Civic Starting with half a tank

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Chris, Mar 19, 2005.

  1. Chris

    Chris Guest

    Hi Folks,
    I have a 2000 Civic HB. It has 76000 kms (I purchased it with 48000 kms). I
    have noticed ever since owning the car that if there is 1/3 tank of gas
    remaining or less that it seems to have trouble starting. (i.e. it's not
    instant as when there's a full tank.) The starter will turn over for about 3
    seconds, and then it starts.
    Thoughts?
    -chris
     
    Chris, Mar 19, 2005
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  2. Chris

    motsco_ _ Guest


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    Listen to your fuel pump while doing the 'lamp check'. If it seems to
    run longer your theory may be right. It will probably start better just
    because you waited for it to get pressurized. Report back your findings.
    Why it needs to be (re)pressurized at all is another whole discussion....

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Mar 19, 2005
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  3. Chris

    disallow Guest

    my 98 civic has done this since new. For some
    reason it takes longer to prime the fuel line
    when the tank is less than 1/2 full.

    t
     
    disallow, Mar 19, 2005
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