About Van Expertise I have been maintaining a fleet of approximately 55 light, medium and heavy vehicles for over 20 years. Most are 4X4 pickups and off road fire fighting trucks. Some medium duty trucks. Some military light trucks.
I can answer most questions concerning 4X4 engine, drive line, suspension, electrical, and fuel, both diesel and gasoline. Ford, GM, and Dodge, old and new, but prefferably not newer than 99.
Expert: Van Date: 7/24/2007 Subject: my car runs out of power ,and does other unusual things.
Question Hi I have an 199986 Buick Electra Park Avenue, and from one day to the next it started to die, when I berley start the engine. and when I accelerate while driving, it makes a loud "pop" sound coming from the front wheels.and it also does not respond when I accelerate, (i can press the gas pedal all the way down, and still goes veryy sluggish.) and lastls when the car is on/idle it shakes like if ts running out of gas and has horrible smell that comes from the muffler/exoust.
Answer Hello Adrian,
First thought is a plugged fuel filter. I would connect a pressure tester if possible, and see what it shows.
The other thought is a blown head gasket, considering that terrible smell, but don't jump to that conclusion yet. Is it loosing or using any coolant?
