Problems with my low mileage 89 chevy cavalier z24 convertible
Asked by JasonHumboldt Feb 25, 2018 at 01:18 PM about the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My 89 cavalier z24 convertible has the 2.8 multi
port fuel injection, and it was running fine and my
buddy poured a bottle of high octane booster in my
tank and now it starts but soon as u try to give it
any gas it dies??? Just put in new alternator, spark
plugs, spark plug wires, serpentine belt, water
pump, what can make it do this?
7 Answers
The Flat Rate answered 6 years ago
I would check fuel pressure first. Sounds like your fuel pump maybe on its way out.
JasonHumboldt answered 6 years ago
I put on new fuel filter as well trying to see what the problem was, and wgen it dies i can hear the fuel pump whirring for atleast 3 to 5 seconds when the car dies, so i should replace the fuel pump?
JasonHumboldt answered 6 years ago
Im assuming when my friend poured that stuff in my tank it knocked something loose and clogged the fuel pump?
The Flat Rate answered 6 years ago
Fuel pump are pretty pricey and there are a ton of reasons why a car could start then die. I would definitely check the fuel pressure manually first and then you will know for sure if it needs a fuel pump.
JasonHumboldt answered 6 years ago
Ok now i sound stupid but is there a specific gauge i need to use? Or can i just use a regular tire pressure gauge? It shoots gas out....
JasonHumboldt answered 6 years ago
And how much psi should i have in my particular car?
