Car won't start after running out of gas and putting gas in so what should I do?

Asked by Guru35TZM Jun 29, 2020 at 10:01 AM about the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I ran out of gas on the
highway I got gas $5
worth and it still
wouldn't start we tried
starting fluid and then
change the fuel filter
but still wouldn't
crank next the battery
went dead so got a
new battery I hear the
fuel pump running so
I don't think that's the
problem what should I
try next

5 Answers

2004 models and older usually has the gas pump in side the gas tank the use the same gasoline to keep it from overheat, you gas pump is probably ruin, 1 turn the key ON and listen for noise in the pump. 2 check for gas pressure using gauges or 3 remove the filter and turn on the switch to see if u have gas pressure "u will need help one person turn the key and other see the Line, the gas should come out with pressure and fast use safety glasses. 4 test, soak a towel with gasoline place it UNDER the air filter INTAKE " MAKE sure is under filter if not the car will swallow the towel into the throttle body. try turn the car on If one of this work means that u gas pump is bad. its located under neath of the back seat

1,855

Is the car on a flat surface? If it is not then $5 worth of gas isn't going to reach the fuel pump. When u hear the pump does it sound loud?

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1,855

I first would try more gas, I also would check the oil cause there is a sensor on or near the oil pan that would prevent the car from starting when the oil level gets to low. Then I would check for codes.

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When I turn the key to the on position I do hear the fuel pump but it's not loud it just sounds like a humming noise and the gas gage goes up to a little over a quarter tank. So could my fuel pump still be bad even though I hear it come on or what

1,855

Have u tried turning the key on wait for the fuel pump to go off and repeat that about 3 to4 times then try to start the engine. Even though its fuel injected u may have to press the accelerator down while trying to start the engine.

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