What kind of car shut off at 65MPH?

Find discussions on weather, plowing equipment and tips for growing your business. Last night I was on I-95 south bound doing about 65mph in my 2002 Chevy 1500 4×4 4.8L and the engine shut off. I costed into the break down lane and shut the key off and tried to start it again and it will turn over but not start.

Can a low oil level cause a car to shut off?

Can low oil cause a car to shut off? Low engine oil level does usually not cause your car to shut off. However, if it is too low so your oil pressure is getting low – the car can shut off the engine for safety reasons. This is often in newer cars, though.

What should you do if your car shuts off while driving?

When you own a car, it is your responsibility to care for it. Many car owners seem to think a car runs on magic dust. You have to continually check oil, gas, coolant, etc., to make sure your car stays fit for a long time. Having basic knowledge about your car can help you counter a mechanical problem like your car shutting off while driving.

Why does my Chevy Express van not start?

Lately I have had this problem: Go to start the van and if fires up for about one second then quits. Try and try it will not start. Dealer at first said it was the fuel pump. Replaced it. Months later still doing the same thing. It like the security system is telling the car not to start.

What causes an engine to shut off while driving?

Had a similar situation (just shut off while driving) on mine that turned out to be a broken wire to the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). Diagnosis started by pulling codes and finding a CKP code, so I would almost certainly start by pulling codes.

Why does my GMC Savana Van not start?

Why did my truck engine shut off going down the road?

That was because the top started to rust out, not from failure. When it went in my 98, I was out hunting and it died driving down the road. Replacing it on the truck wasn’t bad, I didn’t even attempt it on the Yukon. Try crawling under the truck and whack the fuel tank with a rubber mallet while someone tries to start it. Click to expand…

Why did my Yukon engine shut off going down the road?

The wife’s Yukon had one last year. That was because the top started to rust out, not from failure. When it went in my 98, I was out hunting and it died driving down the road. Replacing it on the truck wasn’t bad, I didn’t even attempt it on the Yukon.

How many miles on my truck before the fuel pump went out?

Try crawling under the truck and whack the fuel tank with a rubber mallet while someone tries to start it. How many miles on The truck.. I have 4 chevies and each one The fuel pump went out between 90,000 -100,000.. I’ve had upwards of 120,000 before needing to replace mine in the 98 I had.

Is there a top end of 65 mph?

Yep, if you do online contracts 65 mph is the top end. It’s sucks, because the speedlimit is 70-80 on most roads. I don’t think he’s using WoT but if you are then that is what’s the problem. I have a new profile and my first truck won’t do any better than 65 because, (to my belief) the gear ratio and power from the engine just don’t mix well.

How to troubleshoot a no start GM 4.3L pick up?

Testing a Cranks but Does Not Start condition on your GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L pick up, van or SUV is not that hard to do, if you have a solid diagnostic strategy. In this article I’ll show you the basics of testing such a problem.

Why does the engine shut down for no reason?

We are at a huge loss as to what to do next and thought about the computer. This is a Dodge Dakota fuel injection system and 1992. Any help would be appreciated. Bo, if it is usually starts right back up after it shuts off I would say it is the throttle position sensor.