Guest sandman Posted December 15, 2002 Report Share Posted December 15, 2002 I have a 96 ford probe and it losing power on the freeway. As soon as I get up 65 - 70 mph it jump from 4000 rpm to 3000 rpm and just jump back and forth. I think It might something to do with the fuel system. Has anyone had the same problem? I'm open to hear any ideas to fix this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 15, 2002 Report Share Posted December 15, 2002 change the fuel filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted December 15, 2002 Report Share Posted December 15, 2002 If it has the Mazda 2.5 V6 engine then it could be the fuel system. Try changing the filter and run some Sunoco or Citgo race gasoline to clean the injectors up. The race gas really helps out the 2.5 fuel system which commonly becomes saturated with crank case ventilation entering the intake plenium. On the 2.5 the Distributor is known to wear out. Ive delt with the 2.5 v6 before and its a finicky engine at best. Hope you can get it fixed cheaply , the Mazda parts are pretty expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 15, 2002 Report Share Posted December 15, 2002 Try a little (LITTLE) bit of kerosene next fill up. Thats all that injector cleaner is, and you can buy it cheaper than that crap in the expensive bottle. I agree with the fuel filter though. Eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow4now Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Try a bottle of Tecron when you fill your gas tank up next. It will clean up the injectors, it works realy well and is very unlike the other junk additives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Originally posted by Mensan: Try a little (LITTLE) bit of kerosene next fill up. Thats all that injector cleaner is, and you can buy it cheaper than that crap in the expensive bottle. I agree with the fuel filter though. EliI've got a friend (yeah, he's an idiot, but a crazy sun of a bitch that would kill someone for me if need be) that acidentally put alot (4 gallons) of kerosene in his car on an empty tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandman Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 The first thing I tried was changing the fuel filter, and I've changed the spark plugs and wires. But it still does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocab72 Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by The Strawberry Shortcake: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Mensan: Try a little (LITTLE) bit of kerosene next fill up. Thats all that injector cleaner is, and you can buy it cheaper than that crap in the expensive bottle. I agree with the fuel filter though. EliI've got a friend (yeah, he's an idiot, but a crazy sun of a bitch that would kill someone for me if need be) that acidentally put alot (4 gallons) of kerosene in his car on an empty tank. </font>He's only a crazy SOB if he tried to start it afterwards...would it even have started with straight kerosene... probably not...lol k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20G TSi Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 after you add all that crap to the fuel, or run straight race gas, be prepared to buy a new o2 sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandman Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 I just wanted to update and thank you all. I found the problem it was the Catalytic Converter. Thanks for the advice. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Originally posted by Jasons TSi: after you add all that crap to the fuel, or run straight race gas, be prepared to buy a new o2 sensor. Add what? Fuel injector cleaner? I've never heard of anyone having any problems. Don't know what you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badmuthrfkr Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Race gas does come in unleaded as well. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 I,ve had about 60 gallons of leaded through the truck o2 sensors seem to be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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