As with any engine problem, vapor lock can be a headache to diagnose and fix. Here's why engines get vapor locked, how to avoid it, and how to fix it.

As with any engine problem, vapor lock can be a headache to diagnose and fix. Here's why engines get vapor locked, how to avoid it, and how to fix it.

Vapor lock can also be provoked by engine modifications that push parts of a car's fuel system beyond their design limits. Many vintage cars have barely adequate fuel systems, and heat can push ...

Q I own a 2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 liter 4-cylinder with about 70,000 miles on it. It has an intermittent problem after the car has been run until it is fully warmed up and then sits for anywhere ...

Dear Tom and Ray: While driving home from work on a hot day a few weeks ago, the guy who gives the road reports said, "You'll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from ...

Preventing Vapor Lock, Falling Oil Pressure, Mute Car Horn, Oil Change Intervals, More on HHO, ... Save Article. Q: I live in Wyoming and have a 1999 Ford F450 dually with a 460 engine.

Petrol and diesel drivers could be caught out by a little-known fuel issue which could plague drivers later this week.

He suggested adding a gallon of diesel fuel to the tank to prevent vapor lock. I’ve never heard […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 66°F. Wednesday, January 1st 2025 ...

Question: I have a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette with the 5.7-liter LT1 V-8 and an automatic transmission that is exhibiting all the symptoms of vapor lock. The car starts and runs fine when cool, but if… ...