there are a lot of fuel injector cleaner and fuel system cleaner? What are they? are they pretty much the same? +1 question: do i need octane booster? what is it?
Asked by Monster - Thu Mar 13 01:00:14 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The two terms are used interchangably to describe the same type of product.The injector/fuel system cleaners break up and remove the varnish like residue that builds up in the fuel lines and fuel injectors. These deposits begin to cause the injectors to spray the fuel in an erratic pattern causing a loss of performance and economy. Some products can also break up the carbon deposits that build up in your engine that also cause reduced performance, but mostly all of them are intended to do the same job. I wouldnt use an octane booster, its a product designed to increase the volotility of your gasoline to make it combust at a lower temperature. If your car is not engineered for 93 octane fuel then 93 octane fuel usually wont do you any good… [cont.]
Answered by Brad G - Thu Mar 13 01:24:48 2008
Q. i have honda civic 2000 LX. MPG used to be around 34 but now days it's 24 MPG. I see that there are a lot of fuel injector cleaner and fuel system cleaner? What are they? are they pretty much the same? +1 question: do i need octane booster? what is it?
Asked by Monster - Thu Mar 13 01:00:14 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The two terms are used interchangably to describe the same type of product.The injector/fuel system cleaners break up and remove the varnish like residue that builds up in the fuel lines and fuel injectors. These deposits begin to cause the injectors to spray the fuel in an erratic pattern causing a loss of performance and economy. Some products can also break up the carbon deposits that build up in your engine that also cause reduced performance, but mostly all of them are intended to do the same job. I wouldnt use an octane booster, its a product designed to increase the volotility of your gasoline to make it combust at a lower temperature. If your car is not engineered for 93 octane fuel then 93 octane fuel usually wont do you any good… [cont.]
Answered by Brad G - Thu Mar 13 01:24:48 2008
What is airplane fuel made of and can I use it in my car, or more specifically, my vespa scooter?
Q. My friend bought airplane fuel for his Vespa scooter. I heard that airplane fuel is leaded to increase the octane rating, but wouldn't that clog the engine and particularly the catalytic converter? Is there a way around this? He has heard of it done before, and that it increases accelteration and high end.
Asked by Alex S - Fri May 5 03:17:05 2006 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Ron is correct, the ONLY reason for higher octane numbers is to prevent detonation in very high compression engines. The higher the octane number the SLOWER the fuel burns, so if you ran 100 octane in an engine that only required 87 you would not only be wasting money but the tops of your pistons and valves and valve seats would have a thick layer of black gunk on them due to the unburnt fuel blowing out of your exhaust. Remember folks, octane does not make power!! Please do a little research on this before you keep wasting your money putting mid or high grade gas in your Honda Accord, there are NO extra additives, cleaners, detergents or miracles in mid or high grade gas over plain old regular unleaded, they all have exactly the same… [cont.]
Answered by Rho Zeta - Fri May 5 20:21:22 2006
Q. My friend bought airplane fuel for his Vespa scooter. I heard that airplane fuel is leaded to increase the octane rating, but wouldn't that clog the engine and particularly the catalytic converter? Is there a way around this? He has heard of it done before, and that it increases accelteration and high end.
Asked by Alex S - Fri May 5 03:17:05 2006 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Ron is correct, the ONLY reason for higher octane numbers is to prevent detonation in very high compression engines. The higher the octane number the SLOWER the fuel burns, so if you ran 100 octane in an engine that only required 87 you would not only be wasting money but the tops of your pistons and valves and valve seats would have a thick layer of black gunk on them due to the unburnt fuel blowing out of your exhaust. Remember folks, octane does not make power!! Please do a little research on this before you keep wasting your money putting mid or high grade gas in your Honda Accord, there are NO extra additives, cleaners, detergents or miracles in mid or high grade gas over plain old regular unleaded, they all have exactly the same… [cont.]
Answered by Rho Zeta - Fri May 5 20:21:22 2006
Are there any good fuel additives in the retail market that really work?
Q. Most of them claim that they will save fuel, lower exhaust emmissions, clean engine and increase performance. But are they really good? If thery are so good why big oil companies do not put them in the fuels they sell to public?
Asked by Ernst - Thu Aug 31 23:23:08 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes chevron with techron. it cost around 10-20 bucks. gas companys do put in aditive.but all gas is not the same.your high end fuel[ mobil,exxon] add extra additives when the product is loaded onto the tank truck for del to the store.[this is your extra cleaning agents]. where your low end gas has no extra additives or cleanin agents added.all gas is the same.its refined and loaded into the storage tanks then to the truck where the extra additives are added. so paying extra for that mobil or exxon may just help ya.try steepin up to 89 octane rateing and about once a month run 93 octane. now all fuel is dirty.meaning when it goes from storage tank to del truck their is sand and some condensation in it.[the bottom of the storage tanks are… [cont.]
Answered by peanutsgta - Thu Aug 31 23:56:31 2006
Q. Most of them claim that they will save fuel, lower exhaust emmissions, clean engine and increase performance. But are they really good? If thery are so good why big oil companies do not put them in the fuels they sell to public?
Asked by Ernst - Thu Aug 31 23:23:08 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes chevron with techron. it cost around 10-20 bucks. gas companys do put in aditive.but all gas is not the same.your high end fuel[ mobil,exxon] add extra additives when the product is loaded onto the tank truck for del to the store.[this is your extra cleaning agents]. where your low end gas has no extra additives or cleanin agents added.all gas is the same.its refined and loaded into the storage tanks then to the truck where the extra additives are added. so paying extra for that mobil or exxon may just help ya.try steepin up to 89 octane rateing and about once a month run 93 octane. now all fuel is dirty.meaning when it goes from storage tank to del truck their is sand and some condensation in it.[the bottom of the storage tanks are… [cont.]
Answered by peanutsgta - Thu Aug 31 23:56:31 2006
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