caljenna

HELP!!!!!!
I just bought a 91 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L and it starts easily but after driving a few hundred meters to about 2K it acts like it's out of gas.
I pull over and shut it off (if it hasn't died already) and a few seconds later it starts right up and I drive off only to have it happen yet again.
Yesterday I drove 45 mi and it did this thing 20 times. I had a full tank of gas. What's going on?!!!!

Norm Petersen

When was the fuel filter changed last ??? If you don't know, it probally needs a new one. It sounds like the filter is getting fairly plugged up and when the car dies or sits for awhile the pressure build-up (with gunk from tank) releases allowing the gas to flow again and allow a start-up!!

Hopefully that's your problem. (not to expensive)

caljenna

Thanks Norm.
I took it to the mechanic that certified it and he replaced the fuel filter but it didn't fix the problem. Eventually I got a new fuel pump. That did the job. Thankfully, it was under warranty.
Ian

Norm Petersen

HI, Ian;

Glad to here you're up and running.

The fuel pump would have been my second guess,but everyone is usually looking for the cheapest and quickest fix. (me too) lol

You have a good day, now!!