If you came to me and have seen a steady loss of fuel mileage with out any indication of a problem, I would look towards the poppets as being a source of the problem based on my knowledge of the product and history of previous repairs to the same type vehicle that resulted in positive results. From research I've done this a very common problem with Blazers of this year. Underinflated tires Faulty thermostats Worn spark plugs Malfunctioning engine controls Poor wheel alignment Fuel Saving Tip 1: Low Tires Waste Gas Underinflated tires and incorrect wheel alignment can lead to conditions which increase rolling resistance. Now this afternoon I was informed that the reason the fuel pump went out again was because the fuel filter was completely plugged up. Year : 2005 component : fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump date investigation opened : January 7, 2010 date investigation closed : open. © Courtesy of Chevrolet First Drive 2019 Chevy Blazer 3Q Rear Longer and wider than Equinox on a longer wheelbase and wider treads, it sports a high beltline and dramatic sculpting for an athletic look from all angles. When the back seat broke it caused her to hit the headset of the broken front seat which in turn caused some of her teeth to go through her bottom lip.
Research the latest Chevrolet Blazer body styles, read detailed model specifications and features, compare with other models, and locate Chevrolet dealerships near you where you can purchase your next vehicle. In addition, there was no recall available. This nearly caused an accident because suddenly I thought I was leaking gas on the freeway after recently filling up. I then took it to another Chevrolet dealer. The easiest way to improve gas mileage is to use some common sense when operating your vehicle.
The other one pulled off for photos, but whoever was piloting it was clearly enjoying this unfettered romp as much as we were. N addition, the vehicle had problems starting. But one thing cannot be denied. Owner reports this as the second incident involving a fuel spill during fueling--mechanical investigation indicated a problem with the fuel pump on the first incident and pump was replaced. I travel a lot and it makes it very difficult to judge just how far I can drive before I have to refuel. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.
Fuel Saving Tip 2:Keep your car in tune: Keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance can improve gas mileage by an average of 4. Keeping your tires properly inflated 32 to 34 psi is about right for most cars Taking your vehicle for annual brake inspections Dragging brakes can waster fuel. Dirty oil can reduce fuel economy up to 1 mile per gallon! After i got the truck back, I drove it for 2 weeks ,but still got bad milage. Here,s my story ;About 2 months my truck shut off for no reason, it did this 3 times in a row in 20 minutes time. You may have sticking injector poppets, which would give you a slight loss in power causing you to press down a little further on the gas pedal. This is like driving with the parking brake not fully released, it can cost a mile or two per gallon on a car that normally delivers 20 miles per gallon.
Strainer is inside the module assembly. A bad cooling system thermostat that causes your engine to run too cold can reduce fuel economy up to two miles per gallon. If you wish to open up the image gallery please click image picture below. However, they have not been replaced. It's the same story if you have a manual transmission with a slipping clutch. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces a typical car's fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
The contact stated he was unable to know what the actual amount of fuel was in the vehicle. If you are in the market for the most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Blazer model, you can turn your sights to the turbocharged engine. Turn your engine off if you are going to be stopped in traffic for 15 seconds or longer. Ms sarah skutt signed letter from manufacturer. Gm taking low bid on the fuel pump means I no longer buy gm products. Any ideas would be helpful. He sead it was a little low on pressure.
Before taking it to the dealer I decided to look on the internet to see if I could fix the problem on my own. I researched this on the internet and from talked to other people with Blazers: they all have the same issues, gas problems, and I believe chevy is in fault here for producing a faulty fuel pump to thousands of owners. She broke her jaw when she was slammed into the small handle above the rear right passenger side door. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces a typical car's fuel economy by 1-2 percent. The contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Thanks and have a happy Thanksgiving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. Its really confusing, the truck runs so smooth,even on cold mornings and when its running down the road. After several months of surging, one day car would not accelerate on highway and a few minutes later it stalled. Very annoying and makes me record miles to know how much gas I have. This is the only car we have. She also suffered a broken wrist and broken arm when she was thrown into the door.
The contact was unable to determine the accurate fuel amount that was in the vehicle. My service engine light stays on, but you cannot put a computer to it because it doesn't work. A couple of days after my warranty ended this problem occurred. I have written to Chevrolet and am demanding reimbursement for parts and labor. My 4 year old daughter was seriously injured when the back seat, and the front seat broke and sandwiched her in between the two.
It restarted after some difficulty. Ahead of it, none of the usual local traffic or revenuers cops filling ticket quotas. No repairs have been made as of yet. A bad cooling system thermostat that causes your engine to run too cold can reduce fuel economy up to two miles per gallon. That engine also routes 188 pound-feet of torque through a nine-speed automatic transmission. I must now use the trip odometer to guess when to put gas in my truck.