1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

Was it Bad Gas?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:42 PM
  #1  
GXP_Vince's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 0
From: Yuma, AZ.
GXP_Vince is on a distinguished road
Default Was it Bad Gas?

Well started up the 95 a couple of days ago started good then bogged down and died after 30 seconds or so. I was guessing that because it was sitting for a while and was basically on Empty that is aquired some moisture in the tank. So I changed the fuel filter added some Fuel injector cleaner and filled her up and she is back to normal. Another thing I added the Prestone Dex approved orange coolant to some green coolant was that a mistake?
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:50 PM
  #2  
Bonneville92V688's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
From: Purgatory
Bonneville92V688 is on a distinguished road
Default

Yes. Drain the coolant as soon as possible. When Dex and green is mixed together, it becomes corrosive and can damage the engine. Flush it REALLY good and put new green in it.

As for the starting problem, how long was it sitting? It was most likely some condensation in the gas that got into the filter.
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 01:21 PM
  #3  
GXP_Vince's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 0
From: Yuma, AZ.
GXP_Vince is on a distinguished road
Default

about a month. Not to long. Okay I will flush it out on Friday I need to change all the hoses anyways. To flush use Distill water???
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 02:00 PM
  #4  
big_news_1's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,459
Likes: 1
From: Glendale, AZ
big_news_1 is on a distinguished road
Default

It was Dex approved, but did it say "May be added to any color coolant"? Some of the new Prestone stuff will mix with anything, so see if it was that stuff. If it was, you're in the clear. If it wasn't, flush it. I use distilled water, but I have heard of people using a garden hose. If you want to be safe and not introduce more mineral deposits to your radiator, use distilled water.
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 02:05 PM
  #5  
Bonneville92V688's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
From: Purgatory
Bonneville92V688 is on a distinguished road
Default

Yes, forgot to say that. If it is the mix with any color, no need to flush it.
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 02:07 PM
  #6  
GXP_Vince's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 0
From: Yuma, AZ.
GXP_Vince is on a distinguished road
Default

no the other one didnt say dex approved thats why i didnt get it. Hey you going friday ben? =)
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 03:03 PM
  #7  
big_news_1's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,459
Likes: 1
From: Glendale, AZ
big_news_1 is on a distinguished road
Default

What'* on Friday? Did I miss something?
Reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 03:25 PM
  #8  
GXP_Vince's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 0
From: Yuma, AZ.
GXP_Vince is on a distinguished road
Default

wanna race?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SilverSleeper8704
Buick
15
Mar 30, 2020 09:41 PM
03SSEISUPERCHARGED
General GM Chat
26
May 4, 2008 08:36 PM
Nashville Cowboy
General GM Chat
26
Feb 6, 2007 05:23 PM
ComfyCar
General GM Chat
29
Jul 18, 2005 02:04 AM
BonnieBrougham
Lounge
3
Dec 16, 2004 05:38 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:34 PM.