Help ASAP

Vichtz · 05-08-2016, 04:27 PM

Not really sure where to put this but I need help quickly. I have formation all week and go to ranger school in 7 days so really need to get this figured out before I go. Heres whats going on. Was driving car. Began to get clunky. Would accelerate but just barely. Sounded starved but I have a 3/4 tank. Finally died while driving.

No Codes are were thrown.
Checked radiator levels and all seems normal.
No rainbow reflection in coolant so dont think i blew a gasket.
Oil seemed low but I'm not convinced that would kill the engine while driving.
Battery is fine as all electrical systems work.
No leaks or liquids on ground.
Car will turn over sometimes, will start then die sometimes, or mixture of the 2. (see video)

Im really stumped on this one. I really need to get this fixed so any help would be great. Thanks a lot guys/gals.

Spooler · 05-08-2016, 04:44 PM

Sounds like a bad fuel pump. Check your fuel pressure.

Larso1 · 05-08-2016, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Sounds like a bad fuel pump. Check your fuel pressure.

Yah, sounds a lot like you're out of gas. The level float can get hung up, or fuel gage malfunction showing more than you have in the tank.

bflo370z · 05-08-2016, 05:22 PM

Not that this is it but do you live in an area where there was flooding? I just saw a YouTube video of an STI from Texas where they had flooding and the gas station's tank got water get in it and mix with the gas. When the STI owner filled his car with their gas, he had the same symptoms that you're describing. His car would sputter and turn over occasionally but then die and he had a full tank. Again, I'm not saying it's it but your video sounds similar to his video. The Houston area Chevron station never checked the quality of the gas after the flooding apparently.

MagmaRed370z · 05-08-2016, 05:37 PM

I would put 3 or 4 more gallons of gas just in case. Also try another code reader to see if the first code reader is malfunctioning.

barncobob · 05-08-2016, 05:40 PM

id try more new gas with a bottle of techron for good measure

Vichtz · 05-08-2016, 06:18 PM

It's definately not water logged. Running to get some gas and some octane booster now to try that. The Z doesn't have a simple way to check fuel pressure does it? I need the adapter right?

Vichtz · 05-08-2016, 07:07 PM

Ok update. Put an extra quart of oil in it, topped off coolant, and put 2 gallons with booster in it. She started up and drive around the block. No issues, however I didn't romp on her. The fuel gauge reads 3/4 full tank though. Actually went up a little in assuming from the 2 gal. It's wierd cause I filled up last week and there's no way it should be empty. Is there a way to reset or very fuel level/ gauge accuracy?

Larso1 · 05-08-2016, 07:23 PM

If your tank vent/fuel vapor canister is somehow plugged up, you could be pulling a vacuum in the tank as the fuel level drops. Doubtful but I guess plausible. Did you hear a rush of air as you opened the fuel cap?

Vichtz · 05-08-2016, 08:42 PM

negative. Cap was tight as well, and have never noticed any drops in rpm or any such thing as if i was loosin fuel somewhere. Everything seems tight.

Rusty · 05-08-2016, 08:47 PM

Go top the tank off, and see how much gas it takes.

Vichtz · 05-08-2016, 09:19 PM

Just did that. The pump stopped at 15 bucks. Usually takes about 40 dollars, So 15 is about 1/4. Before the fill up the car was registering a 3/4 full tank on the fuel meter. So the fuel dot meter is spot on. Im at a loss here haha. I thought for sure it was misreading.

barncobob · 05-08-2016, 09:26 PM

id do the Italian tune up , some fuel cleaner and drive the piss out of it

ZeeingAround · 05-08-2016, 09:39 PM

Engine warning light should come on with low fuel pressure, but I am not sure where it is measured. Check the fuel filter too.

jchammond · 05-08-2016, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Engine warning light should come on with low fuel pressure, but I am not sure where it is measured. Check the fuel filter too.

filter is most likely a sock strainer connected to fuel pump pick-up

05-08-2016, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Help ASAP Not really sure where to put this but I need help quickly. I have formation all week and go to ranger school in 7 days so really need to get this figured out before I go. Heres whats going on. Was driving car. Began to get clunky. Would accelerate but just barely. Sounded starved but I have a 3/4 tank. Finally died while driving. No Codes are were thrown. Checked radiator levels and all seems normal. No rainbow reflection in coolant so dont think i blew a gasket. Oil seemed low but I'm not convinced that would kill the engine while driving. Battery is fine as all electrical systems work. No leaks or liquids on ground. Car will turn over sometimes, will start then die sometimes, or mixture of the 2. (see video) Im really stumped on this one. I really need to get this fixed so any help would be great. Thanks a lot guys/gals. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-08-2016, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Sounds like a bad fuel pump. Check your fuel pressure. jchammond likes this.

05-08-2016, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
bflo370z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 49 Drives: '12 Z and '07 g35x Rep Power: 11	Not that this is it but do you live in an area where there was flooding? I just saw a YouTube video of an STI from Texas where they had flooding and the gas station's tank got water get in it and mix with the gas. When the STI owner filled his car with their gas, he had the same symptoms that you're describing. His car would sputter and turn over occasionally but then die and he had a full tank. Again, I'm not saying it's it but your video sounds similar to his video. The Houston area Chevron station never checked the quality of the gas after the flooding apparently. DYNAZOR likes this. Last edited by bflo370z; 05-08-2016 at 06:22 PM.

05-08-2016, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I would put 3 or 4 more gallons of gas just in case. Also try another code reader to see if the first code reader is malfunctioning. Darwins Child likes this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

05-08-2016, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	It's definately not water logged. Running to get some gas and some octane booster now to try that. The Z doesn't have a simple way to check fuel pressure does it? I need the adapter right? __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-08-2016, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	id try more new gas with a bottle of techron for good measure

05-08-2016, 07:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Ok update. Put an extra quart of oil in it, topped off coolant, and put 2 gallons with booster in it. She started up and drive around the block. No issues, however I didn't romp on her. The fuel gauge reads 3/4 full tank though. Actually went up a little in assuming from the 2 gal. It's wierd cause I filled up last week and there's no way it should be empty. Is there a way to reset or very fuel level/ gauge accuracy? __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-08-2016, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Larso1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pueblo CO Posts: 98 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z T M6 Rep Power: 10	If your tank vent/fuel vapor canister is somehow plugged up, you could be pulling a vacuum in the tank as the fuel level drops. Doubtful but I guess plausible. Did you hear a rush of air as you opened the fuel cap?

05-08-2016, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	negative. Cap was tight as well, and have never noticed any drops in rpm or any such thing as if i was loosin fuel somewhere. Everything seems tight. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-08-2016, 08:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,186 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Go top the tank off, and see how much gas it takes. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-08-2016, 09:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Just did that. The pump stopped at 15 bucks. Usually takes about 40 dollars, So 15 is about 1/4. Before the fill up the car was registering a 3/4 full tank on the fuel meter. So the fuel dot meter is spot on. Im at a loss here haha. I thought for sure it was misreading. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-08-2016, 09:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	id do the Italian tune up , some fuel cleaner and drive the piss out of it sx moneypit likes this.

05-08-2016, 09:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Engine warning light should come on with low fuel pressure, but I am not sure where it is measured. Check the fuel filter too. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

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