Problem:

You pull up to a stoplight and when the light turns green, your vehicle won’t move and stalls out. More than a nuisance, having your engine stall can leave you stranded in a dangerous, high-traffic situation without any means to move your vehicle to safety. What makes it particularly dangerous is that when your engine stalls, you may lose the power assist on your brakes and steering, severely limiting your ability to maneuver your vehicle.

Causes:

Causes of engine stalling may be lurking in your vehicle’s electrical, vacuum, air intake and/or fuel systems. Some of the more prevalent causes:

Symptoms:

Engine stalling issues aren’t hard to find—in fact, they usually find you. They may or may not give you any warning and sometimes the warning signals are so faint that they are overlooked in the stress of everyday driving.

Some of the signs that may be a preview of engine stalling are hard starting when your engine is hot or cold, a noticeable drop in fuel mileage and lack of power when you try to accelerate. Should you notice any of these issues, it may be wise to have your vehicle looked over by your mechanic before your engine stalls and leaves you stranded.

Solutions:

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