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Expert: - 10/1/2006


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1995 BMW 525I ran low on gas - got 25 bucks worth drove over 50 miles without incident-
coming home on windy road get no reaction from gas pedal, car stalls- get to side of road wife takes me get fuel inject cleaner and dry gas.
put in crank car starts and runs for two blocks
same dead pedal- crank get mini start dies- crank get race through no catching or no catch at all- fuel line filter or injector snot? Help pleaz. I have a backup set of injecters 6 cylinder m50

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I would first look at the fuel pressure,you may be out of fuel.Having 25 dollars worth of fuel is not that much anymore.Running it on low(the gauge low)and thinkng that since you put some in you should be able to drive further(over 50,when I hear that I think 75-80)you need to see if you have fuel pressure.

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Don Berlan

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ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.

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I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)

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