could running on low fuel alot cause misfireing?

[shane01]

been running low for past month only puttin fuel in when red light, wondering if it could cause fuel filter to get cogged with crap.

 

[corofin12345]

been running low for past month only puttin fuel in when red light, wondering if it could cause fuel filter to get cogged with crap.

you know how old these cars are mate and there could well be alot of shit in the bottom of the tank... have you the car timed? if the fuel filter was clogged the car would die out on ya

 

[shane01]

nope, been sorting out turbo and manifold problems lately, i do oil change and filter every 3 months, and clean the filter, but need to learn how to change the fuel filter and spark plugs, but for timing i dunno if i should mess with that

 

[Iain@CRD]

Yes it sure can mate, they will no doubt be alot of shite at the bottom of the tank and you would be pulling it through but running low on fuel i.e till fuel light comes on.

Iain

 

[gorganl2000]

its not a good idea to run these cars low of fuel.....the fuel system could pick up some debris (fuel pump & its filter, injectors, lines, fuel filter)

check the system, clean/replace any dirty item(s) and keep the car at a reasonable fuel level (avoid running on "E")

misfiring could also be ignition related issues

 

[corofin12345]

nope, been sorting out turbo and manifold problems lately, i do oil change and filter every 3 months, and clean the filter, but need to learn how to change the fuel filter and spark plugs, but for timing i dunno if i should mess with that

just for you own benifit but may not be the problem...very easy 2 do if you can get your hands on a timing gun..

"timing"
www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41744

 

[shane01]

its not a good idea to run these cars low of fuel.....the fuel system could pick up some debris (fuel pump & its filter, injectors, lines, fuel filter)

check the system, clean/replace any dirty item(s) and keep the car at a reasonable fuel level (avoid running on "E")

misfiring could also be ignition related issues

what should i go about checking replacing, going to get the timing done soon has i find a timing gun , and some tip ex hahaha, but seriously im tryin to get her sorted now, been abusing her for awhile but shes lookin alot better lately, having it resprayed before japfest and hoping to get some sort of intercooler upgrade.

 

[GT_Chris]

nope, been sorting out turbo and manifold problems lately, i do oil change and filter every 3 months, and clean the filter, but need to learn how to change the fuel filter and spark plugs, but for timing i dunno if i should mess with that

Changing fuel filter is easy mate........i did mine the other day, and its easy to get to aswell

spark plugs is easy too :rockon:

but as for the misfire, could be leads braking down or the rotor arm in the dizzy cap